what quad do you recomend

[85 250sx]

Im looking into buying a quad and wanted it to have electric start and reverse i will be using it for trail riding but i also want it to have lots a power and speed so when i do race my friends ill still blow them away what quad would you guys recomend

[OldSchoolin86]

Well you said electric start and reverse so I would say the Raptor. If you didn't want reverse then I'd say the YFZ.

[firebird13601]

If you didn't care about reverse i'd say a 400ex or a yfz 450

[trikerider2oo7]

2005 400ex's have reverse and they are probably the best sport quad ever built. all around power, all kinds of mods, and THEYRE HONDA'S!

[200xman]

I'd go with a Z/KFX 400. E start, reverse and liquid cooled with a fan.

[dividebyzero]

Well you said electric start and reverse so I would say the Raptor. If you didn't want reverse then I'd say the YFZ.
What he said

[twgranger]

Well you said electric start and reverse so I would say the Raptor. If you didn't want reverse then I'd say the YFZ.I agree with you! :D

[GrizzTorque]

2005 400ex's have reverse and they are probably the best sport quad ever built. all around power, all kinds of mods, and THEYRE HONDA'S!
.....And one hell of a pricetag too.

[KASEY]

IT REALLY DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF RIDING AND YOUR SKILL LEVEL AS TO WHICH QUAD WOULD BE BEST SUITED TO YOU. i have had all the fun i ever wanted on trails with a 400ex,,, it was great ,, plenty of power good handling all around just dandy,,, then at the dunes it was fun but thats where it ended ,not enough power to really do everything i wanted, rode a ltz400 and thought it was the **** ,, almost bought one ,, it has quite a bit more power than the 400ex but its also a suzuki not a honda,,, the 400ex's are totally bullet proof,,, they will be good for years of trouble free fun. then the yfz450 came out,,, WOw no comparason very fasy nimble handling (AFTER YOU GET IT SETUP TO YOUR TASTES) it takes a lot of practice to get use to the high 1st gear in it, but since i only ride it in the dunes its very awesome . ATV of the year for a good reason. i don't think it is as good in tight woods as the 400ex . but when there is a littleopen area get out of the way cause its going to be in front of everything else ,,,,, i haven't ridden the 450r enough to give a real good review yet but i know from more than 100 drag races that the stock yfz always comes out on top,,, i have even switched machines to prove my point,,, and you can't beat the electric start feature on the yfz,,, i hope this gives you a better idea ,,,

[TexFest]

Bombardier DS650 Baja, I don't think they have reverse, I don't really care for reverse, I would just get off and push it.

The DS650 also has a Rotax motor.

I saw a 2005 DS650 Baja at the Honda dealer 2 weeks ago and it looked totally sweet with all black plastic, even has a tach.

[MTS]

perhaps the we should first ask what the price range you are looking in for a quad?

[85 250sx]

perhaps the we should first ask what the price range you are looking in for a quad?
i am looking for something used around 4-5 thousand

[KASEY]

400ex or ltz400 easy to find in that price range,,,,,,,,

[BIGCRIP28]

400ex or ltz400 easy to find in that price range,,,,,,,,

definitely

[smokinwrench]

I know they have a bad reputation on this forum, but a Raptor is a very good machine. I know of a few around here that have been bought and sold in the $3,500 price range and they were all 2002-03 models.

The raptor is a very fast and comfortable machine to ride. It has more power and torque then you will ever be able to put to the ground. It is very easy and fun to wheelie. Of the new models of quads I think it is the most comforable to ride.

If your just gonna go ride and enjoy yourself then I would buy a Raptor. If your gonna enter some sanctioned racing then I would buy nothing other then a new YFZ450 or a 450R.

Go test ride some machines and let us know what you like.

[Factory fx]

i would also get a raptor, but if you cant get that get a z400.

[Blown 331]

OMG get the Z over a Raptor

Raptor = http://www.stlmustangs.com/forums/html/emoticons/barf.gif

But anyway, Ride Red! http://www.stlmustangs.com/forums/html/emoticons/rockon.gif

[350Xccelerator]

if it were me, my top choices would be a used raptor, z400, or banshee. all of those are great quads.

[370banshee]

Bombardier DS650 Baja, I don't think they have reverse, I don't really care for reverse, I would just get off and push it.

The DS650 also has a Rotax motor.

I saw a 2005 DS650 Baja at the Honda dealer 2 weeks ago and it looked totally sweet with all black plastic, even has a tach.


hahahahahahahahaha did you really say DS and your gonna push it?? ok

[370banshee]

wel i don;t like 4 stokes but have ridden most of them. also before i sayu anything lemme say i'm a big yamaha fan. and i ahve to say that the raptor is way way over rated and also it's for the most part junk. yamaha threw that thing together. if your gona by a yamaha and it;s goota be a 4stroke get a YFZ you'll be much happier even though there is no reverse. hell if you like just trails you mioght even lookinto a wolverine they are a 350cc 4 stroke plus they are a 4x4 sprot quad i thik maybe the only one on the market. they aren;t very quick though being that they have waht appers to be a warrior engine well something close. personally i;d say (and this is outta my brand loyalty) get a ltz/KFX/DRX400 they are all teh same quad. personally i think the white LTZ looks the best. they are pretty decent quads that is if you want rev. and elec.start if reverse isn;t that big of a deal i;d get the YFZ hands down. hell a YFZ almost hangs with a banshee in teh wide open stuff. oh and for teh record if you want the best quads you gotta look at 2 strokes but they have none of your options that you want

[TexFest]

hahahahahahahahaha did you really say DS and your gonna push it?? ok

Yeah if I want to get out of a spot that I can't go in reverse then I would get off and push it back.

