but if you dont have the 9000+ dollars for it i whould check out the ltr-450. it is one pretty sweet quad. fuel injection and wider than other 450s.

 

if you are really going to be racing the bike a 450 would be a good choice. if you are looking for race performance for average use the raptor 700 is a good bike. can't speak for the 525, but it is a compromise between the 700 and the 450. it really depends on the use, though all quads are very similar. you could buy a 9g quad with better factory parts or buy a 7g quad and add the parts that suit you style. Personally if I had 9g to spend I would buy a 450 put 2g worth of aftermarket parts on it and spank the pants off any 9g quad. the 450r, yfz450, or lt450r are great platforms and will allow you to upgrade with ease.

 

what type of racing will u be doing? KTMs are nice but cost alot. imo i would go with a honda 450r..

 

i like the can ams i have been on alot of atvs never seen so much power the 800 max has a 75 or 80 speedo
If you watch the quad races on outdoor channels alot of the 4x4s are outlanders
but there just about the most costly quad out there

 

dont forget about the DS450 lightest 450 out there with 9% more power than the other 450s according to Can Am.

 

The 450s answer most powerful part but not the cheapest part of the question. Remember he said "Cheapest and most Powerful" The cheapest with the most performance is a Suzuki Z-400.

The Outlaw 525s with the straight axle cost less and has more power than any of the 450s made.

525 vs DS450 price.

Only the KTM 525 has as much power (Same motor so no surprise) but everyone knows what those KTMs cost.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]

 

as far as im concerned if u wnt a serious sport machine go yfz450 or ktm. of ur looking for a utility, hands down grizzly 700. it might not be THE fastest most powerful out there, but its the overall best designed machine ive ever seen, and its still plenty fast. (o ya, BEST fi system, 4wd system, and transmission too)

 

All 450s are great. Top three according to atv sport. ktm 450, ds450, outlaw 450mxr. speed wise the ktm then outlaw were quickest. The outlaw with a 7400 price tag with razr mx tires and Fox Podium X shocks Is very nice. Also look into Can Am ds 450. KTM is awesome but people complainin about the suspension bein real stiff, but re valve and your good, but very pricy. If its more torque and speed you want and your not worried bout it bein 450 class, then outlaw 525s, raptor 700, and KTM 525xc (once again expensive) are tour quads. All Very nice! Really you cant go wrong with anything anymore!

 

i had a guy one time to tell me that "if you wanna play, you gotta pay." and to this day he has never been soo right...........shea.................

 

I agree with Aaron426ex do what the rest of the guys winning the races do buy the Honda for the motor and build around it. I'm supper happy with mine.