fastest ive had my manual 500 is 85km/h, would go a few kms more if i really wanted, not sure if the 420 would be the same road speed or not but they seem just as quick for running about the farm, i will probably get a 420 manual next time
My old 2013 420 ES 2wd was unlimited and I got to 97kmh a few times before running out of road never had a manual.fastest ive had my manual 500 is 85km/h, would go a few kms more if i really wanted, not sure if the 420 would be the same road speed or not but they seem just as quick for running about the farm, i will probably get a 420 manual next time
i would guess thats the same as what mine would do flat out, ive just never wanted to try it on my own bike i didn't realize bikes had limiters on, pretty sure mine doesntMy old 2013 420 ES 2wd was unlimited and I got to 97kmh a few times before running out of road never had a manual.
It was at 2am on the local backroads mindi would guess thats the same as what mine would do flat out, ive just never wanted to try it on my own bike i didn't realize bikes had limiters on, pretty sure mine doesnt
I got a new Honda a couple of months ago and noticed that it’s now mph, always kph before.
As far as I'm aware they are still the same.
The new 520 did appeal to me. But a look round them and no, I'll not buy one unless they think through some of their stupid designs
Add better resale to that listHonda with manual box. More reliable, longer lasting, better on fuel, better for towing, real engine braking, cheaper, slightly faster etc etc. tin hat at the ready
What about CanAm? I've been very happy with my 570.
Ive not had a look at a 520 but might be a possible replacement for me IF I was to go Honda. What didn’t you like?
Every Yamaha bike I've seen has a fuel tank, fuel tap and a carburettor? Maybe Euro/UK spec ones are different.
Edit: Done some reading, looks like the 700 EPS is EFI, the rest of the range is still carb'd. That's easy then, stay away from the EPS model.
Interesting, completely different to the NZ bikes. Must be because emissions.The 700 was the first Yammy to get fuel injection in the mid 2000's.
Now, all current model Yamaha bikes are fuel injected - just like all other makes (except Kawasaki which run a dual Carb system)
Just personal preferences really. I absolutely hate where the fuel filler is on the Honda. it's just a really stupid place to put it under the handlebar
I don't like where the rear brake is on the IRS, seems like an afterthought putting a disc brake in there (Honda have gone to the bother of copying Suzuki with the rest of the IRS - why not put a sealed wet brake on the rear, too?!)
The ball hitch it far too close to the rear diff/frame - and they still insist on having it up under the bike instead of doing what everyone else does and putting it on a receiver sitting proud behind the rear wheels.
I'm also totally converted to CVT (been on them for 6-7 years now) it works perfect on my hill with the snacker so i'm not interested in going back to gears - I don't want the Honda auto box either
Telling someone their quad isn't as good as yours is like judging a baby show and giving reasons. Only ever had Honda and will only change if there's a very good reason but there's possibly better around. One dealer that covers this area sells Honda, Yamaha and Can am and his advice is if you tow a lot especially hills,stick with Honda. I think it's similar to the vario/ power shift argument with tractors where heav towing is possibly more suited to gears.That all sounds fair enough really and having a 500 auto Foreman would 100% agree. Not a lot of experience of CVT of which is a Can-Am one? I did have a can-am on demo when the auto change on my Honda was poorly. I think I preferred the direct drive of the Honda for shuttling calf milk mixer about but other than being too big and not so handy for getting on and off, the can-am was impressive. Engine smooth compared to Honda single cylinder. The can-am was a twin and can’t remember model but was physically bigger than the foreman 500. Probably get used to it, but the belt whine a little annoying. I‘d have probably got on better with the next model down which was about the same physical size to my Foreman. Oh, what I didn’t like was the can-am had a drink problem and it’s one sim in life was to make sure my Jerry cans were empty!
My local Honda dealer no longer has a franchise so ended up keeping current bike longer. I’ve no idea what I would swap it for so read these quad threads with interest! Not that I’m a lot wiser. It’s a bit like the ‘What pickup’ posts
That all sounds fair enough really and having a 500 auto Foreman would 100% agree. Not a lot of experience of CVT of which is a Can-Am one? I did have a can-am on demo when the auto change on my Honda was poorly. I think I preferred the direct drive of the Honda for shuttling calf milk mixer about but other than being too big and not so handy for getting on and off, the can-am was impressive. Engine smooth compared to Honda single cylinder. The can-am was a twin and can’t remember model but was physically bigger than the foreman 500. Probably get used to it, but the belt whine a little annoying. I‘d have probably got on better with the next model down which was about the same physical size to my Foreman. Oh, what I didn’t like was the can-am had a drink problem and it’s one sim in life was to make sure my Jerry cans were empty!
My local Honda dealer no longer has a franchise so ended up keeping current bike longer. I’ve no idea what I would swap it for so read these quad threads with interest! Not that I’m a lot wiser. It’s a bit like the ‘What pickup’ posts
If you saw how bad stuff rusts with me a few hundred metres from the coast you wouldn’t want 1 that’s lived on the beach!Got interested in one today on a well known online auction site only to find out after a little research it was ex RLNI
Think I will pass on that "tidy example"
Kawasaki 750 is fuel injected.The 700 was the first Yammy to get fuel injection in the mid 2000's.
Now, all current model Yamaha bikes are fuel injected - just like all other makes (except Kawasaki which run a dual Carb system)
Dealer loaned us one like that when ours got written off and it revved like a two stroke. Good fun. Our new shape 420 is all out at 80My old 2013 420 ES 2wd was unlimited and I got to 97kmh a few times before running out of road never had a manual.
Kawasaki 750 is fuel injected.