Best ATVs by Sales! Japanese vs North American ATVs Polaris, Honda, Can-Am, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki

The top of the ATV sales charts from the Polaris Sportsman to the CanAm Outlanders, Yamaha Grizzlies to the King Quad 750s. Plus where we think the market could go in the next 5 years.

[@bigwhane8603]

WhAt AbOuT Cf MoTo?!?!? My dEaLeR sAyS tHeRe jUsT aS gOoD aS hOnDa

[@DirtObseXXion]

🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@bigwhane8603]

@@DirtObseXXion went into a Honda dealer.... I said “I want to look at a Honda recon, do you have one?” He replied “we don’t have one of those but we have a rancher right here, what are you using it for?” I said “farming and fun but mostly farming” He said “well Honda is known for reliability and it’s obvious, but that doesn’t mean other manufacturers can’t make good machines too, we have some CF MOTOS and I want you to check them out first. They make good stuff just like Honda. Cf moto has IRS EPS winch 4x4 all this stuff that costs extra on a Honda” I didn’t know what to say so I raised my eye brows and said “ah” He said “yea sounds pretty cool right? Why don’t you check it out” Idk why you would turn someone off from buying the more expensive machine?????

[@DirtObseXXion]

Seriously? I'm honestly surprised the dealer knew the difference between a recon and a rancher (most I've met are pretty clueless)... But dang, i thought you were straight up being hilariously sarcastic..

[@bigwhane8603]

@@DirtObseXXion well I don’t remember but I had to say that the recon is a 230 cc and he said ya no we only have the 420 I think it was or a 500 or sum

[@bigwhane8603]

@@DirtObseXXion I left and bought a used Fourtrax 300

[@dangrather1280]

I bought a can-am 570 five years ago. 10 000 km and it still runs great. Maybe lucky but I love it.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Love to hear it!

[@thereich9967]

Years ago my whole family was Polaris die hards. After many issues with the last few machines, my dad and brother are now Can Am side by sides and I opted for a 2020 Yamaha grizzly 700 last year. Great machine so far and yes, may be a Japanese company but they are made in Georgia U.S. of A and employ over 1600 Americans!!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Love the Grizzly! Even though my 16 with the 708 sucked..

[@ourpresidentswallows6017]

@@DirtObseXXion 686 bulletproof. 707 trash you got the shitty year lol

[@chownzi2461]

I have a 2020 grizzly its been really good minor issues but not really the machines fault I ride it hard

[@jasonfalk7696]

My 2016 Sportsman 570 has been fantastic for 5400 miles. I'm not partial to any manufacture. I literally went to every dealer, and found the most comfortable machine. If I'm not comfortable, I'm not gonna have fun.

[@johnwaddell7239]

is it even run in at such a low milage ,im a scottish farmer and run a Honda 500 ,now quite old at 14 years old with over 60,000 miles on clock ,very reliable but did lose compression last year and needed a top end engine rebuild ,most around here run hondas but some now changing to suzuki king quads as they are a major improvement on previous ,I like many tried Polaris 15 years ago ,every bike destroyed its serlf at two years old ,complete rubbish and i know of about another 10 farmers who would say the same,i did buy for comfort as it was but reliability is terrible

[@sammykarim3826]

I have owned kymco 500, Yamaha grizzly 700, can am 650 xt , 570 Polaris sportsman and Suzuki king quad 750 Out of all those quads I have owned over the years they all had something better than the other but for me the best all round quad for trail,hunting and reliable machine was and still is Suzuki king quad 750 greatest quad I have owned by far

[@fufnerkeywheel1329]

Never owned a Honda cause you would still have it, over the years.

[@faster7359]

Just bought a 2021 Suzuki king quad 750. First impressions are it is friggin awesome

[@DirtObseXXion]

Congratulations! That's awesome!

[@BartStar009]

I owned a KQ750 the best part of it is how easy it is to ride and control, it's an machine that will make a beginner rider look like a pro

[@thecasualatvguy617]

I've had mine 2 years. I have a 2019. I love mine too. I'm more nimble than my buddy with with canned ham.

[@billyboots3730]

We have a 2019 750axi and its definitely the best atv I've ridden, ove tried an 850 sportsman and 1000 can am, sure they're powerful, but the kq os still a torquey fun bike while still giving me confidence to not worry about a breakdown!

[@thecasualatvguy617]

@@billyboots3730 the center of gravity is lower too. Thats one thing I noticed shopping was seat height. Seemed the KQ wasn't as tall as the Yamaha and Polaris models.

[@GLRAKER]

And I love my sportsman. Still have a 2004. Running strong.

[@braden2233]

That’s awesome to hear! People gripe on Polaris for no reason, the people who usually buy them run them into the ground and then complain when they have issues. I’m picking up my 24’ 570 this week and I’m stoked!

[@robertwingate650]

I've owned every brand and worked on tons of ATVs for family/friends. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. And all of them can be phenomenal with just a little bit of attention and mods for what you're using it for. Where I live, it's all deep mud and water. Without spending the $$ to properly set up any manufacturer ATV, the mud and water will leave you broke down and still making payments.

[@gregshupenia1377]

Thats absolutely righteous. Good comment.

[@dmo848]

As why I've recently been trying to steer clear of that mud. She breaks stuff. I've never understood the glory of hitting a mud lake not a puddle a lake.

[@BenDover-zm5mr]

Pretty good video I think. I personally regret buying my sportsman 450 and wish I would’ve went with a rancher like my wife did. It’s got good power and it’s comfortable but it’s been in the shop already a few times with under 25 hours on it and very light riding on it. I think of Honda stepped up their innovation they’d take the lead but I also think that’s part of the reason they’re so reliable. They stick with what works.

