As my name says, I am HONDA all the way. I made the mystake of buying a 1999 sportsman 5oo and could not have had any more problems out of it. Everything broke and was replaced within 10 months including: engine(3 rebuilds), transmission(1 rebuild & 1 replace), radiator, water pump, & starter. After I sold it, I bought a 1999 Honda 4man and it was a tank. I put 4800 miles on it with no problems. I sold it a year ago and bought a Rincon and it is awesome. I have had no problems and is a joy to ride every time I get on it. I have to say go with HONDA>>>>>>>>>>>& gt;>>>>