Raptor 660 or Raptor 350

donnie_darko · March 28, 2005, 06:02:10 PM

What's the best ATV for a new rider.

01_DS650 · March 28, 2005, 06:12:55 PM

for a new rider a 350 get practice before getting such a fast bike

donnie_darko · March 28, 2005, 06:15:01 PM

Does it really matter about size I am 6'1 250 do you think the 250 has enough power for me?

donnie_darko · March 28, 2005, 06:15:26 PM

The 350 I mean

donnie_darko · March 28, 2005, 06:16:18 PM

I have been comparing the size and weight and it seems the 350 is still a good bike and I am a rookie.

T2 · March 28, 2005, 06:16:37 PM

well it depends how old you are? and how big are you? The Raptor is not that hard of a bike to learn on, so you might out grow the 350 and wish you have bought the 660 in the first place. So my tought is the 660 just my opinion.

donnie_darko · March 28, 2005, 06:18:41 PM

I am 31. I think I can get a handle on the riding quick. I drove all types of vehs in the miltary but never bikes and quads. a few of my buddies ride just thinking about buying one and liked the way the 660 looked.

Da_Mtg_Man · March 28, 2005, 06:48:37 PM

Here's my story.
I started searching for a quad after not riding for over ten yrs. I rode a used Raptor and thought to myself " I don't need this kind of power" so I bought a 350 Warrior. I loved it for about 6 months and then sold it and bought a Raptor. I loved the raptors speed for about 6 months so then I decided to put a cam, piston and port the heads

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The moral to the story is that you will always want more than what you have so just get one of the fastest quads out there and grow into it. TRUST ME ON THIS.

donnie_darko · March 28, 2005, 06:54:40 PM

660 it is..... thanks, good advice. I am still thinking and trying to ensure i have a place to ride. thanks for the tips....

T2 · March 28, 2005, 07:11:49 PM

Well said Mike.

VelociRaptor350 · March 29, 2005, 09:35:41 AM

Yeah i bought the 350, bad move, it was fun for about 2 weeks,now im wishing i would have bought the 660,

Toomey · March 29, 2005, 12:04:04 PM

QuoteYeah i bought the 350, bad move, it was fun for about 2 weeks,now im wishing i would have bought the 660,

With all the money you put in yours just recently, you coulda bought something bigger already.

apkkfx400 · March 29, 2005, 01:20:12 PM

Just thought I would add this in, I bought a kfx400, I have
ridden the 660 raptor and a 350 warrior/raptor-huge
difference-I bought the Kaw-dependable suzuki built engine
and a happy medium to the 660-plenty of get up and go
and still hang for a few gears with the 660-350 eating a lot of
sand behind me.[smiley=BigSmile.gif]

donnie_darko · March 29, 2005, 02:24:06 PM

Thanks for all the great info!!! making my choice a little easier.....keep it coming...

VelociRaptor350 · March 29, 2005, 02:31:17 PM

Well i came to the realization that im stuck with my atv[smiley=banghead.gif], and its good for me, SAFE, now it handles good. Nothing a stroker and a REALLY BIG shot of NOS won't help

Hey mike, up for the challenge, FST 446 and boondockers?

donnie_darko · March 29, 2005, 03:02:25 PM

he-he nos + safe in the same sentence.....thats funny..

2Raptors · March 29, 2005, 06:09:44 PM

I've got both a 350 and 660 and you can't go wrong with either one. The 660 is pretty touchy and takes some getting used to, especially if you haven't ridden a sport quad much. Once you get used to the power and wheelie tendancies it's a blast. The 350 obviously doesn't have as much power but is plenty quick on trails and is a blast to toss around. Even though I ride the 660 I still think the 350 is fun to play on and a nice ride.

TurboBanshee_kid · March 29, 2005, 07:07:24 PM

BANSHEE IS THE WAY TO GO

Axo · March 30, 2005, 04:15:36 AM

QuoteBANSHEE IS THE WAY TO GO

No Offense, The Banshee is a great Bike, But Old School.

o4250 · March 30, 2005, 04:01:05 PM

QuoteNo Offense, The Banshee is a great Bike, But Old School.

Seriously the only thing that has changed since 1988 is stickers [smiley=Wacko.gif]

Remeber if your gonna be mixing it your gonna be fixing it

I just thought of that, Do I get cool points?

donnie_darko · March 30, 2005, 06:49:39 PM

yeh -04250 you get cool points....

RaptorBabe82 · April 01, 2005, 05:02:16 PM

I've got two 660 Raptors an '02 and an '04 that is definately the way to go.

Axo · April 01, 2005, 05:14:58 PM

Buy the 660. You won't regret it. It will also fit you better. Just don't go past 2nd gear till you get confident on it. (2nd is plenty

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donnie_darko · April 01, 2005, 05:33:05 PM

If I have never rode before do you think i could benifit from the atv rider course? my boys tell me they can teach me. is that the best way to learn???

T2 · April 01, 2005, 05:54:07 PM

Just get on and ride, you'll figure it out, and stay within your capablities, and you will be alright.