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Old 11-02-2004, 01:10 PM
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Default 400DVX, Raptor 350, or Predator 500

Im about 6'3" 125ibs, im 15

Ill do some trail riding ("stair-step trails in West Virginia) but Ill mostly be running fast


I also need to know:
1) retail price for all
2) stock top speed
3) are they 5 or 6 speeds?
 
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Old 11-02-2004, 03:12 PM
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Default 400DVX, Raptor 350, or Predator 500

1, the raptor is $4999, the DVX is 5799, and the pred is 6199
2, raptor 61mph, DVX 68mph, Pred 70mph but not sure
3, Raptor is 6 speeds, DVX and the Pred are 5

If i was you i would get the new 2005 trx400ex or the DVX,Z,KFX
 
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Old 11-02-2004, 04:54 PM
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Default 400DVX, Raptor 350, or Predator 500

These are 3 quads in 3 different classes...Not a fair or good comparison.

The kawisukicat 400 is a good handling mx and trail machine.

The polaris is a bigger bore sport with decent handling and much more power. Trail quad mainly.

The warrior 350 is nowhere near these two quads in power or handling, and really should not be included. Its a very durable trail machine though.

The 05 polaris now has reverse, so that means all 3 have it now.
 
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Old 11-02-2004, 05:08 PM
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Default 400DVX, Raptor 350, or Predator 500

I dissagree the Predator handles better then the kawisukicat.

Out of the 3 the Predator is by far the best quad. The 05 has reverse it's more powerful has better shocks and handles better.
But if cost is what it comes down to the kawisukicat is cheeper and still a good machine.
 
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Old 11-02-2004, 08:00 PM
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Default 400DVX, Raptor 350, or Predator 500

well, I deff. dont want a 400EX (no reverse), not a Z400 (just dont like it), and not the V-Force (its automatic)

but I really like the Predator my uncle has an 03' Pred, and its got plenty torque for me. How do the other 2 compare in torqueiness to the predator?
 
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If the pred is lacking anything, its torque. (well that and weight). The dvx isnt the best in this department either. The warrior has more torque in relation to total power, but less overall than the other two.
 
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Default 400DVX, Raptor 350, or Predator 500

Originally posted by: Steve2004
well, I deff. dont want a 400EX (no reverse), not a Z400 (just dont like it), and not the V-Force (its automatic)
The 2005 400ex has reverse, just like the 05 pred does. Neither had reverse before 2005 model year.

The z400 is the same machine as the dvx, just different plastic. But the 05 z has upgrades like black raptor listed. Not sure if the dvx got those upgrades yet.
 

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Old 11-02-2004, 11:59 PM
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Default 400DVX, Raptor 350, or Predator 500

Have you thought about a Raptor 660r? It's a good trail bike, as fast as a preddy, and lots of torque.
 
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regear the preddy........now you have torque. .
 
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