5 Reasons To Buy A Raptor 700R VS a YFZ 450R

Here are my five reasons why a Raptor 700R may be the better fit over a YFZ 450R based on the use case and type of riding.

[racequad]

Great points!
As someone who has owned a 2007 Raptor 700 and an 06 YFZ 450, I always liked the 700 better. And you hit the nail on the head on the reasons why. When I got the rear axle extended and wider A arms on the raptor, I ended up just selling 450 since i started to ride it less and less. I dont do big jumps or track it, so it did everything better than the YFZ. And people seem to forget, with equal oil changes and care, a 450 quad will need a rebuild long before a 700 due to the raptor being lower compression and the fact that you dont need to rev it out to make power.

[ItsTheCamera_Guy]

As yfz450 owner and a fews years of experience, the biggest thing I miss is reverse. And I can fully believe the suspension is better on the 700 for trails. It’s definitely rough with a group of people trying to to keep it slow, but once I’m in front or somewhat by myself I can really let loose and ride it as intended.

[colenicely]

This is the video I needed to watch! Exactly the machine I’m looking for!

[ScottyBGaming]

Before even watching. 450R for track, 700 for trails or general riding.
The only thing I don't like about the raptors is how high they sit. Feels top heavy.

[svyywlx]

Nice to the point review and no annoying music

[Pablo-cpnc]

I passed on the Banshee and bought the Warrior back in 1989 for the same reasons. Most of my riding was similar to the ride you took us on ( helmet cam was thumbs up ) and the Banshee was just too high strung for the woods.

[C--Brandan]

Have had both, great machines but designed for completely diff types of riding. Sure you can trail ride a yfz450r but its not really comfortable, set up for suspension, gearing, seating position, rev range ect trail riding. I find the raptor 700r is amazing on trails and can also hit jumps, do sand dunes ect, is way more comfortable to ride and also has reverse. Did steering stabilizer, air filter, skid plates, exhaust, better tires, grip tape for where knees and thighs grab and a kill switch for if i ever fall off. Its great on trails, jumps and also enduro/cross country style racing .... def an all around better machine for someone who is MX focused ect.

[travisnunya]

I had the same discussion so i bought both and then i spent another 10$k and boight roll design front end wide and lower with elka 5 to be more like yfz

[Legalizeranch]

I always thought just get the raptor and buy wider a arms and rears axles so you can ride and corner and throw your leg over the seat and not worry about tipping over

[FullsendOffroad]

I'd take the YFZ mainly because if I relly wanted comfort and relaxation, I'd take a Grizzly 700.

[vstprodigy]

Cool video, where was this taken, looks like a good spot to ride for quads

[saucy_brandy]

where is that clamp for the yfz450 because that bar is a 7/8 and i know the newer yfz is a 1 1/8

[em]

I can't believe the Kawasaki race 450 has a better reverse than the Raptor!

[Vfreaks]

These are so expensive here in Germany, like 17k USD, it's crazy