like i said, no quad has beat the raptor on a overall perfermance machine. the banchee seems faster, but there is a difference between power, and getting wheel spin. i love my raptor and have found no banchee,ex,or ds to touch me in the woods or on the straight. all in all, ride and color, and brand, having fun is what it is all about. The raptor is the hottest machine for now but give it time and there will be another one.