I have a Raptor 350 and i have been quadding for a while and it is about time for me to get a new quad and i have narrowed it down to 2 ATV's and they are The Raptor 700GYTR and the TRX450R. I was wondering if anybody had any ideas of what to buy. I like riding fast and going off of jumps. If you can help me choose what quad to buy please help.

 

I have the R,and have put in a few hours on my buddies Raptor.

You don't say what your riding conditions are, and that makes all the difference. Personally, I like the 450R for the open desert and fast more open trails. It has a great trail frame, but the motor is geared tall and likes to rev, so I stay off of real tight trails when riding it. (For tight, slower, more technical trails, I prefer the 400EX.)

I love the torquey power of the Raptor, but that's about all. The ergonomics don't fit me well, and I find the center of gravity to be kind of high and the axle is to narrow for my taste.

 

These are both awesome quads so its a tough decision to make. I love the Raptor but an 06 and ^ 450R would be a close second choice for me (electric start of course. Why kick if you don't have to, duh?). I find the ergos great on both machines. Both are fun to ride aggressively but the 450 does handle better and lighter so its easier to throw around. The Raptor has a better ride at slower speeds though and better on the tight technical trails (very easy to crawl over tough spots with that low end torque). You almost can't stall the motor. The 450s more controlable for jumping (better susp and light weight). Powerwise, the 700 is faster but they can be very close with the HRC kit installed in the Honda.