im lookin for a new wheeler to replace my predator 90. im torn between the 2 raptors 250 and 350 and the Honda 300ex. i hope to use it for tight trail riding so size and weight are a factor. a want to spend as little as possible.
WHAT would be best.

 

Don't even consider the Raptor 350! It has a clunky and heavy feel. A 400EX would be a way better choice.

The 300EX is a great little machine! It fits between the trees very nicely, and has torquey power down low, where you need it on a trail. Handling is agile, and suspension is good.

I have not yet riddent the Raptor 250....but if I was light and small enough to fit on one, that is what I would be tearassing around on!!!

 

I have a Raptor 660 and my wife has a Raptor 350. I don't think it feels clunky at all and it has plenty of power even w/ my 6' 200# *** on it. I have riden a few 300ex and I wasn't impressed my wife had a choice between the two and after riding she liked the Raptor better she is 5'2" 110.

It's really up to you I would test drive all of them and see what fits you best. It's like buying a gun everyone is different and they all fell a little different once you try them. Good luck!

 

Go for the 250 best bang for the buck in Motorsports bar none!

 

300EX... my friend has a Raptor 250, I hate the suspension, overall ergonomics, and just the power... and the Raptor 350 is a REALLY old design underneath some pretty plastics.... I hate the ergonomics of the 350 also.

 

I think that i would go with the trx 300 ex or a 400ex. for tight trails. I have a trx 250ex and it does pretty good. but i'm looking to upgrade to a 400ex if possible.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Canadian144

300EX... my friend has a Raptor 250, I hate the suspension, overall ergonomics, and just the power... and the Raptor 350 is a REALLY old design underneath some pretty plastics.... I hate the ergonomics of the 350 also.</end quote></div>

Nah.... the 350 is much more updated than you think..... It is nothing like the Warrior at all, trust me I've owned both.....My Wife hated the Warrior, but loves her Raptor. It is not clunky and heavy as some are saying at all..... It weighs 375 pounds which is a good 30 less than the Warrior. They changed the entire ergonomics from the Warrior too, pegs, steering stem angle, engine placement in the frame which totally changed the handling balance, the A-arms are all different.......

With all that said, its not as exciting as the 250, and probably does not handle as well as the 300ex but it can still be a fun machine for certain people.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: ss97

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Canadian144



300EX... my friend has a Raptor 250, I hate the suspension, overall ergonomics, and just the power... and the Raptor 350 is a REALLY old design underneath some pretty plastics.... I hate the ergonomics of the 350 also.</end quote></div>



Nah.... the 350 is much more updated than you think..... It is nothing like the Warrior at all, trust me I've owned both.....My Wife hated the Warrior, but loves her Raptor. It is not clunky and heavy as some are saying at all..... It weighs 375 pounds which is a good 30 less than the Warrior. They changed the entire ergonomics from the Warrior too, pegs, steering stem angle, engine placement in the frame which totally changed the handling balance, the A-arms are all different.......



With all that said, its not as exciting as the 250, and probably does not handle as well as the 300ex but it can still be a fun machine for certain people.</end quote></div>

Could not disagree more! I rode a Warrior for years. When a friend got the Raptor 350, I was keen to ride it to see what they improved. Know what....it was every bit the turd that the Warrior was!!! This is a tired old design...just pass it up....there are a bunch of better designs out there!

If you can fit on the Raptor 250 get that (suspect that that is the case, seeing you are coming off a 90). If you are big enough, maybe start looking at the 400EX and Z400.

 

deffinatly get the 300ex. thats what i have now and it treats me right. i have talked to others and they are having the same problem as me. having to replace the rear axle bearings. very light and the only time i have ever got stuck is when i got hung up on the axle. delivers enough power to be a competitable race quad. and reliable enough to be a trail quad and go on long trips with

 

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

Go for the 250 best bang for the buck in Motorsports bar none!</end quote></div>

Sorry to pop your bubble, but if you get ATV Sport mag, in the sept issue a guy named Dave Sulecki got Wiesco, Baldwin Motorsports, PEP, DR.D to build a 300cc Raptor 250. It looks good, but it only makes a little more than 25hp, only as much as a stock 300ex. And with being under powered the 250 doesn't have reverse, which is a must for PredatorBasher in the the tight stuff.