Go Back   Off Highway Vehicle Forum - ATVs | Dirt Bikes | Snowmobiles | Watercrafts > ATV Forums > Sport ATVs General Discussion
Become a Supporting Member         Become a Preferred Vendor

Sport ATVs General Discussion Anything in general about Sport ATV's

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-15-2013, 01:05 AM   #1
 
nosbusa's Avatar
nosbusa
Full Access Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: on FRF
Age: 45
Posts: 956
Default which one?
so im getting mixed answers, so where better to get a definite answer than on an ohv site....

yamaha raptor 700...... king of quads. has reverse and power to spare, higher top speed, can climb anything you throw at it

yamaha 450R......... wider stance, quicker off the line, better for jumping, more stable

the both are about the same price and they both do what i want. i am a speed demon, but like to jump as well. the 700 is only 25-30lbs heavier than the 450R so that is not a valid point. i did work for the owner of the dealership so i am getting either one at below invoice pricing with no setup fees.

so, which one do i get? and why? besides the facts stated above whats the reason for the choice?
nosbusa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-15-2013, 09:19 PM   #2
SBA800
Banned
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Age: 32
Posts: 952
Default
I say 700. go big or go home.

I was looking into those as well before I bought the outlaw. Wanted the IRS.

but the 700 is a beast. that would be the one I go for.
SBA800 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-15-2013, 09:28 PM   #3
 
nosbusa's Avatar
nosbusa
Full Access Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: on FRF
Age: 45
Posts: 956
Default
damn it....... you are no help.... haha. my nephews say 450. the guys at the dealership are split too....
nosbusa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-15-2013, 10:01 PM   #4
SBA800
Banned
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Age: 32
Posts: 952
Default
the 700 would probably respond to mods like intake, exhaust, etc. better than the 450. plus, raptors just look so badass.

450 will want to be run hard all the time, where the 700 will have power everywhere, not just higher RPM's torquey bugger.

this is just from what i've read, have never ridden them both back to back. and never ridden a yfz 450 at all. spent a few minutes on the raptor though.
SBA800 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2013, 03:02 AM   #5
 
nosbusa's Avatar
nosbusa
Full Access Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: on FRF
Age: 45
Posts: 956
Default
ah hell...... wake up forum.... i need opinions!!!!
nosbusa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2013, 08:52 PM   #6
SBA800
Banned
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Age: 32
Posts: 952
Default
i'm tellin ya, 700!

stock for stock they will be close to the same speeds, but modded, the raptor will kill the 450.
SBA800 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump