raptor 250?or yfz 450?

[cschip1]

im 14 and am looking to buy a quad that i can race ive had a yamaha blaster but its just getting to worn out for me. but any way i want a quad that i can race comfotably and grow into to and im either getting a raptor 250 or a yfz 450 what would you guys prefer? also i really like the 250 but i weigh 160 lbs and im concerned whether il grow outa it to fast?

[ATVMX33]

it depends on your skill level...most races did just lower the age to race a 450 to 15....

[cschip1]

ok. and about the skill level ive never rode a 450 only 350's and 250's and i can control that 250 really well but im just curious whether the 450 would be to much for me to handle?

[kfx400rider03]

you will out grow the 250 in a couple rides sence you where riding a blaster just go with the 450 and dont be an idiot going pinned every where when you first get it take your timme on it

[cschip1]

alright thanks for the advice

[ATVMX33]

yeah..as long as you can be smart about it i would get the 450...if you can afford it too
that way u can spend this year getting used to it and then race it when your 15 if u want

[250x_kyle]

get the yfz. respect it or it wont respect you.

[cschip1]

i have $11,000 i can spend so far now where would that get me and what could that get me?

[cschip1]

ok and i have $11,000 i can spend so far now where would that get me and what could that get me?

[250x_kyle]

first things first we need to know if that us or canadian, or what evere.

[bbender85]

Originally posted by cschip1
ok and i have $11,000 i can spend so far now where would that get me and what could that get me?

lol, a national bike! :eek2:


man i wish i had that kind of cash at 14. hell, at 27!

[06typeS]

Originally posted by 250x_kyle
get the yfz. respect it or it wont respect you.


+1

[cschip1]

US but now $15,000

[hondariderdylan]

Originally posted by cschip1
US but now $15,000

:eek2:
Is it mommy and daddys money?, no offence meant by that

considering your 14, get a 400 or 450 and then mod it as you get used to it. Dont buy the fastest thing you can find to begin with. If you do, call the hospital and make reservations.

[csr250r]

Get the 450 and a truck to haul it in haha:D . But I would ride one and make sure you can handle it.

[usp4u]

spend $6000 on the newest "half race bike" you can find and save the rest. Meaning, find a clean 450 with full quality aftermarket suspension and a stock motor.

Reason ? I'm a firm beleiver that the 450's are too fast for the stock suspension they come with to be considered safe. You'll be faster AND safer on all terrain with a wider, lower, better suspended quad.

Then when the time comes, sell it and start over and go for the engine mods. It will be several years, if ever, that you'll need more power than a stock 450 makes.

just my 2 cents.

[cschip1]

Originally posted by hondariderdylan
:eek2:
Is it mommy and daddys money?, no offence meant by that

considering your 14, get a 400 or 450 and then mod it as you get used to it. Dont buy the fastest thing you can find to begin with. If you do, call the hospital and make reservations.

No i just sold almost all of my guns for hunting and that gave me 5000 and had 6000 from selling calves and working on the farm the other 4000 my mom lend me.
but i have found a yfz with laeger a arms, fox suspension, itp holeshots all around, dg bumper and dg bullet exhaust, and dg nerfs, guy wants 6500 just checkin with u guys for your opinion

Originally posted by cschip1
No i just sold almost all of my guns for hunting and that gave me 5000 and had 6000 from selling calves and working on the farm the other 4000 my mom lend me.
but i have found a yfz with laeger a arms, fox suspension, itp holeshots all around, dg bumper and dg bullet exhaust, and dg nerfs, guy wants 6500 just checkin with u guys for your opinion

I would look for a bone stock, clean YFZ. You can find 2007's for around $3000-$3500 these days in superb bone stock low hours condition.

15,000 - 3,500 = 11,500

Ride it a little, don't push yourself, and get used to it. Get to know the quad real well, as well as it's handling and power characteristics.

Now that you've had some practice, get yourself some +2 a-arms, shocks, and +4 axle brand new valved for your weight.

11,500 - 2,000 = 9,500

Pick up some standard safety equipment and accessories. IE: Nerf bars, tether kill switch, unbreakable levers, skid plate, beadlock rims, etc.

In the end you can have a nice race bike with a couple grand to spare.

Most importantly, the jump from a 250/350 to a 450 sport quad is incredible. Be careful dude.

Originally posted by 250x_kyle
get the yfz. respect it or it wont respect you.

I can attest to this statement. :p Mine's thrown me to the floor a few times. :D

[exrider12]

I dont get why people think 450's are so mind bogglingly powerful? I went from a 250ex to a Trx450r. Ya it was faster... thats about it.

I didnt get on it and say holy crap thats fast? Its not uncontrolable. I got my 450 when I was 15. I think you'll be fine. Im even on the lighter side at 145.

Id say find a nice used 2007 and up Yfz450 with suspension mods and maybe even a pipe. Make it the way you like and then there you go. Or buy a brand new Ktm450sx and you already have a race ready quad.

[cschip1]

alright im taking it upon u guys and getting the 450 now 2 days ago i was at a dealer and found that they had the can am ds 450 xc & mx 09 for $5100 and they have a yfz 450r 09 for $6300 and the yfz 450 09 for $5700 and these are all new. do you guys have any knoledge and recomendations on these 2 makes? thanks

[BlaineKaiser450]

Yeah I don't see how everyone thinks a 450 is so incredibly powerful.. I made the switch from a 250x to a 450r when I was 11. It's not that hard..

I'd get the yfz450r. They are my 2nd favorite quad other than honda, and they are one of the faster stock bikes.

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450
Yeah I don't see how everyone thinks a 450 is so incredibly powerful.. I made the switch from a 250x to a 450r when I was 11. It's not that hard..

I'd get the yfz450r. They are my 2nd favorite quad other than honda, and they are one of the faster stock bikes.

It depends on experience level. If someone isn't very experienced it can be a hell of a switch. For a lot of us riders it isn't that bad.

The DS450 MX's are pretty sweet.. but im gonna have to say YFZ.

[250x_kyle]

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450

I'd get the yfz450r. They are my 2nd favorite quad other than honda, and they are one of the faster stock bikes.

if you can keep the yfz450r in one peice.

YFZ-R /thread

[cschip1]

does anyone know if the suzuki 400 is a nice bike and would it be nice for a beginner in racing?

[ATVMX33]

i love my 400..for racing mx u would need to get wider a arms though

[cosinostra]

I have the yfz and have a hard time getting around some youngsters on 400's..... I have only seen the Suzuki around here. That would be a very good choice....