My cousin has one and he loves it, he never had any problems towing, plowing snow, going in mud/water, going up hills etc. And lots of power!!!!

@SouthwestORV

5 жыл бұрын

Correct. The Sportsman 570 is surprisingly powerful. I really enjoyed it.

Thanks for giving your comparison to the Rancher. That was the hardest decision for me. Honda vs Polaris. I just bought my very first ATV and it's a 2018 Sportsman 570 with 2300 miles and 157 hrs. Took it to my local ATV mechanic and he said I got a good buy and there wasn't a thing wrong with it and it has never been in the mud either. I love it, but still want to test ride a Rubicon or a Rincon. Then there's always the thought of getting a Sportsman 850 down the road!

@SouthwestORV

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Hope our content was helpful in some way. I love both machines, honestly. Different, but both good. I'm sure you'll love your 2018, plus the 2018 has all the updates and improvements over the 2014-2017. An 850 would be crazy...very powerful.

If I recall your Rancher had a solid rear axle. That is the reason your Rancher wasn't comfortable. My 2015 Rancher is IRS, Power steering, and full auto. Talk about comfy. As far as Polaris goes, I've heard about more problems with those bikes then not. Cheers!

@SouthwestORV

6 жыл бұрын

That is correct. My Rancher was the SRA version, and yes, that is the main reason why it's more comfy on the trails. The Sportsman also has taller tires and more suspension travel, which helps. I'm not turning anti-Rancher, just sharing observations. I've heard the IRS Ranchers/Rubicons ride nice too. Yes, like you I've heard non-stop problems with the Sportsmans.

@SouthwestORV

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting observation. Is this something that you've noticed during your rides?

For the first time ever I just realized I said "Sportsman 450". What a dork. OBVIOUSLY a Sportsman 570 - not sure what caused the slip up.

@SouthwestORV

4 жыл бұрын

I need to ride this beast again, it was fun.

I've owned about 4 different name brand ATVs. Polaris is the only one I will buy anymore. 850 XP is my next purchase...

@SouthwestORV

6 жыл бұрын

850 XP sounds like a lot of fun.

@dkminkus

6 жыл бұрын

My xp 850 cost more to fix constantly than to buy a spare quad, it’s like a Cadillac but breaks all the time.

@SouthwestORV

6 жыл бұрын

Give us an idea of what sort of repairs you've made to it.

@dkminkus

6 жыл бұрын

nevertoooldtohavefun front differential $1800, wheel bearings multiple times, electric fan, had to switch to iridium plugs, belts, plastic breaks easy, super easy to over heat, but like I said it had a great great ride

@dkminkus

6 жыл бұрын

Oh and that was all in less than 100hrs and I’m not hard on it at all really

The speed limiters suck but the suspension, seat, ergonomics and factory clutching are pretty nice. Personally I like the 450 (500cc)better then the 570 (567cc). A tuned 450 will walk a stock 570 and run smoother and cooler in the process but truely neither will last as long as the Honda. There deffinitly fun, I have the 570 utility which has a lower high range gear set to it. CVT is nice and you don't have to think about gear selection. Honestly though I prefer shifting

@SouthwestORV

6 жыл бұрын

Brad, thanks for the first-hand feedback. When you say "tuned" for the 450, are you referring to a new 450HO? And of course, Polaris changed engines on the 450HO between 2016 and 2017, so are you referring to the 570cc 450 or the 500cc 450? I agree on the reliability part as well, only because my 2016 Honda Rancher was flawless. The Utility versions are sweet for sure.

@jessepoorman2621

5 жыл бұрын

Southwest ORV he has no idea what he is talking about bro. That is not true at all!

You should get a 2018 Yamaha Kodiak 450. Me my brother both have one. They are great. Mine had two issues under 100 miles but I got them fixed and haven’t had a problem since. Mine was flawed. My brothers is great. Just saying

@SouthwestORV

6 жыл бұрын

I would love a new Kodiak 450. That is one that I am seriously considering for my next purchase.

My dad has bought Polaris his whole life we've had about 10 of them they always ended up with a blown up top end or some massive failure in the lower end just my experience with them the new ones seem to have worked out most of those problems

@SouthwestORV

6 жыл бұрын

That does not surprise me, based on the stuff I've read online and seen in videos. Seems like when they run well people love them. But they tend to have quality control issues. But I can't speak from first hand experience. Sounds like you can. I just know my Honda Rancher was awesome.

@kountryquads9475

6 жыл бұрын

nevertoooldtohavefun just can’t beat the reliability of a Honda! If you do have a chance one day getting another ATV, you should definitely look in to a Suzuki, we have had awesome luck with our Honda’s and Suzuki’s! They ride better, they are more powerful most of the time too but they don’t sacrifice reliability! Love the video keep it up!

@SouthwestORV

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I am sure I'll get another ATV in the coming year or so. Hopefully sooner than later. I am really digging the new Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS. There are quite a few good options out there these days.

@kountryquads9475

6 жыл бұрын

nevertoooldtohavefun yes there are!!!

Love my 570 I run the hell outta it with proper maitnece I'll get another 4k miles

@SouthwestORV

5 жыл бұрын

They're pretty awesome machines huh?

@upnorthvlogs

5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah can't believe the power 💪 tork getting

@SouthwestORV

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the 570's power is addicting.

@upnorthvlogs

2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthwestORV still have mine has 8k miles still runs like new hope yours treating you well

Belt driven is the deal breaker

@SouthwestORV

6 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. In my opinion Yamaha makes the only belt-drive that has proven itself to be reliable.

@masongreen1871

6 жыл бұрын

Yea but I bought a foreman 500 if I was you next time I would go with a foot shift

@masongreen1871

6 жыл бұрын

Btw I’m subscribed I love the videos

@SouthwestORV

6 жыл бұрын

Foot shift Hondas are great. And thanks, I'm glad you enjoy the videos. I enjoy riding, and it's fun making videos...so I do it often.

@SouthwestORV

5 жыл бұрын

Please explain your comment. I'd like to understand you better. Initially there seems to be no logic to your comment, but I'm sure you're saying this for a reason...?? Maybe you had a Honda when you were a little boy? What is a "real machine?"

I mean a 570, should be more powerful and fast than a 420.

@SouthwestORV

4 жыл бұрын

Correct. In this case, a LOT faster.

That would not last any where near what a Honda would.

@SouthwestORV

4 жыл бұрын

Time will tell!

Honda = lawn mower engines. Soooooo slow.

@SouthwestORV

6 жыл бұрын

That is certainly an exaggeration. But I understand the point you're trying to make. The Hondas do make less horsepower than their competitors these days.

@sizableschreib1758

6 жыл бұрын

nevertoooldtohavefun but the less power, the harder it is to break...

@sizableschreib1758

6 жыл бұрын

nevertoooldtohavefun and I'd prefer to have a slow quad that u can ride, than a fast quad in a mechanics shop...

@SouthwestORV

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Now, if I could have a fast quad that ALSO doesn't end up in the shop... ;)