- Location
- Montgomeryshire
Been out a while now, anyone got one?
I have a 570 Pro currently, which has the (2 yr) warranty running out at the end of the year. It is the one machine here that does need to run reliably every day, so like to keep them relatively new. I wasn't considering changing it early, but a new 650 has a 5yr warranty just now, if bought before the end of July, and current bike still has a good trade in value, so contemplating doing so (pending a demo, obviously).
Over the 570 it has improved suspension, gone back to using the (much preferable IMO) plastic covered racks and towing capacity increased from 590kg to 750kg (which in 'farmer speak', means good for a ton). Power up from 48hp to 59, but that's an aside as the 570 isn't lacking power.
Before anyone mentions other brands.....I had a Suzuki King Quad on loan while CanAm being serviced and found it surprisingly spritely, but nowhere near as stable as the CanAm under cornering and the gear selector is both on the wrong side, and seemed to need to be in Neutral to start it. Well built bike though, just not a CanAm. Don't like (or would afford) modern Hondas, can't afford the breakdowns & repairs on a Polaris and the local Yamaha dealer lifted my leg on a Merlo service, so not putting money in their pocket if I can help it.
I have a 570 Pro currently, which has the (2 yr) warranty running out at the end of the year. It is the one machine here that does need to run reliably every day, so like to keep them relatively new. I wasn't considering changing it early, but a new 650 has a 5yr warranty just now, if bought before the end of July, and current bike still has a good trade in value, so contemplating doing so (pending a demo, obviously).
Over the 570 it has improved suspension, gone back to using the (much preferable IMO) plastic covered racks and towing capacity increased from 590kg to 750kg (which in 'farmer speak', means good for a ton). Power up from 48hp to 59, but that's an aside as the 570 isn't lacking power.
Before anyone mentions other brands.....I had a Suzuki King Quad on loan while CanAm being serviced and found it surprisingly spritely, but nowhere near as stable as the CanAm under cornering and the gear selector is both on the wrong side, and seemed to need to be in Neutral to start it. Well built bike though, just not a CanAm. Don't like (or would afford) modern Hondas, can't afford the breakdowns & repairs on a Polaris and the local Yamaha dealer lifted my leg on a Merlo service, so not putting money in their pocket if I can help it.
). Fine after that fix….. until now, when it’s been back in for the exact same job for the last 2 weeks, held up for exactly the same reason despite me ringing ahead to be assured all the parts were in stock.
and is very comfortable and stable, so lots of plus points.