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everyone look at rolandtop.com the prices are unbloody beliveable. Also how hard are these things on fuel? What about the raptor 350? Will i ever need 4x4?

 

The raptor is a very boring quad imo.Just short in the cc's department of being exciting IMO.But if I was kawasaki I would equip the kfx 700 with 4x4 to be a direct contender to the can am renegade,yamaha wolverine and polaris scrambler that I would like to see!!

 

I would like to hear the explination of how the Raptor is boering? OHHHHHHH
you guys are talking about the Raptor 350 [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]. Note to self read previous statements before commenting!

 

The Raptor 350 is a warmed over Warrior. Some of you probably weren't born yet, when I was riding a Warrior.....and I can testify that it was the absolute worst quad I have ever ridden!!! Handling is heavy and clunkey. It's just a bad design, that Yamaha needs to retire. Sadly, even with different shocks and a few changes, the newer Raptor is not one bit better than the old Warrior was.

Pass this turkey up!!!

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: DODGE57HEMI

I would like to hear the explination of how the Raptor is boering?</end quote></div>



I ride a friend's every weekend and it's terribly under powered, ok handling,and after it's run for a long time it runs very HOT!That old ttr 350 dirt bike engine is, while very reliable a design from 20 plus years ago.Fun for the first 2 weeks you get it boring for the rest.Though it does wheelie nice.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: scrambler400enoge

But if I was kawasaki I would equip the kfx 700 with 4x4 to be a direct contender to the can am renegade,yamaha wolverine and polaris scrambler that I would like to see!!</end quote></div>

I had not thought of that, but a pretty good idea I must say, its got the weight and size of a ute already heh might as well have the 4x4 to boot.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: scrambler400enoge

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: DODGE57HEMI



I would like to hear the explination of how the Raptor is boering?</end quote></div>







I ride a friend's every weekend and it's terribly under powered, ok handling,and after it's run for a long time it runs very HOT!That old ttr 350 dirt bike engine is, while very reliable a design from 20 plus years ago.Fun for the first 2 weeks you get it boring for the rest.Though it does wheelie nice.</end quote></div>

Sorry about that, thought you were talking 700 Raptor not the 350. I will agree the 350 Raptor is a turd compared to the 400 class machines!

 

The plan was a work and rec bike. The raptor is not a work bike. I still thank the rancher is the bike you want. Its fun to drive and you can still work it.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: reconranger

If you have the money for a new Honda 420...ignore every other quad on the planet! It can be had in 2wd/SRA, 4wd/SRA, or 4wd/IRS/with a totally unique new gear-on-gear twin clutch automatic transmission!</end quote></div>


Agree here to what the OP is looking for. The ALL NEW Honda 420 might be just the best fit. If it were not for the tranny issue...then I would recommend the Yamaha Grizz all the way. IMO...just a better overall machine.

Good luck on your choice...


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