[@Davido50]

Yamaha is more innovative, better design & just as reliable! Try a Grizzly 700.

[@Moondoggy1941]

It rare to find a review on KZbin that is spot on and it matches the comments below. Thanks for a great video.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@gregparrott]

I've owned 7 utility quads purchased between 2001 and 2015 (all North American) and still own 6 of them. I've also driven Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki. I generally agree wit the comments here. 1) Polaris XP 850 Sportsman (2009) Had no problems in 5000+ miles. Only complaint was that from the start, the power steering was a bit vague at speed. Comfortable ride. Traded it in for XP 1000. 2) Polaris XP 1000 Sportsman (2015). Grrr! Plenty of problems! Poor quality control and with (at best), mediocre honoring of 5 year extended warranty. It has 6000 miles over rough terrain. Engine and driveline have remained solid. As with the XP 850, the power steering has always been vague at speed. It is spongy, allowing a wobbling of the handlebars without corresponding influence to the steering. Suspension bushings wear fairly quickly. Poor muffler location MELTED the plastic THREE TIMES (replaced under warranty) before they finally issued a recall and installed heat shields. Still, the muffler location is poor, preventing the use of chains and excessively heats the right rear tire. The biggest complaint is Polaris' willful concealment of a common problem with the fuel pump and an unwillingness to address the problem. The dealers know the problem, yet Polaris neither published a notice nor allows replacement under warranty unless dealer can replicate the problem. Replication is hard to do, as the problem is intermittent, only appears after running for at least an hour, and usually on warmer days. Every XP owner I know has experienced the same problem. If it behaves as though there's vapor lock, DEMAND, DEMAND, DEMAND they replace the damn fuel pump and UNDER WARRANTY (Grrr. Argh!). The second biggest complaint is the shifter. It is BY FAR the worst of any quad I have ever driven. Extremely notchy. This is compounded by a preprogrammed idle that even at idle drags slightly on the clutch. This renders shifting extremely difficult (yes, I know to offload loads before shifting, rocking the quad like a spastic, blipping the throttle, etc. - none of that works) I often have to turn the engine off in order to shift. I've tried to lower the idle but the preprogrammed idle speed prevents idling below ~1150 RPM) 3) Can Am Max 800 (2007) Fuel pump failed. But is was well out of warranty. Other than that, it has been reliable over ~4000 miles 4) Can Am X XC 800 (2011) Power steering began to intermittently quit, but it was simply been a loose connection. Removing its connector and reinserting it seems to have solved the issue. Exhaust pipe heat has been an issue and has melted the plastic below the seat (literally dripping plastic).The heat problem is most pronounced when running snow tracks. (Can Ams work well with tracks, but don't leave it pegged at max speed unless you want to fry a belt in minutes. The quad has been solid over 5000 miles. Both Can Am and Polaris should switch to stainless steel exhaust systems, as stainless has about half the heat conductivity of regular steel. This would not only solve the heat problem, but it would last the life of the bike. Regular steel will age quickly when wrapped in heat wrap, as it is less capable of handling the increased heat due to insulation. 304 (or better yet 309) stainless is the way to go. 5) Polaris 800 Sportsman - very soft suspension, comfortable ride. Quieter motor than the XP series because of 180 degree firing order vs. 270 degree on XP series engines. The only complaint is poor fuel mileage - requiring ~50% more than the XP 1000 despite having not much more than half the horsepower. Being the first year for fuel injection may explain why it gets much worse fuel mileage 6) Arctic Cat 400 (2002) bought in 2001. Great ground clearance, good engine (Suzuki) with 5 speed shifter. Complaints include no locking front diff., rough ride, TERRIBLE kickback in handlebars from bumps, and BY FAR the most ABYSMAL handling of warranty issues. 7) Arctic Cat 650 (2004) Great engine (Kawasaki), good locking front diff., good CVT, rough ride, TERRIBLE kickback in handlebars bumps, and BY FAR the most ABYSMAL handling of warranty issues. After this second Arctic Cat where honoring warranty required initiating legal action, I vowed never to buy their product again. The list above proves I kept that vow. I'll give honorable mentions to the: Grizzly 700 (~2016). Not a terribly plush ride. But they're light, good ground clearance, fairly quiet engine, have a low center of gravity, and are reliable. Suzuki King Quad (~2016) - great ground clearance. This was ideally suited for doodling along at modest speeds on narrow, twisty trails between trees, around rocks, etc. Can Am 1000 (2019) Can Am has really stepped up their game. The Polaris XP 1000 still has a little bit more comfortable ride, but it is almost a match. The Can Am is a more polished quad than Polaris and from what I've seen are more reliable. They also have better throttle response, a quieter engine, and better quality control. When you're paying this much for a quad, theft security is important. Can Am's key is FAR more secure against theft. In contrast, the Polaris key is a joke. Honda Rincon (2019) Honda is known as tops for reliability. Light weight simplifies handling For my riding, my main complaints are small wheels and tires, low ground clearance, and minimal suspension travel. I wish Honda would choose to ENTER the market with an 800+ cc quad and address the wheels, tires, suspension and ground clearance. They could adapt their 'Africa Twin' 1000 motorcycle engine for use in an ATV. What a winner that would be. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Awesome input, I definitely agree.. Polaris can be hit or miss sometimes and I think canam has made a lot of improvements over the years

[@Davido50]

Yamaha & Can Am #1 all around! All we will buy. Utility quads are Can Am & our sport quads are Yamahas .. tho we are getting a '22 Yamaha Grizzley 700. -Ohio

[@gregparrott]

@@Davido50 Yep. A friend has both Can Ams and a Grizzly, with snow tracks for both. Tracks require an obscene amount of power. Despite this, the Grizzly does surprisingly well. I like the Grizzly but be aware that at one point (I think around 2018) Yamaha changed the engine (both the design and who assembled it) such that the newer engine had far more issues than the prior engine. It may have also had a slight difference in cubic centimeters. My friend had both and got rid of the newer Grizzly. Hopefully, Yamaha has since addressed the engine issue, but you should ask about this.

