No, there i a way the banshee has two 175cc engines and in stock form they only put out about 15hp each making a total of about 30hp stock, The banshee basicly has two blater motors. The YFZ has one big ass titanium 5 valve 450cc engine and stock it prolly put's out about 42hp (i think).....I think that is why we are getting beat by these new comer thumpers stock v.s. stock. Plus ontop of all that power u got about a 400-450lb atv with gas and a rider...on the banshee u got prolly about 450-500lbs. This is just my thoery in why alot of us get beat by yfz's....I think to beat the yfz u would need a stroker kit,shocks,tire's, and maybe a pipe...............And yes gearing does take a toll....A 4mm sttroke is like $650,shocks $500++, tires(rear) $80, pipe $500++ All that might b a sure win for the banshee,but i have never seen it happen. I have never watched a live race with those new thumpers only vidz n shit... I may be wrong so if i am can someone correct me a lil