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[SilverELEX]

Hey guys whats up. Im lookin into getin my first quad. Specifically looking at the Yamy yfz450 or the raptor 700se. I realize these are pretty serious quads for my first quad, however i have the means and want to get something nice and something that i wont get bored with 6 months down the road. Anyone ride either of these? What are the pro/cons of each? Anything else I should be considering, from Honda or Suzuki? Any input is appreciated

 

[Smokey1226]

450 is a beast, thats all there is too it. 150cc less and will still hand the raptor it's a$$?

 

[SilverELEX]

Have you ridden both? How is the suspension on both?

 

[nodaksvt]

dude, i dont know if you fully understand the power of those quads for a first time rider. its like giving a 16 year old a built cobra... i would stick to something like a polaris predator or outlaw 500. fast, powerful, good looking and you wont get bored with it 6 months down the road.

 

[simshahh]

i used to have the yfz450 and my buddy has the 660 raptor. both are pretty mean, his is a little faster in a straight line, but he cant take a turn quite as fast. the raptors sit higher than the 450's. if i were to buy another, it would be ANOTHER yfz450. the 450's are way more stable in tight turns and still have a shitload of power. im not sure about the 700 raptors, havent had any experience with one. if you do get one, i recommend up grading it with a twist grip throttle right away. mine was usually pegged out either doing wheelies or messing around on two wheels, and my thumb and lower hand would get quite the workout.

 

[simshahh]

Anything else I should be considering, from Honda or Suzuki? Any input is appreciated

hondas 450 is suppose to be pretty intense as well. dont forget about the polaris 450, thats not a bad runner either. it comes down to choice more or less in that class. im a yamaha guy, and to me, the yfz looks the best.

 

[thebestofindica]

I would go with KFX450R. Or you could go 2 stroke for the ultimate thrill ride. Quadzilla (LT500), honda 250r, banshee, etc...

 

[90_red_lx]

My cousin has a new 700 raptor and loves it. I've ridden it a few times and it's a great machine. Lots of power, but if you treat it with respect and ride like you have sense until you get some experience you'll be alright. The suspension is a a little softer than my 400ex is. Not quite as bumpy.

 

[SilverELEX]

dude, i dont know if you fully understand the power of those quads for a first time rider. its like giving a 16 year old a built cobra... i would stick to something like a predator or outlaw 500. fast, powerful, good looking and you wont get bored with it 6 months down the road.

Well, i have some idea what kinda power they have i used to ride a few 800cc sleds..if the power is any comparison to that at all

 

[SilverELEX]

Thanks for the input so far

 

[Sonic605hp]

If you want a good trail quad that has ridiculous power go for the Raptor 700 f.i.; if you want a quad more for the track go for the yzf450 or the honda 450.....all great machines.----if you are 6ft+ definately go for the Raptor!

 

[boostaholic]

Rappys are awesome to learn on, plus the 700 is fuel injected and very low maintainance.

 

[AirForce Hemi]

450 is a beast, thats all there is too it. 150cc less and will still hand the raptor it's a$$?

Um no. I have an 07 700R and an 06 YFZ450 in a straight line the 700R walks it. On the track different story.


If you want a trail Quad I would say the 700R. If you plan to hit the track more YFZ450 all the way.

 

[AirForce Hemi]

Rappys are awesome to learn on, plus the 700 is fuel injected and very low maintainance.

:thumbsup:

 

[SilverELEX]

Well looks like ill be leanin more towards the 700, i dont really plan on alot of rack riding....

 

[nodaksvt]

Polaris Outlaw 525 (one bad mofo)

 

[mineralgrey01gt]

if i was you man, id start out on a honda 250r, that has plenty of power and a TON of aftermarket, then step up to something else later. That yfz450 is a freakin savage. Im not scared of atv's at all but my buddies mildly modded one scared the s**t out of me a few times.

 

[slick4_6]

Take a look at the Outlaw eater. LOL Its not an Outlaw eater but it is plenty strong. First impressions on the new Outlaw was that it took a piped Raptor to swap wins with an Outlaw. LTE's on a Raptor put the Raptor on top. The few people to post on the forums with an Outlaw said if it had anymore power you couldnt keep the front end down. My Raptor ran 75mph bone stock and 78 after unplugging the speed limiter. Plenty fast for me and it gets there quick. If you like to trail ride, get a Raptor. If you want to MX, get a YFZ. If your a bigger guy, get a Raptor regardless.

 

[SilverELEX]

if i was you man, id start out on a honda 250r, that has plenty of power and a TON of aftermarket, then step up to something else later. That yfz450 is a freakin savage. Im not scared of atv's at all but my buddies mildly modded one scared the s**t out of me a few times.

Yah i dont need all the power the 450 has, really leanin towars the raptor

 

[slick4_6]

My cousin has a new 700 raptor and loves it. I've ridden it a few times and it's a great machine. Lots of power, but if you treat it with respect and ride like you have sense until you get some experience you'll be alright. The suspension is a a little softer than my 400ex is. Not quite as bumpy.

I resemble that remark.;-)