I have many friends with raptors, and can tell you thay constantly have mechanical problems. Their also prone to tipping due to a higher center of gravity. And the vibration in the handlebars is annoying. But, they are fast.......

 

Yeah I was pretty attached to my EX but once I got a chance to ride my new KFX that all changed. What a sweet bike right out of the box. The EX is now my wifes bike and she loves it.

 

raptor.

 

I've riden all 3 bikes...and i spent my money on a Z. Any questions? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Dont fight it get the bike on the next level stock...the 2003 Predator( although it may be to much bike)

 

I say get the Raptor! Not because I'm Raptor or Yamaha nut (although it is the best looking quad on the market)....it's because you will get bored with the power of the other machines you asked about.
Whats the first thing you do when you get a bike...pipe and jet it. For what....more power! So why not start at the top and still have room to go up!
Don't listen to the "tippy and mechanical problems" argument....it's a bunch of BS!

Shane

 

Gotta agree with my man Beech on this one.You could find a sweet 250R for the $6-6500. you are going to spend on a new quad.Much lighter and WAY funner. late,zubbeyboy

 

Well Shane, I've had to wrench on many Raptors and after obsorbing your comments I came to three possible conclusions:

A: Your "uninformed"
B: You have no mechanical ability
c: Your a Barbie Trail Rider

So if you haven't had any problems, It must be C.
So Before you call "B.S." and possibly offend someone, make sure you have your facts straight.


Jim [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img]

 

I'm with Firehawk ride each one and definately ride the Predator it's awesome.

 

any of them

draw a straw