Best Sport Quad with Reverse
#11
01-10-2006, 03:27 PM
Best Sport Quad with Reverse
I would say ether a Raptor 700 or Predator is you want really fast.
If you want a great trail quad the Z400 and its clones are nice.
really comes down to funds and how much power you want.
Raptor 700 is going to be the fastest most powerful
Then the Predator then is in a very close 2nd.
Z400 will be the best if funds are tight or you don't need the fastest thing on the market.
all great machines.
If you want a great trail quad the Z400 and its clones are nice.
really comes down to funds and how much power you want.
Raptor 700 is going to be the fastest most powerful
Then the Predator then is in a very close 2nd.
Z400 will be the best if funds are tight or you don't need the fastest thing on the market.
all great machines.
#12
01-10-2006, 07:47 PM
Best Sport Quad with Reverse
well you did state you want a sport quad for the ranch, correct? I dont know why maybe just to cruze and play around on the endless terrain you own (lucky you!)??? I dont know, but if the criteria is:
1. sport quad, 2. with reverse, 3. model yr 2000 and newer,
then there are only a couple choices: the raptor (intoduced in 2001 but stay away from that year) and the Z400(introduced in 2003). You can get either one, 2003 and up for decent prices around here. I like the z better b/c it weighs less and handles better, but the raptor has more torque in case you wanted to pull something (not a big @ss trailer or anything but simple things).
the minus- just remember, these are liquid cooled engines and they need air flowing through the radiator to help keep them properly cool. a minus with the raptor is that they are a little tippy (not the new 700R) ; you can solve this with a -arms and axles and stuff, but that may run into $$$.
he only other thing but doesnt have reverse until the 2005 model is the 400ex. they're great bikes and they are air cooled and can take alot of abuse. but they are not as fast and you will spend more on a used 2005 400ex than the other models like a used 2003 z or raptor. if you want to go without reverse, then almost any yr 400ex will be good if its in good shape (this applies to the other bikes as well.
actually there is one more bike i would reccomend and that would be a yamaha warriror. i used to have one back in the day and they are a little heavy, but they are virtually indestructable. i did almost everything on this machine and pulled stuff with it. it never broke, never gave me any trouble (of course i properly maintained it). you can get these for a real good price if all you want to do is jack around and have a little more utility function. The warrior was originally marketed as a 'sport-utility' machine when it was introduced b/c it didnt fit into any one category at the time (late '80s) it kinda did them all.
1. sport quad, 2. with reverse, 3. model yr 2000 and newer,
then there are only a couple choices: the raptor (intoduced in 2001 but stay away from that year) and the Z400(introduced in 2003). You can get either one, 2003 and up for decent prices around here. I like the z better b/c it weighs less and handles better, but the raptor has more torque in case you wanted to pull something (not a big @ss trailer or anything but simple things).
the minus- just remember, these are liquid cooled engines and they need air flowing through the radiator to help keep them properly cool. a minus with the raptor is that they are a little tippy (not the new 700R) ; you can solve this with a -arms and axles and stuff, but that may run into $$$.
he only other thing but doesnt have reverse until the 2005 model is the 400ex. they're great bikes and they are air cooled and can take alot of abuse. but they are not as fast and you will spend more on a used 2005 400ex than the other models like a used 2003 z or raptor. if you want to go without reverse, then almost any yr 400ex will be good if its in good shape (this applies to the other bikes as well.
actually there is one more bike i would reccomend and that would be a yamaha warriror. i used to have one back in the day and they are a little heavy, but they are virtually indestructable. i did almost everything on this machine and pulled stuff with it. it never broke, never gave me any trouble (of course i properly maintained it). you can get these for a real good price if all you want to do is jack around and have a little more utility function. The warrior was originally marketed as a 'sport-utility' machine when it was introduced b/c it didnt fit into any one category at the time (late '80s) it kinda did them all.
#13
01-10-2006, 11:17 PM
Best Sport Quad with Reverse
Originally posted by: twentycharacters
well you did state you want a sport quad for the ranch, correct? I dont know why maybe just to cruze and play around on the endless terrain you own (lucky you!)??? I dont know, but if the criteria is:
1. sport quad, 2. with reverse, 3. model yr 2000 and newer,
then there are only a couple choices: the raptor (intoduced in 2001 but stay away from that year) and the Z400(introduced in 2003). You can get either one, 2003 and up for decent prices around here. I like the z better b/c it weighs less and handles better, but the raptor has more torque in case you wanted to pull something (not a big @ss trailer or anything but simple things).
the minus- just remember, these are liquid cooled engines and they need air flowing through the radiator to help keep them properly cool. a minus with the raptor is that they are a little tippy (not the new 700R) ; you can solve this with a -arms and axles and stuff, but that may run into $$$.
he only other thing but doesnt have reverse until the 2005 model is the 400ex. they're great bikes and they are air cooled and can take alot of abuse. but they are not as fast and you will spend more on a used 2005 400ex than the other models like a used 2003 z or raptor. if you want to go without reverse, then almost any yr 400ex will be good if its in good shape (this applies to the other bikes as well.
