Both quads are awesome...!!! The Raptor's power is so smooth, you'll feel like your in a BMW...not realizing how fast it goes. The Banshee is like a sports car, stiff suspension, ruff ride, but fast as hell with a rush like no other. Ride both of them and see which one you like best. Don't rule out the DS650!!!!!

j/t
01 Raptor Blk/White (Stock)

 

A note on power-band. 2-stroke vs 4-stroke. You have a Polaris, so I would say it's like your sportsman vs Scrambler 400. I love my scrambler 4x4 for where it can go, but I hate the two stroke high rpm power band in the tight woods. If you just want a little power to crawl thru a tight spot...good luck (zoom). If you can, get a little seat time behind a two stroke and see if you'll like the handling difference. Some people like it, I prefer the 4-stroke feel.

 

skramblr...I too was thinking of getting a Raptor. I see you have a Scrambler also. Once you got the Raptor...did you just forget the Scram? Is the Raptor that much fun?? I like the auto on my Scrambler but hate hitting bumps with it...hense the Raptor purchase! But I don't want the Scram sitting in the garage either.

 

I've always liked my Scrambler, becuase it drives like a tank. But that's also been it's downfall. It's a 4x4, so it doesn't jump too well and tends to push thru the turns. I actually preferred my Warrior over the scrambler. Easier turning, easy jumper, shifting just feels sportier, but it was also a rough rider. Since I got the Raptor, I've only driven the scrambler 2 or 3 times.

 

adyyfreak, proof have, killed 2 banshees ,6 blasters ,20 warriors, 4 400exs and 1 old 250r(stock) as of this date. going to race a ds 650 and a quadzilla in 2 months. not really worried about ds, lt500, different story.