nayr742003 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 man thats a sweet bike. Fats as hell to rode one this summer 4 a few hours couldnt believe the power it had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin350 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 hey differentstrokes how do u like that bike? I'm torn between that and the new can am ds450 idk which to get i hear great things about both of them!!! let me know if u run into a ds and race it and out handle it in those trails!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKIC Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 congrats on the new bike... a little jealous, wish i could afford it. but ive not heard one bad thing about that bike, not one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
differentstrokes Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 hey differentstrokes how do u like that bike? I'm torn between that and the new can am ds450 idk which to get i hear great things about both of them!!! let me know if u run into a ds and race it and out handle it in those trails!!! I haven't seen a ds450 up close, but I would've seriously looked at it for my second choice. This is my 4th bike in 3 years and I think I've found the one that fits me the best, it's got power and handling straight from the factory. I just don't see how you can go wrong with one, the motor has been around for 8 years and everything on the body is chromoly steel or aluminum. I'm seriously going to try and get some video next Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick2stroke Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 That's fuckin' bad ass. If I bought a 4 stroke that'd definately be the one. The DS is pretty tight but the 525 definately takes it in my book. A lot of people say they don't like the way the ds feels but I haven't got to take a rip on one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I like how it looks, something diff for sure.. How do you compare it's drive vs the banshee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeRider71 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Thats a damn nice quad, it looks so much better in those pics than it does in the magazines. I still think if an when I get another 4-stroke its gonna be either another YFZ or maybe a Raptor 700. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
differentstrokes Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 As far as a do all quad, there is no comparison. The KTM kills it in handling, it would take a good bit of mods for the banshee to beat it in a straight line too. It's got more power than the other new bikes out and is lighter too. I ride mostly woods, similar to GNCC style stuff and I have taken a beating on a banshee. This thing is a whole different story with the ohlins shocks. You need to ride one of these things, you'd be suprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shee rips Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 that thing is bad ass. if i could afford a new bike i think that would be it. possibly a 700, but i bet the 525 is faster anyways, and lately KTMs stuff has been top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04titanse Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Nice quad man!!! those new KTM's are nasty. I love my raptor 700 and i agree with some of the above post that they are the best looking. I know even my stock raptor has some serious torque, have you driven a 700 compared to the 525XC? I am curious how they compare in terms of power and such? Anyways congrats on a sweet piece of machinery....i am slightly jealous haha!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragbanshee Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I haven't seen a ds450 up close, but I would've seriously looked at it for my second choice. This is my 4th bike in 3 years and I think I've found the one that fits me the best, it's got power and handling straight from the factory. I just don't see how you can go wrong with one, the motor has been around for 8 years and everything on the body is chromoly steel or aluminum. I'm seriously going to try and get some video next Saturday. Iv been waiting for these to come out "Nice Bike", Im sure you will have good luck with it, KTM does their homework, they know how to build a bike. Make sure you post video and let us know how it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanv10 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Nice quad man!!! those new KTM's are nasty. I love my raptor 700 and i agree with some of the above post that they are the best looking. I know even my stock raptor has some serious torque, have you driven a 700 compared to the 525XC? I am curious how they compare in terms of power and such? Anyways congrats on a sweet piece of machinery....i am slightly jealous haha!!! I have been wondering this for a while, how does the stock raptor 700 compare to all the other 4 strokes, it has to be the biggest 4 stroke sport ATV right now but is it the baddest and how do they hold up in the maintenance department? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulio-mv Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 One day when I win the lottery I will have one I have also been waiting to see one up close and read all I can on it. Nice best 08 bike out imop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanv10 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 One day when I win the lottery I will have one I have also been waiting to see one up close and read all I can on it. Nice best 08 bike out imop What about the 660? there going CHEAP right now, 2500 in my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Jackson Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 man that thing is NASTY, id love to ride one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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