So I havent read much on the yfz450 but I hear they can ride all over the raptor 660 all day long. Is this true? What am I better off getting for dune and trail riding? I figured this would be the place to find out. thanks for all the info guys.
raptor 660 verse yfz450
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I have or had both, get the 450 over the 660.
The front end on the 660 is light, it is physically larger than the 450, the 660 does have a softer seat.
In the dunes there is no comparison between the 450 and the 660
On the trails they say the 660 is better but just change the front sprocket on the 450 and you now have all the low end lug you need.
The front end on the 660 is light, it is physically larger than the 450, the 660 does have a softer seat.
In the dunes there is no comparison between the 450 and the 660
On the trails they say the 660 is better but just change the front sprocket on the 450 and you now have all the low end lug you need.
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i've had my one way bearing since 02 never had a problem
Having ridden both of them, there is really no choice about it; 660 all the way. Perhaps if I was a kid, or a smaller adult, the 450 might be an option. I could not comfortably ride it to save my life - almost reminded me of the powerwheels video that was up here a little while ago. The 450 is definitely geared to little people or people that don't mind being cramped - maybe that is why I own the 660 and a Bombardier Traxter (Step thru design and enough room to fully recline on the seat 
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Definitely an aspect worth considering if you are bigger than the average bear...
)Definitely an aspect worth considering if you are bigger than the average bear...
Having ridden both, and owned a raptor, I would say the 450 is the higher performance machine. A raptor will not handle nearly as well as the 450. If you want comfort and low end grunt, the 660 is the better machine. If you want a high performance machine, get the 450. Reliability isn't an issue with the 660 if you buy an 03 or newer. I bought my raptor after it had been absolutely abused for a year by a guy I know. Then I beat the living piss out of it for another year and had no problems with it whatsoever. (it was an 04')
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I used to ride an 04 Raptor 660, I now ride an 04 YFZ450.
Yes it is cramped, but in order to get the lower seat height for better handling, you have to sacrafice somewhere.
As for the motors - they do not compare. The YFZ is much mor high-strung and needs to be ridden like a 2 stroke....the Raptor is more for putting and playing around.
If the YFZ is not a good trail machine engine......why would they use it in the WR450F ?
The reverse feature of the Raptor is nice, but being able to change a clutch at the track/trail on the YFZ is nicer.
They really are apples and oranges though.....built with different purposes in mind.
Yes it is cramped, but in order to get the lower seat height for better handling, you have to sacrafice somewhere.
As for the motors - they do not compare. The YFZ is much mor high-strung and needs to be ridden like a 2 stroke....the Raptor is more for putting and playing around.
If the YFZ is not a good trail machine engine......why would they use it in the WR450F ?
The reverse feature of the Raptor is nice, but being able to change a clutch at the track/trail on the YFZ is nicer.
They really are apples and oranges though.....built with different purposes in mind.
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The YFZ is especially in a different class when it comes to drag racing so if y u are riding dunes u decide you want to drag race go with the 450 becuz a 660 doesnt stand a chance. The 450 is also equipped with better suspension for jumping in the dunes and on trails.
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i beat almost every 450 i have raced that was over 200 yd. and my one way has only went out 1 time
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