I have narrowed my choices down to these two but I can't make a choice.

I like both a lot but.....................AAAAAAAGRRRRRRRRRR

The Z400 comes with better suspension, I like that.

I'm a big guy too, not too tall but heavy (300lbs) and the Raptor is a big beefier, I think that might bode well.

I like the feel of both.

Speed-wise I don't really care they are both fast enough for me. I mostly ride woods and trails but I do plan on hitting the occasional XC race for fun.

 

Raptor.

 

Im looking at the same two and im 285lbs. The Raptor would better power to move big people like us.

 

Dude.

Trust me on this one, I'm almost 300lbs too and after doing the shopping the Z-Quad and the 660 were the only two left on my list.

Yesterday I just brought home my new '05 KFX400.............

I too thought the Raptor would be better for me since I'm heavier but the engine in the KFX seems totally oblivious to my weight. The thing is a monster.

I found out two things about the Raptor that I didn't like. ONE: it is a bit on the tall and tippy side, which I know can be corrected with body english and such, but it FEELS tippy too and that doesn't exactly inspire confidence. TWO: It was almost $1000 more than the deal I got on the KFX and there is no was I could justify that one.

 

They're all good. Just pick one and go. I know people that have Raptors, Z400's, Predators, and everyone of them is happy with the quad they have. Personally, I would start looking at the dealerships now. Who is going to take care of you and give you the best deal?

 

Raptor 660R

 

im 210lbs, and RAPTOR all the way, i ride a Z400 and when you get into some situations, the power just doesnt cut it (Low-end,Tourqe)

 

Not enough power?

I dunno, I'm yet to find a hill that makes my KFX feel underpowered. It may not sound like a grunter, and certainly it's not going to have the torque of the Raptor, but it pulls and never feels like it's going to bog.

Besides putting a 13-tooth front sprocket on would eliminate any concerns about low end power.

I personally have nothing against the Raptor, but I love my KFX and with the upgrades for '05 I was the better deal for me.

 

go with the raptor.

 

I have both and I like the raptor better but both are great quads. The raptor has way better power but the Z handles better. In the end get what you like and not what everyone else likes.