4wd/ AWD 700xx in our future?

mytrx700xx · Nov 20, 2011

Came across this on another site could AWD bee the future for our 700xx?

http://trx700xx.net/forum/index.php/topic,715.0.html click and follow the thread it has a list of patents from honda

has anyone heard officially that the 700xx is discontinued or are they still waiting for existing inventory to be sold.

traitor08 · Nov 20, 2011

I would love to have a big bore selectable 4wd with a clutch.

mytrx700xx · Nov 20, 2011

yeah i'd think it would take on heck of a clutch to keep it from slipping, it would have to be hydraulic i would think....

traitor08 · Nov 20, 2011

A lot of that depends on gearing, I guarantee it probably wouldn't be as tall as the xx. Or first will Will be lower. But it would definately be heavier duty then what's in ours. Maybe a good upgrade for our bikes for the high HP guys. That's if this ever happened. I think it would sell good because there are no manual clutch 4x's. I always wanted to do that to the first style wolverine, with warrior clutch or something.

mytrx700xx · Nov 20, 2011

do you know if they have discountinued our XX's or just stopped making them for now? I can't imagine them discontinuing them due to the cost of engineering and tooling but stranger things have happend i guess

mytrx700xx · Nov 20, 2011

traitor08 said:
A lot of that depends on gearing, I guarantee it probably wouldn't be as tall as the xx. Or first will Will be lower. But it would definately be heavier duty then what's in ours. Maybe a good upgrade for our bikes for the high HP guys. That's if this ever happened. I think it would sell good because there are no manual clutch 4x's. I always wanted to do that to the first style wolverine, with warrior clutch or something.

yeah that would be cool !!

Admin · Nov 20, 2011

I've always said that someone should manufacture a true 4wd sport quad with a manual trans. Looks like it very well could be coming soon, finally.

TxAggie09 · Nov 21, 2011

Thats exactly what I was looking for when I bought my 700xx. Id like to have a 4x4 but I just dont like automatic transmissions. The XX was the closest thing to a 4x4 with a clutch that I could find.

I would seriously consider selling my XX to buy a 4x4 version

RaVxX · Nov 21, 2011

If they do bring it back out, and make it 4x4, they should make it at least a 900cc version, leave it single cylinder, that would be bad ass, i would have one the first year they came out, and still keep my XX and Reni.

OHV Wildcat · Nov 22, 2011

What makes everyone think that was for a 700? I mean, is it just speculation, or did I miss something?

traitor08 · Nov 22, 2011

Wishful thinking

AusTrx700xx · Nov 23, 2011

Looking at the pic it looks more like the Polaris 525 than it does the trx700xx

traitor08 · Nov 23, 2011

Where's that link

mytrx700xx · Nov 23, 2011

AusTrx700xx said:
Looking at the pic it looks more like the Polaris 525 than it does the trx700xx

Yeah it kinda does but the patent was applied for by American Honda, Scroll down to the bottom

Admin · Nov 24, 2011

The pic is just representing the parts involved, it's not meant to look like any specific model of ATV.

quadmonkey700xx · Nov 26, 2011

not meaning to sound demeaning but you guys are aware that honda makes cars also right

NavyNut · Nov 26, 2011

Not sure how this patent would work to switch from AWD to 2WD if its chain driven.

Luecker · Nov 26, 2011

NavyNut said:
Not sure how this patent would work to switch from AWD to 2WD if its chain driven.

Chain drive don't matter. Can still shut off the front axles at the diff. The shaft drive 4x4's do the same thing. The front driveshaft still turns when it's in 4x4.

Honestly I haven't run across a situation where I would need 4x4. 4x4 would probaly just get me in trouble.

Might as well add power steering, a dc outlet, some racks, winch and a hitch.

IMO if you want a 4x4 trail quad just get a Renegade.

Admin · Nov 26, 2011

quadmonkey700xx said:
not meaning to sound demeaning but you guys are aware that honda makes cars also right

Guess you didn't read it. This is for an ATV, not a car.

IMO if you want a 4x4 trail quad just get a Renegade.

Renegade is just like any other Ute more or less. It's still bulky, heavy, automatic, etc. It's sportier-looking than most Utes, true, and fast, but that's about it.

This is about having a true sport quad that acts like a sport quad and performs like a sport quad. No huge fenders, automatic trans, floorboards, etc. Think of it as having a trophy truck when all we've been offered is 4wd SUVs.

I don't think anyone is saying it should replace the XX, but it would be a great option and would fill a definite gap.

traitor08 · Nov 26, 2011

I don't like cvt. Plain and simple.

4wd/ AWD 700xx in our future?

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