Outlander L 450

AtvEnthusiast said:

I've got a few questions on the machine on whether or not it will suit my needs. I ride on the river during winter, and may use it for plowing. I also go on trails which are sandy, rocky and some parts are muddy. Hows the bottom-mid pull compared to the v-twin 500 and what aftermarkets should be the first to be added.

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Hello
I have a 500L. I bought mine this winter for plowing and had 0 problems plowing. Went through all snow. I went on 2 rides with it the last 2 weeks and put about 66 miles on it. It's great on trails went through mud without an issue (and I hit every mud run I could find). Water crossings were no problem had it over the headlights. Went to a place in PA last week and it had more rocks and boulder size rock climbing up a mountain without an issue. My only issue is I bottomed out a couple of times on some rocks pretty hard with the front skid plate. But I was running hard on the throttle.
From all the reviews I have read or watched the 500 has great mid to top end where as the 450 has great low to mid range.
Buy skid plates.
Hope this helps you. :th_smiliethumbsup:

Might be a silly question but, while plowing or going through the deep snow do you use low gear or just keep it in high? I'm coming off of a manual Honda 300 4x4.

As far as plowing the dealer said to leave it in low. As far as driving in it not sure. But if it's lugging I would think its a good idea.

Did you happen to go to lost trails? Just brought my 450l there yesterday and it did excellent.

Here is a link to a 450 L review by dirttrax https://youtu.be/SppgCzQufdk