viking motor?

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justinp

Discussion Starter · Oct 5, 2013

wondering how the new designed 700 seems to run. how does it compare to rhino? how is yhe overall ride and handling compare also. any help would be great.

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The new Viking has a higher compression which gives it considerably more punch-combined with the fuel injection it is very responsive. Remember that the Viking is not a
pure sport utv. It is designed for work as well as play. Mine will do 51 mph if you wish. Lots of torque. I do not have the power steering and I think it handles easy. The ride is very stable and secure. I rode them all before I bought mine and it was number 1 in that area. The big single is a little loud for me, you won't be sneaking up on any deer in the woods. It is huge compared to the old Rhino-no comparison-The people that say it is just another Rhino have never tested one.

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possum

· #3 · Oct 7, 2013

I have an old 400 Kodiak which has a very similar engine design. It is 18yrs old and pulls like a tank and has never given me a problem. Yamaha could have made a higher revving twin for the Viking
but why do that when you have a bulletproof design that works well and can withstand lots of punishment? Their goal was not a 75mph sport machine this time around.
That will probably come later.

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justinp

Discussion Starter · #4 · Oct 7, 2013

thanks for info good reply iam thinking it would be a good choice for me i need something that will work but play good also.

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4Nines

· #5 · Oct 8, 2013

possum said:
The new Viking has a higher compression which gives it considerably more punch-combined with the fuel injection it is very responsive. Remember that the Viking is not a
pure sport utv. It is designed for work as well as play. Mine will do 51 mph if you wish. Lots of torque. I do not have the power steering and I think it handles easy. The ride is very stable and secure. I rode them all before I bought mine and it was number 1 in that area. The big single is a little loud for me, you won't be sneaking up on any deer in the woods. It is huge compared to the old Rhino-no comparison-The people that say it is just another Rhino have never tested one.

Do you know how much the Powersteering option is?

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possum

· #6 · Oct 8, 2013

$1000- One of the reasons I didn't opt for it.. I might add that I will probably never be in the mountains with it or driving extremely difficult terrain
living here in northern Indiana.

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4Nines

· #7 · Oct 8, 2013

That is enough that I would have to think about adding it. I've been fortunate enough to be driving UTV's with PS and I'm not sure I can go back. It's SO nice to have.

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