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[spud94]

looking at the yamaha banshee (2 stroke) or a 450 (4 stroke) and are 2 stroke banshees reliable and what would be the better bike over all.

[Gravedigger]

I am biased and all that know me will say I'm mad but personally I love the thrill of the banshee. The 450, of which I have one also, is the better allround bike but just hasn't as yet given the same thrill and enjoyment of as BANSHEE. Both bikes are very reliable as long as they are maintained and serviced regularly. It really depends your riding preferences, the 450will easily be cofortable doing anything, the banshee can also do anything however you do have to work a LOT HARDER and you will most likely want to spend $ on the suspension before you do anything else.

Cheers Deano.

[bushpig]

Different STROKES for Different FOLKS...I wana give em half a vote each , the smooth all the way through TORQUE of the 4 stroke and the sack drainin POWER RUSH of the 2 stroke.....both em r gunna giveya a big woody when ya hit the trigger... ...er thats if ur a bloke
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[Dingo555]

Brought a brand spanker Banshee 3 years ago, brought a brand spanker 2 years ago. I agree with the above comments, the 450 will do anything better but nothing beats getting the old head cam footage out of the Banshee and listening to the FMF fattys at WOT
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[Dingo555]

Dingo555 wrote:

Brought a brand spanker Banshee 3 years ago, brought a brand spanker 2 years ago. I agree with the above comments, the 450 will do anything better but nothing beats getting the old head cam footage out of the Banshee and listening to the FMF fattys at WOT

Just read my comment, what a $%^& up should have said Banshee 3 years ago, 450 2 years ago
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[breno213]

I have both bikes as well an ide rather ride the banshee i guess thats because 2 stroke is all ive riden in my younger days just carnt a dapted to the 4 stroke as easy yet as the 4 stroke dont do it for me maybe if they had a power band or should i just put a banshee motor in a 450 frame then ide have the best of both worlds
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[Dingo555]

*banshee 172 wrote:

I have both bikes as well an ide rather ride the banshee i guess thats because 2 stroke is all ive riden in my younger days just carnt a dapted to the 4 stroke as easy yet as the 4 stroke dont do it for me maybe if they had a power band or should i just put a banshee motor in a 450 frame then ide have the best of both worlds

same hp Banshee motor in a 450 frame. I'd buy 1
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[doorslammer]

the banshee has a mostly unchanged design for 20 years (j-arm to a-arm was the only mechanical change)
so your saying 20year old quad vs new quad?

but some of us love the kick of a 2 stoke and will sacrifice handling for the blue smoke and narrow power band

and yes the banshees are just as reliable
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[Hulk]

doorslammer wrote.

Quote:

the banshee has a mostly unchanged design for 20 years (j-arm to a-arm was the only mechanical change) so your saying 20year old quad vs new quad?

I say if it aint broke dont fix it.

who had a banshee in 86 was king. still till now i would not own a 450, like every one says depends what your after. i like the 2 stroke.

[spud94]

THANKS GUYS FOR ALL YA HELP

[SXS Machine Racing Team]

doorslammer wrote:

the banshee has a mostly unchanged design for 20 years (j-arm to a-arm was the only mechanical change) so your saying 20year old quad vs new quad?

To Make a comparison in the road bike world the V-max a bike released in 1985! revieved its farewell this year with sales still at a great rate. The ONLY musclebike in town.

Now they've gone and made it badder (not a word i know )

Certain bikes just become so legendary in their field they become some perpetual motion machine that people will NOT let stop.

Even as a Japanese bike, production was and always will be in california, muscle heaven for cars bikes and even the human form.
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[Bakerraptor700]

my old girl had a banshee but then she bought a 450 she wishes she kept the banshee but like every1 else said the 450 a lot more comfortable 2 ride. buy a 700 raptor..

[chino180sx]

iv had both and i recon the 450 shits on it.. im gonna buy a nother 4 stroke for sure.. 2 strokes are just too "profanity removed" tempermental... but then again one day i will get a 3rd bike and it will be banshee lol their nuts fun once you do a bit of work to them their out of control..

ill probably build one for the dunes one day..

but if u had to chose the 450 by far
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[JP_450]

I may be one eyed but there's nothing quiet like a built 450!! engine and handling its all there.. banshee's may be great in a straight line but start throwing them around they soon loose apeal
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[spud94]

hey thanks for all the advice think i might go with a 450cc what would be the best option in your opinion.

cheers

[Derek R]

spud94 wrote:

hey thanks for all the advice think i might go with a 450cc what would be the best option in your opinion. cheers

Hi spud94
Hey ........heres an idea, what about a 450cc Banshee cos I know where there are a few of these suckers hibernating and then you'll have a 450cc and a Banshee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SEEYATHER IFYADARE

Derek R