ATV Florida Forum

OK wich bike does everyone think will be better for Ocala National forest riding..  i was leaning toward the honda  but the 450r has KICK  .. Is there anywhere i can find the HP specs on all of em ??  I guess reverse isnt that important.. OK IM really undecided.. too many of em..

Do you want to manually shift gears or do you want an automatic. They are both good bikes and very reliable, I think the KFX is a little bigger than the Raptor so you need to sit on both bikes and see what feels more comfortable to you.

Raptors were have one way problems,  KFX is a big machine but they will move.

Doesnt really matter to me if i shift or not.. Do enough on my Gixxer.. Just want something pretty fast that handles the sand decent. and has reverse ...

I don't like either really.  I would suggest the yam 450, and you probably won't use reverse that often, cause it will spin around on a dime.  my personal suggestions.  

Hows the torque on the 450's ??

Hey how about a BOMB DS650??

if u like riding in ocala the trx is for you . the yfz is race ready for racing. the bombordier is really wide but a fast bike and good suspention. the raptor good all around bike. the predator i don't know too much about it but i think is a race bike. the trx is set up for the woods wich is what you said what kind of riding you like to do. and it's a honda wich are very reliable and hold their value.

I am partial to the '05 Predator,with reverse. I have had mine since October and it has fared very well in any situation I have put it in(Pumpkin Run,Big Scrub,dirt roads,tight trails,etc)
It has good top end but it is very quick and nimble on the trails and the handling is very predictable. Reverse is a nice feature. When you don't have it,it's no big deal but once you get used to it you wonder what you ever did without. It has saved me more than once on tight trails and in mud from having to get off,pick up the bike and turn it around.
Good luck with your decision.

OK narrowing it down some more .. Im between the Raptor, YZF450 and Predator..Thnx for the help

YFZ 450................

second that !!

seeing as how Yammy frames are weak... j/k...lol, I would go with a Honda.

just make sure it has reverse

had a Raptor, heavy Quad. the YFZ450 is my choice. very quick,the best in turning and spins tire at will. In ocala great Quad to ride. I spend a lot of money on my Raptor and the YFZ450 with very little work done to it. Out turn me and was almost as fast. and after driving his YFZ450 I can till its lighter and quicker out of the turns. and for reverse, only crabs walk backward.

Yeah im pretty much narrowing it down to the Predator and the YFZ450.. I like the extras on the Predator ..

KFX700 all the way for ocala

think ive decided on the troy lee predator..

Just to let you know I bought a predator rode it for about a month & took it back & traded it for the YAMAHA YFZ450. The 450 is way faster, lighter, & very fun to ride.


If your looking for good dependability then go with the new 400EX because it runs well ,has reverse ,& is a very long lasting bike no matter how bad you abuse it.


THE 450 IS THE BEST CHOICE THOUGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have ridden a YFZ stock several times. A stock Predator I rode only once for 10 minutes at Ocala. The YFZ does have more punch but the handles bars sit really low so I felt hunched over when I sat up to ride over whoops and things. I felt the Predator was more comfortable and easier to wheelie because the powerband felt more controllable and constant. To me the YFZ felt too punchy and the stiff thumb throttle wears on you quickly. Both bikes are good though. The YFZ did feel very light and is crazy on power at high rpm. The Pred has 50 extra cc packed in and a lower price tag to. That's my pro's and con's ;)

i got a good deal on the pred about $500 off msrp .. yamaha didnt want to budge...

I had a Pred . Got a YFZ and give the pred to my boy . The pred is a great quad , I put on a aftermarket rev box , it made the engine run alot better " sounds better than the yfz " I dont agree with alot of the bad stuff some say about the pred. 3 years no problems .  My boy has a hard time finding people to keep up with him in the heavy whoops , it handles them great .

Just go with your orignal plan and get the Raptor ;)

theres a reason why they will sell so cheap..."wink wink" you will be sorry in the long run

Yeah im figuring that after talking to a buddy up north.. Looks like im between the Yam and Hond .. $6600  for trx and the YFZ $7000.. THink the Yam is worth the extra bucks..

Look around more!  You can get the yamaha 450 for cheaper than 7g's.  You might have to drive a little bit but you can definately get them cheaper than that!!!  

I bought the TRX450R  the dealer is like 3 miles away .. and it started in the first kick.. :)  they have to build it tommorow moring then they are goign to deliver it to me  .. cant wait now...

Great choice on the quad.. trust me you wont need reverse that much. Install a pipe on that thing and they realy come alive.  Check out the new LRD pipe or HMF

yeah i was thinking HMF myslef  or two brothers..

hey you got a trailer hitch on the crotch rocket? ;D

just kidding man enjoy the quad....much better than that bike you ride down the street! lol

nice choice. the 450R is an awesome machine.  much better than those YFZ450 thingies.

great choice ;) here is my TRX450r ;D

im calling completely bs, that is incognito guys it is all PHOTOSHOP.

Now to your 450R, great choice. Only ride RED baby. Congrats, now lets get some pics of your bike and the 450r  :D

 Enjoy your new ride, you cant go wrong with a Honda. Wanna race ;)?

Hey you better hope that yours cranks on the first kick because you will need it to when it comes to being beside the YFZ450.  




WORDS OF ADVICE-  DON'T LINE UP WITH A YAMAHA YFZ450.

hes right! dont line up against a yamaha cuase its just a waist of your fuel ;) :D :) ;D 8)LOL........the only thing that is superior in this world is GOD!

I guess that is a matter of Opinion. LOL
Seriously though, Great choice congrats, NOW LETS RACE
Chillin Can I go first......

YEP ! ;) Re valve it and ride on . Should have got the Y .

thx for all the replies .. i always  think its kinda funny that everyone says theres is faster ... theres always going to be the guy with more money to spend on his no matter what brand it is...

Yes, this may be true... But when it comes to having "The Best" to work with. You picked one of the (2) best bikes. You couldn't have gone wrong either way. However, I AM A YFZ MAN ;D

Yeah .. the biggest decision for me was the $$ the honda costs me  500 less .. Im not really a brand guy ive had em all ( street bikes)

I am... YFZ450 and YZFR1 ;D. Yamaha 4life.

R1 are nice im just really uncomfortable on them.. i even put heli bars on my 1000..

It doesn't take the guy with the most money to win when ever it comes to a 450R & a YFZ450 racing because the 450r can have the hrc kit in it & still get spanked.


We have seen it & have done it.  Yes you probably got a good bike just not the fast bike.

Need to bring the new ride to saltsdale in FEB., ;)

To ride in a straightline ???

 ;D

You dont have to ride in a straight line but it is the shortest way to the finish line ;D

good one ;D

the raptor 660 is the number one sandking acording to atvrider.so my 0.02$ is go with the raptor ;D

congrats on the trx  8) well u be at rodmen ???

have yfz, raced predator. 1st through top of third he was a memory. Top end came around and he slowly but surely reminded me he was on a 500. We raced on secluded hard road, just an all out straight drag. Torque wise he didnt have what it takes to beat the z, but on top those precious few cc's made the difference. Love my z, but got beat on top. You bought a fast bike, no doubt. Enjoy it. As for the honda i dont have a clue. Have owned hondas all my life and given my experience w/ them you couldnt have went wrong either way.