Hello everyone, i'm just wondering about the pros and cons about the raptor 250 before buying a new quad and what to watch out if i get it or you guys could recommend any other quad.
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2001 yamaha raptor 660r
2006 yamaha raptor 80
chinese bike 250(destroyed)
yamaha raptor 250(maybe)

From what I've seen they are great little quads. Getting great reviews. My only concern would be if or how fast it will be out grown. Way to small for myself but, great starter for younger people. I wanted one for my lady but, didn't want to spend quite that much.

I would just kick it a nickel and get the Raptor 350 unless they are offering up significant deals on the 250. If you're buying new, for the little bit extra you will get a bigger motor, a six speed gearbox, and reverse. Just my .02 tho.

IMO the only con is no reverse other than that it rules the 250 quad class! Now depending on your age and weight the 250 class is not intended for adults in that case step up to a 350 or 400 class quad.

well... im 13 weighing 126 pounds and 5foot and 8 inches. I agree the only con is no reverse but will it be too small for me, should i get a raptor 350?
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2001 yamaha raptor 660r
2006 yamaha raptor 80
2008 yamaha raptor 250 or 350?

I got my Raptor 250 when I was 12. It was the right thing for me, I had just moved up from a 90. I am 15 now, and I am ready for a 450. But I guess it just depends on your experience level. Honestly, I will always say get a 250 over a 350. Reason being, the 250 has better suspension, frame, and components. It weighs significantly less, and has good power. I cant say enough good things about the 250.

well thats true, because the only con on the raptor 250 is reverse and top speed over the raptor 350 and there is alot of cons about the raptor 350. its better than the raptor 350 in terms of learning and learning the clutch for the first time. Well.....thank you for all of your comments, i hope i get a raptor 250 for christmas.
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2001 yamaha raptor 660r
2006 yamaha raptor 80
2008 yamaha raptor 250

Can anyone tell me what is the most common problem with the wonderful 250 that i should watch out for when i get it.
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2001 yamaha raptor 660r
2006 yamaha raptor 80
2008 yamaha raptor 250(soon)

I owned my raptor 250 for 3 years, and I never once experienced a mechanical problem where the 4 wheeler was at fault. Yeah, a few things broke here and there, but they were all a result of me rolling it a few times.

Then i don't have to worry about the mechanical problems then, thanks but it depends who i buy it from anyway.
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2001 yamaha raptor 660r
2006 yamaha raptor 80
2008 yamaha raptor 250(soon)