<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: DODGE57HEMI

That is why I said one of the fastest stock and no you have that backwards with a correct rider who knows how to short shift a Raptor will destroy any 450 in a strait line hands down. The only stock bike as of right now that can beat a 700 is the KTM 525 and Polaris SRA Predator with the same 525 motor! Just sayin! [IMG][/IMG]</end quote></div>

Actually the outlaw 525irs is faster than the straight axle version because the irs hooks up better than the sra.Just sayin![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: DODGE57HEMI

That is why I said one of the fastest stock and no you have that backwards with a correct rider who knows how to short shift a Raptor will destroy any 450 in a strait line hands down. The only stock bike as of right now that can beat a 700 is the KTM 525 and Polaris SRA Predator with the same 525 motor! Just sayin! [img][/img]</end quote></div>

They are close enough that the rider makes the difference. Every stock rappy I have raced I have won. I think it was due to how fast the 450s rev. The 450s can get to top speed a little faster. If the race was longer the rappy would pull away.

 

what quad did you have before you decided to get a new one???

 

the ex is air cooled so you wont have to worry about low coolant or anything coolant wise. a oil cooled can only overheat with low oil, which should be checked ever time you ride. my friend had a 300ex and got it so hot he started to boiling fuel! but it still ran fine afterwards.

 

i got a 400ex with a bore kit & its a good bike , but id say go with the raptor for the power , but they r alittle top heavy

 

Thanks!

I ride mostly utility bikes now (Kind Quad 700; copperhead CDI; HMF pipe; ITP Mud Lites). Had a yamaha warrior years ago. Just wanting to get back into the sport bikes.

I've decided to go with the Raptor! I'll post pics!

All it needs is nerf bars, bumper, and skid plates!