What do you guys think is better, the old 80's performance quads, i.e. 250R, Quadracer, Banshee, Zilla, Tecate 4? Or the new school quads, i.e. YZF-450, 450R, Raptor, Z/KXF 400, C-dale, Bomb 650, V-force?

I was an old school guy until I just got my KXF-400 (second hand), I can't believe how far quads have come. I love this quad. It's like my bro's '92 Quadracer, power and speed wise, but it is way more comfortable and refined, rides better, and has a motor that can haul butt or putt along. Plus I have to have reverse (it's got it) and I hate, just hate, to admit that I like the electric start. It's hard to give in to being "lazy". Anyway, this quad is amazing.

So... have the old school quads finally been surpassed? I think so.

 

i think so too

better geometry, suspension and 4 stroke power

 

"HELLA!" Thats all I have to say.

 

I have to admit that I dig the simplicity of the old school quads. But I would gladly take the YZF or new Honda.

 

Sorry Guys!!!!

I'm gonna have to go with my 250R!!!! I just recently got a yfz 450 and I would rather race the ol' R!!! I admit the 450 make the R ride like a wagon with square wheels, but my 450 still feels like a blaster on steroids!!!!! I'm sure once I get fully adjusted to the NEW 4-stroke, I'll start saying new school! Until then though, I'll have to stick with my girlfriend(250R)!!!!!! The new technology is great though!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

I was saying old school, having both, when I want to ride hard the ol' 250 is just so easy to throw around. That is, until I hopped on a YFZ. No comparison, and it's not a heavy pig either.

 

OLD. How did we start out with quads like a Suzuki Quadzilla 500cc 2 stroke and end up being excited about a couple 450cc 4 strokes? It's like paying with a $50. for a $10. item and getting .03 back in change. (Well maybe not) It just doesn't seem like we're going forward, only backwards or slightly sideways.
I'd rather have an old 250R.

 

Coyote, thats like comparing a Hemi Dart (lt500) to a Ferrari Modena. Which would I get? I dunno lol. If it says anything though im putting a motor from the 70s in my warrior.

 

Im all about new school quads. But when it comes to cars, 60's American Muscle cars are my favorite. ie. 69' RS/SS Z28 Yenko Camaro.

 

If you think about it though, just like cars, the older motors seem to dominate drag racing. Banshee in particular.