buy a raptor?
#1
just trying to get some info from the raptor owners. I was looking at the honda 400ex but i'd like reverse so i was leaning towards a yamaha warrior(heard its good for all around) Now also looking at suzuki z400 cause i just found out about that one and it looks nice. But now im thinking maybe to just get a raptor. But is the Raptor worth it for me? I'll be doing all around riding. There's many trails all in my town and a few straight dirt roads, some mud here and there on a few when its rained. ofcourse there will be wide open dirt areas too.... Is the Raptor good for all around, or just for open speed? i want some decent speed, but i really wanna whip around in the trails and have fun in there.
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#2
I do Tight woods trails, open areas, sand dunes, Sand drags & general putting around. My Raptor does great in all these places.
The only places I have problems with it is mud & serious rock climbing. The main reason it lacks in these aress is ground clearance. I put the full set of GYT-R skids on it & I can make it over the rocky trails but I still get hung up every now & then.
It just doesn't like those mud holes though, but thats OK because it takes forever to get it clean after a mud bath so I don't do any mudding but if I cross a mud hole I just blast through it, If I get stuck well that's just part of the adventure!!
The sand & trail riding is where it rules & thats where I do most of my riding.
The only places I have problems with it is mud & serious rock climbing. The main reason it lacks in these aress is ground clearance. I put the full set of GYT-R skids on it & I can make it over the rocky trails but I still get hung up every now & then.
It just doesn't like those mud holes though, but thats OK because it takes forever to get it clean after a mud bath so I don't do any mudding but if I cross a mud hole I just blast through it, If I get stuck well that's just part of the adventure!!
The sand & trail riding is where it rules & thats where I do most of my riding.
#3
Raptor or suzuki? why not Cannondale?
Warrior: i own one. reverse. it's on the heavy side. but they are bullet proof. lacks engine punch.
Raptor: i own one.reverse. a little heavy...but more than enough engine to get airborne. responds incredibly well to upgrades...you will not grow out of.
Suzuki: have not rode.Reverse. lighter than the others...respectable power. to early to tell how it responds to upgrades..
Warrior: i own one. reverse. it's on the heavy side. but they are bullet proof. lacks engine punch.
Raptor: i own one.reverse. a little heavy...but more than enough engine to get airborne. responds incredibly well to upgrades...you will not grow out of.
Suzuki: have not rode.Reverse. lighter than the others...respectable power. to early to tell how it responds to upgrades..
#4
The Raptor is a great purchase for a dual sport ATV as far as being able to go into the Desert and run the 4-Stoke real hard and as far is MX is great with a little bit of gearing to help in the jump areas. Might want to think about what type of ridding you will do the "most". Either way there both good bikes.
#5
Have just bought my Raptor.I have had it a week and I love it.I looked at all the quads you mentioned and I just liked the Raptor the best.As Moose said you will need the skid plates.The stock skids are not too strong.But this is the only thing I have found that I don't like.It has incredible power but not too strong to be controled.You can ride it fairley slow or as fast as I care to go. Good luck and I hope this helps.
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