I currently have 2004 Yamaha raptor 350, and was thinking about getting a new bike. I don't do a lot of tight trail riding, mostly dirt roads and things to get to somewhere to have a little fun jumping and drifting and what not. Which do you guys think?

Thanks!

 

Banshee = hella fun, but... any 450 is a better choice for jumping.

 

Yep 450 a better choice.

 

depends on your plans, 450=best all around, banshee= fast as Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word going straight, and dollar per dollar the banshees cheaper for mods and the possibilities are endless.

 

Yfz has power for days and stick with a 4 stroke

 

Banshee = wide open areas or dune riding

yfz450 or ds450 = good all around for everything and trail riding

ltz400 = good all around atv and great for super tight trail riding

 

The Banshee is a super fun bike that you can throw around easily and is sure fast, but if you aren't into sand dune riding I would definitely go with the 4 stroke. More reliable for sure.

 

most low-end gutless engine I ever rode , virtually gutless for technical low speed hill climbing. and are butt ugly to boot !

 

I'd go with the YFZ. Tons of power stock. Some people love Banshees and they're fast but not going to be fun on tight trails. They need room to stretch their legs. They're great if you rode at Glamis or someplace where you're constantly on the throttle hard. I'm not familiar with the DS 450 but I assume its performance is on par with the YFZ along with the Honda 450 and the 450's from Kawasaki and Suzuki. The 450 quads are what guys race on the track and in the woods, that should tell you everything right there.

 

Something else to consider about the Banshee is double the parts for most mods and repairs since it is a twin cylinder. And as others have already said, it is great for wide open areas. It does have a weak low end, but once you hit the midrange, you will definitely have fun.