P500 Went to the dealership to purchase a 500, and then...

[GregZoe]

Hey someone has to take the risk, might as well be me, I got money to burn.

BTW, any you 500 owners regret that you didn't go with the 700?

 

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[ehart814]

Hey someone has to take the risk, might as well be me, I got money to burn.

BTW, any you 500 owners regret that you didn't go with the 700?

I may have bought a 700 if I had a bit more money, but they are very different. One of the main advantages of the 500 is the small size. The 700 is much wider. They really are two different animals. You get almost as much utility out of the 500 but in a smaller, less expensive package. But at least the 700 comes with tires that have real tread... The only real disadvantage to me is the top speed of the 500. I run a lot of dirt roads and anything over 32 mph sounds like you're really buzzing the engine. However, I knew before I bought it that it wasn't going to cruise at 55 so it's not like I was disappointed. It's a very fun machine!

Whenever I ride through some tight twisty trails between trees that are 5' apart without slowing down, it reminds me why I bought the 500.

I can't help but laugh every time one of these manufacturers talk about their "CVT" transmissions trying to make it sound like something more than it is - a belt and snowmobile clutches. I know they work, but I just can't get behind it. I shake my head every time I see one trying to get out of a mud hole and smoke starts rolling because they are roasting their belt... Sorry for the long rant...

 

[GregZoe]

This is exactly what I need to hear. I BELIEVE the CFMoto may be a good machine. However with the Honda I KNOW it is a good machine.

 

[ehart814]

This is exactly what I need to hear. I BELIEVE the CFMoto may be a good machine. However with the Honda I KNOW it is a good machine.

Asking questions and doing your research is the best way to make sure you make a good choice. And that's what forums are for. Go buy one and post all the cool upgrades you will eventually make!

 

[Plumber32]

We I've heard good things about the cf moto 800. The 600 is a pooch.

 

[GregZoe]

I have considered the 800, 62HP, power steering, tilt wheel, alloy wheels, digital dash, and winch. Nice perks for a stock machine.

 

[SBuckJ]

It all depends on what you plan on doing with the machines...That said, I owned an 800 RZR which cost a lot more than the 500 did BUT even at the same cost, knowing what I know now, even at the same price, I would still go 500,,,,just due to the maintenance needed to keep the RZR up...now let's ASSume the Moto is made as well as the RZR...do you still want to maintain it constantly?? Just something to think about.

 

[jawquin]

I got a couple of the Honda's. A 700-4 and a 500. Neither one is fancy or fast and each have their good points but I can say they seem to be pretty good. The 700 started breaking in at about 3000 miles.The 500 I only have about 300 miles but it is still like new but much stiffer ride. It's great in the woods and tight places. The 700-4 is a family memory maker/workhorse. Nothing against the "other" new machine you mentioned but I wouldn't trade my 700-4 with almost 4000 miles for it new.

Best wishes!!!

 

[GregZoe]

Honda kinda reminds me of BMW, they don't do things fancy, they just make reliable and well running machines.

 

[miano248]

I have a friend of mine who purchased a cf moto lots of extras for the money rode great till he had issues and repairs were needed 1) not to many dealers that support cf moto for repairs & parts 2) he had to bring it back to seller dealer were we live 3) sat @ dealership for over a month before parts came so the question you should be asking is if were ever you ride will there be parts / support for repairs are you willing to spend 8 or 10k for a machine to sit in a dealership or under your butt having fun mudding my buddy finally sold the cf moto for next to nothing do your home work dealers sometimes just wanna push products or move machines for newer ones

 

[GregZoe]

The dealer that has it is a local dealer who also does repairs. He said that he has had no problems getting parts. He didn't push the CFMoto, he actually said that he felt Honda was the most reliable you could buy, but thought the CFMoto was a good machine even though it was new.

Reliability is definitely my biggest concern. The CFMoto's do look nice, but just wish there was more feedback on them.

 

[miano248]

Yes they are a sharp looking machine and they do come packed with a lot of extras but as I told my buddy when you go riding and something does go wrong especially on a long weekend ride were do you get parts if needed we ride a lot in Pa lost trails his second trip he snapped a tie rod end we went inside there dealership asked for that part and counter guy said YOU HAVE WHAT ?? We don't carry nor can we get parts for that so on the trailer it went his weekend was done if ride with me in the P500 for the weekend

 

[GregZoe]

Yea Honda definitely has it beat when it comes to parts and service, hands down.

 

[miano248]

There's no YouTube videos on reviews for there sxs there is some videos on there atvs but not many good luck with your choice I'm sure you will make the right choice

 

[Plumber32]

They have an endurance race in canada? DirtTrax did a show on it I think it was a 24hrs race. 1 2 and 3 were cf moto. The 800 is almost a carbon copy of the can am 800. I'm not telling you to buy it. But I wouldn't lose sleep if I did get one.

 

[GregZoe]

Thank you, I really appreciate all of the help. My wife prefers the Honda and she's never wrong.

At least that's what she tells me.

 

[uconn411]

Looks like CFmoto has their fair share of problems: Requested changes, quality concerns - General Discussion - CFMoto-Forum


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[Tflynn]

Do you really want to spend your money on a company that probably won't be around in five years and has no aftermarket support? Maybe you can get parts now, but what about down the road?

I just did a bunch of restoration work on a 11 year old Honda atv and all the parts were "in stock ready to ship" and at my door two days later. And they were what I would call obscure parts, not just really common things like brake pads. And you will have a CF Moto forever because I bet it's next to impossible to sell used.

 

[GregZoe]

I am going back to the dealer to take a second look, but I am leaning heavy towards the Pioneer 500.

 

[rocmar]

Well this may have made my decision, I didn't realize that the Pioneer is manufactured in South Carolina and was also designed and engineered by Honda's R&D operations in the U.S.

Honda of South Carolina Begins Production of Pioneer™ Side-by-Sides - Honda.com

Like has been said.....
p500. / 570 rzr.....
no comparison
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