I'm looking for you guy's opinons on a new DS650 Baja X. I would like an honest opinon on their capabilities in the dunes as well as the dirt. I'm also talking about a stock bike. I will probably add a pipe and other bolt on mods later though. The type of riding that I like to do is more fast paced with jumps, burms and off road type of riding. I will do some riding in the dunes and want to be able to climb a lot of the hills that the Raptors and some of the Banshee's do. I think that this bike should have enough power to haul me around, but that's why I'm here. I'm a taller guy a 6'6'' and 235lbs and I have a Warrior and It's just to small for me on longer rides.

Thanks in advance for your input.

 

well i've never been on a dune, but i ride pretty much everything else including mx n fast trail riding,it may seem a lil wide at first but once u get used to it not even noticable, love my ds and wouldn't trade it for anything

 

Dunes wont be a prob with this bike.!!!

 

Yep, get one! I used to have one of those warriors myself. You won't be dissapointed![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

The DS has dunes in it's blood man, that's what it was designed for... DS = Dune Sport.. It's the widest, most stabled and comfortable, not to mention fastest big bore stock... Go for it [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

lol mine don't,
mines
D=dirt
S=snow,

hehe [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Well, honestly. . . you'll love it!

(I took out my buddy a few times and let him ride my Wife's Warrior. One day I let him get on my DS. . . that week he bought a DS and hasn't looked back! He is about 6'1" and 250#s)

 

From your description you will fit the DS perfectly. Once you sit on one, (then later ride it) you'll understnad just what riding is meant to be - comfortable & fun! I liked my 2001 DS650 so much I bought another one two years later! Not to mention a couple of people on here who've gone so far as to purchase three DS650s - now that is just downright cool. (I'm working my way up to that but I gotta find a third person to ride the extra DS, and a place to park it.)

 

I'm 6'4" 255# and this quad fits me perfectly. This quad kicks ***.

 

I think there are two quads to consider. The Baja X and the YFZ450. I think the Baja X will be better for you in the long run. There are much more aftermarket bolt on parts available for the Baja X and a rather large pool of educated people to get help from. The YFZ might be a little better in the trails though. If I were to buy another quad, it would be a tough decision. Both are excellent.