Hey, I'm 16 and 6'4'' and 180 lbs. Could I fit on a YFZ450? I've heard they're cramped.

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NEVER BUY A HONDA. CRAP. EVERY ONE OF EM.

I'm 6.2 220 and I don't like the fit of YFZ that is why I got the Raptor its a great fit for people our size!

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08 YAMAHA RAPTOR 700R
04 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 600
04 DODGE RAM 1500 HEMI QCSB "THE H"

PLEASE DON'T BE THE ONE THAT RUIN'S IT FOR THE REST OF US!!!!!!!!

MOPAR FOREVER
Move-Over-People-Are-Raceing!!!!!

i dont own one but I think you will be really cramped. I have rode one and thought it was way cramped. I am only 6'1" but I weigh 225 lbs. You should get a Raptor.

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07 Raptor 700
07 LTZ-400
07 LTZ-50
07 Outlaw 90
04 Chevy 2500HD

Okay thanks. And nah, I don't really care for Raptors that much. Don't like EFI for some reason. Rather have a KFX700.

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NEVER BUY A HONDA. CRAP. EVERY ONE OF EM.

yea go for the kfx 700 you wouldint be disappointed and their very comfortable

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2003 250 ex [bro's ride]
moose bars, dirt dog tires, nerfs
1997 polaris xplorer 400 [dads]
-winch, plow
2004 kawaski kfx 700 [mine]
-holeshots, dual procircuts ,nerfs , full skids

What if I put bar risers on?
lol
Maybe a z400 would be a better choice?

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NEVER BUY A HONDA. CRAP. EVERY ONE OF EM.

A 400 has more room than a 450 in my opinion. A better ride also. A Kfx has a good ride also but doesnt have the handling of a Raptor.

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07 Raptor 700
07 LTZ-400
07 LTZ-50
07 Outlaw 90
04 Chevy 2500HD

Edited: 04/24/2008 at 10:46 PM by EdKatt

i know this is just my opnion but i hate the kfx700. its almost not even a sport quad. the raptor is way way better. unless you cant shift a quad but then why whould you ask about a yfz. and 2 me a kfx700 and a yfz are at the oppisite sides of the table. the raptor 700 is right in the middle. has the 450 suspestion. a real manual tranny, and just 40lb more than the 450 not like the kfx what does that wiegh like 150lb more than the yfz?


maybe its just me but i dont know how you go from wanting a yfz450 to a kfx700. btw the raptor efi is flawless and great for upgrading.

Yes, the KFX weighs like 516 pounds or somethin like that. But I still love em. lol. I don't want a Raptor, nor can I afford one, unless it's a 660, but they suck. It's really between a KFX700 and a Z400 now, since the YFZ's too small. MAYBE a predator if I find one, but I don't really care for them too much just because they've had issues. So it's really only those three, since Honda bites for sport quads, which I know for a fact, we own 4. If it was between a z400, kfx700 and a preddy, what would you guys pick? I have no intention on racing. Just jumps, wheelies and haulin @$$

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NEVER BUY A HONDA. CRAP. EVERY ONE OF EM.

Oh, and as far as goin from a YFZ to a KFX, idk really. haha. I'm not interested in any other 450 accept a Suzuki or Can-Am, which are way out of price range for a long time, since I need to buy a truck soon. =] I've ridden a KFX700 before, and it was the most fun I've ever had on a quad. I've also ridden a KFX400, which was great, and more fun on the jumps because I was more used to it, but it didn't really compare overall. The only grudge I have with the KFX is that it takes forever to stop unless you SLAM on the brakes. Other than that, they're my favorite quads for some reason. My friend raced his against a bunch of 450s on a track, and spanked em all on a STOCK kfx700. That says something to me.

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NEVER BUY A HONDA. CRAP. EVERY ONE OF EM.

well i got a kfx 700 and love it yea its heavy but it hauls a** its also very smooth through the trails and their are many upgrades i dont how it does at jumps because i just got it 3 days ago but its got plenty of power for wheelies and hill climbs

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2003 250 ex [bro's ride]
moose bars, dirt dog tires, nerfs
1997 polaris xplorer 400 [dads]
-winch, plow
2004 kawaski kfx 700 [mine]
-holeshots, dual procircuts ,nerfs , full skids

And you can't beat the sound either =D haha. Congrats on the purchase!! =]

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NEVER BUY A HONDA. CRAP. EVERY ONE OF EM.

yea if you get one try to find one the the dual exhaust kit i got dual procircuts and it sound sick but even stock they sound nice too

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2003 250 ex [bro's ride]
moose bars, dirt dog tires, nerfs
1997 polaris xplorer 400 [dads]
-winch, plow
2004 kawaski kfx 700 [mine]
-holeshots, dual procircuts ,nerfs , full skids

I personally like to shift on a sport quad so of the two options I'd go Z400.