[@ayeyaeye]

@@gregparrott You are referring to the Subaru engine series. They reverted back to using yamaha engines in 2019.

[@gregparrott]

@@ayeyaeye Thanks for the info. So, the Subaru engines were the unreliable ones?

[@reidzr2s10]

When you have Mechanics at the dealerships tell you to stay away from Polaris I would listen to them.

[@BartStar009]

I agree ! I owned the 2016 Polaris 570 nothing but problems and the 4x4 wasn't as good as my former Suzuki 750 KQ, so I sold the Polaris 570 and bought the Yamaha Kodiak 700 and very happy with the Yamaha

[@micahhittinger6083]

I’ve got a 2010 Sportsman 850. No problems and it still runs great. My uncle has a much older Sportsman 500 and same thing. I’m not saying you didn’t have problems with your Polaris but just because you did, doesn’t mean everyone else has.

[@jonny5662]

I think the old 500s with Fuji engines are a bit more reliable than the newer stuff

[@mt1885]

It is all hearsay

[@jasond1245]

Totally agree polaris atv or sxs are junk seen too many broke down or pulled home and know tooany that wine and complain because they can't ride cause thier ride is at the shop

[@72timhall]

This video got me considering purchasing a polaris.Maybe in 25 years when my 1992 300 Suzuki king quad wears out

[@DirtObseXXion]

Lol! Nice! I wasn't trying to promote any one specific brand, just basing rank off sales numbers

[@mrlariata9290]

If kawasaki made that 300 with 4 wheel drive rear independent suspension and fuel injection that would be a huge game changer for the market. Great video. I think your assessment is pretty accurate due to my shopping of Atvs lately. Thank you for taking the time and putting this together.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Kawasaki has said they plan on releasing a mid displacement ATV, not sure about when yet.. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@sullyone8373]

Great video! I've owned Polaris, Yamaha, and now Can Am. Bottom line, Yamaha and Can Am rock! As far as Polaris goes, not bad but overrated.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks! We've had the same experience!

[@1duramaxhd]

Can am overrated. For sure.

[@G20-i2m]

I'm planning to buy my first atv but I'm not sure yet wich one honda or can am ??? Any recommendations and advice ?

[@sullyone8373]

@@G20-i2m I don't have any personal experience with Honda but of course their quality and reliability are worthy. I have a 2016 570 and a 2021 850 Outlander. Only complaint is the 570 shifter is sticky. Otherwise they've both been great. Should note they're both max (2up) units. I think Can Am build quality and fit and finish are strong, and they offer many options. Good luck whatever you decide and get out on the trails. BTW, power steering is worth the extra cost!

[@G20-i2m]

Thanks a lot !

[@HondudeTeamMudhogs]

This video was spot on! I really thought the top 3 would be Polaris, Can Am and then Honda. I also expected a full on Hondude roast in this video but got lathered up for a complement. Looks like Christmas came early, cheers fellas.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Lol! The ruler of Hondude Nation himself!

[@HondudeTeamMudhogs]

@@busabusa1529 I think it depends on location. I don’t see any hondas in my area. Couple yamahas. But like Florida, hondas everywhere.

[@michaelfrancis3558]

I have a 2018 Brute Force 750 EPS. Almost 5000 kms, never had to replace anything yet. They just need to update it as the video says. Been the same machine for 8 years now.

[@ourpresidentswallows6017]

Needs more ground clearance and better suspension and rear brakes are spongy don’t work for shit. I have a 2020 with 500 miles on it. 3 things I think suck about it. Everything else is money. Love it but they need to address those.

[@BartStar009]

I love and want to buy a Honda but all the Honda's are underpowered, I picked the Yamaha instead

[@steveshelby2465]

Smart move. You won’t be sorry!

[@noobilegends1819]

Good choice My opinion: they are the best

[@edwardclement102]

My S10 Blazer which is not fast will outrun four-wheelers, Hondas have plenty of power for work, hunting, and mid-range power on trails. You will not be doing 78 mph on a wooded trail and an ATV will not be on a bypass.

[@keeganfoster1792]

Tom Turd yamaha makes great stuff

[@edwardclement102]

@@keeganfoster1792 Honda does also.

[@Idahoprepper71]

Suzuki has amazing engines and the potential to make a incredible sxs.

[@DirtObseXXion]

I think they should bring the z400 back

[@Idahoprepper71]

@@DirtObseXXion I agree. People always looking for them where I live.

[@soundwisestudios5340]

I love my Brute Force 750!

[@billbarry2984]

HONDA, YAMAHA & CANAM. In that order for reliability!!

[@mccallj]

I enjoyed this video. It’s a shame Suzuki has given up on themselves... the LT’s were the machines to have back when ATVs were in their infancy. With that said- my cousins used to race Tri-Z’s back in the day up until they were banned. They took their one Tri-Z and put an LT230 front end on it... nevertheless the geometry never worked out and they went to the new Banshee in 87. Fun memories.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Awesome stuff! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@lukegrady5357]

Hands down best KZbin channel!

[@DirtObseXXion]

😆 🤣 😂 I'm definitely quoting you on that!!

[@DUNEATV]

I love these videos!

