ATV Television Test - 2009 Suzuki King Quad 750

[70sonicboom]

@ATVTVCOM

I've noticed on your shows how you lean towards Suzuki. I started out on Suzuki ATV's way back in the 80's but I'm looking now at Can Am's. What's your opinion of the Outlander? I live near the Paiute trail and do Moab a lot too. Would the KQ be better than the Can Am for me? Also, when can we expect a review of the new Outlander 1000cc XT? Thanks.

[ATVTVCOM]

@70sonicboom The way to really know is to watch our reviews we've done of the Outlander. It's a very nice machine but several 'key' issues that keep it from being as good (for us!) as the KQ, Grizzly, and Brute Force. Such as single lever braking, bad rear wheel brakes, no locker, runs warm. But we love the suspension!

No test forthcoming on the 1000.

[70sonicboom]

@ATVTVCOM

Too bad. I was looking forward to an unbiased report on the new 1000. You guys aren't afraid to say whats good AND bad about a bike.

Anyway, it sounds like the new Outtie still has all the same problems you mentioned except for the lockers and running warm. Apparently, they have now doubled the radiator size and coolant and are putting the Visco Lok QE diff lock on the new bike. And that suspension you liked is now even better with a new frame and geometry. Tough choice now!

[ATVTVCOM]

@70sonicboom Thanks....One problem we have is we just don't think anyone needs a 1000cc ATV - even an 800 seems like more than adequate. The only time we've ever even used all the 800's power is at high altitude in deep snow.

[beachamboys11]

What do you suggest for a 160lb man?

[ATVTVCOM]

@beachamboys11 This or the 500. We never lacked any power on the 500 except in DEEP snow. They are both the same frame so the only difference is the engine size and power.

[MrAVA700]

YAMAHA GRIZZLY 700 best

[AChap52]

What's your favorite utility?

[ATVTVCOM]

@AChap52 The KQ 500 or 750 EPS, or the Grizzly 550 or 700 EPS.

[NutStretcher]

ATVTV, simple question Suzuki Kingquad or Yamaha Grizzy?

[ATVTVCOM]

@NutStretcher Both are our top picks - with my preference being the KQ because it 'doesn't' have a park position in the tranny, it's easier to shift, quieter and taller geared. Get the EPS model!

[x11xCod]

what type od 4wd system does the 400 have

[burgerboo10]

@ ATVTVCOM- do you prefer this or a kawasaki brute force for all day riding with lots of power? wich one has better gas mileage?

[ATVTVCOM]

@burgerboo1 The KQ gets better mileage, is smoother running (taller geared), but although not as powerful as the Brute Force I don't think it lacks.

[sleepwalker2112]

@burgerboo10 I own a 2005 kingquad 700, wich is similar to this one, and my friend owns a 2006 brute force 650. I tried both on multiple occasions and we raced a couple of time too. The brute force is ''a bit'' more powerfull and feels more ''stiff'' but isn't way faster than my kingquad. The Kingquad has a better overall feeling IMO, smoother and more balanced. Of course this is my personal tastes on similar, yet different models. Both are very good atv. I hope it helped!!

[ATVTVCOM]

@sleepwalker2112 Good take on them both....Very balanced opinion.

[as140672]

how stable is this quad like when going up steep hills

[ATVTVCOM]

@as140672 Not as stable as a 2-seat ATV (with only one person on it) but with radial tires it's as good as anything out there.

[HollowBishop]

Hey ATVTVCOM I have a question. Which quad do you prefer, the Yamaha Grizzily 700, or the Suzuki King Quad 750AXi. Thank You

[ATVTVCOM]

@HollowBishop If you've visited our website or our blog, or watched enough of our videos it would be clear that my favorite ATV is the KQ with EPS. It has the smoothest big single you can find, the tranny is ultra smooth, has all the features, and with EPS the steering geometry and handling is great. It does need radial tires to make it the machine I'm talking about though........

[1728jeff7928]

you should do a video showing people how to drive a manual atv

[1728jeff7928]

what do u like better on this compared to sportsman 850 xp

[ATVTVCOM]

@1728jeff7928 This! Better power steering, full brake control, full drivetrain control! Better reliability. Lighter. More nimble.

[1728jeff7928]

@ATVTVCOM .........i have a 1996 polaris explorer and 2008 polaris sportsman and i have not had any big problems with them but i am thinking of getting something like the raptor ..........in its class is raptor the best?

[ATVTVCOM]

@1728jeff7928 In my opinion it is - by a long ways!

