i was just thinking and i was wondering what the best stock quad would would be for the trails. Nothing major like mud pits and rocks.

 

Z400 unless you have a major need for speed, then go for the 700 Raptor. I don't know what you mean by "stock" quad. Are there any of those left anymore? lol. The 450's may outperform those in some areas, but not in all day comfort. For most trails at sane speeds, rider ability is a much bigger factor than which 400cc + machine you are riding anyway.

 

For really tight semi-technical trails, the Honda 300EX is the all-time great machine! Medium size, fits between the trees easily, and torquey bottom end power. Second choice, Honda 400EX. I can put mine in 1st gear, and just idle through nasty stuff.

For more open faster trails, the Suzuki Z400 and Raptor 700.

 

polaris outlaw 525irs the ultimate trail sport quad. get the jd jet kit also. the outlaw is set on the lean side from the factory for emission purposes

 

im gonna have to agree with sjbr549.. my buddy has the outlaw 525irs and it works great for the trails but horrible on the track.. but every1 has their choice

 

I'd take another kfx/z400 any day. Best trail bike i've owned. And with the mods i have done it will pull away from almost all 450's and 700 raptors i've tried. They make good track bikes, they have reverse and electric start and there reliable. There really great bikes, i love mine.

 

That is OK till you mod the bigger ones then they will blow your doors off again.

 

the 400ex is a very good quad or tight trail riding. the raptor 700 is also a pretty good choice expecaly if you also like to open it up sometimes and do a little drag racing.

 

depends on the trails and the rider IMO ....

If you have a lot of wicked rutted and rocky trails, and like IRS, there is probably nothing better .....so either the Outlaw IRS or the Honda 700xx might work for you....

If you ride a lot of faster open trails, I'd go for something with SRA like the z400 or Raptor 700, or one of the 525 machines like the KTM or Outlaw S........

 

ATV Sport Magazine just did a shootout on 450cc sport ATVs to see which one was the best for trail riding. Here is how they finished:

1. KTM 450 XC
2. CanAm DS 450
3. Polaris Outlaw 450
4, and 5. Tie between Honda TRX 450R and Yamaha YFZ 450
6. Kawasaki KFX 450
7. Suzuki LT-R 450