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Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/13/2008 1:03:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		Which would you choose and why? About a $200 msrp. price difference.

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/13/2008 8:44:26 AM   
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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/13/2008 11:22:47 AM   
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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/13/2008 2:22:09 PM   
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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/13/2008 4:19:31 PM   
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grizz by a mile,  if for nothing else, then for the eps



The EPS isn't an option for me.. I've rode all my life without power steering and don't feel that it's worth the extra $800. Maybe if I rode one i'd change my mind.

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/13/2008 4:21:23 PM   
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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/13/2008 4:48:14 PM   
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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/13/2008 5:25:30 PM   
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CC difference=100 cc

Thats a pretty cheap 100 cc if you ask me.

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/13/2008 5:42:25 PM   
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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/13/2008 5:52:32 PM   
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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/13/2008 11:51:14 PM   
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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/13/2008 11:59:29 PM   
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correct me if im wrong but i thought the popo was like 760cc


Yes its 760 and the grizz is 686

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/14/2008 12:07:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		The 4wd. system on the polaris is what concerns me. I would have thought after all these years that they would have put a locking differential on it too. I don't know that I like the idea of the rear tires having to spin before the front tires engage. On some slippery steep hills that might be a problem.. But I've never rode one so I can't speak from experience.

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/14/2008 3:16:44 PM   
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The 4wd. system on the polaris is what concerns me. I would have thought after all these years that they would have put a locking differential on it too. I don't know that I like the idea of the rear tires having to spin before the front tires engage. On some slippery steep hills that might be a problem.. But I've never rode one so I can't speak from experience.


The Polaris does have a locking differential but it's not selectable. Any time your in 4x4 mode, your diff is locked.

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/14/2008 3:27:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		you cant see the rear wheel spin before the front kick in, its like 1/32 of a wheel spin i would go popo, may be heavy, but are tough for sure

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/14/2008 5:19:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		The polaris will have smoother ride, but is heavy as. h...

It depends on what Kind of riding you do..

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/14/2008 5:53:41 PM   
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Status: online 		i say grizz im no fan for popo unless all you do is water ride otherwise def a grizz but honeslty you should think about a brute more power then both but i dont know if that matters to you and all are about same as reliability pretty much all machines made today are the same just how the owner treats them 

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/15/2008 12:02:22 AM   
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The Polaris does have a locking differential but it's not selectable. Any time your in 4x4 mode, your diff is locked.


I wasn't aware of that.. It doesn't mention anything about it on their site. I mainly do a combination of trail, mud, and hill climbing type of riding. Hill climbing more than anything. I want an atv that won't bog going up a hill and will be able to turn 27" tires without a problem.

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/17/2008 10:21:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		my girzzly has no problem turning my 27" mudlites at all. and there is no such thing as this bike boging down in low gear. and up hill climbing,  put it in true diff lock and its a beast...

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/19/2008 10:57:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		can u lift 700lbs or 800lbs :) grizz 4wd is flawless, lighter weight, eps is awesome in diff lock, both reliable but grizz is i feel the better 1.

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/19/2008 12:20:49 PM   
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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/19/2008 2:06:12 PM   
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Which would you choose and why? About a $200 msrp. price difference.


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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/20/2008 11:17:52 PM   
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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/20/2008 11:59:20 PM   
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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/21/2008 11:07:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		Your right big bear. The brute does have more power than the grizzly but is $400.00 more than the grizz without eps.

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/29/2008 3:50:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'd say popo.  I trail ride a bunch with mine and after a long day of riding you can't beat the comfort of the popo ride and seat. 

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/29/2008 5:11:15 PM   
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For those worried about the Polaris AWD requiring the rear tires to slip before engaging, check out this video on YouTube.  The amount that is required to slip is so small that you can not even feel it on the bike.  The AWD is an awesome system to have for mud and trail riding.  You can cruise around the swamp or trails all day with the ease of 2wd, but the AWD (locked 4wd) is there the second you need it, and you don't have to do a thing.  No buttons to push.  No going forward/backwards to get the 4x4 to engage.

The Grizz is a nice bike, but between the two options, I'd definitely go wth the Polaris.

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/29/2008 5:49:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		I've test rode both machines and am still favorable to the Grizzly.  Not because I own a 660, but because it fit me better.  The SP800 is a tank for sure.  I dislike the front suspension because it is way too soft for me and it dives like crazy.  I also dislike the MacPhearson setup, but that's from a technical standpoint.  The Grizzly is definately no slouch when it comes to suspension and ride, but not as plush as the SP800. 

For the most part, all you will find here is tech info between the two.  Like stated earlier, the only real way for you to decide which is better suited for you is to get out there and ride the both of them. 

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/29/2008 7:54:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		your goin to get a different answer from everyone i had two grizzes and hated them and i love my two fat girls (yes they do need to go on a diet) but my stealth bike with the 27s is awsome it is the best of both worlds but for your riding i like the popo cause it is the best climber you can buy period. but if you want a lambo ride buy the grizz if you want a caddy get the popo you wont be sorry either way you go

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RE: Grizzly 700 VS. Sportsman 800 - 8/29/2008 9:33:36 PM   
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