ATV Florida Forum

let me know what you guys think i should buy and tell me if you have had problems with the two thanks

I have had my raptor 660r for over 2 years and it has over 300 hours on it and i ride the hell out of it and i have not had a single problem with it. and if u are comparing the 2 a raptor would blow a 400ex out of the water.

No doubt a raptor has a lot more power than a 400EX.

On the other hand a 400EX will out handle any Raptor any day.

You can have problems with anything you buy. If you take care of it, it will last a long time.

thanks guys ive herd that the tranny's go out easy on the raptors? im not that crazy of a rider but i want something that is trail Worthy i like to jump and do cat walks and all that good stuff to so ill probably go with a raptor

The question is what kind of riding will you be doing? Are you a trail rider, track rider, fast trail rider? Are you a "good" rider. Different strokes for different folks. I would go with the Raptor unless you were going to ride MX. Just my .02 worth.

I would go with a Z400/KFX400/DVX400 style quad. They fixed the trans problems in the Raptor. It was the 2001s that had a problem.

More power than a 400EX.
It is water cooled.
It has reverse.
Still handles better than a Raptor.

idk i like riding on tracks fast trail riding ive had a 400ex before and pretty there pretty depenable but they blow up easy :( ive been riding since i was three and im 16 know started out on a yamaha moto 4 80 then 125 honda 3 wheeler after that i had a blaster 240cc with all the goods on it then i got a stock banshee then i got the 400ex that i traded for a kx 125 thats for sale if any body wants it i think im gonna shoot for the raptor

i forgot about the z400 those are some good bikes my friend has one that he runs the fudge out of every weekend has never had a problem with it if any body is willing to trade a raptor 660,z400,kfx400,dvx400,400ex for a 2000 kx 125 with updrades let me know i have two other bikes that need work that i would also throw in to the trade.. im just trying to get a 4 wheeler so i can ride with my friends better its not that fun bein the only one with a dirtbike

For overall power and a good trail bike, the 660 raptor is great. The 400EX is a damn good bike also, just slower and lower. I'd probably choose a 660 over the 400 though, just for the power.

But if you plan on hitting the track frequently (or at least more than the trails) I'd go with the one of the 400's.

yeah i just love the way that the raptor looks and the speed  ;D

They did have a problem with the Tranny's on the 2001 models. it was fixed in the 2002-2005 models. i have an 03 and love it..... The 400EX and the LTZ400 have a bunch of power and are lighter bikes... easier to manuver. im a heavier rider and prefer the bigger bike.

In a drag race the raptor wins but if your not going to be drag racing then either bike is a good choice. I love the torqe monster my bike has become once i added the BIG THREE!!!!

yeah im a heavier rider also so idk im just gonna see what kind of offers i get and go from there

buy that 07 z400 in the 4 sale section.

believe me if i had the money i would

i bought the z400 and i love it,the black on red model.itp polished rims ,razor tires,all the pro armor,yoshimura pro comp pipe and header ,k@n filter,pro flow air box kit ,2nd stage jetting from moose,ilove the bike dry weight islow around 320 lbs,my choicewas easy once i compared the ex to the z400 the z400 was overall better in my opinion.

KTM 525....yeah, now that's what I'm talking about.


Go ahead, get you some of that. 

 http://www.atvriders.com/atvnews/ktm2008sportatv525xc450xc.html


Don't be skeered!

http://www.ktmatv.com/  <-- see it naked.

yeah man if i was rich i would have one of every bike i think im just gonna buy a banshee i had one a while back and there aint nothin like feelin that 350 twin rip and if it has pipes man that ones makin my pants tight

Nothin run's like a Banshee, theres a pretty nice one in the For sale section for $2,000.00, a lot cheaper & easier to re-build than a 4 stroke, might not have as much bottom end as a 4 stroke but w/ some mods you can fix that.
I have both & will always love my Banshee.

