juddthedstud Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Alright gonna break down and buy a 4 poke... I am buying a brand new bike in a couple of weeks and I can't seem to make up my damn mind what. I already have a banshee so that's not what it gonna be. I thinking about a 700 raptor. or a 450yfz????? damn to many decisions. Or maybe to new outlaw? I always ride trails but I also go to the occasional strippin pit here in PA. Any input on this. Havn't rode any of theses yet I don't know anybody who has one. I heard the raptor is pretty mean but I also heard the same thing about the outlaw. what do you guys think? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txblueshee Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 06 450r if you want to go new.... anything older go yfz unless you don't care about power .... If you're over 5'11 you're gonna need at least a +1 stem with cr-high bends on the yfz unless you like knocking the shit outa your knees.... BTW: I wouldn't piss on the outlaw to put it out.... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blue Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I really like my 450, but if the raptor700 would have had a little more time out I seriously would have went with it based on my choice as a trail bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUSH THE THROTTLE Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I think the decision is between the 3 450's and nothing else. The Suzuki may be too wide for your trails though, something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 yfz450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddthedstud Posted February 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I am 6' 215lbs. I do like to jump(allot) and am starting to get into some pretty sick hillclimbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILO Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 I am 6' 215lbs. 473554[/snapback] yeah, me too, and the yfz feels like being on a blaster again haven't ridden one, but it just feels too small. i'd have to say the rappy was the most comfortable fit other than the shee, but you know... to each his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee17Racing Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Have they started producing the Outlaw, yet? I've seen pictures of what its suppose to look like, but I've never seen any true specifications. Like someone said already, my decisions would be between the three 450's. But 50 inches (LTR 450) would be a pain in the ASS for riding trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Olie Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 RAPTOR 700 is the one to get, more HP, more Torque, Little more weight... The plus side is EFI no hassel with re-jetting, remove the lid get a full pipe or slip on, ready to rock... Not to mention the Rap 700 and the YFZ 450 almost have the same dimension's I would have the best of both world's, I would get the Rap 700 for a new 4 wheeler... Later, Olie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350TwinDeathBed Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Not to complicate things even more, but the new Suzuki 450 looks pretty cool too with its fuel injection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twincylinder Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 They have 2 of the new lt-r450's at my local dealer and one is a demo and i took it for a ride on the street there and its deffintly a bad ass bike and has a good edge over the other stock 450's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddthedstud Posted February 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 o.k. how about this. never seen either of these bikes run so give me you're experance's. Raptor vs 450 in a drag Raptor vs 450 on a track I'm not talking a 15k bike either. Maybe a pipe or min. work to each! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee17Racing Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 The first thing you need to do before you make a decision is test ride all of them! I think the 700R and the YFZ450 are pretty close in a drag race. I've never seen the two race side by side, yet. This is only what i've read about them. The EFI would be nice on the Raptor if you think you don't want to hassle with jetting anymore. But comparing a Raptor and a 450 on the track is pointless. If you ride ANY MX, I would go test drive a YFZ first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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