[@ShyaMiss]

Personally, I think you pretty much cannot go wrong with any of the major manufacturers, the Japanese Atvs are well proven to be reliable. Polaris and Can Am do not quite reach the same reliability level imo, but they will usually run circles around the Japanese counterparts. Obviously they put more strain on their drivetrain with those high powered engines. They are all quite capable, with only a few areas that any of them really stand out. For one, I have a 2014 Honda rancher, 23k miles on it, and the only things I have had to do is oil changes, and change many sets of tires. The thing just keeps on going. I also have an Outlander 800, and a Polaris magnum, both of which have well proven themselves to be trust worthy. My opinion is that if Honda would push a bit more power from their machines, they would pick up quite a few more buyers. Reach into the middle range for power ratings in each category AND maintain their reliability, and they would really have the winning combination imo.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Great points! I wish Honda would do something new too...

[@jakemccann2790]

I have owned them all . My XTR is by far the best one I have purchased . Not the fastest but 100 km/hr is enough and 225 km to a tank of fuel is great . Thanks for your time and videos .

[@junkforlessutube]

One thing to add, the Made In Mexico sticker on every Polaris RZR, enough said for me.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Mmmmmmm Mexican food

[@georgebanuelos1]

@Will YoujustSTFU the quality isn’t the same to the Japanese counterparts

[@chadnystrom698]

mexico has top quality manufacturing....some of the best in the world. you have no clue what you are talking about. korean companies are running to mexico in droves for manufacturing

[@KOG-KingOfGreen]

I don’t have atv but I have watched 3 of your videos today alone lol 😂. You’re making me want to pull the trigger on one. Great content, keep it coming!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Glad to hear it!!! I hope you get one!

[@DaveJBL]

Still love my SuzyQ Vinson with pull start...never fails.

[@Kael_750]

Never will

[@TeeLocky]

I got a leftover 2019 King Quad 750 back in April 2020, 9K out the door. I originally wanted a Grizzly 700 but no matter where I looked the Grizzly would cost me at least 1K more. I do love my King Quad and it does everything I want a atv to do, plus I saved a lil money so I am happy. IMO King Quads give you the best bang for your buck, however they are often overlooked because Suzuki's primary focus is on their motorcycles.

[@ourpresidentswallows6017]

What’s a $1000 when you’re buying a 20 year machine that you ride all the time. That’s 10 dollars extra a month lol

[@TeeLocky]

@@ourpresidentswallows6017 A Grizz would have actually been at least 2K more. After dealer fees and all that stuff a Grizz is at least 11K. I am happy with the KingQuad and that's all that matters.

[@Stutzvideo]

These guys really deserve 100k subscribers.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks! We're still amazed that anyone watches our videos.... let alone subs to see more

[@Joekhalildds]

I was just thinking the same thing, their videos are well done, honest, and engaging...

[@steveshelby2465]

I have owned Yamaha, Honda, Polaris and Suzuki, in addition to a dealership. Good advise would be to listen to this mechanic!

[@amirbell983]

Grizzly over everything that's it that's all

[@ronsimmsfan2661]

I agree. Love my Grizzly

[@opnavesea]

I'm in the market and i'm torn between my life long idolization of the grizz 700 and the power, options and design of the can am outlander 850. I know the grizz is going to be more reliable, but how much more. I don't want a bike that leaves me stranded every time i punch it but i find the can am sexier. and like the video said they have come along way in reliability.

[@bradtoepfer527]

I have a Grizzly and a Sportsman. They are both great machines, in my opinion.

[@chrisreibold1634]

Honda 300ex! Bought new in 1997, it's a 98 model. Never let me down. Replaced axle bearings and chain a sprockets and brake pads a couple times. Front a-arm bushings once. Other than those wear items nothing has broken or malfunctioned. Just put on 230 miles on Hatfield & McCoy trail system this week. Preventative maintenance is the key. Oil is changed regularly, chain is lubed regularly air filter is checked and valves are adjusted as per manual.

[@DirtObseXXion]

That's what it takes, thats for sure.. We just git back from Hatfield McCoy a few weeks ago..

[@rugby3874]

The Japanese machines are going to be way more reliable and that's just the facts

[@DirtObseXXion]

No argument here

[@Radbot776]

He’s talking crap about Kawasaki building old machines , he’s wrong changing shit often causes more issues

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@Radbot776 You don't think the Brute or the Rincon needs an update? My point was that there are things that could make them better/ more current

[@crazyflyboy30]

That's not the way I see it now my 2017 Kodiak 700 not very good with problems, my 2018 Sportsman XP 1000 100% AWESOME no problems and has more miles on it because l don't ride the Kodiak anymore going to trade in for a Sportsman.

[@gwood701]

@@crazyflyboy30 hahahaha good fucking luck

[@mikewolf5877]

I've Had 6 different Polaris and love them.

[@tommyhorne1039]

Just bought my second Honda. The first was a Honda Foreman Rancher years ago! Loved it! Now I purchased the Honda Foreman Rincon 520 manual shift and love it! Hopefully I’ll get the same service as I got with my first Honda!

[@scottmcclenaghan3236]

Lots of awesome info guys, keep em coming and keep rocking the beards!!

[@theviking4525]

I can’t speak for flyin Brian but I will definitely keep rocking the beard. 🤘

[@flyingbriando5521]

My beard is like my hairline...partial

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks Scott! Me and Brian have little baby beards.. Probably full beards for the average man, but when you hang with the Viking you start to feel... unsubstantiated

[@dustinpuchailo9343]

Have a 2016 King Quad 500 9300km on it so far no issues.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Awesome!

[@thekeeper5588]

I like Yamaha and Can-Am. I really want to get a ATV. Haven’t had one since I was a kid.

