Which ATV to buy

[Ktm525xc 10]

Hello Guys,

I need some help in choosing an ATV to buy, At the moment i have raptor700 GYTR Spacial Edition, and i liked it but i think that the 450cc will be more better for me, and this raptor is my first ATV, I bought it used, and it's my first bike, i don't have too much experience through. but it runs perfect. i just completed 2 months. I told my uncle ( He is professional) that am going to buy an 450cc ATV and he told that it's not good for me. He also said that TRX4500 Honda, is the best 450cc. but i don't really know what to do.

In my opinion, I think the Suzuki LTR450 is the best because it's fast , good handling and EFI not Carb.

Also what is the differences between Carb and EFI, which one live long and better ?

I hope if anyone can help me to find a bike, i don't care about money ill pay as much as i can since it's for me.

Sorry for my bad English

[Stoopidbot1 14]

The carbs are much more simple to work on. If you want to add a pipe and filter to an EFI quad you have to buy a fuel programmer too. Those run about 300 bucks. I love carbed machines and won't switch. I have the TRX450, I have absolutley nothing negative to say about the machine.

[Austin20 10]

I like the TRX 450R's ALOT!!! but the YFZ 450s are more snappy. The TRX's have bettr handling suspension ETC..

[quadnut20 75]

Of course I`m bias the Honda or yami is the way to go IMOA

[BioWare 13]

I would go with the Honda.

My 2 cents

[quadnut20 75]

I would go with the Honda.

My 2 cents

Good choice ! For me carbs are eaiser to figure out that EFI

[Tagels 10]

I would say Honda or Yamaha, it really depends on which ones fit you better, when i was on the market for a 450 i liked the YFZ450 as far as how it felt and the ergonomics better then the TRX and i still do. The only reason i got a Honda is i got a good deal on one and the YFZ's were a lot more expensive, and it seems that according to most people the TRX is more reliable.

[Foolio 12]

Ur already riding the best bike why get another one??????

[Tagels 10]

Ur already riding the best bike why get another one??????

Thats a matter of opinion...

[dirtjunkie85 10]

I really like my Kawasaki KFX 450 R it is fuel injected and offers reverse which is nice if you are a woods /desert racer but I really think any of the 450's are a great bike anymore its a matter of opinon because they are all so close as far as performance goes.

[Ballistik 10]

I personally have a 05 YFZ450 and love it. Carb and all. I ride all year round and it ALWAYS starts right up. The new YFZ has EFI also. The only issue I have ever heard about the TRX is they have an issue with the stock valves. I can tell you that if your a trail rider you would be crazy to not keep the Rappy. The only reason I have a yfz over the TRX and LTR is that I got a great deal. They are all SWEET machines and wont go wrong with any of them. But there is a difference in the ergonomics so if you can try and at a minimum sit on all of the machines if you can and ride them if given the opportunity.

[MIKEL5469 10]

sounds like good advice ballistik,that's what i would do,but i do agree,the raptor is an excellent choice for a trail bike

[the_ry_guy 10]

I have a '07 YFZ 450 and love it to death, it's snappy as hell, great suspension, and fits me like a glove, I also have a '04 predator 500, and I'm not a huge fan, it's big and bulky, feels like your riding a utility quad with the looks of a sport quad, so I agree with these guys, it's what fits you best, test drive/sit before you buy for sure. My brother has a '08 Raptor 700 SE and that thing is a beast too, I love the EFI on it, just cause you can go from my house (sea level) to his neck of the woods (5000 feet) and ride the same, my YFZ is carbed and you definately can't set it and forget it lol.

[Sarge 10]

What to buy is really a personnal preference, I like and have the Arctic cats 2011 700cc prowler with stereo, 650 utility, 250 utility and Kfx400 Kawasaki 2003 model. all do the job I want from hauling stuff to hauling ass:laugh:

[Ichoptop 10]

Try to test ride each one and see what fits you best. They all have little quirks. In my opinion honda is bulletproof but not the fastest out of the box. But its pretty cheap to make them fast. With the HRC kit they will hold their own against anything.

Edited June 7, 2011 by Ichoptop

[quadnut20 75]

I ride RED Go Honda !!!

[Stoopidbot1 14]

IMO, the Kawi, Honda, and KTM are the only comfortable 450's/ All the others I feel EXTREMELY cramped on.