Alright so I have been on a lot of quads/Dirt bikes, in my life, but most of them have been semi-auto to auto. I am 14 years old and about 5.4". I have owned the following quads, PW50 3 WHEELER , Scrambler 90 , and Polaris 250. I am currently looking to upgrade though, I'm looking for something defiantly sporty looking. I also want to give clutch a go, but it needs to have reverse.


I have taking a big liking to the Raptor 350, but not sure if there are any better options out there? I'm looking for something a bit faster than my current quad, So maybe you guys can help?


Thanks

 

get something in the 400cc range any make has good quads z400,400ex just to name a few. get the one you like best. try to stay away from 1st year models they always have a few bugs in them. happy hunting and good riding

 

I was looking at the Suzuki 400s, the Zs i think, but i thought they might be a bit big for me?

 

If I was 14 again I would be ripping around on the new Raptor 250. Don't be put off by the fact that it is only a 250, because it is a very hefty 100 pounds lighter than that Raptor 350 you have been considering (which has a low tech absolutely ancient engine!). Forget reverse, with something that light anybody can trun it around with ease.

If you must have reverse, then look at the superb Honda 300EX! It is heavier than the 250, but way better than the 350....

 

Yes the 250 is the one I was considering, because I have always been a fan of engine modding =]. But the problem is, I am 14 and I am not rich lol, and its 2007,the new 250s are 2008s, so its gonna suck that i wont be able to get one used, for cheap.


So basically a raptor 350 is a no no?

 

sorry didn't read you was 14. just went to the yamaha website the rappy 250 looks cool with the 450s headlights only 313lbs. dry. with your age that thing would be a blast

 

Yea i have been liking the 350 and 250 raptor, only thing is that 250, wont be available used, for a couple of months, since its an 2008, i might have to stick with the 350 just because of that.

 

the z250 been out about 3yrs and trx250 2nd year i believe don't know about can-am or kaw. don't know muck about the 250 class, the last 250 i rode was a dirtbike back when mtv played videos

 

Alright ill look at those, thanks


Ha ha thats a long time ago =]

It doesn't have to be a 250, My dad knows I am a good rider and a safe rider, so anything 400 and under should be good.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Jester2899

Yes the 250 is the one I was considering, because I have always been a fan of engine modding =]. But the problem is, I am 14 and I am not rich lol, and its 2007,the new 250s are 2008s, so its gonna suck that i wont be able to get one used, for cheap.





So basically a raptor 350 is a no no?</end quote></div>

Well I would not say the Rappy350 is a no no!

My Wife has one, and I've ridden it several times. Yes, the engine is old school but it is not a junker. It is totally bullet-proof and they run forever. The problem is they are just lower on the technology scale for a sport machine ....

But I will say it is pretty quick if you short-shift it and don't over-rev the thing. The 6-speed allows you to go pretty good, and it has a decent top speed (probably 55mph or so)....

The handling is nice, the ergonomics are very good. Nice seat position and nice fat YFZ450 style foot-pegs. I think they area decent trail quad.....

If you are going to race it is not the best choice. But outside of the old school push-rod 2-valve engine they are a good trail and fun machine....