I own both, Honda Rubicons & a RTV. Now the RTV is heavier, that is a fact. TheRubicons can move or turn around corners shaper &better for it is not as big as the RTV. But as far as compare them, I really don't know how to state this, but I will do my best ~~~~ This is not Apples to Apples !!!!</P>
Just my experiance. I live my life in the swamps here in Louisiana, hunt , fish , stomp & romp. </P>
If you put a set of aggressive tires, and use your head, not doing anything stupid. You can take that RTV anywhere you wish. I know this for a fact. For I use both the ATV & the RTV is the swamps just about everyday of my life. I will follow my RubiconEVERYWHERE with the RTV. And, the RTV can be loaded down with so much more. </P>
I have a set of ITP 589's, 27" on mine >>>> </P>
I have crossed disked up / sub-soiled sloppy wet & soupy bean fields that some folks would never attempt with alot of off-road vehicles. I have went threw miles & miles ofwet marshes with the RTV. It is not a boat, but it will go if you have something for the tires to grab !!!!!Using your speed, never stopping, keeping your rythem up, and using your head., you can cross 'em with ease with the RTV. And let me tell you, we have some monster fields down here on our plantation. Now I don't do things with my RTV to prove a point to nobody, I hunt & work with my Kubota. Don't let anyone confuse or break your spirits on the RTV. For it is one hell of a machine, you learn how to track threw the mud, this thing will go anywhere the Rubicons will, and with a better & larger loads. It is no rocket with speed, BUT HAS THE POWER, and this orange turtle I have will go in the swamps just perfect ...... So none believers beware, sit back and watch !!!! For I will follow them anywhere in the swamps they want to go, or I can lead the pack, the RTV doesn't care !!!!!!!!!!</P>
Sometimes it's just best to listen to the folks who believe what they believe in, for in the end, they will be the ones made to be the fool. You can stick anything just about anywhere,but 99% of the times it's not the vehicle that put it in that position, it's the intelligence of the operator. NOW THAT IS A FACT !!!! So best just let 'em just rave on about what they think. Do you remember the old story aboutrace between the Rabbit & the Turtle ? Think about it !!!! It's True ~~~~~~~~</P>
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