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Hi, 

New to the forum. 

Came here looking for some experienced UTV users who can enlighten me about which brand should I pick for my very first UTV or SXS

I'm between 3 brands and 3 models: 

*Kawasaki MULE PRO-FXR   1000.

*Yamaha wolverine rmax2. 

*Can am Commander XTP. 

The use I'm willing to give it is mostly to go to the range with my wife, load steel targets and all our shooting gear, we shoot a lot, rifles, Shotguns and Handguns for practice, training and competition. (Range is about 10 miles from home) 

But also I want something that I can take to the trails and have fun on dirt, mud, rocks, puddles or creeks. 

Any objective information will be appreciated, specially which is more reliable and durable. 

Thank you and happy 4th of July. 

 

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i have a kaw mule...............use it around house for hauling, plowing snow, etc.............but my mule is a 600..............no speed demon...............has been reliable (purchased 9 yrs ago), but with limited top speed, don't think it would be my choice for 10 miles drives.....agree with KLM, be ready to drop some cash, dealer access is extremely important (to me), and nothing you can buy at lowes, tractor supply, etc................good luck

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1 hour ago, T-boss 410 said:

How's your CFMoto holding up?   great  but its not a Hisun SXS now is it?😁   Its actually a very well made ATV...but not a UTV .. BTW  My wife  loves it.. 2 years, absolutely trouble free..   and its Breaux not Bureaux

 

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12 hours ago, T-boss 410 said:

Dang spell check 🤬.

Remember, mine's a Linhai rebadged as a Massimo 😉

Linhai must be better. Sure can't be worse!! Massimo told me they dumped Hisun and went to Linhai and wouldn't warranty my Hisun motor.

 

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I don't understand this tread.

Topic starter has three options.

 

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I'm between 3 brands and 3 models: 

*Kawasaki MULE PRO-FXR   1000.

*Yamaha wolverine rmax2. 

*Can am Commander XTP. 

 

 

8 days later, there is only a discussion about Chinese 'junk'. There is no Chinese 'junk' on TS's list.

OK, there is Chinese junk on the marked, but not everything they make is junk.

My house (and your house too!) is full of Chinese 'junk'. Look at your A-branded stuff where it's made. 

Has anybody experience with Canadese junk? I do. a Can-AM ATV,  a Skidoo Snowmobile, a Bercomac Snowblower, and some Canadese bearings in Volkswagen. All very bad experiences.

But TS likes to have advice when he want to choose between, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Can Am.

 

My vote: not a Can Am. The B.U.D.S is your enemy if you have problems. Only a BRP dealer can help you. If there is a sensor failure, you can't find which or what sensor.

And if your (expensive) Can Am is 10 years old, they don't make parts anymore. Maybe you can find some old stock at a dealer. Than you are lucky. Otherwise you have a machine in the garage that don't run but looks as new because you took care of it 10 years.

 

So my vote is Yamaha or Kawasaki. Where I should prefer the Yamaha. Decent stuff at motorcycles, they know what they do. I have no experience with Kawasaki.

 

Good luck with you choice!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5 hours ago, LongSun said:

I don't understand this tread.

Topic starter has three options.

 

 

8 days later, there is only a discussion about Chinese 'junk'. There is no Chinese 'junk' on TS's list.

OK, there is Chinese junk on the marked, but not everything they make is junk.

My house (and your house too!) is full of Chinese 'junk'. Look at your A-branded stuff where it's made. 

Has anybody experience with Canadese junk? I do. a Can-AM ATV,  a Skidoo Snowmobile, a Bercomac Snowblower, and some Canadese bearings in Volkswagen. All very bad experiences.

But TS likes to have advice when he want to choose between, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Can Am.

 

My vote: not a Can Am. The B.U.D.S is your enemy if you have problems. Only a BRP dealer can help you. If there is a sensor failure, you can't find which or what sensor.

