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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: YamahaWarrior350 on August 25, 2005, 05:09:51 PM



Title: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: YamahaWarrior350 on August 25, 2005, 05:09:51 PM
What is a better quad. I ride track. And sometimes trail. Please help me so I make a good choice.


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: felix_z-4 on August 25, 2005, 07:00:08 PM
I'll simplify for you.If you want the best mx quad YFZ450 hands down.For trail & general recreation 700r will be tuff to beat.


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: jaxdawg2 on August 25, 2005, 07:19:35 PM
i still think the YFZ is going to be better


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: YamahaWarrior350 on August 25, 2005, 07:59:58 PM
Yeah I know but I really want Reverse


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: T2 on August 25, 2005, 08:38:42 PM
You don't need reverse on the track, unless you plan on going backwards. These are two different bikes so one is not better than the other. They are both awsome quads for what they are built for. The YFZ450 is great on the track and the 700 is great in the woods.


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: felix_z-4 on August 25, 2005, 10:28:09 PM
So whats it going to be??


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: Ride1Rob on August 26, 2005, 08:42:39 AM
Honestly, that was a pretty simple question that you could've answered for yourself. If you know quads you should know that the YFZ450 is a "TRACK BIKE". That sums it up there ::). If you want reverse, then get the Raptor. They're both very good bikes but on the track one is better than the other...


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: mrbones on August 26, 2005, 03:53:21 PM
I'd take a better handling more refined machine over reverse any day.

A 686cc single? That gives new meaning to the term "thumper".


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: TurboBanshee_kid on August 26, 2005, 04:30:12 PM
does any one on the site have the new 700R  >:(


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: raptor426 on August 26, 2005, 05:40:24 PM
DirtWheels Mag just did a shootout this month on the 700R Vs. the YFZ 450 and the only thing that the YFZ has over the 700R is the suspension, which is why the YFZ is still better on the track.


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: Flea_Jumper on August 26, 2005, 06:10:17 PM
How many pros do you see riding any type of Raptors?  The yfz will do you good in any condition.


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: felix_z-4 on August 26, 2005, 09:18:41 PM
The yfz is not the best trail quad.Every year they have been making the spring rates softer,so you can get a plusher ride,and of course no reverse.Once again it is a killer on a mx track.


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: WOODY_450r on August 26, 2005, 09:54:00 PM
i went to cahills yesterday and they had a brand new raptor 700r  and they said the raptor is faster but the yfz is a better track bike  the raptor willl have no problem betting the yfz in a drag. The raptor 700r has fuel injection so it is really fast. BUT THE YFZ IS STILL THE BEST TRACK BIKE.


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: raptor426 on August 26, 2005, 10:40:09 PM
How many pros do you see riding any type of Raptors?  The yfz will do you good in any condition.

maybe the pros aren't riding any raptors because they dont meet the engine displacement rule.  also the YFZ's have better suspension.  thats it.


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: Exmx54 on August 27, 2005, 01:36:12 AM
YFZ will be faster and have more precise handling on the track or in the woods period. If you want a fun trail bike, that you won't have to ride balls to the wall on full time then the rappy 700 is a great choice.


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: Yamaha72 on August 27, 2005, 09:58:16 AM
even though the new 700R has a YFZ front end minus the suspension it still will never be as fast or ride better than a YFZ. Maybe if you want comfort with a way improved everything from the old raptor then the 700R is your one to pick. But the YFZ will dominate the new raptor on a track. Dirtwheels even said that the YFZ is still way more peppy. But the YFZ suspension bolts right up to the new 700R with no problem at all...


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: YamahaWarrior350 on August 28, 2005, 12:27:13 PM
Well thanks guys. I ordered the 2006 YFZ 450. If I get a filter or pipe do I have to rejet?


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: T2 on August 28, 2005, 02:26:41 PM
Yes you do. Depending what pipe you get call the makers up of the pipe you deceide to get and ask them what jetting they perfer with there pipe.


Title: Re: 700R vs. YFZ450
Post by: TRX450R_Racer on August 28, 2005, 07:17:56 PM
There is a guy on TRX450R.org that has a new Raptor. He used to have a Honda 450R. He has nothing but good thing to say about the Raptor. If I was going to buy a new quad I would wait until the dealer show next month to see all of the new models and improvements to the old ones.