400EX vs Raptor vs YFZ 450 HELP
Oct 8, 2003 | 11:55 PM
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400EX vs Raptor vs YFZ 450 HELP
I am looking at buying a new trail buy to ride in the National Forest System. I want a good handling bike with the following characterstics:
Durable
Quick (Top end speed doesn't mean a thing to me)
Great Handling
Well balanced
Hill climbing ability
Which of the following 3 bike would you go with and why? 400EX, Raptor and YFZ 450
Durable
Quick (Top end speed doesn't mean a thing to me)
Great Handling
Well balanced
Hill climbing ability
Which of the following 3 bike would you go with and why? 400EX, Raptor and YFZ 450
Oct 9, 2003 | 12:02 AM
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400EX vs Raptor vs YFZ 450 HELP
the 400 ex has great handling and can outrun a raptor in trails i think the 400 ex is the best trails bike out i never rode the yfz 450 the raptor goes 0-50 in like 60 seconds the 400 ex is only like .6 second slower
Oct 9, 2003 | 12:11 AM
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Originally posted by: warriorryder1999
the 400 ex has great handling and can outrun a raptor in trails i think the 400 ex is the best trails bike out i never rode the yfz 450 the raptor goes 0-50 in like 60 seconds the 400 ex is only like .6 second slower
the 400 ex has great handling and can outrun a raptor in trails i think the 400 ex is the best trails bike out i never rode the yfz 450 the raptor goes 0-50 in like 60 seconds the 400 ex is only like .6 second slower
Oct 9, 2003 | 12:15 AM
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400ex is ur clear choice, u want durability? u know yamaha doesnt come with that standard, its not even an option[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]. The YFZ is an mx machine its not meant for trails so thats out. The raptor is to tall and narrow=not a good combination for speed and cornering imo. The EX is very well balanced, excellent handling, and is quick if u know how to ride it.
Oct 9, 2003 | 12:39 AM
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Mod your 400 ex a bit. These forums are full of suggestions. Save some money and have some fun doing it.
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Oct 9, 2003 | 01:25 AM
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I'd say go with a Z or KFX. I say this because they are newer than the 400ex, handle better, have more power, and don't cost to hella of a lot. The Rappy will be to much power for the type of riding your doing and the YFZ is alot of money and technology for just cruisin around in a forest but if you don't care AT ALL about money then get a YFZ.
Oct 9, 2003 | 12:59 PM
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Originally posted by: BigBubba
I'd say go with a Z or KFX. I say this because they are newer than the 400ex, handle better, have more power, and don't cost to hella of a lot. The Rappy will be to much power for the type of riding your doing and the YFZ is alot of money and technology for just cruisin around in a forest but if you don't care AT ALL about money then get a YFZ.
I'd say go with a Z or KFX. I say this because they are newer than the 400ex, handle better, have more power, and don't cost to hella of a lot. The Rappy will be to much power for the type of riding your doing and the YFZ is alot of money and technology for just cruisin around in a forest but if you don't care AT ALL about money then get a YFZ.
Hey wolveriner, Try the 14t front sprocket. A friend of mine rides a Raptor. All we do is trail ride and he does just fine with it's tallness. Buy one if you like it. They are a lot more money though
Oct 9, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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Originally posted by: Ridley
You'd have to be a complete idiot to think the YFZ is not "made for trails". What the heck is it made for??? Sorry, but if it was made for mx ONLY, IT WOULD BE 50 IN WIDE. The YFZ handles FAAAARRRRR better than anything else out there, and won't throw you over backwards on the steep hills. Unless you absolutely must have reverse, or you don't have the $$$$, the YFZ is the only choice. The shocks are completely adjustable for all you people that thinks it's stiff. a spanner wrench and a flathead screwdriver changes it to anything you want. As for reliability, the ex would be good as long as you don't ride hard. If you like to go fast, be prepared to replace the junk swingarm and gusset up the crappy frame as well. If money is an issue, the Z is a good choice, and the raptor as well. The raptor will need a little $$ in suspension though to get rid of the tippyness.
You'd have to be a complete idiot to think the YFZ is not "made for trails". What the heck is it made for??? Sorry, but if it was made for mx ONLY, IT WOULD BE 50 IN WIDE. The YFZ handles FAAAARRRRR better than anything else out there, and won't throw you over backwards on the steep hills. Unless you absolutely must have reverse, or you don't have the $$$$, the YFZ is the only choice. The shocks are completely adjustable for all you people that thinks it's stiff. a spanner wrench and a flathead screwdriver changes it to anything you want. As for reliability, the ex would be good as long as you don't ride hard. If you like to go fast, be prepared to replace the junk swingarm and gusset up the crappy frame as well. If money is an issue, the Z is a good choice, and the raptor as well. The raptor will need a little $$ in suspension though to get rid of the tippyness.