The polaris quads do ride smooth,but they also are very complicated compared to most other quads.As a result they weigh about 100lbs more than other quads and require much more maintenance.The 600 and 700 do not have a manual starter to back up the electric start, so if the battery gets drained,you are out of luck.If you want a real automatic transmission,consider the honda rubicon as they use a hydrostatic transmission that does not have a belt to slip or break.They can also be shifted manually if you choose.They also have the option of two or four wheel drive.If you check into what quads are used by the forestry people,surveyors and seismic people you will rarely find a polaris product.In fact most are honda with a few yamahas.The reason for this is that these people depend on their quad to do their work and downtime costs them money.