[@Firebird400]

I have owned a grizzly 700 great quad but a little boring for riding with the guys though. I own a brute force 750 now and it hasn’t been great reliability wise . I choose a atv from in order reliability, utility /function ( will it fit my needs) and lastly performance. Anybody who says there not jealous of the can am power is lying. I’ll stick with the Japanese atvs probably not the Kawasaki though its a dinosaur compared to the others. No parking gear , manual locker , cvt is noisy. Great non biased video man .

[@DirtObseXXion]

Agree with all! Thanks for the comment, love to hear the good and the bad..

[@ourpresidentswallows6017]

No parking gear. What yours snap off when you flipped it. Try the left brake lever ding dong. Smfh

[@xmonster741]

Polaris is only #1 in sales because they are made of junk. And junk is cheep lol

[@DirtObseXXion]

I'm cheap... You calling me junk? 🤣🤣🤣🤘

[@xmonster741]

@@DirtObseXXion you make awesome videos though lol that's the main thing haha 👍

[@colindavid9984]

Can am's are more junk than polaris. I see more of them on the side of the trail than polaris vehicles

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@xmonster741 lol thanks

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@colindavid9984 I'd agree if we're talking first gen Outlander.. But we've had 2 2019 1000s and they've been really good.. More c reliable than my Sportsman 1k

[@orlandomazza8007]

Best video I have seen, fantastic job, fair honest, informative.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks!

[@rubengonzales7739]

Very good info thank you for sharing your research I chose a 23 570 Polaris and could not be happier

[@rubengonzales7739]

Me to comfort and easy upgrades 23 570 rocking my world.

[@wheelindylan6138]

Come home, feed the dogs, turn on the tv, turn on the xbox, click on KZbin, sees new dirt obsexxion video, watches video, likes video, comments on video, goes to bed and waits to do it again!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Groundhogs day!!!

[@jreed10291974]

Great video I agree with it a 100%. I will stick to Honda though my 420 rancher Pioneer 500 17000k miles and 1000 13789k miles have never let me down. I like to buy American when I can but with power sports I will stick with the Japanese. I have talked to the mechanics at our local dealer and they say stay away from Polaris every 10 they sale 7 come back for major repairs due to low grade metals used and pour electronics.

[@elyrivera7717]

Yamaha and Can am are the best for me I’ve owned both and they are very reliable 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Blazerfan93]

Buy a yahama. Honds like reliability with more power and fun

[@DirtObseXXion]

👍

[@SkodzGaming]

Outlander 650 max xt here and loving it, wont trade it for anyother brand, I considered the grizzly 700 when I purchased but the smaller engine and lack of 2 up models made me go with can am

[@jeremywhelan394]

Just sold my old 350 2000 Honda foreman 37000km to a buddy at work for his kids to abuse and still running strong. Great video and fair for sure one thing I would like to see is fuel economy and sound levels. Travelled 230km with a mix of quads all averaging 50km a hr my buddy 650 took $16. Bucks to fill up and my 2014 Honda foreman only $9. I might add I got a hundred pounds on my buddy lol. It is always a compromise for power and fuel consumption and for me hunting big game a quiet fuel efficient quad is the way to go for 150km plus hunts. But to each is own just everyone stay safe and have fun!!!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Good suggestions for next time, thanks

[@cobyjohnson7311]

We have a 700 twin and it still lasting since 2005

[@JerseyFrank007]

Hell yes!!!! You weren't kidding around. Great work, pal!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks brother! I needed that boost to get motivated.. We've got a few test units coming in for ATVonDemand and a super killer project in the works too.. So I definitely needed to knock this one out

[@780Aleks-AB]

Great review! guys. Always love the honest reviews that are given. Keep up the good work!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks brother!

[@theviking4525]

That was quite the plethora of information sir. Very well constructed and presentation was top notch!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Your very well constructed

[@maryjeanmedalle]

I have pulled so many atvs from the mud and snow..2007 2up Polaris

[@billbright1755]

Mine is an 82 KLT 250 but I need a replacement head and aren’t finding one. It has been a great machine for nearly 40 years.

[@jadedjay7861]

You're going to be better off finding a donor machine or engine as an whole.

[@darrellmcquay9808]

I had 1 sportsman, I bought it brand new in 2012, few seconds after riding it the belt started smoking, at 1200 miles I needed to replace axels, the clutch grenaded itself at 2000 miles. Needless to say it was my last sportsman and I moved onto a grizzly in 2016, the only repair I’ve done on the grizzly since 2016 was a torn CV boot that was totally my fault forcing the atv to move while it was frozen, and a starter that was $70 easy fix I did myself

[@trucks_n_tractors_6335]

I’ve got a 1998 Yamaha big bear 350 4x4 the thing is like a tank it’s not fast but it’s fun and tough but what atv you like is just a preference all have good and bad but if you’re happy with what you’ve got then that’s what’s best for you

[@jerrybriggs3233]

I’ve had my 570 sportsman for 4 years and haven’t had any trouble with it . 🤗

[@ROCKINRODNEY]

Great vid my dude! It's easy for people to point at their flaws when Polaris outsells the other brands. I wish Honda would upgrade the transmission in the rincon. You would think this would happen sooner rather than later considering they use the same combo in the pioneer 700. I think Yamaha could very much surpass Honda, and I believe they deserve to do so. Can Am understands marketing probably better than anyone. So Cat... idk what to say about them. Idk when they got rid of a locker on their machines, but I won't buy a new one until it comes back. Those weirdos. I kind of want to find the last model year of one with a locker and build a sport ute with trimmed plastics and stuff. Just for something to do. Idk.

[@DirtObseXXion]

That would be cool! I know i knock AC a lot but it's really just a dig on the fools at Textron.. Old school AC was awesome..