[370banshee]

yeah well good luck pushing that tank sized piece of crap

[SpeedBump]

I myself would go with the 400EX, or Z400/KXF400. If you wanted something in the open class with E-start and Reverse.....you may check into a Polaris Predator. I know, I know....Pooh-laris... They are NOT that bad....unlike the Big 3, Polaris actually implements design improvements from year to year. The newest Troy Lee Predator is a really sweet machine. It may seem a bit big, but it really isn't. The dimensions are VERY close to a Raptor. It is 1/2 shorter, same seat height, and is about 4" wider. It is a bit HEAVY @ 415# (Raptor is right at 400#) In short drag races, the Predator will beat a Raptor, but loses out on top end. If you want a trail machine, and you plan on riding it plenty......I would stay away from a Raptor. (My brother just bought a 2004 and has had no trouble with it so far, but there are not that many hours on it.) They STILL have some problems. Tranny is better, but NOT 100%, Starter bearings WILL bo bad, shifter linkage WILL get loose and sloppy(in about 8 hrs or so) requiring you to purchase a new aftermarket one piece unit.($60-$100 depending on how much $$$$ ya got to spend) Axle bearings wear out fast too. Get a Honda, you will be a bit slower, but YOU CAN RIDE it forever (as Kasey said...Bulletproof!) The Z400/KFX400 has lots of aftermarket goodies like the EX and is darn near as reliable. If price is the biggest concern....one of those 400s will be the ticket.

Whichever one ya decide on.....ride a couple before making up your mind and buying....it sucks to pay alot for a machine that you will not be happy with....and when buying used.....make sure NOT to get a whipped machine.........Lots of sport quads are HAMMERED and NOT well maintained.....not good. Spend a bit more for a low hour machine and save yourself some headaches.... Later, good luck.

[jdparsons1]

I'd get the Z400/KFX400 over a 400ex. My old bike was a '02 416ex and i sold it and got a 03' KFX and I love it. My main reason was was for the reverse but it is nice having liquid cooled. The stock suspension on the Z is much nicer as well, much softer ride for trails.

I haven't done too many mods to the KFX but my body put a complete exhaust system on his pulled the airbox lid and jetted and it really made a HUGE difference in power. I think im going to leave this one stock for now. My EX was EX-tremely loud and had a cam and was ported and all that but I live in the city and like to go for the occasional zip down the street, but im sure my neigbors didn't care for the noise the EX made.

[85 250sx]

i have been thinking things over again and decided that i dont realy need electric start or reverse and that those would just be a + i was looking into a raptor but ive heard numeruos times that there junk and not reliable and i want something dependable reliable and long lasting i dont want to have to take to the shop every other week and keep wasting money on it and it also does not have to be a four stroke i have actualy started looking into banshee's and yfz's but am not sure if im going to be able to find a yfz for under $5000? i was also wondering if all model and year banshee's were just as fast and dependable?

[OldSchoolin86]

i have been thinking things over again and decided that i dont realy need electric start or reverse and that those would just be a + i was looking into a raptor but ive heard numeruos times that there junk and not reliable and i want something dependable reliable and long lasting i dont want to have to take to the shop every other week and keep wasting money on it and it also does not have to be a four stroke i have actualy started looking into banshee's and yfz's but am not sure if im going to be able to find a yfz for under $5000? i was also wondering if all model and year banshee's were just as fast and dependable?

Yeah, you probably won't find a good YFZ for under $5000. Tha Raptors ARE reliable just as long as you don't get a first year model. Also if your gonna be trail riding the Banshee really isn't the best. Why make one work when there are better out there to start with. Sounds like any of the 400's would be good for you.

[85 250sx]

I had finally decided i would buy a 400ex and was shopping around i was looking through ebay auctions and a came across a 1986 250r i checked it out and it was in realy nice condidtion and was only 10 miles from were i live i have been looking for one of these for quite some time now but only found result that were hundreds of miles away and did not realy want to mess with all the shipping charges and stuff so i had a change of plans a bought the trike witch is even faster than the 400ex and 1/4 the price

[RideRed250R]

the new TRX400ex is better but not the best, i say Z for price and how they react to mods, a Ds650 HAHAHAHAHAH those trannys are junk, they wont let u get into a higher or lower gear sometimes (ATV RIDER), raptors their alright, but make sure u ride it like a threewheeler cause trailprotrailpro going to be doing some body english, they are up int he air. i say z400 nice price tag used like 4K or less, when the Lt450 comes out they prices ont he 400 are going to drop drastically
adam

[a-camp]

I would get a big 4x4 self leveling Polaris W/ all Camo and a Gun rack. That should have reverse for ya.

[yambanshee2004]

Bombardier DS650 Baja, I don't think they have reverse, I don't really care for reverse, I would just get off and push it.

The DS650 also has a Rotax motor.

I saw a 2005 DS650 Baja at the Honda dealer 2 weeks ago and it looked totally sweet with all black plastic, even has a tach.

I would disagree with you 100%...the ds650 is to fat.Get the 400ex thier a nice bike my brother got his for about $4600 new.

[TrikerR]

guys...hes bought a 86 atc 250r already...i doubt hes still looking for a quad.

[85 250sx]

Thanks for all the help guys. But as TRikerR said i already bought an 86 250r well two of them actualy and am no longer looking for a quad its funny how i went out looking for a quad and came back with two 86 250r atc's but thanks agian for all the help

[threewheelin-feelin]

good for you buddie....sticking with 3wheelers :w00t: :w00t: :TrikesOwn :TrikesOwn

[New2ATC]

my friends bro has a 250r too... they are nice,,,, pics?

[85 250sx]

my friends bro has a 250r too... they are nice,,,, pics?

No sorry i dont own a digital camarra yet