QUAD STAR 238 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 IM looking for a new decent sport quad but im not sure what i should get. any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 what type of riding do you do? what size are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUAD STAR 238 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 what type of riding do you do? what size are you? i do desert and dunes riding. im about 145lbs and 6ft tall. ive been riding for about 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 do you have anything against the 450's? I am not really familiar with them, but the people i know who ride them lovethe hell outta them paulypaul rids a zuki 450, and that thing straight tears azz wingnut rides a honda 450, and he likes it, and does very well on it. Im sure some of the yammy guys will chime in too..... each one is a little different, so it might help if you have access to them through friends to ride them to see what you think good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandSoulja Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 i do desert and dunes riding. im about 145lbs and 6ft tall. ive been riding for about 10 years. 145 and 6 feet tall??? do you eat? j/k I LOVED my yfz 450...i was very comfortable on it and never short of power...then you could always go with an ltz 400 or 400 ex for a nice comfortable ride...you just wont have the crazy power of a 450... but we all rode the hell out of the 400's before 450s came out, and they've got what you need to get around the dunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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QUAD STAR 238 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 the yamahas are nicebut anyone have other sugestions? i like ktms. it doesnt have to be a 450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzukilt Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 raptor 700, really good all around bike, plenty of power and im a firm believer in efi, thats why I got the ltr450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quad~dizzle Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 kazuma motorsports makes a 250 4 stroke. i heard they're pretty light and fast out of the crate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 kazuma motorsports makes a 250 4 stroke. i heard they're pretty light and fast out of the crate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarbyCrash Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 The write ups on the KTM's seem very good. If you got $9K to blow on a quad I'm sure you would not be disappointed. Bang for $$$. I love my Predator 500's. Suspension and HP. Never had any problems. I've owned a lot of Hondas and a couple of Yamahas. All good bikes. Honestly you can't go wrong with either one of them. The main reason I went with the Predator's is because $$ for $$ you get more. Stock suspension blows stock Honda and Yamaha away. The engine can lug or fly up any hill around. Very well balanced for jumping. The only downside I've found is lack of aftermarket go fast parts. Which is fine for now. I've piped, jetted and put the K&N in it and I can keep up with or beat most Raptors and other quads that have had a couple of thousand dollars in mods done. Bottom line, Predator's (now called Outlaw 525) are great right out of the box and are about $500-$1500 less than the others. The Honda and Yamaha 450's are great rides, The Raptor is a great ride. All of them need some mods to be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE STEEL Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Yamaha YFZ 450....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadracer Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 i would go with the700 raptor best quad i had I have had a z400(too slow) a yfz450 (to small,and rides like a skateboard)and a ds650(which wasnt a bad bike,great for the desert & sand but no reverse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazlay43 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 i have an ltr450, but i dont do desert i do mx cuz that what the bikes made for u can ride desert with the ltr all u have to do is get 20" rear tires i would recommend the ltr out of the 450's if not get a raptor 700 they rip with very few mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor661 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Id suggest try to ride one of each if you can and decide for your self. Most everyone is going to tell you to go with what they ride... Ive got a raptor 660 and I like it if I were to get another quad it would be the ktm 525 or honda 450. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandSoulja Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 145 and 6 feet tall??? do you eat? j/k I LOVED my yfz 450...i was very comfortable on it and never short of power...then you could always go with an ltz 400 or 400 ex for a nice comfortable ride...you just wont have the crazy power of a 450... but we all rode the hell out of the 400's before 450s came out, and they've got what you need to get around the dunes. also a 400cc is alot cheaper new too. but yeah alot of it is just personal preference.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Personally, I would get a 450, if I were you. If you're going to spend the $ on a quad, you might as well get something with power. I have a Honda 450 and it's really nice. I haven't had any issues with it. My husband has a YFZ450. It's really fun to ride, as well. I like it A LOT better than his old Raptor 660. That thing was a tank, esp for someone my size. Both our quads have lots of aftermarket parts available, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltr450rider Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 (edited) <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< You will not be dissapointed, I'm not. Edited April 10, 2008 by suzltr450rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazlay43 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 (edited) Personally, I would get a 450, if I were you. If you're going to spend the $ on a quad, you might as well get something with power. I have a Honda 450 and it's really nice. I haven't had any issues with it. My husband has a YFZ450. It's really fun to ride, as well. I like it A LOT better than his old Raptor 660. That thing was a tank, esp for someone my size. Both our quads have lots of aftermarket parts available, too. true, but if he doesnt wanna throw a lot of money at it motor wise 2 get it fast, a raptor 700 would be a great choice but the LTR would be a great choice because u wouldnt have 2 throw a lot of money at the suspension being how wide it is my vote goes 2 the ltr or raptor 700 (both fuel injected also) Edited April 10, 2008 by Gazlay43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUAD STAR 238 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 i looked at ltrs yesterday and i liked them a lot. i want to look at the kawis and ktm to. i also liked the raptor 700r. the outlaw was comfy but felt weird... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Buy my hubbys YFZ450.It is pretty much brand new,hardly get's ridden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mex450 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 yamaha yfz 450 nothing else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! comprende!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 (edited) i looked at ltrs yesterday and i liked them a lot. i want to look at the kawis and ktm to. i also liked the raptor 700r. the outlaw was comfy but felt weird... I would stay away from the kawi.....I haven't heard or read one good thing about them. Edited April 14, 2008 by wingnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumontdude10 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 i would buy this 450 i would iff i had some money http://www.dumontduneriders.com/invision/i...?showtopic=8141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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