E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Automatic×
Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4×
Can-Am Traxter ATV×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
493cc / 30.1
386 cc / 23.6
498 / 30.39
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 493cc, SOHC, four-stroke, single cylinder, liquid-cooled | 386 cc, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, single | 498cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-line Axial Rotax Engine ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No | – |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | – |
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| Brush Guard | No | – | – |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | – |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No | – |
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| Colors | Green, Red, Black | – | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Other Lights | Standard | – | – |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Lighting | Halogen | Dual 30W Krypton Multi-reflector Headlights & 21/5W Brake light ✓ | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | – | – |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | Gauge | – |
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| Clock | Standard | – | – |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | – | – |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | – |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | – |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | – |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | – |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | – |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 860 / 33.9 | 856 / 33.7 ✓ | – |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | 7.50 | – | – |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | 1.98 | – | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | – |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Front Fender Flairs | Standard | – | – |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Performance |
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| Torque (Nm) | – | 2.99 kg-m @ 5000 rpm | – |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | – | 118 in ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | – | Yes | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | – | Light | – |
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| Instumentation | – | Speedometer / Odometer & Fuel Gauge | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 410.1 / 904 | – |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | – | Standard | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 39.9 / 88 | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | 5 ✓ | – |
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| Driveline Make | – | On-Command | – |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | 0.26 | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | – | No | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | Yes | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | – | No | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Suzuki | Yamaha | – |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 | – |
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| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan | – |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | – | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | No | – |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Light Guard | No | – | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel | – |
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| Storage |
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| Fender Storage Location | Front and Rear | – | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rear Rack | Standard | – | – |
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| Front Rack | Standard | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear | Swingarm-type, oil-damped, five preload settings | Monocross | 7.5" of Travel |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | – |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 180.3 / 7.1 | 149.9 / 5.9 | 178 / 7 ✓ |
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| Front Suspension | Independent, double A-arm, oil-damped, five preload settings | Double wishbone | 7.0" of Travel |
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| Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | 216 / 8.5 ✓ | – | – |
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| Brakes Rear | Single hydraulic disc | Single drum | Single Hydraulic Disc |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | 190 / 7.5 ✓ | – | – |
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| Brakes Front | Dual hydraulic disc | Dual Hydraulic Discs | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | CDI (Electric) | DC – CDI Electric/recoil | – |
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| Lubrication | Wet sump | – | – |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | – |
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| Carborator Count | 1 | 1 | – |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | No | – | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carburetor Size MM | 36 ✓ | 33 | – |
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| Fuel System | Keihin CVK36 ✓ | Mikuni 33mm BSR | – |
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| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 | – |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.45in. x 3.23 in. | 3.27in. x 2.82 in. | – |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87.5 X 82.0mm | 83 mm x 71.5 mm ✓ | – |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.82 | 0.69 | – |
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| Engine Braking | Standard | All Wheel | – |
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| Engine Cylinders | single cylinder | single cylinder | Single-Cyliner |
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| Engine Cooling | liquid-cooled | air-cooled | Liquid Cooled |
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| Engine Type | four-stroke | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 ✓ | 2 | – |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves ✓ | 2-valves | – |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC (Single Overhead Cam) | SOHC | – |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 493cc / 30.1 | 386 cc / 23.6 | 498 / 30.39 ✓ |
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| Fuel System Brand | Keihin | Mikuni | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | – | 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty) ✓ | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 200.7 / 7.9 | 149.9 / 5.9 | 191 / 7.5 ✓ |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 19.0 / 5.0 | 13.5 / 3.6 | 20 / 5.2 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | Steel | – |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | – |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 | – |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 | – |
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| Tires Rear | AT 25 x 10-12 | AT25 x 10-12 | – |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | – |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 | – |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 | – |
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| Tires Front | AT 25 x 8-12 | AT25 x 8-12 | – |
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| Tire Make | Dunlop | Maxxis | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | No | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft | – |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | Belt | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2 | – |
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| Final Drive | Shaft drive | Shaft | – |
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| Transmission Make | Quadmatic | – | – |
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| Transmission | V-belt CVT automatic with high/low range sub-transmission, 2WD/4WD front differential | 10 forward, 1 reverse (semi automatic dual range) ✓ | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 274 / 604 ✓ | 252.2 / 556 | 324 / 715 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 ✓ | 1229.4 / 48.4 | – |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 252 / 9.9 ✓ | 246.4 / 9.7 | 244 / 9.6 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1235 / 48.6 | 1144 / 45 | 1143 / 45.0 ✓ |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1170 / 46.1 | 1155 / 45.5 ✓ | 1194 / 47.0 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2095 / 82.5 | 1956 / 77 ✓ | 2070 / 81.5 |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 ✓ | 1 | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | Front | – | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Make | – | – | Rotax |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 1999 Can-Am Traxter ATV
✓ Pros
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 1999 Can-Am Traxter ATV
- Heavier than the 2006 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Automatic
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (498cc)
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2006 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Automatic
Comparing 2006 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Automatic vs 2006 Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 vs 1999 Can-Am Traxter ATV — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 1999 Can-Am Traxter ATV has the largest displacement at 498cc, making it the most powerful in this comparison. A larger engine generally means more torque for towing and off-road work.
Which quad is the lightest?
The 2006 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Automatic is the lightest at 274kg (dry weight). A lighter quad is easier to manoeuvre on trails and simpler to recover if stuck.
Which has the better suspension?
Independent front suspension (A-Arm or IFS) absorbs bumps better than solid-axle designs and improves handling on uneven terrain. Check the Suspension category in the full table above to compare front and rear travel for each model.
Which is the easiest to ride?
CVT automatic transmission is easiest for beginners — there is no gear-changing or clutch to manage. A lower seat height also makes a quad more accessible for shorter riders. Check the Transmission and Seat Height rows in the table above.
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