If you're only looking at a raptor vs. a banshee, a banshee is the way to go. If you do alot of track riding and want to actually race and be competitive you're going to want a 450. The opinions here are definitely biased being a banshee website, but you need to ride both bikes and make a decision on your own. There are a few guys on here who mx banshees and you might be able to set one up for less money than a 450. I trail ride a banshee because I enjoy riding them and two strokes in general but I am way faster on a 450 and you are not going to find any competitive racers on a banshee because 450's are easier to ride and better suited for a track.