The 500SS is the old 600 motor that was in the ZX chassis. So yes it is a 600 motor. Have heard they called it a 500 for insurance reasons, and plus they introduced the 600 HO and probably didnt want to have 2 600 motors confusing people.
I've rode a 550 briefly, really light weight and pretty peppy. Have thought about one for my wife also. Top speed is around 80-85 mph I'm guessing.
500 SS is great. Probably best motor Doo has going right now. Great on gas and very little problems. Will run out of the hole, right with a 600 HO Ive been told. Never got to run one against my 600 HO. Almost wish I would have got a 500 SS instead of my 600 HO.
If she has rode some and the little bit extra $ isnt an issue, I would get the 500 SS. You wont regret it, not that the 550 is bad though.
I've rode a 550 briefly, really light weight and pretty peppy. Have thought about one for my wife also. Top speed is around 80-85 mph I'm guessing.
500 SS is great. Probably best motor Doo has going right now. Great on gas and very little problems. Will run out of the hole, right with a 600 HO Ive been told. Never got to run one against my 600 HO. Almost wish I would have got a 500 SS instead of my 600 HO.
If she has rode some and the little bit extra $ isnt an issue, I would get the 500 SS. You wont regret it, not that the 550 is bad though.