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burnoutnut Blaster class

Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 183
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:59 pm Post subject: i need help im stuck |
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Hey
As you know i'm organizing a new ride, but i'm in abit of a bind
i have an opportunity to get a (brand new )raptor 700r for $11800......or i can get a (brand new) yfz 450
And seen has how i'm new to quads and the type of person to get borded with things lacking power i was thinking get the 700r ........but one of my mate who works at yamaha said it would be better to go with the 450 because the 700r was more of a enduro bike (i wont be racing or jumping it)
What should i do?.. i need to make a decision before Saturday .
So there for i'm asking if someone can give me a list of some pros and cons for both.Any advice would be bloody great _________________ You don't know how fast you were going? I guess that means I can write anything I want to on the ticket, huh?
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watty 90cc 2 stroke / 110 4 stroke
Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Posts: 51 Location: central coast nsw  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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| both good bikes im sure you would be happy with either both have heaps of grunt raptor has reverse 450 hasnt |
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Hulk Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +

Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 432 Location: Sydney  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | (i wont be racing or jumping it) |
ARE YOU SURE?
thats what they all say. if i was in your position i would go for the 700. but thats me. good luck. |
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Quad The Day Starts With OZATV !
Joined: 22 Oct 2006 Posts: 2773 Location: UP FRONT  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:49 pm Post subject: OK |
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fossil800R The Day Starts With OZATV !

Joined: 22 Aug 2007 Posts: 1166 Location: Barkly, Victoria  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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This topic should start a few arguements.
It will all depend on what you intend to use the bike for. As has been stated here on numerous occasions, the Raptor is a great all round ride. It has good power and rideability and is comfortable enough to ride all day. 1500 bucks worth of bolt ons will get you an extra 15 or so ponies, although they have enough grunt straight out of the box to keep you from getting bored for a long time to come. They are however fairly heavy in comparison to the 450's which can make them a pig to jump, and they are a fair bit taller stock also. If trail riding is going to be your thing then this is your ride. The torque the 700's possess will ensure that you keep up with everything else out there on the trail. Either of these bikes are going to be a great choice if you do not intend to race mx or jump . _________________ I'm not suffering from insanity, I'm enjoying it!!! |
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fossil800R The Day Starts With OZATV !

Joined: 22 Aug 2007 Posts: 1166 Location: Barkly, Victoria  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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| fossil700R wrote: | This topic should start a few arguements.
It will all depend on what you intend to use the bike for. As has been stated here on numerous occasions, the Raptor is a great all round ride. It has good power and rideability and is comfortable enough to ride all day. 1500 bucks worth of bolt ons will get you an extra 15 or so ponies, although they have enough grunt straight out of the box to keep you from getting bored for a long time to come. They are however fairly heavy in comparison to the 450's which can make them a pig to jump, and they are a fair bit taller stock also. If trail riding is going to be your thing then this is your ride. The torque the 700's possess will ensure that you keep up with everything else out there on the trail. Either of these bikes are going to be a great choice if you do not intend to race mx or jump . |
Just buy the 700 anyway  _________________ I'm not suffering from insanity, I'm enjoying it!!! |
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BARN-6 Roostin Away

Joined: 12 May 2006 Posts: 684 Location: Upside down in the tyre wall  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Id go to the suzuki dealer and get a ltr450 cause out of the box you get a good package |
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Stock As A Rock 4fiddy Racer

Joined: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 245 Location: Nelson Bay...NSW  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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Bloody Hell whats wrong with you guys??? Take the third option!!! The Twin cylinder option!!!The 2 stroke option!!! YES YES THE B B BB BANSHEEE OPTION!!!!!!!! Now Ya Talking !!!!  _________________ "Its Only A Flesh Wound !!!"
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SIKMIC Moderator

Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 1112 Location: Moranbah Qld  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Stock As A Rock wrote: | Bloody Hell whats wrong with you guys??? Take the third option!!! The Twin cylinder option!!!The 2 stroke option!!! YES YES THE B B BB BANSHEEE OPTION!!!!!!!! Now Ya Talking !!!!  |
Not if he doesnt want to spend a bunch of time fixing.... Or what about about if he wants something that handles???  _________________ Mic
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Thanks to ATV's Unlimited &
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Sean 90cc 2 stroke / 110 4 stroke

Joined: 30 May 2007 Posts: 65 Location: SOUTH SYDNEY menai  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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the yfz got alot of snappy power for trail ridding and you are lower to the ground which is great but man that big 700 has got grunt both low down and top end with a reverse which come in very handy on tight trails but shes tall on bends. Im v happy with the yfz its got all the power i need for trail ridding and the dunes you will not be dissapointed with either of them Stay blue brother! _________________ yfz 450 |
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SIKMIC Moderator

Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 1112 Location: Moranbah Qld  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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Sit on both, go with whichever you are more comfordable on. Everyone says they both have great power all round and to my knowledge they both handle pretty well. The more comfordable you are the longer you will be able to ride for.  _________________ Mic
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Thanks to ATV's Unlimited &
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sioux Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +

Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 388 Location: western sydney  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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IF YOU WANT TO GET A REAL BIKE
THEN JUST GET THE HONDA TRX 450
ITS BETTER THAN BOTH THE YAMMIES
BUT IF YOUR SCARED OF TOO MUCH GRUNT AND POWER
THEN YOU MIGHT AS WELL GET THE YAMAHA  |
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burnoutnut Blaster class

Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 183
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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| SIKMIC wrote: | Sit on both, go with whichever you are more comfordable on. Everyone says they both have great power all round and to my knowledge they both handle pretty well. The more comfordable you are the longer you will be able to ride for.  |
im 6'2 and 110 kgs so for me the raptor is more comfy so i think ill be getting the 700
ive sat on the 450 and it just feels waaaaay to small for me
700 it is _________________ You don't know how fast you were going? I guess that means I can write anything I want to on the ticket, huh?
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burnoutnut Blaster class

Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 183
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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| sioux wrote: | IF YOU WANT TO GET A REAL BIKE
THEN JUST GET THE HONDA TRX 450
ITS BETTER THAN BOTH THE YAMMIES
BUT IF YOUR SCARED OF TOO MUCH GRUNT AND POWER
THEN YOU MIGHT AS WELL GET THE YAMAHA  |
um im pritty sure if i wanted a quad with the same power as a scooter i would of gone with a honda but i dont fell like having a girls bike until maby i can't walk anymore with out braking a hip _________________ You don't know how fast you were going? I guess that means I can write anything I want to on the ticket, huh?

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REDTED Roostin Away

Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 627 Location: Orange N.S.W  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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| burnoutnut wrote: |
im 6'2 and 110 kgs so for me the raptor is more comfy so i think ill be getting the 700
ive sat on the 450 and it just feels waaaaay to small for me
700 it is | Choice is obvious.  _________________ Cheers-Redted. 04 Raptor |
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TasRaptor700 Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +

Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 499 Location: Tasmania  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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Good man and great choice with the 700 You will not look back,,,, only to see how far behind everyone else is...  _________________ Andrew |
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sioux Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +

Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 388 Location: western sydney  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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burnoutnut Blaster class

Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 183
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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| TasRaptor700 wrote: | Good man and great choice with the 700 You will not look back,,,, only to see how far behind everyone else is...  |
i dont plan on jumping it............ stunting is for pure stunt bikes
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TasRaptor700 Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +

Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 499 Location: Tasmania  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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The only jumping mine does is on the enduro track, and they arn't that big.... _________________ Andrew |
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Dingo555 Roostin Away

Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 778 Location: Closer to the Qld coast  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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But you all have to remember what happens when the bug bites..I quickly outgrew the banshee looking for something that jumped/handled/looked better, which is why I bought an LTR. The $15k spent buying and blinging a banshee could have transformed the suzuki into a monster. Only bought the shee as a toy never actually thought I would be able to pilot a quad reasonably quick.......... _________________ 10 LTR 555 Dingo
06 LTR 94 Kay
Thanks for all the support and good advice
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Ozzy84 Moderator

Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 894 Location: Gold Coast QLD  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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myself i would go with an LTR, but ive had the raptor and they are a great bike, very comfortable for longer ride out on trails etc.
The YFZ's are reasonably comfortable for taller people after a set of ATV bend handle bars and a set of Pro-peg nerfs (AC Racing) as they lower the pegs about an inch which give you plenty of room arounf the hangers.
But as i said, ive had the 700 and the LTR and ridden mates YFZ etc numerous times, and by far the LTR was more fun to ride.
IF it HAD to be a yammi i would say the YFZ is alot more FUN than the 700, but that is me. |
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watty 90cc 2 stroke / 110 4 stroke
Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Posts: 51 Location: central coast nsw  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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| ive had a raptor a banshee a bombardier ds650 and now ride a ltr 450 which is the best thing ive ever ridden so do your self a favor and have a look at the suzuki before you make up your mind |
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Banshee250R Moderator

Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 1101 Location: Newcastle. NSW  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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want power?? get a banshee  _________________ Doin skids for the kids and doughnuts for the grown-ups
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hammer686 4fiddy Racer
Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 202 Location: south coast wa  |
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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700 it is
good choice - "no replacment for displacement"
[/quote] _________________ Raptor 700 |
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looking Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +

Joined: 11 Jul 2007 Posts: 335
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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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banshee man A BANSHEE
god dam it
if you want grunt get a banshee
if you want to ride in the gay fun parade get a raptor
or a childrens fun parade get a 450
so over all a banshee is the way to go
haha
just having some fun boys. |
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