Banshee or raptor !? Pros and cons ? Or other bike prefferances?

 

Raptor, faster and less headaches.

Here a 700 Raptor handing it to a 350 Banshee pretty good.

 

These are two very different machines. The Raptor has plush suspension and a modern chassis, decent handling. The Banshee has that awesome 2 stroke twin. Stock vs stock the 700 may be faster, but the Banshee will make big gains just with bolt on parts. Dig into the motor and no way a 700 will keep up straight line.

If you can, I would try to find at least a Banshee to ride if you are serious. They are not for everyone. Very hard to tune that 2 stroke hit if you want a more linear powerband. Clutch and suspension are old school. A well running machine does start with an easy kick though.