Now that I have listed a few of the things I didn't like we can get to what I do like about Polaris's Predator's features and design ideas.

The Motor
I really like this motor a lot. I don't know how durable it will be over time but I really like it's high-revving nature and 2-stroke type acceleration. I have had the chance to direct compare it to the Raptor and YFZ450 and am very impressed with how well it runs. The stock Raptor feels surprisingly slower when compared to the Predator for the increased displacement it has and even though the YFZ 450 is probably going to be a better motor it hangs in there very well against Yamaha's latest high-tech offering. It is always been very quick to fire up and the starter does not seem like it is being strained when cranking the motor.

Steering Feel and Quickness
The best overall handling of any stock quad I have ridden. I like a very responsive, quick turning steering and this quad does very well in this area. The anti-bump steer design of the Pro System linkage does what it's designed to do and reduces handlebar jolts from a bad landing.

The Front Parking Brake
Why hasn't Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki used this design for their past sport quads? I HATE the cable-operated parking brakes and have always removed them due to their risk of premature brake pad wear from not fully disengaging. It may have to do with Polaris using braided steel brake lines on their brakes compared to the rubber lines still being used on other brands? I can see me buying this front master cylinder for my other quads and selling the factory ones on eBay.

Anti-Slip Seat Cover
This is nothing to get too excited about but I do like a factory quad already having this feature. There's nothing worse than having a buddy think he's helping you out by spraying your seat with Armor All before a race to make you appreciate the anti-slip covering. ;-)

Heavy-Duty Axle
This goes without much explanation. I have bent every factory axle on my personal quads and this one's very tough. I'm sure I'll bend it eventually but for now it's still doing well.

Styling
I wasn't as excited about the styling at first but it has grown on me. The Predator has a very aggressive look to it and I like the front end quite a bit. I would like an easy to remove lighting system like the Raptor and YFZ 450 but it's not a big issue.

Backlit Switches (pic)
OK, maybe it's just me but I really like the backlit on/off switch and hi-beam indicator. I have always liked this feature on snowmobiles and it's a nice feature to have on a quad also.

Value for Performance
This is probably the most overlooked feature of the Predator. A YFZ450 cost a little over $1000 more than the Predator in my area and I can't quite say it's $1000 better. If they were identical in price I would go for the YFZ but $1000 is a lot to spend for similar performance for the average rider.

Summary
There's many things I really like on this fine attempt from Polaris. While it has room for improvement I really appreciate the risk Polaris took in developing this quad and look forward to future improvements. As I have more seat time I may have more to add to this article but for now I will say I am pleased with my purchase.