I'm looking at getting an atv this year and I'm really interested in the new raptor 250. Does anyone have any experience with these, reliable? fast? any input would be awesome.

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have they come out with it yet? unless your like 5'1" and 130lbs I wouldn't get it. for the same price you could find a reliable used raptor 660, but if you like it get it beause you can't go wrong with a yami!!

also its msrp is nearly 4 grand

I dont wanna get anything bigger than a 400 really because insurance would probably be alot more expensive. Looks like its the 350 then. If anyone else has any input, that'd be awesome.

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I would really look into getting a z400 instead of a raptor 350. its a great quad and very reliable

thanks alot for the help man, i completely forgot about suzuki, i love that quad, probably the one im gonna get if i can find the money.

The Raptor 250 would be a great trail quad, but I dont expect it would be all that fast. It pretty much uses the same engine as the Wolverine/BearTrack/Bruin 250. I think its something like 12 hp. I actually considered getting a Raptor 250 becuase I think they would be a fun machine for trail riding and are pretty cheap, but I know Id get bored with the power in about a week or 2. I used to have an '06 YFZ 450 and I thought it was slow (even with a jet kit and Yoshi pipe), so I know Id get bored with the little Rappy.
Still though, for $3500 you are getting a nice machine. Unlike some other 250 sport quads that are basically utility quads with sporty-looking plastic, the Raptor 250 was built from the ground up. Its got a good suspension and its chain drive (a lot of other 250 sport quads are shaft drive).
If you are new to quads and just want something to putt-putt around on, the little Raptor might be all you need.
The Z400/KFX 400/DVX 400 is a good machine too, but they are known for the frame breaking if you jump them a lot. The Raptor 350 is a good machine too, its basically a Warrior with different plastic and some minor motor tweaks. The 400EX is a good machine as well.
I personally love Yammies and none of mine have ever let me down, but theres lots of good options on the market.