[@mrozark5964]

Dirt obsession is the best way to start the morning!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Haha! YEAH BUDDDYY!!

[@thenarrowpathatvchannel4316]

Another amazing video guys. My 2 cents...Can Am is the best. Why would I say that? I’ve owned 3 Arctic Cats-1 Polaris- 1Yamaha (Grizzly currently) & Can Ams (2 Outlander 1000s currently). No bashing any brands. Just my experience so far...The Yamaha has been reliable so far (2014). I like it. Nothing special, just reliable & fun. Arctic Cats were all tanks. Slow, bulky, pain in the butt to steer...they were good for plowing. Polaris...no offense Polaris guys, it was a piece of crap from day one. I’d never get another. Again, no offense, I may have gotten a lemon? I’d say that but many of my friends have owned them before as well & a lot of them say they’d never buy another one from Polaris. Reliability reasons. Then the Can Ams...1000 Outlanders. 2012 just turned over 7,800 miles. Problems with it throughout the years? No. 2020 Outlander 1000...850 miles on it & again no issues. Maybe I’m just lucky with the Can Ams? I’ve heard both good & bad about them also. I’ve just never experienced any. Which is great. They cost a lot of money. I work harder than most people do, (Sheetrock hanger/finisher for 30 years now)...so when it’s time to play I want to get on the trails with a reliable machine, that’s why I choose the Can Am brand. Power. Reliable. Comfortable...& I haven’t lost any stock ATV drag races. 🤣👍🏼. I think all brands have pros & cons. Nothing is indestructible..just enjoy whatever you choose to buy. They’re all fun in their own way.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Great comment... Having owned or been closely associated with all of the same machines. I agree 100% with your assessment.. Polaris has some high points, reliability hasn't been consistent in my experience.. But your best point, have fun on whatever you have!

[@thenarrowpathatvchannel4316]

@@DirtObseXXion you guys should get your hands on a stock Renegade 1000 XMR & give an honest review. That’s the best part of your videos. Honesty. Much appreciated.

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@thenarrowpathatvchannel4316 We have an XXC on ATVonDemand... I work for them

[@thenarrowpathatvchannel4316]

@@DirtObseXXion oh I know! I’ve seen you on there. Lol. You guys are my ATV source for information. Have a Merry Christmas sir!

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@thenarrowpathatvchannel4316 Thanks you too!!! I'm not much of a mud guy so that xxc is for me... Honestly I really like the Outlander though.. Might as well have some racks on a 4x4..

[@ckrakra2954]

I've rocked it with yamahas Hondas arctic cats and can ams. Can am is my favorite the clutching horsepower and ride quality is what made me look past the couple problems I found. But I'm a trail rider, I use an old rhino to hunt and I dint have alot of yard or farm work to do with an atv so the outlander is my go to.

[@DirtObseXXion]

We really like the Outlander too

[@Cobra37061]

Nice video. My top 2 choices are the Honda Rubicon with foot shifter and the Suzuki KingQuad 750. I am old school and only buy American cars and trucks, but I only buy Japanese when it comes to ATVs.

[@brotherrob4031]

2010Sportsman 550 ,been a reliable machine even after making it a super atv

[@phillipblalock5211]

Great polaris commercial! How about doing a 20 year reliability video and see who's on top

[@DirtObseXXion]

Well that's just not fair...

[@phillipblalock5211]

@@DirtObseXXion how so?

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@phillipblalock5211 I'm kidding.. You're right Polaris doesn't build ATVs intended to last 20yrs..

[@phillipblalock5211]

@@DirtObseXXion just saying.. I have a 87 250r.. 01 350 rancher.. My daughter has a polaris phoenix 200. So guess which one gets worked on the most?.. and it's a 2012

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@phillipblalock5211 no I getcha.. I have a Sportsman 1000, it's had some issues.. I wasn't trying to make a commercial for any one brand.. Just trying to inform the market a little.. Lots of very valid points in the comments

[@ruyguy8888]

I've pretty much owned them all so here is my take. Japanese manufacturers have higher quality control when it comes to the parts and components placed in their ATV's but parts usually cost more due to importation fees, red tape, harder to obtain global markets etc.... American made products i have found to have slightly lower production value due to non-incentivized production, budget cuts and the higher employee turnover rate in American facilities.. but parts seem more readily available at times and tend to have a price reflected towards a north American based market and not a global market. Final word of advice: Test drive a bunch of ATV's and talk to a dealer willing to work with you on your purchase. Buy what you want/like and enjoy it.

[@DirtObseXXion]

That sums it up perfectly!

[@bradtoepfer527]

There's a reason Polaris is the best selling. I had a 13 sportsman 550 that was amazing and bulletproof. Just upgraded to a 21 sportsman. Any ATV can break and cause you issues. Treat them right (they aren't boats), maintain them, and you will get lots of years and enjoyment out of them.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Polaris is junk and cheaply made. Engine and trans is ok but the machine they sit in isn’t

[@TheNucMed]

Fantastic videos. Props bro.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks!

[@garthcarrier]

my family has been buying hondas all our lives. they are not fast or strong. but very reliable. easy to fix. they run forever.

[@michaelmancini5773]

Very informative video, touched on all the right issues, only thing I would have liked would have been MSRP on the ATVs covered.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks for the input! I'll keep that in mind in future vids!

[@Davido50]

Great guide! Save sport quads! - Ohio

[@DirtObseXXion]

For sure!

