I am looking at getting an 07 Rhino in the next few weeks, and rigt now I am just looking at dealers in the Ohio, KY, IN area, and what they will give me trade in on my BMW RT1100 Bike, anyways, I am trying to decide between the 450 and the 660.

The use will be for recreation, light hauling, but mostly hauling 2 people and 1 dog around for search and rescue operations, and getting point A to point B. I am leaning towards the 450 because this is coming out of my pocket, then getting donated to a SAR Team.

My question is will the 450 do, or will I regret it and wish I had spend the extra for a 660?

Also why is there always 15-20 660's on ebay, but hardly ever a 450 used??

Thanks.

Very simple,there are more 660,s sold than the 450...

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I thought of that, however out of the last 50 or so listed on ebay, there has been 2 450s, so you are saying that there are 4 450's sold for every 100 660's? I thought of that, however it was not as obvious to me, I thought there may be another reason.

I have a 660 Rhino and a friend has the 450 Rhino. In my opinion the 660 is the way to go. The 660 has more power, torque, and brute strength than the 450. If I was depending on the Rhino for search and rescue, I would most certainly spend a little extra on the 660. As for the recreation use, either the 450 or 660 will get the job done. As for hauling, I prefer the 660. But that is just my opinion. My local dealership here in northen West Virginia says the 450 is to small for the size of the machine,( that is their opinion). The dealership also says they have a hard time keeping the Rhino 660 in stock, but they always have a 450.

My dealer said pretty much the same,the 450 was under powered..........

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2006 Rhino
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My dad an I recently went shopping for an 07 rhino and ended up getting the 450. After riding both the 450 and 660 we both agreed the 660 was not worth the exta cost for what we needed one for. Sure the 660 had way more power but there's one more thing to consider. The 450 is geared lower than the 660 and its very obvious when you go from one to the other. The guy at the dealer said some of the mudders prefer the 450 because it spins the tires easier than the 660. We do a lot of slow, technical riding and it actually is very good at it. Just something else to confuse you.

What changes have been made with the 660 since 04? I found a nice used 04, but it looks like it sits lower, and maybe smaller wheels? What are the differences? Thanks for everyones time.

Ok, does anyone at least know the difference in top speed of 450 vs. 660?

There's about a 10 mph difference between the two. I think the numbers are 37 or 38 mph for the 450 and 47 or 48 mph for the 660.

660 is a better buy. its more powerful and only weighs a little bit more (power to weight ratio is better). if will do more work for the money and have better performance and prob the same, if not better reliability.

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I do not own either so take it for what it is....

dirt wheels magazine did an article comparing the two a couple of months ago, they gps'ed the 450 at about 35 mph and the 660 at 40 mph. I think they are governed at this speed???

There are more 660's because they have been around longer...the 450 is brand new this year ( I think).

They spoke (wrote) highly of the 450 for the price, I think it would do an adequate job for what you need, especially if your footing the bill

good luck,


Chris


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Layman, thanks for the info, that is the type of stuff I am looking for. Do you know what month of Dirt Wheels that was in? Can you search archives of it on the internet or can I find a back-issue printed you think? I am ready to buy, just cant decide.

It was Dirt Wheels Issue april 06

On tight trails and for climbing and mud, they said the 450 was equal to the 660. You have to stay on the gas on the 450 to keep up. BUt they gave the advantage to the 660 for top speed and accelleration. 5mph different on gps. The numbers I stated above were correct. The speedometers were overly optomistic, accourding to the article.

Good luck

Chris

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50cc suzuki Quad

Thanks for all the info. I rode both and decided on the 450. It seemed identical to the 660 on the test ride. I had the dealer find me a red one. Pick it up in the next few days.

Jeff

I own the 450 and I use on the farm, trail riding, and for hunting, the only time a 660 has left me was on a long straight aways. I have an 04 Grizzly 660 and it has averaged about 10 mph since new, so the 450 was a no brainer, combined with the oil consumption and high reverse gear issues raised on other sites with the 660, I chose wisely and I am very happy with my choice and I saved roughly $1600 over the 660.

A couple of things brought up else where are issues with the high reverse gear in the 660 causing problems with reverse stall when your faced with a situation you need to back out of and excessive oil consumption.

Is the 450 a better choice for everyone, no, is the 660 a better choice, no. We aren't the ones going to be ridden it, you are. use your better judgment, make a list of priorities, with must haves, and wants and pick the best choice. Besides the power plant and transmission gearing they are exactly the same machine.

This is my opinion and it carries no more weight than any one else's.

I piked my 450 up yesterday. I like it. I have not really got to put it to the test, and I am already looking for a digital dash for it, but so far I like it. I was suprised how easy it is t get stuck. The ditch in front of my house was no challange for my quads, however the Rhino got stuck, and would not come out even in diff lock. Little to no traction. Also looking into different tires, but overall I am happy.