has any one ever done a drag between a 01 and a 02 raptor. which is faster? i heard that the 2002 has more top end due to the new gear ratios, is that true? which is faster/quicker?

 

i betcha they will be almost identical.

 

probably a 2002, since the tranny is supposed to be geared better like, lower 1st 2nd and 3rd and its supposed to start leveling off on after that.

 

Definately the one with the better rider.

 

yeah that too lol

 

i say 2002 because i raced my one friend with 2002 and i was only about 25 feet in fornt of him. so yea 2002 because of the new gears

 

Hi guys,

Just to let you know. I rode my 2001 Raptor and my friends 2002 Raptor. I can tell you this much, the 2002 does have a slight difference in the transmission ratios. I rode both my machine and my friends machine in the woods and there was very little difference. I still had to be on the clutch when going through tight situations. As far as top speed is concerned, I'm not sure yet because he is still breaking his machine in. Once he has done that, I will race him.

IronBear

 

Last night I raced a guy with a 02, mine's a 01. He said that it was still geared a little too tall for the track. He was already talking a smaller front sprocket. I have a 12 tooth on mine and have had no problems.

 

I would say the 2001, taller gears, better accelleration.