Between the 06' Raptor and an 05' Honda 450R, which machine would be easier, or better, to make into a straight line haul a** sand dragger with modest parts, cam, porting, high comp piston, that sort of stuff? Any ideas, suggestions.

 

Raptor IMO

 

Raptor without a doubt. One of the the if not the fasttest/buildable quads out there!

 

Guy named big ned on here I hope he chimes in his raptor 700 is puting out 75 horses!

 

It sure makes sense to me, but I see these guys with these little rocket ship 450's spanking alot of behind, even on alot of Raptors, and I figure maybe the fast, hard hitting 450 would be the one to build???

 

I've seen many 450rs slightly modified make fun of Raptors, (Craptors) lol!

I'd build the honda 450r, it is by far the most reliable of the two,

I have a heavily modified honda 440EX and I can pull away from raptors through mid to top end.

 

Why dont you build a Banshee, Quadzilla, or use a cr500 motor in a quad frame?

 

I'm a 450 class machine lover personally. Stock vs stock the 450's have more power. The 450's will have a much better stock suspension.
A drag race is the only thing I'd recommend a craptor for. You'll get a good view sitting a foot above the others. LMAO
The banshee is still the king of sand drags.

 

neither, get a zuki lol.

but seriously, the honda 450r is an extremely versatile, reliable, well-supported aftermarket machine so id say go for it.