Stats and Stylin'
The KingQuad has so many noteworthy features that we had to break them down into separate bullet points! Here are some of the highlights:
• The cylinder has undergone Suzuki's SPSC (Suzuki Plasma Spray Coating), which eliminates the need for a cast-steel liner. This not only helps save weight but also improves resistance to heat and friction. A forged-aluminum-alloy piston also helps keep weight down inside the engine compartment.
• A digital liquid-crystal display (LCD) instrument panel includes a speedometer (with selectable mile or kilometer measurements), an odometer, two tripmeters, an hourmeter, a clock and a fuel gauge. The screen also displays drive-range position (H, L, N, R and drive mode as well as 4WD or 4WD diff-lock).
• A T-shaped seat (also adopted from the Vinson) provides a comfortable ride.
• A torque-sensing front differential provides better performance on unequal traction surfaces as well as a relatively light handling effort through tight turns. Required handlebar input to make the machine turn is minimal, even when the terrain gets a little rough.
• A water-resistant, 12-volt DC outlet (positioned on the right-side front fender) can power a variety of electrical accessories.
• A center-mounted trailer hitch is standard equipment, and the KingQuad 700 has a towing capacity of nearly 1000 pounds.
• A high-mounted, snorkel-type air intake allows you to do a mild amount of "submarining."
• There is ample storage. Up front is a water-resistant, cylindrical, 0.7-gallon compartment. A rear storage box (with a capacity of 1 gallon) can carry small items such as tools, extra gloves or some grub for the trail.
• The front and rear racks come with a sweet-looking crinkle finish straight from the factory. Front carrying capacity weighs in at 66 pounds, while the rear rack can handle 132 pounds.
• Full floorboards ensure your feet stay where they're supposed to. The floorboards have drain holes to prevent water or mud buildup, and they also have serrated aluminum footpegs to keep your footwear from sliding all over the place once things get slippery.
• A burly plastic skid plate spans the entire length of the KingQuad's underbelly.
• The KingQuad has three headlights: two 30-watt, multi-reflector, high/low-selectable lights; and a handlebar-mounted, 40-watt auxiliary unit, which can be switched on and off independently to prevent reflection when carrying cargo on the front rack.
• This machine has plenty of room for a winch to be mounted directly behind the front bumper. The bumper also comes standard with brackets for easier installation. And as a nice touch, the KingQuad is prewired to make it easier to install a winch when you're ready (there's even tubing in place for you to conveniently route your wiring!).
• The stock Dunlop tires (AT25x8-12 fronts and AT25x10-12 rears) work well on a variety of terrain; we tested them on hard-packed dirt and rocks, in water and mud and even on asphalt. The tires are mounted on durable, pressed-aluminum-alloy front and rear wheels.
• The 4.6-gallon fuel tank is located under the seat (another feature that helps provide the KingQuad with a low cg). A vacuum-operated fuel valve eliminates the need to manually switch off the fuel flow. Inside the tank is an electronic fuel-pump module, which flows gas directly to the fuel-injection system.
Suzuki KingQuad 700 4x4
Retail price: $7199
Engine
Type: Four-stroke, single-cylinder DOHC
Displacement: 695cc
Bore x stroke: 102x85mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Fuel delivery: Fuel injection
Lubrication: Wet sump
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: Shaft, 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, diff-lock
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/7.1 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms/8.0 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12; rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs; rear: sealed multiplate disc
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.4 in.
Claimed dry weight: 602 lb
Ground clearance: 10.2 in.
Length/width/height: 83.5/47.6/48.0 in.
Seat height: 33.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.6 gal.
Load capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 66/132 lb
Hitch tongue/towing capacity: NA/992 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam with 40-watt auxiliary
Instrumentation: Fuel gauge, speedometer, odometer, hourmeter, clock, dual tripmeters; drive-mode indicators
Colors: Champion yellow, Flame red, Shooting green