RE: Honda vs. Yamaha
I believe the Yamaha offers a winch or plow for an additional $69. I don't know if Honda has a similar offering. But some dealers of Yamaha may not be eligible for this deal (especially if they are selling multiple brand names-to qualify the dealerships have to meet a certain minimum sales amount).
I got the Realtree Hardwoods Bruin 4X4 with the plow deal and made alot of money plowing this past winter which all went towards payoff.
Haven't had any problem at all with it.
Uncle Matt (in IL)