raptor350vs400ex

[400ex_drummer]

i went to the dealer today with my heart set on a 400ex, but then i saw a raptor350 in the corner and man it looked good, ive heard its just a good lookin warrior, is that true? i came home without a purchase and was wondering what is the best now? any suggestions?

[Mxjunkie]

yep its just a warrior pretty much differnt body work and probaly some other odds and ends

[FourFiftyFour]

stick with the 400ex :)

[Toadz400]

Definately go with the 400ex. Shouldn't even need to think about it.

[hond_rider52]

yep 400ex all the way, the 350 is just a warrior engine and frame with a new look, shocks and name.(probaly to make people think its a new bike so they'll buy it.)

[muddy400EX]

you should definately get the 400EX.

[TGW_400ex]

get the 350 if u want sumthin w/ a slower more outdated engine

[brian-250]

Originally posted by TGW_400ex
get the 350 if u want sumthin w/ a slower more outdated engine


slow kinda, outdated NO! there are bullet proof motors, you cant hurt em, but go with the 400;)

I'd get the 400 for the handling and with the motor y ou r much better off.:)

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by brian-250
slow kinda, outdated NO! there are bullet proof motors, you cant hurt em, but go with the 400;)

The Warrior's engine was made in 1987 I believe so it is outdated and also a engine can be outdated and bulletproof:huh

the warrior handles like my dads sears riding lawnmower...sluggish kindof....after you ride a 400ex for about 5 minutes & ride one of those you will never want to ride a warrior again...not dissing yamaha b/c the warriors are bulletprrof but so is the 400ex...the 400ex is a much better package right now & especially if you are looking for a used one,, you could save thousands $$$ ;)

[Bretmd94]

Originally posted by brian-250
slow kinda, outdated NO! there are bullet proof motors, you cant hurt em, but go with the 400;)

I will have to say that the 400ex motor is just as bullet proof if not way more bullet proof than the 350 raptors motor.

Go with the 400ex. It really shouldnt even be a question. Its like choosing between a 400ex and a 450r.

[400ex_drummer]

Originally posted by Bretmd94
I will have to say that the 400ex motor is just as bullet proof if not way more bullet proof than the 350 raptors motor.

Go with the 400ex. It really shouldnt even be a question. Its like choosing between a 400ex and a 450r.

choosing between a 400ex and a 450r is choosing between 2 machines with very different purposes, the 450r is a race, where as the raptor350 and the 400ex are both trail machines. i would prefer a 400ex to a 450r just because i dont race, i ride all trails and a 400ex is powerful enough and a lot cheaper.

[660LE]

the new raptor 350 isnt an exact copy of the warrior, besides the new plastic is its 20-30 lbs lighter(i forget the exact #) the motor has been updated along with the handling. But even tho i am a yamaha guy i'd say go with the 400 . has more power and better handling and with a few extra bucks you can make them scream. it would take a lil more to make the 350 run even close to the 400.

[hond_rider52]

Originally posted by 660LE
the new raptor 350 isnt an exact copy of the warrior, besides the new plastic is its 20-30 lbs lighter(i forget the exact #) the motor has been updated along with the handling. But even tho i am a yamaha guy i'd say go with the 400 . has more power and better handling and with a few extra bucks you can make them scream. it would take a lil more to make the 350 run even close to the 400.

you'll have to mod the 350 alot because dont the 350 only have 2 valves.

Originally posted by 400ex_drummer
choosing between a 400ex and a 450r is choosing between 2 machines with very different purposes, the 450r is a race, where as the raptor350 and the 400ex are both trail machines. i would prefer a 400ex to a 450r just because i dont race, i ride all trails and a 400ex is powerful enough and a lot cheaper. my 450r is a much better trail machine then my 400ex

[FTR250Rnif]

has anyone heard anything good about the raptor350 ?? I havent heard anything

[ReconRider25]

the 400ex is still very competetive, even when stock.;) and between a 400 and a rapotr350....u gotta be kiddin me.:p unless its the reverse u want.....

[Martin Blair]

The 400 defenetally, it is more bullet proof then the warrior, you cant really tear them up unless you smash a tree going 30+ or jump if off a cliff, but the whole bike is well built and very strong.

[chucked]

get the xr 70, m uch faster

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by chucked
get the xr 70, m uch faster

[MXER017]

Ahh reverse would be once in a while but a warrior in a raptors tshirt still dont get it if ya ask me.

[400exrules]

who needs reverse........your grandma does, i hope no one purchases an atv according to if it has reverse or not. If u buy a quad over a different one because it has reverse...maybe you shouldnt ride. ;)


lazy people:o

[Mr.Offroad]

Wow! I see a lot of speculation. I'm a Honda AND Yamaha man. And before I'd believe a bunch of guys who had never ridden one, I would try both, and see which one serves your needs. Reverse is a great feature if you trail ride much. And I, too, had heard the motor was re-worked. Just my lil' ol' opinion, but I go by hands-on experience only.:)