Best UTV for trails

Shadow57 wrote:
My son has a CanAm 1000 4 seater he likes it, his wife hates it.

A friend of mine loves his CanAm x3, and his wife couldn't stand it. He and I talked for a while and I figured out his problem. His wife loves it now since he let 5 pounds of air out of his tires.

I have a Kawasaki Teryx it's a 2 seater with a dump bed. I really like it for trails and using around the farm. I have owned it since 2014, it's been a great little machine. My husband had a CanAm 1000, I hated it, (couldn't see out and scary fast) he sold it. My son has a CanAm 1000 4 seater he likes it, his wife hates it. I would think a Teryx would be easier to haul, not as wide as other models. IMO the CanAm's feel like they might rear up, and I ride horses so I know that feeling.

My parents have a 2020 Trail RZR 900 with the Ride Command. That Ride Command is pretty sweet. The suspension is as good if not better than their 2015 RZR 1000XP.

personally, I'm a Honda fan but they seem like dinosaur units compared to what's out there now, and the aftermarket accessories is not as good.

If I were looking for a trail machine today I would go with either a Polaris RZR 900 or the Can-Am Maverick Trail.

https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/models/side-by-side-vehicles/maverick-trail.html

This trail model is 50” wide, same as an ATV. We have a few forest service trails in our area that are width restricted.

Mine is a Maverick Sport Max (4 seater), and is 60” wide. I’ve been happy with it.

Never owned a UTV, but lots of experience with Hon/Yam/Kaw. IMO, the Yam is the better choice, just going by quality of build, fit/finish/electronics reliability. In my experience, with 30 plus rice burners, Hon/Yam, best quality, then Kaw, with Suz bringing up the rear.

I did feel my KDX200 liquids were a solid performer, and would outrun the others mentioned above.

I know we are all getting older, but unless slow moving, sight seeing, tight trails described, mean 2 wheels, rather than 4!

Jerry