[1728jeff7928]

@ATVTVCOM ...........ok thanks

[zackthegoth]

what's the fuel mileage? and do they come street legal?

[ATVTVCOM]

@zackthegoth Mileage varies incredibly with how you ride. I get around 20-25 but a friend almost always gets over 35! Go figure ;-)

[ATVTVCOM]

@zackthegoth They don't come street legal but there are kits in the aftermarket to make them street legal.

[as140672]

what is axi on the kingquad?

[ATVTVCOM]

@as140672 The A is for automatic, the X for independent rear suspension, and the I for fuel injection. Or so we think ;-)

[as140672]

@ATVTVCOM thank you for the help

[rednecklowlife]

I have a 09 suzuki 750...got it left over in 2010... I love this quad...I dont care about the racks being a bit smaller..They are perfect for what i use them for...Hunting This thing is a beast...I toped it out at 72 miles an hour on the black top.. And this thing will go anywhere...The tires are a bit weak..But i got them about woredown now..And iam going to get new ones soon...My quad is the camo version..With the black rims...What tires for mud do you recommend for my stock rims? thanks

[ATVTVCOM]

@rednecklowlife Carlisle ACTs are incredible tires for just about everything. They are one of the sets I run on my personal KQs!

[12345678969169]

it sounds like my honda except this thing runs

[kodygify]

Sweet

[carducho]

Hi, Doug! i own a KQ 750 which soon will need a tire change. I want to put in it something better than the stock Dunlops, and think on the ITP's Holeshot ATR, because of what you said about them. What do you think?Any suggestions? I usually ride in grassy trails, some mud and wet rocks, with frequent tarmac liaisons. Regards!

[ATVTVCOM]

@carducho The ATRs should be perfect for what you do......Mounted on stock wheels I assume. You'll be absolutely amazed at the difference.......Let us know how they work.

[carducho]

@ATVTVCOM Yes, they'll be on the stock rims. I'll keep you up to date! Thxs a lot!

[thelongbow141]

In all honesty, this looks like a Yamaha Grizzly 700 in a Honda Rubicons body. On the left side of the handlebars, the buttons are the EXACT same as the Yamaha.

[Lenar2541]

Hi! I wonder what You woulc choose between a king Quad 750 and Polaris 550xps. Here in Norway the 550 is little bit more expensive than the suzuki :))

[ATVTVCOM]

@Lenar2541 King Quad without any hesitation. With EPS it is my absolute favorite ATV.

[mihneaboom]

is this king quad 750i better than kawasaki brute force 750?please answer cuz i got one and i need to know

[ATVTVCOM]

@mihneaboom I think so - it's one of my all time favorites!

[Knox48x]

ATV..it might just be me but is Honda and Suzuki made almost the same? They look and feel very similar

[ATVTVCOM]

@Knox48x They are both made by companies very dedicated to quality.

[MALamborghini]

@ATVTVCOM did you guys ever do a review on the honda trx 250ex?

[ATVTVCOM]

@MALamborghini Go to our website - they are better categorized there. If not, we have it but just haven't put it up yet.

[metomusic]

i love the king i have a 700 and its brought me great fun..:)

[NILSATISXAVS]

Can you make them road legal?

[ATVTVCOM]

@NILSATISXAVS If ATVs can be street legal where you live then this one can be made steer legal.

[stevo1357911]

@NILSATISXAVS no.

[ATVTVCOM]

@stevo1357911 Then I guess you should move to Utah, or Arizona, or Idaho, or ?????

[NILSATISXAVS]

do these quads not have power steering?

[ATVTVCOM]

@NILSATISXAVS Yes. They are available with power steering.

[jon35732]

how long should one of those last

[ATVTVCOM]

@jon35732 I have two friends that each put over 7000 miles on them without problem.

[jon35732]

v twin is the way to go now a days suzuki doesnt do it any more

[ATVTVCOM]

@jon35732 The only 'Suzuki' V-Twin was 'actually' the Kawasaki V-Twin in the Twin Peaks, which was just a rebadged Kawasaki Prairie.

[989kriss]

@ATVTVCOM why is it good that the atv is smooth ?

[ATVTVCOM]

@989kriss A smooth running engine and transmission don't transfer nearly as much vibration to the rider. Much like a smooth running car compared to a rough running one.

[989kriss]

@ATVTVCOM which one have u taked- KQ 750-whitout EPS or BF 750 or grizzly 700EPS or outlander 800 or polaris xp 850??

[ATVTVCOM]

@989kriss The King with EPS. Then Griz with EPS. Then Brute Force.

