ATV Television Test - 2009 Suzuki King Quad 750

ATV Television Test - We test the 2009 Suzuki King Quad 750

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• Suzuki
• 750
• UTV
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• King
• Quad

[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

[ATVTVCOM]

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

[AChap52]

What's your favorite utility?

[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!