I have a '97 Fourtrax 300 4x4 and a '91 300 2wd. I can't believe how much faster the 2wd 300 is compared to the 4x4. Is this typical? Both bikes are running great with no problems. I just got the 4x4 and wasn't expecting it to be so low on power. I know there is about a 50 lb weight difference but this thing is a slug.
'97 300 4x4 turtle slow
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They are geared the same, and have the same power. Other than one being 2wd and one being 4wd there isn't much that is going to change the speed or the feel of how fast they are. The 4wd will feel more similar to the 2wd with a 424 kit, but I don't think the difference between the two should be that apparent.
I was wrong sorry about that! Thanks mac102004!!!
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the 91 is a bit more powerful , I have read there is about a 2 hp difference in the years you have , also like MAC said , the 4x4 is 4x4 all the time so that puts a drain on it , get the 4x2 kick out , you will love it , then you late model might be a bit more worn out , do a compression test , my wife's 90 engine in a 96 frame was a totally different ride compared to my 95 , after a fresh jug , early mod cam and a Rick's CDI I'd say I caught up with her , but I stretched out the timing chain in 35 hours from not changing the cam sprocket ( I hope ) , that is a work in progress , parts suppose to get to me Monday , hope to be running it next weekend
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I have a 2003 rancher 350 4x4 and a 2001 rancher 350 2x4 and the 4x4 is alot slower but I have recently found that my 4x4 had a gear reduction from one of the previous owners u might check for that, and yea for 360$ you can get the 424 switch out, it's great you'll love it
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