[989kriss]

@ATVTVCOM ok. which of the atv's pulls most- BF 750 rigth ?(polaris XP 850-BF 750- KQ 750-or outlander 800)

[ATVTVCOM]

@989kriss The Polaris probably will tow the most and tow it the easiest. Because it is the heaviest the trailer will affect it the least.

[989kriss]

@ATVTVCOM rigth... But the xp looks nice. But it's hevay! it's that a big problem ?

[stevo1357911]

im 14 and 5'11 and 170 pounds. ive been riding quads since i was 8 years old and i am a serious rider. is this to much quad for me?

[ATVTVCOM]

@stevo1357911 Yes.

[JGDaddy]

When will you review the EPS KQ750?

[mattevanswastaken]

I have Kingquad 750 its great i suggest you buy the winch and the bigger tires it is awesome.

[VampirSchaf1]

can you ride with sozius? (2 person on king quad?)

[ATVTVCOM]

@VampirSchaf1 It's not reccomended but it's doable ;-)

[VampirSchaf1]

thank you for the fast answer^^

[arcticcatman620]

Why haven't you tested out any Arctic Cats? I live in the hometown where thier made.

[ATVTVCOM]

They haven't sent us any!

[knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf]

Thief river falls MN?

[Muddrman300]

what is the difference between the 700 and the 750

[ATVTVCOM]

About 27cc is all. You probably wouldn't even notice the difference if you were blindfolded. Not that I suggest you ride them blindfolded ;-)

[arcticcatman620]

Why is the towing capicity lower compared to other models with even with half the engine size? And do you know if the 2010 line up includes a V-Twin?

[ATVTVCOM]

The tow rating is a purely subjective rating based on several factors none of which are of any actual value in the real world ;-)

[arcticcatman620]

Ya, I use my Cat to launch my 18 ft. boat in the summer and it handels it fine!

[gogokidd]

I rode the KQ but I like my grizz better and i think the grizz has the best tranny on the market with the ultramatic

[bicdaddy]

Just so you know, the Grizz tranny and the KQ tranny are almost the same. Actually they share a very similar drive system all together. The major difference is the Grizz has better low end grunt, and the King has a higher top speed. Both are excellent quads though.

[gogokidd]

No man get the grizz I love it

[ATVTVCOM]

So do I but the Griz does not have quite as smooth of an engine and trans package as the KQ and the KQ has a parking brake.

[gutchie121]

I cant make up my mind... Help me out here Doug, This or the Grizzly 700??

[ATVTVCOM]

The King Quad with EPS would be my first choice. When equipped with power steering the caster has been increased and fixes the handling glitch that I didn't like on the previous models.

[ATVTVCOM]

It certainly adds money, but very little weight, and is not what you expect in the fact that it takes away the feel. You do not even notice that it has power steering - it's just more like you have a bit stronger arms. There's still plenty of feel.

[david19846]

Am I the only the only person that doesn't like the power steering?

[Gerold1981]

no, i dont like it either, i think atvs should be basic so you can enjoy them at a low price. Otherwise ill just buy a jeep

[muertomaniaco]

emmmm good point

[MarshallGirvin]

No. To me the power steering applies to a totally different market then true enthusiasts. I personally love to feel everything that's being thrown at me and that's part of the challenge/fun. The power steering is more for the cruising and touring market than the more "hardcore" guys. That's just me though.

[ATVTVCOM]

Keep in mind that there are various types of power steering units - the ing Quad and the Grizzly operate almost invisibly and are actually (in my opinion) more of an asset as a steering stabilizer rather than as 'power' steering. Plus, power steering allows a much better caster angle thus better steering stability without adding a lot of effort to the steering at slower speeds.

[MarshallGirvin]

Never really thought about the slower speeds..

With my experiences with PS, I didn't feel I could trust it a higher speeds. I can't really give a good reason why, it just didn't feel right.

[ATVTVCOM]

Before I ever tried it I would not have believed how seamless it works. We have a Polaris XP with EPS coming to test as I hear those units are more like what we'd expect from 'power' steering - easy working and no feel.

[viperdude400ltd]

nope takes away from the feil of the ride

[ATVTVCOM]

Actually that's the beauty of the Suzuki (and Yamaha) power steering systems - they are not over-powered. Although they make the steering easier it is a very natural feel, unlike EPS units like on Polaris ATV where they are too easy to move and have very little feel.

[satinsk8er]

did atvtvcom make a vid about sportman xp yet

[ATVTVCOM]

It's on our website

[ChuCk230e]

this is what i need. my Suzuki is in the shop for a motor rebuild

[2LateIWon]

Nice quad!!!