[@knightimusprime25]

i picked up an 09 suzuki king quad 400FS be almost 2 weeks ago now needs a little tlc but does run good and is ridable it still had the original tires from back in 09 i like it more every time i ride it

[@davidbrennan5]

I see Arctic Cat, Polaris and Can-AM being towed out of the bush the most. Honda can take the most abuse/hours and still stay running and driving, everything from the wiring and switches to the driveline seems to be better quality on a Honda than the others. Yamaha Kawasaki and Suzuki are the next best options in my opinion and the reliability is close between those 3 but not anywhere near as good as a Honda.

[@DirtObseXXion]

I'd imagine that's true, but the Hondas aren't as fun for recreational riders. Good thing we have options!

[@jameshogg601]

From running a fleet of Hondas in the past I can say the engines are great as you would expect but they chewed through brake pads like knowones business and the electrical gear change had to be replaced an unpleasant amount of times

[@davidbrennan5]

@@jameshogg601 I think their foot shift models were the best. I still see 35+ year old Honda 3 wheelers that still run good with a ton of miles bombing around. The farmers buy those ranchers and foremans and get at least 2 decades of hard use out of them without much trouble. I don't know if their automatics are as good, I don't see as many around.

[@muddingblogs457]

This man said the truth and only the truth even though I'm a honda man

[@joekearney]

Not counting the plethora of 3 wheeled death machines me and my father owned , I’ve since had a 98 sportsman 500, 2000 Honda rancher 350, 05 Yamaha special edition Kodiak 450, 06 brute force 650i, 09 brute force 750, ‘12 brute force 750, ‘19 premium sportsman xp 1000, and now a can am maverick trail 1000 DPS . Oh and the kids have three Honda recon 250s. So I can speak on brands quite a bit. I’ll sum it up . North America still doesn’t match Japanese quality. Well, there we have it lol.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Well I'd say that's about fair

[@joekearney]

@@DirtObseXXion lol glad to see yalls channel growing brother , great work and informative videos .

[@SAMCRO56]

I love my bruteforce 750 awesome bike. Thinking if makeing an up grade tho to a can am outlander xmr or sportman 850. Only reasson id leave the kawi brand if the fact that they dont make an 850

[@1duramaxhd]

I’ve had several Polaris atvs and 2 side by sides. These are great machines. I ride mud, trails etc….. I DONT ABUSE them. Never ever had a single issue. 95% of people complainants are because they abuse these machines.

[@DirtObseXXion]

I agree with what you're saying but our experience has been different. 2 XP1000s both had several factory failures. Several things that warranty covered and definitely several self imposed issues.. But the overall build quality is not on par with a Japanese machines (i say that having experience with the 2 XP1000s, a 03 500, a 20 450 and a 20 Scrambler S).. I feel very confident in saying that.

[@stevestephaniecaudill4879]

Very informative and spot on. Surprised you didn't get a ton of hate on it. Some people can't stomach the fact that Polaris is at the top. lol

[@DirtObseXXion]

Lol! Thanks! There's still time for the Polaris haters to pop in...

[@stevestephaniecaudill4879]

@@DirtObseXXion I'm sure they will. lol

[@steveh4098]

I have a 1999 Honda foreman 400. Still runs great. But I do keep up on the maintenance.

[@kcatv9556]

Great video guys tons of great!! information! Lots of research went into this one I would say... Always well done!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks KC!!!

[@Andrew_From_NB]

This was a great review! Thanks for sharing!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Thanks!

[@SketchyXC]

another great one! Still waiting for the Grizzly to get the 1000cc treatment, i give up on Kawi and Suzuki which is a shame knowing that they are capable of greatness

[@DirtObseXXion]

It is definitely a shame... Thanks brother!!

[@fishtailfuture]

1000cc isn't even close to necessary is the sad thing.. Griz has 32rwhp, Brute750 has 35 or slightly more. Even a Griz 800 with 10-15 more hp would be more than enough. I love my grizzly, and when I do my $2000 in upgrades it will be close to 50rwhp and it will keep up with 1000s and kill them on the trails and climbing. Would be nice if it came from the factory that way. Yamaha will be catapulted to top sales. I think even most Polaris and cam and guys give the Grizzly the nod When it comes to almost everything but speed. Give the grizzly stock 850 like speeds and it's game over. It's almost like the American companies are paying them to stay out of the market. 😂

[@kennethrobinson8442]

@@fishtailfuture what upgrades have you done to your Grizzly to up the HP?

[@fishtailfuture]

@@kennethrobinson8442 So far just the EHS ones. Fuel controller, barkers, lid mod, and uni filter. Worth 7-8rwhp. To get to 50, EHS has a video with dyno proof. you need there Cam, Springs, 11:1 CP piston... While i'm at it I'll Probably get the 734bbk to put me about 55rwhp. On par with any 850, and nothing to wild for the motor. EHS has been running one for 2 years since the video was made and has been "very reliable".

[@High_Octane]

@@fishtailfuture psh, My RaNcHeR could beat it.

[@Dirtydunton]

Honda may become a leader in UTVs with the Pioneer lineup. You can't beat Polaris in terms of pure value, but the 4 and 5 seat UTVs that are becoming more popular gives Honda an advantage imo. The Pioneer platform retains great utility with a dump box, yet can seat 5 passengers. The Polaris Ranger 4 seat UTV is like a school bus with it's very long wheel base. That is the number one factor that stopped me from buying that particular model.

[@DirtObseXXion]

What do you think about Yamaha's RMAX?

[@BartStar009]

I would L-O-V-E to see a video testing the 4x4 systems on all makes of Utility ATV's, place wheels on roller racks, place cement blocks blocking the wheels or logs to see if it climbs over it and explaining the difference between a "liquid lock" and a "gear lock" differential. Where I live everybody owns all different brands of ATV's, we also have poker runs with 1000 ATV's running a tough course and thru years of personal observation I can tell you what brands make the best and worst 4x4 systems. Yes! the size and tread of the tires make a difference, but I already made that call based on stock tires, what I mean some ATV brands do better with cheap stock tires than other brands with bigger and more agressive tires. To be fair one brand ATV wants to climb a log but just doesn't have the power to do it. I mean what's the use making a good 4x4 drive system IF it lacks the engine power or type of transmission to do it?