  The LTZ400 is definately better than both the other ones. There's plenty of torque and they handle hard riding in the trails, and can be good on a track. Plus, the reverse is easy to use and they make a lot of mods for it.
   I had a 03 that I rode hard for 2 1/2 years with a modded engine, and never had any problems while I watched all my friends breaking down. I smoked some new Raptor 700's with it and kept up with some 450's.
  But, it's also the rider!!

From what I hear KFX and Z400 are the same exact bike with different colors?But around here every KFX i see is faster than the Z400.


Just get a banshee once you ride a banshee no other atv will excite you when you press the throttle.Trust me on this.I wanted a 4 poke before but then I ride my banshee and say NOPE.Plus if you really wanna go fast theres so many cheap mods you can do.

yeah that banshee for 2000 o.b.o theres a guy goin to look at it this afternoon but if he doesnt buy it im gettin in my truck and haulin a$$ to hudson to pick it up

We have a '05 660 for sale for $3600.  Come over and try it out....It runs awesome!  Has DG Nerfs & Yoshi Pipe!  Can't beat the price!

i only have 1800 right now but if i had 3600 i would be on my way to your house right now

i had a raptor and 400ex a few years ago and enjoyed the 400 alot more than that yamaha its as engine size to me its quality not quantity

If you are going to trail ride and maybe do some woods racing the Z400 is a good choice.  Mine hasn't let me down yet.  Plus there are lots of mods for it. 

does anybody have a 4wheeler that they want to sell me for $1800 ??? ???

Personal preference. I rode an 06banshee and HATED IT, and its not that I'm a "4-stroke guy" being one of my all time favorite quads is a 250r. I rode the shee in the trails, which was hell. Out in the open it was pretty hard to handle, The rear end kept sliding out. I love my z400 though, I'd take another one over a banshee anyday.

Experience tells me;

1st choice: 400EX  :Fp

2nd choice :Z400  :Sp

3rd: Forget The 660 Raptor..  :ThumbsDown.gif

Here is what you're looking for
http://www.atvflorida.com/forum/index.php/topic,25837.0.html

A z400 has more power is handles good and its liquid cooled just get a z400.

Bingo, If I were in need of a quad It would be that one.

Took the words right out of my mouth, thats all the bike you will ever need,nice & light, handle great, put a stroker on it if you want & hold on, it will rip.

Also one of the easiest motors to re-build whenever they need it, there practically bullet proof though.

Close to you also.

yeah im waiting for that guy with the banshee to call me and let me know if its sold or not were the 250r located?

I think it's in W.P.B.,
I bought a ATC 250R from him & it was titled, good to go, they know there sh!t too (mechanics).

yeah i use to have a 250r three wheeler with a 310 big bore kit and every time that you would get on it that thing would just haul seriuose a$$ that guy sold the banshee so im still lookin tell your friends ;D i have 1800 cash i would like to buy a bike tommorow like a z400 or any 4 wheeler just as long as it over 300cc maybe a blaster but only if it has some upgrades let me know what ya got

Just send him a P.M. if it wasn't so late i would call him now, but he'll get w/ you Sat. I'm sure.

You can't go wrong w/ a TRX250R, they are still out there today tearin it up, a lot of mods available & easy to work on.

Grow up man.. seriously.

c'mon now, he's just a kid wantin to ride like the rest of us, I'm sure he didn't mean to up-set anyone w/ his posts like I have in the past.

you should tell that little truck of yours to grow up... seriously.


J/K, I don't want to cause anymore drama on this site like I've done before ;D.

(some of us are goin to Croom Wed. if you want to come w/us)

whos all goin and how much are stickers

I think the stickers are 50.00, just a few of us goin, weekdays are the best there IMO.

Don't know where you'll be comin from, but it's literally right off the I-75 exit on SR.50 (Brooksville).

yeah ill see if my brother wants to go and if i can get a bike bye then thanks for the inv tho ;D