And if your (expensive) Can Am is 10 years old, they don't make parts anymore. Maybe you can find some old stock at a dealer. Than you are lucky. Otherwise you have a machine in the garage that don't run but looks as new because you took care of it 10 years.

 

So my vote is Yamaha or Kawasaki. Where I should prefer the Yamaha. Decent stuff at motorcycles, they know what they do. I have no experience with Kawasaki.

 

Good luck with you choice!

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's ok, I ended up getting a 2024 Kawasaki KRX SE. 

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Its hard to talk about the best without mentioning the worse.

The worse of those three TS had on the list yes,

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thats called comparing.....😀

 

compare

 
 

[ kuhm-pair ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, com·pared, com·par·ing.
  1. to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences:

    If you compare these three pieces of cloth, you'll see they're all similar in weight.

     

    There is nothing in the definition that you should compare 3 brands/types and have to bash brands (or a whole nation) that are not asked to compare.

     

    @TS: Good to hear you could make a choice. Good luck with it and drive save!

 

 

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Hey, I own a 2019 Massimo with a Linhai engine. This is my second Chinese made UTV, and both have been relatively trouble - free. I don't have any experience with Hisun products, just what I see here. Some have been happy with their Hisun, some not so much (such as Joe, with good reason). His issue is as much with Tractor Supply as it is with Hisun (or Massimo) for not honoring the warranty, and I get that. When you spend a lot of money on an item, and something goes wrong, you expect some sort of assistance from the seller and/or the manufacturer. In his case, he received no assistance from either.

I don't mean to be telling his story, but I definitely get why he's so negative about Massimo and/or Hisun.

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17 hours ago, LongSun said:

I don't understand this tread.

Topic starter has three options.

 

 

8 days later, there is only a discussion about Chinese 'junk'. There is no Chinese 'junk' on TS's list.

OK, there is Chinese junk on the marked, but not everything they make is junk.

My house (and your house too!) is full of Chinese 'junk'. Look at your A-branded stuff where it's made. 

Has anybody experience with Canadese junk? I do. a Can-AM ATV,  a Skidoo Snowmobile, a Bercomac Snowblower, and some Canadese bearings in Volkswagen. All very bad experiences.

But TS likes to have advice when he want to choose between, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Can Am.

 

My vote: not a Can Am. The B.U.D.S is your enemy if you have problems. Only a BRP dealer can help you. If there is a sensor failure, you can't find which or what sensor.

And if your (expensive) Can Am is 10 years old, they don't make parts anymore. Maybe you can find some old stock at a dealer. Than you are lucky. Otherwise you have a machine in the garage that don't run but looks as new because you took care of it 10 years.

 

So my vote is Yamaha or Kawasaki. Where I should prefer the Yamaha. Decent stuff at motorcycles, they know what they do. I have no experience with Kawasaki.

 

Good luck with you choice!

 

 

 

 

 

I own 2 yamaha motorcycles, 2005 FZ1 and 2009 midnight warrior. The problem with yamaha is that they discontinue most models after 10 years and parts and accessories get almost impossible to find. 

Haven't had any previous experience with kawasaki, this is my first time with the brand. 

 

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The problem with yamaha is that they discontinue most models after 10 years and parts and accessories get almost impossible to find

That's the same experience I have with BRP. 

A BRP product is 2,5-3 times more expensive to buy than a Chinese equivalent, but they last not 2,5-3 times longer. 

 

 

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I have 2 Honda's which are very reliable, but the availability of dealers and add on stuff is more limited than say Polaris.   I think I'd take a hard look at Polaris just because they are very popular (resaleable), many dealers, and easy to buy add on stuff.  Can Am didn't have the best reputation when I was looking 6 years ago, but they may be more reliable now.  Don't buy a full fixed windshield since you will probably need some ventilation.   My Honda 1000 with a full, fixed windshield, generates so much heat that I remove the doors for ventilation.  

Enjoy whatever you choose...........

 

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