My dads friend is just getting into atv's and is looking at buying one. He likes the Yamaha Raptor 660. But i think it is more than what he is ready for. I said he should either go with a Yamaha Banshee or the Kawasaki kfx400. He is just going to be riding around and having fun.I told him I would let him ride my Mojave to get a feel as to riding an atv. what do u all think would be the best quad for him?

 

Im partial to the Raptor, he just needs to take his time and get used to the power. I guess really it depends on where he rides and what feels right for him.

 

I think that the raptor would be good for him as long as he takes it easy till he gets used to it.

 

If he wants a 660 fine. But the kfx would probably be a better deal because he probably won't need the long gearing of the raptor. The only thing I think the raptor is good for is wide open areas. The z's power is also more controlable then the raptors but he could get used to it.

 

I personally don't feel either are good for a newbie. They are both way too quick for a guy who's not been riding at least a couple years IMO.

That's why you see brand new quads for sale with only 5 hours on them. Some clown bought something too fast for him and either got hurt or scared himself enough to realize he wants something a big more lumbering.

 

Yea ss97, you do have a pretty good point, but I also know people that I let ride my quad get used to it pretty quick. I mean obviously they aren't great but they got the hang of it alot better then I thought they would. But either way its still a coin toss.......

 

Raptor 660r.....

 

Thanks again for all of your help!!!

 

I agree that people get used to these new machine very quick. But in that lies the danger. I've seen people get on these things and feel comfortable so soon that they think they are better than they are. Eventually they will find themselves in trouble.

I'm a big believer of people getting started on machines with friendly engines like a z250 or 300ex or even a Warrior/Raptor350.

One must learn to walk before one can try to fly.

 

Yes also a good point. A raptor 350 would sound like a better bike for him because that power, I know anyone can get used to because stock, you can't really make that thing pull a wheelie if you wanted it to but it still has ok power for the trails and stuff. But they can also be modded to where it can keep up with a z in most conditions with a pipe, jet kit and air filter.