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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 04:45 PM
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they compared the Z400, Cannibal, Predator, and Raptor..... at drags, MXing, and woods racing

the Predator won on the MX track
the Raptor won in the woods, and at the drags

Raptor was said to have a comfy seat, plush suspension, strongest powerband, best traction, flies straight off of jumps, and more

surprised at the facts? NO
surprised at the acknowledgement of the writers and editors? yes

the Cannondale and Predator kept switching 2nd and 3rd place spots during their drag races, while the Z always finished last

they even mentioned the Predator's "weakness" or some similar word.... it's inability to shift under full throttle....
they also mentioned it was uncomfortable on long trail rides due to the seat / tank ergonomics....

they just plain didn't like the rawness of the Cannibal... for the trails or the tracks.....

all of this was FYI only, not ment to start any raging
 
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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Default new issue of dirtwheels gives nod to RAPTOR in shootout

I am shocked the Z did'nt win with the easy going power..lol. My Raptors seat was pretty stiff from day one....try a Banshee seat if you want comfort.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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Default new issue of dirtwheels gives nod to RAPTOR in shootout

What just last week the z400 was the best thing since cotton underwear! Dirtwheels needs you get their story straight, if you are going to make these purposterous claims at least be consistant.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 05:17 PM
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Dirtwheels is always changing thier minds! It's sooo stupid! It just screams that they are getting paid by companys under the table to say good about there quads. Why else would you say something then say the opposite the next month?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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Any surprise that Cannondale was pushed back some? I mean, they are going out of business. No pay, no play. LOL
 
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 06:09 PM
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They never picked the Raptor as the overall winner. They just liked Raptor and LTZ400 for trails and chose Predator and Cdale for Track! In that order!


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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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Yeah, they never picked and overall winner, thye just stated what kind of person would like each one.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 08:20 PM
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well at least they gave the raptor a little more credit
 
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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its about damn time!!!!
 
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