I have got some opinions on this in the Yamaha forum now I want to hear from the Suzuki guys. Im going to be buying a new quad this spring. I want honest opinions not trash talking here. Id really like for people who have ridden both to reply with some good info for me. Im really undecided on this between the Raptor and to LTZ400. Im 5'8 and about 235 pounds. I have ridden a Raptor but not too much and I have sat on a Z but never ridden one. To me sitting on them the Raptor feels more comfortable. So the dilema is 1.) Price difference, Is the Raptor worth the extra money? 2.)Power, I know the Raptor has more but Im not really sure if I want to hurt myself with it? Stepping up from a Warrior is going to be a big difference on either machine. But I dont want to get a LTZ and think ok now I need more! And can you pipe and jet a LTZ 400 and get a decent improvement or is it tweaked to the max already? 3.)Suspension, how are the Raptors? I hear everything about the LTZ seemingly being the better ride? just hype? Also any other information one could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ahead of time everyone!

 

I would do a search on this topic because it has come up many times and frankly been beat to death. best advice ride both bikes and see what fits your needs and riding style.

good luck

 

i can kinda help a little bit...i have been riding sence i was 6 and im 25 now ...ive had quad sports 230s quad racer250s plentey of dirtbikes 98 warrior 99 banshee..2 honda 250rs and im sure im missing a few ..i just sold a 2001 raptor ..i thought i loved it until i rode my buddies z400..well none the less i got a yellow z400 ..now for me i like the z400 much better..im not saying that will be the case for you ..i ride in the woods all the time and i love to jump and rip around a few tracks..(cant wait until southwick)i find the z does all this a little better than the raptor...no thats my opinion..you my see different..the raptor has alot of *****..but is kinda tippy..and most of all the z is about $900-1300 less ..depends on were you get the raptor..the z kinda reves like a banshee..but needs a little low end ..i got a yoshi slip on and i couldnt be happier..im weigh about 215 and the rips with me on it so ...it does pretty good for a 400...it is very de tuned from the factory and responds very well to mods...good luck and no matter what your choice is ...have fun...besides your paying for it...

 

Read the March edition of Dirtwheel and then you decide. It's basically want you want to do with it and how much you want to spend. I would also add into the equation the predator and cannondale. All are great machine, but each have specific qualities that are better in some area over other models. Do your homework and go sit on each model. Talk to other owners and mechanics !! good luck