Ok how about a smaller carb and cheaper rear shock. How is that better? WOW a whole extra .400 travel, but no rebound dampning. I did say the warrior was a good bike, I coose the warrior over the 400ex because of reverse. I also choose to upgrade from the warrior to a lighter, and more up to date bike. Oh well have fun arguing over it. But I think yamaha's past speaks for itself. Again, just refer to the raptor 90. Go read the reviews and compare the specs to the standard yamaha 90. they are identical.

 

THANK YOU!!!!

 

Dimensions my friend...Dimensions.

Plus Warrior68Man wasn't arguing, just pointing out you ignorance.

 

ya the dimensions are different. you are correct. hmm...could smaller tires possibly change that. but oh well, yall know best. sorry to intrude into yalls world.

 

Raptor 350

Tires/Front 21x7-10
Tires/Rear 20x10-9
Tires/Front 21x7-10
Tires/Rear 20x10-9

Dimensions
2004 Raptor 350
Dry Weight 375 Lbs
Fuel Capacity 2.4 Gallons
Ground Clearance 4.5”
L x W x H 69.7”x 43.1”x 42.5”
Seat Height 32.3”
Wheelbase 47.6”

Warrior

Tires/Front- AT22 x 7-10
Tires/Rear-AT22 x 10-9

Dimensions-
Dry Weight-397 Lbs.
Fuel Capacity-2.4 Gallons
Ground Clearance-4.9”
L x W x H-72.4” x 42.5” x 42.5”
Seat Height-30.1”
Wheelbase-47.2”

Raptor still wider, even w/smaller tires. Almost 3 in length difference to. Plus bigger carbs. Very respectible mid-size ATV!

 

2004 Raptor 350 Spec Comparison



Compare 2004 Raptor 350 specifications with another model


Engine

2004 Raptor 350

2003 Warrior

Bore x Stroke
83mm x 64.5mm
83 x 64.5mm

Carburetion
Mikuni 33mm BSR
Mikuni 36mm

Compression Ratio
9.2:1
9.2:1

Drive Train
2WD; Sealed O-Ring Chain
2WD; Sealed O-Ring Chain

Ignition
DC - CDI
DC - CDI

Starting System
Electric
Electric

Transmission
6-Speed Manual Clutch w/ Reverse
6-Speed Manual Clutch w/ Reverse

Type
348cc 4-Stroke Single, Air Cooled, SOHC
348cc, 4-Stroke Single, Air Cooled, SOHC


Chassis

2004 Raptor 350

2003 Warrior

Brakes/Front
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Dual Hydraulic Disc

Brakes/Rear
Hydraulic Disc
Hydraulic Disc

Suspension/Front
Independent Double Wishbone, 7.9” w/ 5-way Preload Adjustment
Independent Double Wishbone, 7.9” w/ 5-way Preload Adjustment

Suspension/Rear
Swing Arm, 8.3”, and Threaded Preload Adjustment
Swing Arm, 7.9” w/ Rebound, and 5-way Preload Adjustment

Tires/Front
21x7-10
AT22 x 7-10

Tires/Rear
20x10-9
AT22 x 10-9


Dimensions

2004 Raptor 350

2003 Warrior

Dry Weight
375 Lbs
397 Lbs.

Fuel Capacity
2.4 Gallons
2.4 Gallons

Ground Clearance
4.5”
4.9”

L x W x H
69.7”x 43.1”x 42.5”
72.4” x 42.5” x 42.5”

Seat Height
32.3”
30.1”

Wheelbase
47.6”
47.2”


Other

2004 Raptor 350

2003 Warrior

Colors
Team Yamaha Blue/White; White/Red
Team Yamaha Blue, Black/Red

Lighting
Dual 30W Krypton Multi-reflector Headlights & 21/5W Brake light
Dual 30W Multi-reflector Headlights & 21/5W Brake light

Warranty
6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)
6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

MSRP
$4,999* Available from April 2004
Not Available

 

As you can see, it actually has a 3mm smaller carb, is only .600 wider, .400 longer, .400 less ground clearance, 2.1 higher seat height, and only .400 more rear travel. These are yamaha's numbers, not mine.

 

where did you get .4 longer?

 

I honestly think this makes the Raptor look bad in general. Now EVERYONE will talking about how they smoked a Raptor. Not sure what Yamaha was thinking here.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

The overall length is shorter by 2.7 inches, but shows to have a .400 inch longer wheelbase. I think this is due to bumper differences on overall length. I think the wheelbase comes come from dropping the rear. It appears they did that by lowering it just a little. I can make mine shorter or longer with more or less rear shock preload. It seems I have offended some people, that wasnt my intention, but i do look at specs and know what each one means. I also remember the raptor 90, I almost bought it for my kids, until I compared the 2 yamaha 90s. Same bike, different plastic. This is basically the same thing. I am not trying to degrade the warrior. i had one and it was a fun bike. I am just saying yamaha did a poor job and dont expect it to beat a 400 in stock form. This really only applies to drag racing though. A better rider on an old 185 3 wheeler could beat a poor rider on a 660 on the track.