E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Honda SportTrax TRX300EX×
Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Automatic Camo×
Honda SportTrax TRX400EX×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
282 cc / Unknown
493cc / 30.1
397 cc / Unknown
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 282cc air-cooled SOHC single-cylinder four-stroke | 493cc, SOHC, four-stroke, single cylinder, liquid-cooled ✓ | 397cc RFVC air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Odometer | – | Standard | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | – | Standard | – |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | – | Standard | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | – | No | – |
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| Seat Type | – | One-Piece | – |
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| Seat Material | – | Vinyl | – |
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| Seat Location | – | Driver | – |
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| Number Of Seats | – | 1 ✓ | – |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | – | 7.50 | – |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | – | 1.98 | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | – | 0.26 | – |
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| Fender Storage Location | – | Front and Rear | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rear Rack | – | Standard | – |
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| Front Rack | – | Standard | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | – | Yes | – |
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| Rim Material | – | Aluminum | – |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | – | 12 ✓ | – |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | – | 10 ✓ | – |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | – | 25 ✓ | – |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | – | 12 ✓ | – |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | – | 8 ✓ | – |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | – | 25 ✓ | – |
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| Tire Make | – | Dunlop | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Clock | – | Standard | – |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | – | Gauge | – |
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| Hour Meter | – | Standard | – |
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| Speedometer | – | Standard | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Manufacturer Country | – | Japan | – |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | – | Manual | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | – | Standard | – |
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| Rear Fender | – | Standard | – |
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| Radiator Guard | – | Yes | – |
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| Power Outlet | – | Standard | – |
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| Light Guard | – | No | – |
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| Hand Grips | – | Standard | – |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | – | Yes | – |
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| Front Fender | – | Standard | – |
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| Front Fender Flairs | – | Standard | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | – | Yes | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Bumper | – | Standard | – |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | – | No | – |
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| Floor Board Location | – | Driver | – |
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| Brush Guard | – | No | – |
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| Body Material | – | Plastic | – |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | Yes | – |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | – | Yes | – |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | – | No | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Other Lights | – | Standard | – |
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| Halogen Headlights | – | Standard | – |
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| Headlights | – | Standard | – |
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| Lighting | – | Halogen | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Frame | – | Steel | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | – | 16 ✓ | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Hi / Low Range | – | Yes | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | – | Shaft | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 8.33 / 2.2 | 19.0 / 5.0 | 9.84 / 2.6 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tires Rear | 22 x 10-9 knobby | AT 25 x 10-12 ✓ | 20 x 10-9 knobby radial |
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| Tires Front | 22 x 7-10 knobby | AT 25 x 8-12 ✓ | 22 x 7-10 knobby radial |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Final Drive | O-ring-sealed chain | Shaft drive | O-ring-sealed chain |
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| Transmission | Manual - Five-speed with Reverse | 5-speed with reverse and 2-speed subtransmission, 2WD/4WD front differential ✓ | Manual - Five-speed with reverse |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 168.96 / 372.5 | 274 / 604 ✓ | 175.08 / 386 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1143 / 45 ✓ | 1270 / 50 | 1229 / 48.4 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 117 / 4.6 | 252 / 9.9 ✓ | 109 / 4.3 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1062 / 41.8 ✓ | 1235 / 48.6 | 1110 / 43.7 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1105 / 43.5 ✓ | 1170 / 46.1 | 1151 / 45.3 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1720 / 67.7 ✓ | 2095 / 82.5 | 1834 / 72.2 |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear | Swingarm with single shock, five-position spring preload adjustability with 7.9 inches travel | Swingarm-type, oil-damped, five preload settings | Pro-Link fully adjustable single Showa shock with 9.1-inch travel |
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| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with dual hydraulic shocks, five-position spring preload adjustability with 7.1 inches travel | Independent, double A-arm, oil-damped, five preload settings | Independent double-wishbone with Showa shocks, five-position spring-preload adjustability with 8.2-inch travel |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Single hydraulic disc | Single hydraulic disc | Single 220mm disc ✓ |
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| Brakes Front | Dual hydraulic disc | Dual hydraulic disc | Dual hydraulic 174mm discs ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | CD with electronic advance | CDI (Electric) | CD with electronic advance |
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| Fuel System | 32mm piston-valve with accelerator pump | Keihin CVK36 ✓ | 38.0mm piston-valve with accelerator pump |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 74mm x 65.5mm ✓ | 87.5 X 82.0mm | 85.0mm x 70.0mm |
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| Engine Cylinders | single-cylinder | single cylinder | single-cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | air-cooled | liquid-cooled | air-cooled |
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| Engine Type | four-stroke | four-stroke | four-stroke |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC (Single Overhead Cam) | RFVC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 282 cc / Unknown | 493cc / 30.1 ✓ | 397 cc / Unknown |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 775 / 30.5 ✓ | 860 / 33.9 | 810 / 31.9 |
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| Colours |
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| Colors | Red, Black | Advantage® Max-4 HD (Camo) ✓ | Black, Red |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | 10.2 feet | – | 10.5 feet |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | 6 months Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship | – | 6 months Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan. |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Belt | – |
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| Drive line Modes | – | 2 ✓ | – |
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| Transmission Make | – | Quadmatic | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | – | 2 ✓ | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | – | Yes | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No | – |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | – | 200.7 / 7.9 | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | – | No | – |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No | – |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | – | Yes | – |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | – | 180.3 / 7.1 | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | – | Front | – |
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| Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 216 / 8.5 ✓ | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Lubrication | – | Wet sump | dry-sump |
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| Fuel Type | – | Petrol | – |
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| Carborator Count | – | 1 ✓ | – |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | 36 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | Keihin | – |
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| Compression Ratio | – | 10.2:1 | – |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | – | 3.45in. x 3.23 in. | – |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | 0.82 | – |
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| Engine Braking | – | Standard | – |
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| Total Valves | – | 4 ✓ | – |
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| Valve Configuration | – | 4-valves ✓ | – |
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| Brakes |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 190 / 7.5 ✓ | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | – | Suzuki | – |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- Manual gearbox — greater control in technical terrain
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2006 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Automatic Camo
- Heavier than the 2006 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Automatic Camo
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493cccc)
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- No significant weaknesses identified from available data
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- Manual gearbox — greater control in technical terrain
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2006 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Automatic Camo
- Heavier than the 2006 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Automatic Camo
Comparing 2007 Honda SportTrax TRX300EX vs 2006 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Automatic Camo vs 2007 Honda SportTrax TRX400EX — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2006 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Automatic Camo has the largest displacement at 493cccc, making it the most powerful in this comparison. A larger engine generally means more torque for towing and off-road work.
Which quad is the lightest?
The 2006 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Automatic Camo is the lightest at 274kg (dry weight). A lighter quad is easier to manoeuvre on trails and simpler to recover if stuck.
Which has the better suspension?
Independent front suspension (A-Arm or IFS) absorbs bumps better than solid-axle designs and improves handling on uneven terrain. Check the Suspension category in the full table above to compare front and rear travel for each model.
Which is the easiest to ride?
CVT automatic transmission is easiest for beginners — there is no gear-changing or clutch to manage. A lower seat height also makes a quad more accessible for shorter riders. Check the Transmission and Seat Height rows in the table above.
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