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500 vs 750 ATV?

Boone

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Hi guys. I need some advice. I'm in the market for a new atv and have been looking at another Suzuki King quad with power steering to replace my old 2008 500. The prices are pretty close between the 500 and 750 so I'm considering both. No one has a 750 to let me ride so I can compare power difference. I use my atv for hunting, plowing, around the yard and generally work-type, slow speed stuff. The wife uses it too.

How much noticeable power and torque difference is there between a 500 and 750? Is it even noticeable at the low end? Thanks.
 

Bigcountry40

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I like a smaller Atv to maneuver in the woods and I am a pretty big guy 6'3 260, I will never buy anything bigger than a 500. Unless you are pulling wagon loads of straw/hay or doing real heavy farm work I really don't see the reason for a 750.
 
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OhioWhiteTails

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Either one would do what you need it to do. I bought a 650 back in 2016, I wish I would have gone with the 850 or 1000. Albeit, it's completely not necessary. Much like guns or fishing rods, to me, more is better.
 

MoonLab

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I got kodiak 700.... when this baby hits 88 mph, you're gonna see some serious shit.
I use it for farm work and go ride on trails. It's all what you really want and how much you wanna spend on it. I love it will keep it for a long time.
 
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Boone

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FWIW the dealer said power difference is only about 20%, but i can't find any published, concrete numbers. The quads are identical otherwise. I'm sure i'd be fine with the larger size, but wonder if it'd be too much for the little lady
 

Sgt Fury

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I have a Polaris 550 and like stated earlier, it’ll do everything I want it to do. However, if the prices are very close, may as well get the more powerful one....unless it is bigger in body size. It could be harder to maneuver in the woods.
 

Clay Showalter

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With gearing the power from both should be adequate, the question for me would be size and weight. I have a Suzuki Eiger 400 and it will haul my fat ass and 400 pounds of corn and it has been bullet proof.
 
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CJD3

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In most cases, better to have more power.
But that’s just me.
The only possible down side would be a little higher gas usage and bigger motor would be warmer in the summer if all your doing is putting around like a little old lady.

But there are more times than not where that extra power is enjoyed with the flick of your thumb.

Really, it just comes down to your usage.
 

Big Weff

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I have the sportsman 570 and it's done fine for me. I actually went in with my heart set on the 850 and the dealer talked me out of it. Said the power difference wasn't worth an extra $2000.

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5Cent

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For your question, if the larger engine is in the price range and is not a ton larger overall making manuvering/loading/hauling in a truck bed or trailer an issue, then I would go bigger.

I have the Sportsman 570 and love it. Use it for trail riding, pulling logs, hauling deer, and just to have fun with for the little guys. 44hp and geared just right. I look forward to the day using it in the garden or food plot.

I feel the real separation discussion begins between the 700/800 to 1000+ choice for big bores. Lots of differences between makes and models.
 
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Sgt Fury

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Wouldn’t we all 😳😂...sorry I couldn’t resist 😆
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cotty16

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The Kind Quads and Outlanders have the same body size in the 500 and 750. So go with the bigger engine in my opinion. If you’re plowing with it might as well go big. If it’s a huge price difference, then the 500 is a solid choice and you don’t lose much.
 
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Iowa_Buckeye

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Ask yourself what if a 250 and a 500 were the same price?
I’m sure u would go with the bigger one. Don’t really see a reason not too. Not like your gonna run a 1000 gallon of gas through it. It is a utility and not a sport quad after all.
 

jagermeister

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I own a 2017 KQ 500 and my dad owns a 2014 KQ 750. Like cotty said, the 500 and the 750 have the exact same body size. My dad and I both use our quads for plowing, hauling trailers, hauling deer out of the woods, ice fishing on the big water, etc etc etc. My 500axi is more than adequate when it comes to power, for what I use it for. I have never been in a situation where I thought I needed more power. That being said, in my opinion the difference in power between the 500 and the 750 is definitely noticeable. Not so much when you're doing the around-the-yard type shit, or even when plowing... It's when you wanna smash on the throttle and have some fun with it. My 500 gets up and goes plenty fast, don't get me wrong. But my dad's 750 will flat out haul some ass. I chose the 500 because at the time there was a significant difference in price. I'm talking almost a couple grand. So for me I didn't see any reason to bump up to the bigger motor. You really can't go wrong with either one. Body size is the same and total machine weight isn't much different either. If you can get either for the same price or close to it, I would probably get the 750. As far as power steering goes, I don't think it's necessary or worth the extra price... at least not for an ATV. A side by side is a different story.
 
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giles

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I personally think it comes down to personality. I know I can get by just fine with a 16 ounce hammer...but the 4 lb mini sledge will work just the same. Either way, the stake will get drove into the ground.