Any reviews anywhere on the net? Any comparisons of this quad versus the 660 raptor or the 450's or 400's available today? I live in New Jersey and am looking for a quad to ride here in the state, or in Pennsylvania. Also thinking of joining trialpass. I'm not a racer; jut looking to ride and have run; i'm sure any of the quads mentioned will be a blast; just looking for something thats got a quality build and will be reliable for a long time to come. I have 3 bikes in my garage now which are all my kids (2003 XR70, 2002 PW50, 1984 Honda ATC125m) - i put around on the 70 and 125, but want my own. I am experienced but its been a while since i've owned a dirt bike or quad. I've ridden my cousins yamaha bigbear 400, a 86' Honda ATC250R, etc and enjoy riding. Long thread, thanks for any feedback.

 

I've read this review already..
https://atvconnection.com/editor/rev...650/review.htm

 

Most reviews are who spends the most money for advertising. Look at what bike fits you. i.e. I’m to big for the 450s. also look at how the bike is built. Don’t bye a bike on hype. Just my two cents.

 

Thanks! I just want something thats gonna be fun, fast and reliable for the amount of money they cost these days. I've read lots of good things about the YZF, TRX, LTZ/KFX 400's; but some bad as well. Also not sure I'd buy a predator; however it looks like a nice machine. I'll keep looking.

 

meant to comment on your PICS; very nice - TURBO and EFI? Who makes those mods?

 

Only had my 2000 DS650 for about 6 months. Not a single problem. It is heavy, but you won't feel it riding. My buddy just bought a honda 450 and doesn't even want to try and outrun me. Should be faster than any raptor. More power than i need, but it sure is fun. I like how big and comfortable it is, not like I'm trying to run an mx track. It does have ron woods stage 1 kit. Heard alot of good things about the motor. That's about the best review I could come up with.

 

Thanks for the feedback. You bought it uses? what a reasonable price for a quality used unit?

 

Well the DS is big put you would not even know it buy the way the stock motor puts it to the ground. The only thing i dont like the the choke is a pain the the but to reach if your sitting in the seat. and for trail riding the 04 nd 05 do better.
They are a bit shorter and they shaved a few pounds of the dry weight. I ride mainly sand and would never go back to a little quad.

 

Probably get in some hot water for this one, but with the stage 1 kit, brand new set of paddle tires n rims, the paint wasn't even worn off by the shifter, $4,000. I new the history so it was worth every cent.

 

KMS Performance out of Phoenix AZ made the Turbo and EFI
The motor is all stock but the head. It puts out about 90 HP