Which Quad Bike Is Right for You?

A straight-talking guide to choosing between Honda and Yamaha

We only sell Honda and Yamaha for one reason: they're the two brands that consistently hold up to real agricultural and utility use. Both are excellent choices - the right one for you comes down to how you'll actually use it, not which badge looks better. Here's how we'd talk it through if you called us.

Start With How You'll Use It

A quad bike bought for the wrong job is the most common regret we see - here's a starting point

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Daily Farm & Land Work

Feed runs, fencing, livestock checks, general utility use day in, day out.

Look at: A Honda TRX420 or TRX520 - built for exactly this, with excellent parts availability if anything ever needs fixing.

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Equestrian Yards & Stables

Muck heap runs, towing a small trailer, manoeuvring around a yard.

Look at: A Yamaha Grizzly or Kodiak - strong towing capacity and smooth, predictable power at low speed around people and horses.

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Gamekeeping & Stalking

Rough ground, early starts, reliability matters more than anything else.

Look at: Either brand, but prioritise a manual or electric-shift model over DCT auto - simpler to maintain yourself out in the field.

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First Quad / Tighter Budget

Getting started without overspending, still wanting something dependable.

Look at: An older Honda TRX420 FM1/FM2 or a Yamaha Grizzly 350 - simple, proven, and cheaper to insure and run.

Not sure which of these fits? Call us and we'll talk it through - no pressure, no sales pitch.

Honda vs Yamaha, At a Glance

Honda

  • ✓ Legendary reliability and build quality
  • ✓ Excellent parts availability
  • ✓ Easy to maintain and service
  • ✓ Strong resale values
  • ✓ Perfect for daily farm work
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Yamaha

  • ✓ Tough, dependable workhorses
  • ✓ Smooth, responsive engines
  • ✓ Great towing and load capacity
  • ✓ Excellent value for money
  • ✓ Ideal for estates and equestrian use
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Automatic, Manual or Electric Shift?

DCT Automatic

No clutch, no gear changes - just twist and go. The easiest to learn on and the most relaxed for long days, though slightly more complex if something ever needs repairing.

Manual

A clutch lever and foot-shift gears, much like a motorbike. Simpler mechanically, often cheaper to buy, and popular with anyone who wants to keep maintenance straightforward.

Electric Shift

A middle ground - push-button gear changes without a clutch lever, but a more mechanically simple system than full DCT auto.

Current pricing depends on age, hours and spec - browse live stock for exact prices on each model.

Still Deciding?

Check our FAQs for more on buying, part exchange and delivery - or just give us a call. We'd rather talk you out of the wrong bike than sell you one.