i looking at getting a new raptor. but i have a few questions. everyone says it handles like site when compared to the z.....is that true???.......and is the tranny still weak and how a the gear ratios???......is it reallt a tipzy as everyone says???? thats a bunch guys

 

if you want raw power with lots on the low end stick with the raptor. yes the Z400 handles better. it does not handle much better then a 400ex stock for stock. some people say the 400ex all out modded will out handle the Z. yes a 400ex will out handle a raptor on a mx track stock. but not by much, so the Z cant handle all that much better then the rap. but if you would lower and widen a rap to a z400's spec's i would think it would handle almost on par with the Z. but you have alot more cc's in the rap so of corse the Z will always handle better. i have never ridden a Z so i cant say but i have spent alot of time on a 400ex. yes the ex handles better on mx but not by to much (rap is to narow),in the woods i would take my rap any day. this is what the rap is built for, in the woods the extra ground clearance and 2" less width come in handy. i can smoke my buddy on his 400 in the fast woods riding (3-4 grear), and also a stock shee. all 02 and 03 trannys are fine, they us different gears. my gear ratios are perfect for woods and drag racing. raptor has a very wide torce curve that starts real low so you dont have to shift near as much as a Z or ex. if you up the preload and get new tires alot of the tippyness goes away. stock tires grip way to much and dont let it slide to good on softer stuff.

 

Quit thinking and just get one! You wont regret it!