I'm about to trade my 04 blaster for a 02 sportsman 500

[langlais23]

Is it a good trade or no...give me some pros and cons if you can

 

[Wifesblaster]

Depends on what kind of riding you do. I would never do that trade, but I don't ride utility bikes.

 

[langlais23]

My friends all rode sports and like them but I hear that utilities are much better off road because they can go through harder stuff. Is that true?

 

[dirtysquared]

I bought and tried riding a utility quad about 10 years ago....I had it for about 1 year, and back to a sport atv I went. It just wasn't the same.

That was my small experience with them.

 

[langlais23]

I know it is obviously going to he slower but does it give a nice ride or is it very stiff and not fun at all

 

[Wifesblaster]

It all depends. Do you have access to a utility bike to take for a spin?

 

[langlais23]

Yeah I ride my friends dad, s Prarie 360 quite a few times...but if we go on long trips I don't have access to it...I also want the sportsman because it is a 4 stroke and I heard the 2 strokes burn through gas a lot quicker so they can't go as far

 

[Wifesblaster]

Going from a blaster (one of the lightest quads) to a 500cc utility bike is going to be a big change. Best thing to do is meet at a riding spot and ride each others bikes. If you don't like it don't trade, if you do like it then trade.

 

[langlais23]

Alright thanks for the advice I Will do that

 

[Wifesblaster]

If you have ridden one before than you should already know how the ride is. If you are concerned about fuel usage on long distance trips you could always get a desert tank.

 

[Herpderplol]

We had utility quads for so long.

would never go back.

sure they can handle mud with 4wd, and be work horses...

But nothing is like the fun of a blaster

 

[Blaaster]

For sure the Blaster is going to cost more in fuel but the adrenaline rush you get from the ride is more than worth it.

 

[jus_me]

The best advice has been given already. Take each for a ride and choose what you like.. They are 2 different machines for different purposes.. Closest thing I can compare to as our trail boss. If I am going Hunting, doing chores, or feeling lazy I ride that. If I want to get my heart rate up and have fun I take the Blaster.