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08 YAMAHA RAPTOR 700R
04 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 600
04 DODGE RAM 1500 HEMI QCSB "THE H"

PLEASE DON'T BE THE ONE THAT RUIN'S IT FOR THE REST OF US!!!!!!!!

MOPAR FOREVER
Move-Over-People-Are-Raceing!!!!!

Edited: 04/25/2008 at 12:15 PM by DODGE57HEMI

Yeah, I like to shift too, but it's not gonna stop me from buying an automatic, especially if that automatic is faster. haha. Thanks for the input =]


and dual pro circuits (drooling) =0 haha
nice

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NEVER BUY A HONDA. CRAP. EVERY ONE OF EM.

I don't know why some people think the kfx700 is faster than a z400.....

I have an '05 z400 and my father has an '04 kfx700 and when both machines were 100% stock it was a dead even drag race until 5th gear, when eventually I would pull away a little bit on the top end....he would simply run out of gearing before me.

If he got in front of me, I could not exactly pass him, and if I got in front of him, he could not pass me.... which says they are about the same speed all around.....

If we switched machines, I would win on the kfx700 because he cannot shift worth a damn and cannot make the most of the power band. That makes me think that the people on z400s who lose to a kfx700 cannot make the most of the power they have under them......

And anyone who loses on a z400 to a kfx700 on an MX track is being beaten by a better rider, not a better quad...... I've seen skilled riders on z400s handily beat guys on 450s who were not as good......

A lot of racing is the rider, only a little is the quad......... you put Doug Gust on a z400 and I'm pretty certain that there are probably only a few people who post here who could keep up on a race ready 450 on an MX track....

Besides, even if the kfx700 is a little faster, the handling department is not even close.... the kfx is a tank, weighs a ton, and handles like a Ute.... it's big and wide and clunky....

The z400 is one of the best handling machines on the planet in stock form.... it is perfectly balanced, has perfect ergonomics, and has excellent suspension in comparison to the kfx it is not even close.......

Mod for mod the z400 can be made to scream and a cheaper price..... everything for the kfx cost more because there are two of everything....and heavy engine mods cost an absolute fortune for not a lot of gain in comparison.....

If you like the kfx, get it..... but don't do it because you think it is a sportier machine in any way......

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'05 Zuki z400
'06 Raptor 350 (wife's)
'00 Honda Rancher 350 4x4

Could not of said it any better myself!

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08 YAMAHA RAPTOR 700R
04 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 600
04 DODGE RAM 1500 HEMI QCSB "THE H"

PLEASE DON'T BE THE ONE THAT RUIN'S IT FOR THE REST OF US!!!!!!!!

MOPAR FOREVER
Move-Over-People-Are-Raceing!!!!!

its obvious its not sportier than a z400 but the kfx 700 is an excellent trail , drag , hill climbing quad its not made for the track their are some cheap mods that will improve a lot such as clutch springs the air box mod ect.. i bought my kfx 700 bascially because of the price which was 2250 and it is in almost brand new cond

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2003 250 ex [bro's ride]
moose bars, dirt dog tires, nerfs
1997 polaris xplorer 400 [dads]
-winch, plow
2004 kawaski kfx 700 [mine]
-holeshots, dual procircuts ,nerfs , full skids

You have a valid point here, that there's 2 of everything, but you gotta admit that dual exhaust is pretty badass, looks and performance. I'm still stuck in the middle though, so anymore opinions would be appreciated. Thanks

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NEVER BUY A HONDA. CRAP. EVERY ONE OF EM.

i whould so rather have a z400. you also have to remember z400 was suzuki's 4stroke race quad before the 450.

the kfx700 has its place. just not where i ride. (so cal deserts)

Edited: 04/25/2008 at 07:55 PM by bigned1904

I think everyone here had given you some good advice. I have owned a z400 and really liked it. I now have a predator. I had an 05 and now have an 07 Troy Lee. I don't know of any "issues" with the preddy, unless you are talking about a pre 2005....no reverse and horrible shifting. All fixed now and i can wheelie, jump, and haul a**! It really doesn't take much money to make this 500 scream! I also had a 2002 raptor 660 and it sucked! But, they have made many improvements and are definitely at the top of my list, just cost alot! One of the main reasons I have the preddy is that it is by far the best bang for the buck...I bought this 07 new for only 5k last month as the dealer wanted to rid himself of it to make more room for new ones. But figure this....preddy's come stock with douglas aluminum wheels, maxxis razr tires, steel braided brake lines, lifetime warranty on the axle, and fox shocks with piggy back reservoirs for the troy lee edition. I believe the sticker price with all this is even less than the z400! Keep in mind the 08's are now outlaws and come with a ktm525 motor, which is another great improvement.......and increase in cost! LOL!

I'm not going to say one is better than the other because I think everyone makes a really good competetive quad. Most of us are biased because we don't want to know there is a better one out there! You just have to sit on them and get the feel as they all "sit" different and you have to be comfortable on them! Good luck!

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