[@DirtObseXXion]

That's an awesome idea!!!!

[@slanderous.j]

I owned *2* different *Honda Big Red* 3-wheelers when I was young. They were tons of fun, but they were *wicked* dangerous.

[@royalolsen2275]

My sportsman has had no issues and it is just a great ATV

[@DirtObseXXion]

Awesome!

[@alexandregh.3831]

Very good summary of the big brands. I completely agree with your 5-year projection. on the other hand, what about CFMoto? This Chinese manufacturer also seems more and more visible and its prices are very attractive.

[@DirtObseXXion]

I agree, they're moving up in the world.. I did another video that touched on why I believe they're going to edge out Arctic Cat.. If they keep pace, every OEM below top 5 should be concerned.. They still have a long way to go with dealer network though..

[@coldspring624]

Real owner nightmares with Polaris turned me off. No way

[@DirtObseXXion]

Understandable

[@danielc5205]

Polaris is a brand that you can find in places like a John Deere dealerships across the country, leading to their high number of sells, especially in rural agriculture areas.

[@DirtObseXXion]

That's a great point.. Availability goes a long way..

[@2363joey]

Doesn't mean they're any good!!

[@tylerrusty1122]

I think if Honda put the Talon 1000 engine in a Rincon with a 5 or 6 speed, they would be set. I know I'd rather do geared than belted.

[@DirtObseXXion]

That would be sick!

[@ericn7902]

I think you were a little hard on Honda Rincon. It may not be recently updated, but it doesn't need to be updated. Mine has over 10K off-road miles on it with no problems (ever). The 3 speed transmission is great. I don't get "wet belts" or have to shift to low range to get belt engagement when rock crawling.

[@DirtObseXXion]

Nothing wrong with that! I think a lot of enthusiasts would like to see it updated though.. It's chasis is certainly blocky and the suspension isn't even adjustable.. No doubt it's a workhorse though.. If you're happy with it, that's all that matters..

[@FullsendOffroad]

I've had good luck with Yamaha and Suzuki, so Imma stick to that. I had a Polaris Xplorer and a Polaris Predator which constantly broke. When they didn't start I said to myself "ah shit, here we go again"

[@DirtObseXXion]

Yep, and Polaris quality seems to have gone down in the last 10yrs.. The old 500s were really good, but the frame and components don't hold up like they used to..

[@69adrummer]

Man...I'm struggling here boys!! I'm looking for a RELIABLE, WELL-BUILT quad for trail/logging road/hunting... want to throw some bags on front/rear, load the snacks and hit the hills on the weekend. NOT looking for ultra-flashy...more "meat and potatoes" if you catch my drift... Need a good reliable engine >500 but

[@richvangorder3900]

Its a mixed bag. I left the Polaris brand because QC was severely lacking. The power was good. Everything else wasnt. Bought a '21 Grizz and loved it so much i doubled down on a '22 grizz. Best CVT in the biz, nimble as a squirrel and its so damn comfy. Jealous of the big can ams and their power tho. But after riding my friends 1000 rene xmr i still think the grizz is superior in every way EXCEPT POWER. The grizzly is so damn good!

[@DirtObseXXion]

Agreed.. We've tested everything.. Grizzly and Kin Quad provide the best balance

[@pitbull5629]

Love my polaris 570 and 850 sold my can am 650 and bough a polaris after riding my wife's 570 is a lot better and you can ride it all day . Is way more stable and the suspension is a dream .

[@DirtObseXXion]

Certainly more comfortable, can't argue with that..

[@moimayamahaetmesnounours]

My top 7 1. YAMAHA 2. POLARIS 3. SUZUKI 4. CAN-AM 5. KAWASAKI 6. HONDA 7. ARCTIC CAT It doesnt mean that HONDA and Arctic cat atv are bad ! It's just after my "according to myself" best quad brand ! Then, i'll put other brands on my list because I love them ! Kymco, CFMOTO and TGB also are good brands ! So my extendede list makes 1. YAMAHA 2. POLARIS 3. SUZUKI 4. CAN-AM 5. KYMCO 6. CFMOTO 7. KAWASAKI 8. HONDA 9. ARCTIC CAT 10. TGB and then ... 11. KTM 12. ACCESS MOTOR 13. MASAI 14. ADLY 15. HYTRACK (Hytrack is crap) no! It's a joke !🤣🤣🤣 Hytrack isn't crap ! But I don't really like this brand, that's all ! And after this 16. to 18356. ... all these other 'crap' brands (not necessarily chinese) not necessarily crap but less "liked by myself" brands.

[@Akhazmat907]

Haha we own many brands of atvs and they are all good. I had 3 wheelers too.

[@ADVENTURESThisWay]

An excellent break down of the current ATV industry. The right ATV really comes down to matching the right machine for its intended purpose AND riding it accordingly...my personal highlight? Yamaha Banshee, Banshee, Banshee 😀😀

[@DirtObseXXion]

Well said!

[@VetteWay2Fast]

I’d be nice if any dealers had anything in stock. Debating settling on a kodiak 700 SE cause nobody can get grizzlies for months and hardly anything else is available. No ETAs from manufacturers. Wondering if I should just wait for the 2022’s. (Assuming they ever come lol)

[@ET-bu7dp]

Ima stick with my Honda, 35 years old and still running like a dream