YFZ 450 or 660 Raptor

[YAMAHA_Jim]

Both are great machines. I say go and test ride both of them at a dealer,,or friends and decide which one you like best. I've beaten both of them with a slightly modded blaster, racing flat track. Unless your gonna be drag racing at top speed every time yo ride,I dont think HP should be an issue.Both machines have more power than most of us will ever need.

[ATC crazy]

YFZ= 39HP
660= 38HP

660 is about 40lbs heavier

660 has higher top speed than the YFZ

660 has reverse

660 has more torque I bet ya

Suspension on both is close, but the YFZ's is a little better.

IMO, I would go with the Raptor. I've sat on the YFZ and it felt small for me, although I'm 6'4". I've ridden a Raptor, and LOVED it 8)

[papahilly]

im looking into buying a new quad, any preferences, i wll be trail riding, jumping, and dune riding, and opinions would be greatly appreciated....

I have a cousin that traded his raptor for a yfz. I know for a fact the YFZ will spank the Raptor in performance. I will link this thread to him and see if he will give you his opinion. Then you will have some good advise from someone with experience.

i guess im that cousin.
according to dirtwheels dyno tests both the raptor and the yfz have about the same horsepower around 37-38 but the yfz has a much quicker and more powerful rev to it and ofcourse it weighs less also.
when it comes to a drag, stock for stock the yfz takes the raptor in all areas. low-mid-AND TOP end. ive geared mine down and still take top end against a stock raptor.
handling is way better. suspension is way better.
i cant really say the raptor is better in any areas except comfort.
the yfz seat is like a piece of plywood wheres the raptor has a little cushion to it but who cares about that anyway.
woods dont require a lot of speed so if i was gonna be out all day ridin in the woods id pry take a raptor (but just so i dont end up with monkey butt eh smokin?) lol
and you know which one would win on the track.