I'm looking to get one of these new. Alot of trail, jumping. I hear people rave about the DS650, but at ~100 lbs heavier, ~50cc short, and Carbs instead of FI, not sure I believe it's the best (Plus I find reverse kinda handy). Does anyone have experience with both? Any help will be appreciated, Greg.

 

I'd only buy a ds650 if i was 250lb+ and like 6'4".


the raptor 700 would be my first choice for next quad. They are FAST and good all around trail quad.

 

See what fits you best. If you are a husky fella I would look at the DS, if you are like me and just average size, Raptor 700 all the way.

 

Thanks, I'm 6'1", 205 trying for 185 again (was 165 until I started working for the State [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]), so it's looking like the Raptor is what I want. I have a DVX400, and I like the weight of it, seems like the Raptor is closer. Also, I saw the Raptor is fuel injected, is that ELECTRONIC FI? I am guessing so. Thanks, Greg.

 

Raptor are nice. Never have to jet, easy to tune with a power commander and they are quick. I had a KFX-700 before and liked it, but like the DS it was too big for me. When it got in a bad way it was gone, nothing I could do to stop it with my size. You will like the rappy, fun bikes!

 

I think the DS is a little outdated against the Raptor... If your gonna ride lots of trails, maybe go with the rappy. EFI and reverse comes pretty handy.

The DS is a little wider... but the suspension soaks up the bumps very well. Can keep up with the 700R on the trails

Both bikes you can jump (rappy a lot lighter) and cant go wrong with either.

 

Thanks all, I found out I could get a 700 Raptor GYTR for less than a ds650 (several hundred less after the salesman shaved a bit more off), and went for it. No complaints so far except for some reason I thought it came with handguards. No biggie, I can pick up set anywhere. I haven't had the need, or courage to adjust the shocks any, , all in due time though. I LOVE the powerband of it though, power everywhere it seems, and only ~30lbs heavier than my DVX400. Lots of little features that are very nice icing on the cake: Love the idiot-proof parking brake (I hate the style on many others, including the DVX), love the LED tail lights, the sound is awesome for a stock ride. I like it how the lights can be turned ON without taking a hand off the bars (On the DVX, the on-off was by the key, high-low on the bars). LOVE how easy it starts with FI. . Love it how it can be started in neutral without having to pull in the clutch.
Anyways, thanks for the help deciding. .
Greg.

 

Now go get a powercommander!!

 

Probably after the break-in is finished. .