actually there is one more bike i would reccomend and that would be a yamaha warriror. i used to have one back in the day and they are a little heavy, but they are virtually indestructable. i did almost everything on this machine and pulled stuff with it. it never broke, never gave me any trouble (of course i properly maintained it). you can get these for a real good price if all you want to do is jack around and have a little more utility function. The warrior was originally marketed as a 'sport-utility' machine when it was introduced b/c it didnt fit into any one category at the time (late '80s) it kinda did them all.
well you did state you want a sport quad for the ranch, correct? I dont know why maybe just to cruze and play around on the endless terrain you own (lucky you!)??? I dont know, but if the criteria is:
1. sport quad, 2. with reverse, 3. model yr 2000 and newer,
then there are only a couple choices: the raptor (intoduced in 2001 but stay away from that year) and the Z400(introduced in 2003). You can get either one, 2003 and up for decent prices around here. I like the z better b/c it weighs less and handles better, but the raptor has more torque in case you wanted to pull something (not a big @ss trailer or anything but simple things).
the minus- just remember, these are liquid cooled engines and they need air flowing through the radiator to help keep them properly cool. a minus with the raptor is that they are a little tippy (not the new 700R) ; you can solve this with a -arms and axles and stuff, but that may run into $$$.
he only other thing but doesnt have reverse until the 2005 model is the 400ex. they're great bikes and they are air cooled and can take alot of abuse. but they are not as fast and you will spend more on a used 2005 400ex than the other models like a used 2003 z or raptor. if you want to go without reverse, then almost any yr 400ex will be good if its in good shape (this applies to the other bikes as well.
actually there is one more bike i would reccomend and that would be a yamaha warriror. i used to have one back in the day and they are a little heavy, but they are virtually indestructable. i did almost everything on this machine and pulled stuff with it. it never broke, never gave me any trouble (of course i properly maintained it). you can get these for a real good price if all you want to do is jack around and have a little more utility function. The warrior was originally marketed as a 'sport-utility' machine when it was introduced b/c it didnt fit into any one category at the time (late '80s) it kinda did them all.
#14
01-11-2006, 12:23 AM
Best Sport Quad with Reverse
dude, if you have one and are not used to more refined machinery then it may be your thing. They arent bad bikes and they do ride like a 'sport cadillac' and are very versatile (until you get caught on something- but take heart it happens on all sport bikes). I did reccomend it to the person that started the thread. If i hated it, i would not have done so.
However, IMHO, i found it tippy. My friend has an '02, my cousin has an '03. It is tippy. I come from a 250R, 450R....its tippy compared to these, espescially the 250R. I have also ridden atvs for over 20yrs and have ridden just about every sport bike out there as well.
However, IMHO, i found it tippy. My friend has an '02, my cousin has an '03. It is tippy. I come from a 250R, 450R....its tippy compared to these, espescially the 250R. I have also ridden atvs for over 20yrs and have ridden just about every sport bike out there as well.
#15
01-12-2006, 01:01 AM
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01-12-2006, 01:16 AM
#17
01-12-2006, 01:25 AM
Best Sport Quad with Reverse
Originally posted by: twentycharacters
for the purpose of the thread, i did not bring it up b/c last time i checked, it doesnt have reverse, right? i brought up the 400ex b/c you can get them pretty cheap.
for the purpose of the thread, i did not bring it up b/c last time i checked, it doesnt have reverse, right? i brought up the 400ex b/c you can get them pretty cheap.
#18
01-12-2006, 02:05 PM
#19
01-12-2006, 02:35 PM
Best Sport Quad with Reverse
You might consider the KFX700. It has several advantages over these other models for several reasons. First, it has an Auto Trany which makes it easy to ride by even novice riders (As long as they are careful.). It has a Ton of Torque and you can add a trailer hitch ball to it and tow a small trailer. (It has the same rearend as the Prairie's and a hitch bracket from them can be installed fairly easy, with a few modifications.) It has Reverse. It has more ground clearance due to the Shaft Drive Rearend and is easier to maintain.
I'm not sure what your wants and needs are, but give the KFX700 a look.
I'm not sure what your wants and needs are, but give the KFX700 a look.
#20
01-12-2006, 06:04 PM
Best Sport Quad with Reverse
Originally posted by: cr125predator
No, it doesnt have reverse, so it doesnt pertain to this thread, your right. But all i was trying to get across is that the 660 is not a cadillac. And with the 400ex i totally agree that they are cheap and basically bullet proof.
Originally posted by: twentycharacters
for the purpose of the thread, i did not bring it up b/c last time i checked, it doesnt have reverse, right? i brought up the 400ex b/c you can get them pretty cheap.
for the purpose of the thread, i did not bring it up b/c last time i checked, it doesnt have reverse, right? i brought up the 400ex b/c you can get them pretty cheap.