Ok so i'm 16, 5'9', and 145lbs and need help on decision making. I wont be getting a quad until spring, but heres what i'll be using the bike for: trail riding only! The trails are not too tight and not too hilly but in mud season vermont gets pretty muddy at some parts. Since i am a beginner and want sport my ideal choice would be a raptor 350, but i'm not sure if i can afford that. Therefore, the warrior would be suitable since i could probably find one used...hopefully. But then the factor of mud comes into play. Maybe i need the wolverine's 4x4 to get through mud (maybe 8" at some points). The reasons i dont want the wolvy is there is no clutch (theres somthing i loved about having complete control over my friends blaster), and its all time 4x4. Do you guys think there will be used rap350's by the spring? What do you guys think i should go with (rap350, wolvy or worrior)? mY price range is 3,500 to 4000 but if it comes down to it i might spend the extra grand on a new raptor350 (if you guys truely reccomend).

thanks
Rob

 

Cant go wrong with the Raptor 350...I would look into a used z-400 or a Artic cat 400 (same bike)..you will out grow your warrior/raptor soon..I Already have..the cons of a wolverine are that its pretty gutless in 4wd..its heavy for a 350 cc engine..stick with the sports models and invest in a 200 winch.

 

I wouldent start out with the new raptor..why spend the extra $$ when any of the others would do..I would go with the wolvy or worrior!

 

200 dollar winch..sorry

 

Raptor 350 doesn't have a super good rating...for the money...a 400 ex would be better if your not insisting on a Yammy.

 

yeah if you arent brand loyal start out with a 400ex, they're mellow, cheap and a great beginners quad

 

is a 400ex faster than the raap350? Also i need reverse. and everyone here claims honda is more money and outdated.

 

Z400 one of the best trail quads, has reverse. Raptor is also good, has great low-end.

 

how muhc money u got to spend?

 

i dont really know how much my dad will sped. Spring really is a long time a way and it depends whats available. i dont think hed be willing to sped more then 6000 but the preferable price is 4,500