Do you think that when the new suzuki comes out it the raptor will be able to compete against it. Give me some feedback
thanks

 

compete? definately. beat? probably. but we won't know for sure until it comes out. it'll walk all over the 400EX's though.

 

It's hard to tell what the new Suzukasaki (or is it Kawazuki?) will be like. All we have to go on is the manuafacturer's pre release HYPE which is necessary to get the dealers to pre-order a ton of them. This helps Kawazuki (or is it Suzukasaki?) finalize a production schedule. It's already a given that the C-dale will beat it, providing it's not in for another of Jo-Jo's recalls. It's also a given that the '02 Raptor will beat it, owing to a 260 cc advantage, 5 valve head, etc. Then there's always someone who picked up a used 400EX and turned it into a high compression 440, but no reverse though. Just some thoughts...

 

All I know that all the 400ex guys are worried [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

jugalo
dont get your hopes up
it has a zero chance of playing ball with a raptor cannidale,or a ds
and it might get beat by a 400ex ..my guess from the #s it will be slightly faster than a 400 and have a marking edge with reverse

 

biggy if it isn't too detuned from dirtbike form it should have no problem keeping up with a raptor or even smoking it. it weighs less than a 400EX after all. don't be biased just cuz you own a raptor and DS.

 

Suzuki didn't have the nads to go up against the YZ426, why would they go up against the Raptor, DS, etc.

 

elanphea; I noticed that you didn't mention what type of atv you own. That's odd????? Anyway...are you familiar with what assume actually means. Bottom-line, don't insult the Raptor!!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

I am quite aware that the bike isn't out yet but agree with juggalo. On paper with what has been confirmed will make production, the quad isn't as detuned from the bike as what has been rumored. On paper it will be right up there with the Rap,DS,and the Can.

I know that things on paper aren't what they always appear, but that can be said about ALL machines. So, with that said, even without the real thing to compare to, alot of machines WILL be beaten by the new 'Zuk.

We just have to wait and see as to which ones.
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KNOWSALOT

 

juggalo, think hard about your last post. Do you honestly think it won't be detuned. Every motor stuck in a quad that was in something else is detuned. For example: Raptor motor, ds650 motor, need I go on. Think before you drink (POST).