Honda Rancher

I am quite disapointed with my Rancher, for the lack of a 2WD option, lack of speed, the poor suspension, and the problems Ive had with it.



With no 2WD select switch, that means that the bike is in 4WD all the time, which affects the handling and performance. In 4wd the bike loses spee...d because the power is going to all wheels instead of just the 2 rear ones, and can only reach a speed of 53 MPH ( 88 kmph). Also, when in 4wd the bike cannot spin the back tires and has trouble sliding the back end around corners, making it easy to get on 2 wheels, almost every time I turn a corner at anything over 20 mph. Although this is a very light weight utiity, weighing in at only 496 lbs, it fails to cat walk unless on an incline because of the 4 wd all of the time.

The suspension is probably whats most disapointing about this bike. The front double wishbone has only 5.9 inches of travel, and the rear single shock absorber on the solid axle swing arm has 5.9 inches as well, making even the smallest bumps feel like a large pot hole, especially because it does not have independant rear suspesnion which is a big let down. This makes for a hard and bumpy landing on even small jumps.

I have had multiple problems with the bike, such as all of the electrical instruments and speedo go haywire, brake seals braking and the many other small things. The only thing I do like about this ATV is the rugged steal racks that are great for loading things on it or just piling a whole bunch of friends on it at once.

I think that you may want to over look this four wheeler when looking to buy your next one and go for one that has IRS and 2/4wd capabilities. The only way this four wheeler could be useful would be to put some money into it and buy and HMF pipe, progressive springs, and a Warn 24 kit.

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honda rancher

i got one used in july of 2012. the only problem was the brakes they dont work but that hapens to all hondas and the vinal on the seat was riped but other than that this bike is really good for trail riding and ok for muddin(it just needs bigger tires) i really like this rancher. Read Full Review