I am looking into getting another ATV. I am looking at an Outlander Max X2 and the Polaris Sportsman X2. I am trying to get feedback on used ATVs from about 2005 and newer.
Questions:
Why did you buy your X2?
What size engine would you look for?
What do you like best?
What do you like least?
I bought a 2007 500 X2 Deluxe.
I'm ready to buy a new one, wanna buy my 07?
Why the 500 X2?
storage
3rd light
rear work lights
winch
alum wheels
only atv with bed or ability to convert to 2nd seat
6 gallan gas tank with over 120 mile range
EBS, ADC and turf mode
I've had an '06 800 from new. We traded 2 to get this as my wife likes to be a passenger more than the driver. I probably wouldn't go back to a single seater. The ride is tremendous and the hill climbing is white-knuckle free with the longer wheel base. I have never gotten high-centered and the tight trail is very infrequent. I have heard the 650 is plenty but I like the bottom-end punch of the 800's.
If you get one, plan on full skids and, depending on the year, better front suspension. I put the Cruthfields on mine and couldn't be happier. Plus you will love the gas mileage. Rode with a 700 Prarie, 400 Arctic Cat, and 300 Honda. The trail riding was very easy. At 78 miles, was only down half a tank. The 700 was flashing and the Arctic Cat was hitting reserve. Now full throttle runs might suck a little more fuel but will still beat carbed models.
I would not own another machine. It handles like a sport quad with racks.
Get the can am, I have owned an 07 x2 deluxe and currently own an 08 650 max xt. While both have some fantastic features, the can am has proven itself to be a more dependable machine. I can give a more detailed comparison later without any bias, other than reliability issues I still liked my polaris x2.
Why should I buy an Outlander Max X2
