Ive been looking at the yfz a lot lately and wanna get rid of my rappy and get a yfz. But does the yfz have a higher top speed? Will it when in a long drag race stock for stock against the rappy? i know its better for track but i heard it rides rough in the trails? also what about the trx 450? thanks

 

let the raptor / yfz wars begin. =/

 

Im not trying to start a war between the 2 quads i just wanna kno cuz ive never rode a yfz or a trx and there is very few around my area. I just wanna kno the differences thanx

 

your best bet is to get on one and find out if u like it. Yes the topend is lower on a yfz stock for stock. But not by much.

 

Top speed means NOTHING AT ALL, you can gain or loose top speed with a $20 sprocket.
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Yea but what about torque and power

 

The YFZ will feel like it has twice the power. It will feel half the size. It will feel twice as rough to ride. After you ride a YFZ for a while, jumping back on the Raptor will feel like getting on a big huge cadillac: more comfy, but less quick and agile.

 

just do a search on here... you'll probably find 500 yfz vs raptor posts... and 200 should I get a raptor or a yfz posts...

 

I havent ridden a stock raptor in years, mine is a built up 686 so the power comparison wont mean much. After riding the YFZ I really wanted to buy one, but not enough to sell my raptor to get one. I rode it at the dunes and only for a short time. Felt very much like you would think a racer should. If I were in the market for a new quad I'd probably still buy a Raptor but it would be a tough choice. If I were in my 20s instead of late 30's I'd probably prefer the rougher YFZ.

 

If you got a good dealer they will let you ride around a little...mine did and that is why i have a 700 now. yfz is more snappy. 700 more grunt and comfort...but i am 6'4" 260 and that influenced my decision greatly.