I am looking at buying my first sport atv and dont know much about them. I have had experience riding atv and jet skis just not sport atvs. From what reading ive done i think i would like either a Honda 400 ex or a Raptor 660. From what i read people say that you would get tired of riding a 400ex because of the lack of power and from what ive heard the 660 has plenty of it. I would like to spend around $3000 and whatever i end up getting i will prolly end up keeping it for a long time, so i want something reliable. Also what are some things that i would need to look for when purchasing a atv. Any input would be great. Thanks

 

A modded 660 might have plenty of power but not in stock form. Stock for stock, I like the EX. Modded would likely be a different story. If you are a big guy (6' plus), go with the 660. They sit higher and seem roomier. You'd probably be more comfortable. JMO.

 

yeah im 6'1 230 so i need something that will get up and go, but my brother will also be riding it and he is considerably smaller like 5'10 140. We will be doing most of our riding through wheat fields and down through creeks also i am kind of close to the little sahara sand dunes. How many horse power is a stock 660 and what would its top speed be

 

The 660 and 400 are in different leagues if you ask me. The raptor would smoke the 400, and if you modf the 400, it might keep up, but not win . They are two very different machines

 

Stock, the 660 is not impressive. And the 400 handles better.

 

The raptor 660 was quite impressive back in 01 and through 03 when predators and ds650s were still trading wins stock for stock. It took lightweight, race bred, highly tuned 450 engines to knock the raptor 660 off the top of the hill. The 400ex hasnt been the fastest four stroke since the last millenium, and the big bores on the market today along with the 450's dominate the 400ex in a straight line. It handles great and it's an excellent bike but it's dropped to the bottom of the heap and the only bikes it's better than are the ones with under 400cc's.

 

Stock 660 doesn't hold a candle to a stock ds650. I'm not saying they can't be modded to run good. A piped 660 would smoke a piped 400. Just said stock for stock, I'd take the EX. I think the 660 is top heavy and through the first 3 or 4 gears, there really isn't that much difference in power. Plus, there is more to life than how fast you can go in a straight line.

Hell, I used to want a Raptor until I road one. Just not for me.

 

which one would be more reliable and what are things that i should look for when buying such as parts that might need to be replaced. The will strictly be a pleasure atv just to ride for fun not competively

 

The 2001 Raptor had the reputation for a weak tranny. Other than that, I think both are pretty solid.

Best advice I could give is go ride each and pick the one you like best or whichever you get the best deal on.

 

Not much difference between a 400 and a 660 in 1-3 gear???!!!!!!!!!!