First, I would like to thank everyone that has provided some insight from
their perspectives about these two four wheelers.

I do appreciate and have re-read all comments at least 3 times.. If anyone
else would like to contribute some perspectives I'd enjoy hearing about them.

My gut is telling me to get the Raptor.. but what about the 01 model??

Leel, how does yours go thru the gears with razrs and 12 tooth? did you have
to rejet for the higher altitude? Where can you ride in CO? Is this
2nd gear thing just a limited issue or is it present on all 01 production
models? Is the stock rear skid sufficient for general riding?

My gut also tells me that Yamaha is going to re-engineer the Wolverine and ad some power, improved suspension while keeping it under 500lbs and I don't want something that will be obsolete by next year...

Thanks again for your comments