new raptor 350 from yamaha!

[REDMAN225]

saw it in my new dirtwheels mag. yamaha has updated the warrior and it is now called the raptor 350. same engine but with a new carb and exhaust. also a new suspension package. looks pretty cool. they also came out with a grizzly 125. :-D

[MojaveRider]

the grizzly 125 is the old breeze 125.

I dont understand why yamaha waits 10+ years to update their quads, and then justs changes plastic and details.

Why dont they update the mechanicals so most of thier lineup isnt from the 80's?

[Jugernaut]

Why dont they update the mechanicals so most of thier lineup isnt from the 80's?
Because when you have somthing as reliable as the 350 Yamaha,you leave well enough alone...

In short:"if it ain't broke,dont fix it."

[twgranger]

Yeah this has been posted before. It looks ok.

[Billy Golightly]

I haven't seen it yet, but are you guys refering to the April issue?

[REDMAN225]

yes the april issue. it's not the april fools joke.

[Dynofox]

I don't know why anyone would buy one over a 400ex personaly. The ex has a better motor and much better chassis. The prices shouldn't be to far apart either.

[REDMAN225]

it appears it got a new lighter, sportier chassis according to atv connection. :-D

[Jugernaut]

The ex has a better motor That is a matter of opinion.
The Warrior engine has been around -in many forms- for years;it's nearly bullet-proof,and revs like crazy..

[smokinp]

I like it

[gnd111]

The 400ex is faster with no reverse... Not better... Plus the 400ex costs $600 more...

[Dynofox]

Do you honestly think the chassis and suspensions will be better? Who needs reverse, they don't weigh that much. Not trying to start anything here. gnd111 are you basing that figure on the ex's lower price?

[REDMAN225]

i doubt it handle better than a 400 ex but it should certainley be an improvement over the "old" warrior chassis and suspension :-D

[TeCaTe_MaN]

them craptors are multiplying... :D :D