Here's The Dilima

tcarter · 01-01-2008, 09:29 PM

I'm new to ATV's i have a motorcycle background (trying to sell my 2007 GSXR 750 now)

to get me a Quad i may have it narrowed down to 3 quads in this order

Yamaha YZF 450
Suzuki quadracer 450
Yamaha Raptor 700

out of the 450's which is the best and will they keep up with the 700 i see on you tube most 700's if they win it isn't by much so i'm kinda like why buy a 700 when the 450 has faster acceleration and close top end

i don't know the +'s or -'s on these quads i have heard that the suzuki is wider than the others but by how much and will it matter to someone not doing any sanctioned events i will mostly be out joy riding in open areas and open trails. I might go through some tire height mud.

*Stoopidbot1* · 01-01-2008, 10:41 PM

They are both great machines. The Yammy has about 46" width. The LTR has 49". In Colorado alot of the trails are 50" or less. The suzuki will limit you to wide trails. I would recommend The Yamaha of the 2.

tcarter · 01-02-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Stoopidbot1

They are both great machines. The Yammy has about 46" width. The LTR has 49". In Colorado alot of the trails are 50" or less. The suzuki will limit you to wide trails. I would recommend The Yamaha of the 2.

what about the big dog the raptor 700

*Stoopidbot1* · 01-02-2008, 06:36 PM

The Rappy is in a class of it's own. It's set up pretty much like the 450s as far as how wide it is. The rappy 700 is considered one of the ultimate trail quads. Stock the speed is not that impressive but a few simple mods and it becomes untouchable. The 700 will be better suited for trails and sand. It's hard to compare the Rappy to the 450s because they are made for different kinds of riding. I perfer the 450 b/c I race. The Raptor is not that good on track.

tcarter · 01-02-2008, 07:02 PM

i won't be pro racing but i will be riding like it's stolen probably 85% of the time so what type of quad is recomended

tcarter · 01-02-2008, 09:45 PM

how about the kawasaki 450 will it be a contender with the other 450s i like the fact that it has a reverse

tcarter · 01-03-2008, 12:21 AM

i am going out Saturday to actually sit on a few of these machines but i think i will sacrifice the top end speed for the reverse of the KAW

*Stoopidbot1* · 01-03-2008, 01:00 AM

I prefer the 450s over everything else so I would say the YFZ450. If reverse is an issue for get the Raptor. Both are at the top of their game. You can't go wrong with either one.

*Stoopidbot1* · 01-03-2008, 01:01 AM

The Kawi sits pretty low. If you're a taller person you may need to get a +1 steering stem.

tcarter · 01-03-2008, 11:52 AM

Well i'm 5.7 and 170lbs i just need to know if the kfx450r will hang with the others that i have listed like the other 450's and the 700 raptor. i like the kfx b/c it has the reverse and it seems to more of a do it all