im 15 and am looking to start racing....right now i have a 300 ex...i was wondering what yall thinki should go with since i havent ridden many bigger quads and dont know what to look for in a since....i have been thinking about a 400ex or raptor and possibly a 2004 Z-400(2003 frames to weak) please let me no which one you would suggest...not trying to make another poll type thing but really need and opinion. please dont post a bnike just b/c u have it...thanks
z 400's are good, but if you want to be serious about racing, go for a yfz, my friend jumped from a blaster to a yfz and he is racing, soon to be sponsered by image racing and has gotten 3rd or better in every race. so a yfz would be awesome. race in a class you feel comfortable in also.
GET A YFZ!! 8) THAT IS YOUR BEST BET!
would like to but i have to buy it and a truck so ill be limited on cash...roughly $3000-$3500
Hey Roostin, It kinda depends on where you are gonna race, or if you plan on racing a series you have do be 16 yrs old to race most big classes if you are 15 when you start racing you will have to run a youth class!! So If I was you i would make my decision based on when i turn 16 and where i plan on riding!!!!
i am soon to turn 16 and want to do a series this summer
HONDA TRX450r always first on race day!!! ;)
if you are going to race youth classes you are going to need a 400cc or less for most places with you being 16 I would not try to race in a youth up to you but if your interested in a race ready 04 z400 I got one for sale 4400. call me and we can talk about it more (352)267-7317.
hey man get a used z 400 because u are limited on cash u will be better off with a z 400 they have lots of power! and for good prices in the cycle trader or on www.traderonline.com.
alright but arent thir frmaes weak and i dont want to constantly be worrying about cracking the frame...i found several 03 zs for abt 3000....went to the deaLER today and didnt like the feel of the yfz but loved the trx....im ready to buy($500 repaIRS GET REALLY OLD)
definatly go with the yfz 450 I've seen some pretty nice yfz's >:D (jake!)
400ex i love mine and wne tform a 300ex to it its so nice
AT 16 you can race anything. I would get one of the 450's.
Either 450... you can'y go wrong
a 450r or yfz450 are good..
there a big step from a 300ex but they wont leave you in lack of power and you wont out grow it..
what about a raptor?
Quote from: Roostin300ex on December 23, 2005, 10:09:27 PM
what about a raptor?
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No....Their not a good racing bike and really suck on the track 8)
You got it all wrong 2006YFZ450 Raptors are awesome!!!! They ain't no 450 beater but it is an awesome all around quad (If you can ride) (cough cough)
i would get a 450 they have plenty of power stock, and if you want to go faster there are an unlimited amount of upgrades you can put on them.
yfz 450
i found a 04 trx for 4000 (HMF pipe, Hrc power up kit, sprockets, etc.) and a stock 04 yfz for 4050
I would definatley get a trx 450r my friend topped his out at nearly 80 mph, plus their great all around quads
TRX 450...80MPH???....ok
Both the trx and yfz are great racing quads.....personally I would prefer the YFZ 450 if you wanna race but the new trx's are gettin nice. Read some magazines and they might help make your decision.
get the yfz and ask around to see what the best parts are for it( if u wanna race)!
450's top out around 75 with pipes and stock gearing.
get what you feel is best, what ever youre most comfortable on.
I got a YFZ and I was shocked with the power that came with it stock :o
I really like my E-Ton. Talk about power ! ;)
get a yfz becuz if u can do so much with them and u really dont need to put too much into one to make it a pretty good race bike.