i read some where that the raptor's max rider weight with stock shocks is 225 lbs, i am about 208, and i am really really really thinking about getting one, but i am procrastinating and thinking to my self that this thing won't be able to handle 208 lbs? if stock shocks is the case i could get aftermarkets shocks, but those aren't cheap either, but i think the stock shocks are fine,

give me the story on the stock raptors perfomance, torque, and overall power

thanks

 

If anything can handle weight,its the Raptor or the DS...or utilitys.

 

what can the raptor handle max, some people say they see 300 pound plus people riding raptor's i just don't know if thats true

 

Its true by far, im 260 and love mine!

 

At 208 it will handle your weight fine, I weight in the 230-235 lb range and I routinely jump my raptor and so far no problems. Look at my pic page, there are a couple of pics of me jumping 40' on a MX track with stock shocks and the raptor did fine. Though I will probably be upgrading to aftermarket shocks and a-arms and axl soon for better stability.

 

see if i bought an 04 raptor i would probably get aftermarket shocks right away if i had the money, if i wanted half way decent all around shocks, i would pay at least 775 bucks up front and 400 out back. but thats if i had the money

thanks

 

im 300 pounds (after taking a dump ofcourse) but i have no problems on my raptor never bottomed out my shocks so being 100 pounds lighter i see no reason why you would not like the raptor.