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Side By Side / Re: UXV 450i
« on: March 02, 2015, 03:18:06 AM »
My father has owned a Kymco UXV 500 for about 5 years now. We use it on our farm to check cows, spray fence lines, pull a 6x12 trailer etc. Never have had an issue with it in over 5 years! When you put a top on it and a windshield the cab noise is pretty loud. The only other down side is accessories are not readily available. Kymco has a decent top and windshield for this unit but I don't recommend the soft cab enclosure. The zippers are difficult at best.
In October 2014 I bought a Kymco UXV 450i LE (50th Anniversary Edition). So far a great unit with plenty of power and easily does 35 mph. Of course a 700i would be much better but the 450i is quite surprising. Also use it to check cows, fences, pull a 6x12 trailer, etc. I like the fact its slightly smaller in size and a little more agile and sporty. I chose the unit because I was contemplating another 4 wheeler and the 450i was my compromise with best of both worlds. There are a few down sides to the 450i. The cab compartment is a little tight getting in and you'll bump your knee almost every time getting out or setting the parking brake (I'm 6' tall). The 450i has a tilt wheel. However, I am not sure how well its gonna work when a windshield is added because when you tilt it all the way forward the steering wheel passes the front of the roll cage where the windshield would attach. Speaking of windshields...I have tried to get one for my unit, called two dealers, and I was told the other day it would be May 2015 or later before they would be available...really?!?!...frustrating Kymco!
I recommend Kymco UXV's but they need to step their game up a little for accessories etc. Massimo and other same price point units are beginning to look more and more like a competitive option.
In October 2014 I bought a Kymco UXV 450i LE (50th Anniversary Edition). So far a great unit with plenty of power and easily does 35 mph. Of course a 700i would be much better but the 450i is quite surprising. Also use it to check cows, fences, pull a 6x12 trailer, etc. I like the fact its slightly smaller in size and a little more agile and sporty. I chose the unit because I was contemplating another 4 wheeler and the 450i was my compromise with best of both worlds. There are a few down sides to the 450i. The cab compartment is a little tight getting in and you'll bump your knee almost every time getting out or setting the parking brake (I'm 6' tall). The 450i has a tilt wheel. However, I am not sure how well its gonna work when a windshield is added because when you tilt it all the way forward the steering wheel passes the front of the roll cage where the windshield would attach. Speaking of windshields...I have tried to get one for my unit, called two dealers, and I was told the other day it would be May 2015 or later before they would be available...really?!?!...frustrating Kymco!
I recommend Kymco UXV's but they need to step their game up a little for accessories etc. Massimo and other same price point units are beginning to look more and more like a competitive option.