which new bikE? - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

maiden9494 · 02-26-2008, 06:17 AM

i want a bike for play use. thats about it . wheelies, little jumps, some trails. about it.
been looking at :
-2003 suzuki z400
-2006 raptor 350 modded
-2006 raptor 700r
-2006 predator tld

which would you sugget out of these bikes are good for play use?
by the way im 14 and i know how to drive

**smallengineguy** · 02-26-2008, 07:08 AM

Raptor 350. Lighter than the others.

maiden9494 · 02-26-2008, 05:42 PM

think it will be fast enough ? compared to a 600 ho mxz? . i know its a bit difference because of land and snow but ..

**smallengineguy** · 02-26-2008, 06:11 PM

Plenty fast, plus you said you wanted to do wheelies and jumps. Perfect for that.

maiden9494 · 02-26-2008, 09:12 PM

how would the raptor 700 compare?

beavernutts · 02-27-2008, 05:50 PM

It would Blow the 350 out of the water! imo.. The 700 is fuel injected and only 21 pounds heavier then the 350. The only downfall is its about $3.000 more.
2008 Yamaha Raptor 350 Specifications+Comparison

maiden9494 · 02-27-2008, 05:56 PM

really only 21 pounds? thats crazy! and in my case the bikes are the same price . both are $6000 . but the 700 is stock and the 350 has almost every modd out there. i couldnt believe the stuff he added on to it.

beavernutts · 02-27-2008, 08:44 PM

I that case I would go with the 700. Bigger is better

Mt_Man · 02-28-2008, 02:09 PM

I would look at the predator also. Ive rode the 700 and was really impressed with the power, but I also liked the way the predator handled. The 700 is big machine and didnt feel quite as nimble as the predator. Granted the predator is a little smaller machine, but unless or drag racing I dont think you will see very much difference. Also I thought that the predator jumped much more stable than the 700, but then again thats just one guys view. Good luck with your search

justride · 02-29-2008, 12:37 PM

unless your a girl stay away from that 350 the 700 or a ltr450 would be a better choice

maiden9494 · 02-29-2008, 01:47 PM

okay . ive narrowed it down now . to a used raptor 2006 700r for 6000 canadian.
orr a 2003 ltz 400, with almost ever modd for it. 5000 canadian .
orrr a 2004 dvx400 stock for 5500 canadian

beavernutts · 03-01-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by maiden9494

okay . ive narrowed it down now . to a used raptor 2006 700r for 6000 canadian.
orr a 2003 ltz 400, with almost ever modd for it. 5000 canadian .
orrr a 2004 dvx400 stock for 5500 canadian

I would go with the raptor that 700 has tons of power stock and its not as old as the others.

Octane · 03-02-2008, 11:05 AM

Really none of those are that good for jumping. If you want to do jumps, you want a 450 race quad or a motocross bike.
Of the ones you listed, Id go with the Predator. Its going to be the fastest and have the best suspension for jumping of them all. Also, Predators are rock-solid reliable.
The Raptor 350 is an entry-level trail quad, its suspension isnt designed for jumping. The same for the Raptor 700R. Its a trail quad (thats why Yamaha also makes the YFZ 450).
The Z400 (same thing as the Kawi KFX 400 and Arctic Cat DVX 400) are well known for having issues with the frame breaking if you do a lot of jumping.

maiden9494 · 03-04-2008, 09:37 PM

actually i dont plan on doing alot of jumping .. just wheelies mostly.
basically all im doing is free riding on feilds and pits, and wheelies, and some trails and side roads.

Razz11 · 03-04-2008, 10:41 PM

Well I'm not gonna tell you which quad to buy, but I will say this: When buying used it is almost always best to go with something that is stock rather than heavily modified or modified at all. The add-ons place a lot more stress on the engine and everything in general. Also it is normal for the people that mod stuff to ride them harder and abuse them more... Why else would they do it? Just my opinion.. Good luck!

mx and sled 41 · 03-05-2008, 09:16 PM

i agree with the above post... but i would also go with the preditor out of the choices you mentioned.. they are an awsome bike for play!

maiden9494 · 03-09-2008, 09:29 AM

i like the predator but ive heard they wernt reliable at all.
so i want something that got some speed, to do wheelies, and to play ride with my friends.
i want it to be reliable and i want it fairly good on gas..
i wouldnt want to be in the garage all day long ..
im now open to ANY suggestions or bikes

maiden9494 · 03-09-2008, 03:19 PM

wait ive did some research on the predator. and ive cam across a cross county limited edition 500 . 2006.
whats this bike like?

Spun222400 · 04-26-2008, 03:08 PM

i had a 2001 raptor 660, JUNK!!!!!! get a banshee

mx and sled 41 · 05-04-2008, 09:28 AM

my buddy has a preditor tld edition... its very reliable... he has never had any problems and he does the same kind of riding you want to do... and he loves the bike and has no regrets or complaints.