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2012 sportsman 400 or 500?
They both sit on the same frame and since the 400 is more like a 450 they seem so close on power.
anybody have a new 400 to compare? Will i notice any power difference between the two?
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10-19-2011, 01:39 PM
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3HP difference between the two, the 500 comes with wider rear tires, other than that, thats about it. Keep in mind though, the 500 has been around for a very long time, and has a proven track record as being a very reliable engine, not saying the 400 (or 450 actually) isn't reliable, just doesn't have the miles that the 500 has.
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10-19-2011, 02:18 PM
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The 455cc (400HO) and 498cc (500HO) are both built by Fuji, so should be no worries on the reliability of either.
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10-19-2011, 03:16 PM
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I believe their both the same engine, just one has a larger carb or something. If thats true, they both should be reliable. 
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10-19-2011, 03:59 PM
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I believe their both the same engine, just one has a larger carb or something. If thats true, they both should be reliable. |
Maybe a larger bore??
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10-19-2011, 04:13 PM
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Quote:
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I believe their both the same engine, just one has a larger carb or something. If thats true, they both should be reliable. |
Maybe a larger bore?? |
yeah could be, hmm, so the 400has 3 less horsepower, smaller back tires and is alvailable in the cool new boardwalk blue color, tough choice
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10-19-2011, 04:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jay929rr
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Originally Posted by WilliamBos
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I believe their both the same engine, just one has a larger carb or something. If thats true, they both should be reliable. |
Maybe a larger bore?? |
yeah could be, hmm, so the 400has 3 less horsepower, smaller back tires and is alvailable in the cool new boardwalk blue color, tough choice |
I love that blue. 400 gets my vote eventually.
275 pounds lower towing capacity compared to the 500.
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The 3hp don't sound like much but if you decide to go up a tire size it would make a difference!
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The 3hp don't sound like much but if you decide to go up a tire size it would make a difference!
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what about wider tires on the rear??
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I bought a 2011 500 and the girlfreind bought a 2011 400 and ive road both several times , my 500 has more power hands down and also seems like top speed is about 5mph more. other than that same thing.
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