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3 of 3 selected:
Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Auto×
Polaris Outlaw 70 EFI×
Suzuki QuadSport Z50× Clear all
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
493cc / 30.08
70 / 4.3
49 / 3.0
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC ✓ | – | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Brush Guard | No | No | No |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | No | No |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | No | No |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Other Lights | Standard | – | – |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Lighting | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | Gauge | Gauge |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Clock | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | Standard | – | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 861 / 33.9 | 650 / 25.6 | 535 / 21.1 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | 7.50 | 9.46 | 9.46 |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | 1.98 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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| Fender Storage Location | Front and Rear | Front | Front |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | No | No |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No | No |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | No |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No | No |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | – | No | No |
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| CV Boot Cover | – | No | No |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | – | Light | Light |
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| Service Reminder | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Trip Computer | – | No | No |
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| Storage |
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| Rear Storage Well | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Storage Well | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tube / Tubeless | – | Tubed | Tubed |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | NULL | NULL |
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| Transmission Make | – | Polaris | QuadMatic |
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| Suspension |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | No | No |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Suzuki | Polaris | Suzuki |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 ✓ | 6 | 6 |
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| Manufacturer Country | Japan | USA | Japan |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Manual |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | No | No |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | – | – |
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| Light Guard | No | No | No |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | No | No |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rear Rack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | – | No | No |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Front Rack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | Yes | No | No |
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| Suspension |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | No | No |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 180 / 7.1 ✓ | – | – |
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| Front Suspension | Independent, double a-arm, oil-damped, five preload settings | Independent double A-arm coil spring oil damped | Independent swing axle coil spring oil damped |
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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 | Drum brake | Drum brake |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | 190 / 7.5 ✓ | – | – |
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| Brakes Front | Dual hydraulic disc | Drum brakes | Drum brakes |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | CDI | CDI Electronic | CDI Electronic |
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| Lubrication | Wet sump | – | – |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Carborator Count | 1 ✓ | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear | Swingarm-type, oil-damped, five preload settings | Swingarm coil spring oil damped | Swingarm coil spring oil damped |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carburetor Size MM | 36 ✓ | – | – |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | EFI | Mikuni VM13 carburetor ✓ |
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| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.45in. x 3.23in. | 1.85in. x 1.63in. | 1.42in. x 1.91in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87.5mm x 82mm | 47.0mm x 41.4mm | 36.0mm x 48.6mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.82 | – | – |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 | 2 | 4 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves | 2-valves | 4-valves |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 493cc / 30.08 ✓ | 70 / 4.3 | 49 / 3.0 |
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| Fuel System Brand | Keihin | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | No | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 201 / 7.9 ✓ | – | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | Steel | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 ✓ | 8 | 7 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 7 ✓ | 8 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 ✓ | 19 | 16 |
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| Tires Rear | AT 25 x 10-12 ✓ | AT19 x 7-8 | AT16 x 8-7 |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 ✓ | 8 | 7 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 7 ✓ | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 ✓ | 19 | 16 |
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| Tires Front | AT 25 x 8-12 ✓ | AT19 x 7-8 | AT16 x 8-7 |
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| Tire Make | Dunlop | Dunlop | Dunlop |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | No | No |
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| Number Of Speeds | 5 ✓ | – | – |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | No | No |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | Front | NULL | NULL |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | NULL | NULL |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Gear | Chain | Chain |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2WD | 2WD |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 ✓ | Chain | Chain |
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| Transmission | Manual / Automatic Clutch | Automatic V-belt with centrifugal clutch | Automatic V-belt with centrifugal clutch |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 274 / 604 | 82 / 180 | 78 / 171 ✓ |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 | 925 / 36.4 | 830 / 32.7 ✓ |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 249 / 9.8 ✓ | 140 / 5.5 | 120 / 4.7 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1234 / 48.6 | 708 / 27.9 ✓ | 765 / 30.1 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1171 / 46.1 | 900 / 35.4 | 760 / 29.9 ✓ |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2096 / 82.5 | 1405 / 55.3 | 1270 / 50.0 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 ✓ | – | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | No | No |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 19 / 5 ✓ | 2.0 / 0.5 | 2.7 / 0.7 |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | – | 12-month limited warranty | 12-month limited warranty |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493cccc)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2025 Suzuki QuadSport Z50
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2007 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Auto
- Heavier than the 2025 Suzuki QuadSport Z50
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2007 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Auto
Comparing 2007 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Auto vs 2025 Polaris Outlaw 70 EFI vs 2025 Suzuki QuadSport Z50 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2007 Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 Semi-Auto has the largest displacement at 493cccc, 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 2025 Suzuki QuadSport Z50 is the lightest at 78kg (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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