Beautiful ATV! I have a 2011 Rubicon, and prior to that I had an '02. Both have been great trail machines. I think it's important to access what you are going to use an ATV for prior to purchase. For myself, I wanted a reliable and rugged ATV that had a solid reputation for low maintenance. This is exactly what a Rubicon will provide. It's not the fastest, it's not the best mudding machine, it doesn't have all the latest tech on it, and it won't tow the most. What it does do extremely well is that when you go out to the garage you know that it is going to start and run like the first day you got it home. The other thing I like is the fit/finish and attention to details. Great machine, and I'm sure that your Father is going to love it.
Most people think Honda is the most reliable because of the reputation it earned many decades ago with its cars but Yamaha is every bit as reliable. The deciding factor for me is the "bang for buck" that Yamaha offers along with the much better design for handling (FUN). Honda still uses drum brakes and relatively short travel suspension as well as straight axles on some models. They don't handle great or provide a very nice ride. On top of that they're underpowered for any given class they occupy. I have a '19 Grizzly and a '21 Grizzly XTR and both have had no problems at all (the same goes for my '20 YZ450 and '24 Raptor 700).
Honda is so dated and not as reliable and good as people think. Look at the market that gets updated yearly mx bikes. The hondas are at the bottom yet again and have been for years. They have brand new fully re designed 25 models coming out this summer. Let's see how they are but yamaha has been on top for years in both 250 and 450. Also yamaha has been known for being the most reliable for years and years in that market not honda.
Well my 2008. Suzuki king quad 750 is still going strong. With no issues with it. Just regular maintenance stuff. But I also like Yamaha and Honda. If I could have all three I would. @@theedmondsons4443
@@JacobOverman buddy has one, his exploded ,Honda said its a software issue than makes the transmission shift wrong and it detonates. I think he had about 3000 kms when it happened .took two or three months to get his 520 back from Honda centre.
We have a Honda rubicon 23 identical and for wife a 23 yamaha kodiak both great machines… I thought you had to use clutch friendly oil on the Yamaha because of the cvt I could be wrong. Can’t beat Honda reliability overall
Nice Honda. In 2021 when I bought my grizzly xtr I considered the rubicon deluxe but yes otd price was slightly more than my grizzly. The grizzly has been bulletproof and has more power, smoother ride, better handling. No brainer for me.
That thing is really nice looking. I’m sure it’ll last a real long time. I don’t know if you have seen or not but I saw on Hondas website…..the rubicon 700………
@@JacobOverman I agree. I’m going to buy new in the next few years and I won’t be getting the 700 unless they change some stuff. Looks virtually the same as a 520.
I laugh at the push in oil dipstick concerns. Mine fits extremely snug and has a long/deep rubber seal. You also never hear of issues from it on the forums.
