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More power or less weight?

Old Feb 22, 2003 | 01:26 AM
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Here is a new twist on the age-old question of "great taste or less filling".

If, for the same $$$, you could have a Raptor with a much lower, lighter frame, or one with more power, which would you pick?

I would take a smaller lighter version, since I do most of my racing in the woods. A stock Raptor engine has enough power to keep up with everyone else. Making it lighter with a lower center of gravity would make it so much easier to fling around switchbacks.

What would you pick?

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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 01:32 AM
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I will pick BOTH sorry. But most people who buy sport quads love mods and the aftermarket stuff is great. But if I had to choose one as a factory option I would pick less weight
 
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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 01:46 AM
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i'd choose less weight easier to throw around
 
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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 07:50 AM
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less weight!
 
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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 08:25 AM
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Definitly less weight. The potential for more power would be there.
 
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