Grew up on 3-wheelers and then naturally moved to Banshees and then a Raptor 700R...in 2017 I switched to SXS’s and almost immediately felt like something was missing. After two years I realized I was missing my love for riding sport quads. I sold my SXS and got into another Raptor! Best thing I ever did!!! 👍🏻👍🏻
that’s great you got back into quads! like you said that was the best thing you ever did! imo sxs ruin trails but that’s just what i’m seeing near me i can’t speak for everywhere
Its a beast, and it's a one-of-a-kind. There's never really been any other quads in the big bore sport quad market; at least not any that could compete with the Raptor.
I absolutely love my 2006 Yamaha raptor. I modded the beast, 105.5mm piston and cylinder with a stage 3 cam, plus 3mm intake valve and plus 2mm exhaust valves, 5mm stroker crank installed, Hinson clutch basket, plus few other things. I can ride next to a Polaris rzr 1000 and it's tapped out on top, I'm in 4th gear I can pull it up, then shift in 5th and it's stupid fast. Yes, it's got taller sprocket up front and as small as I could find out back. Plus 22" tires in rear with 23" tall up front. Been riding for over 40 years. Still enjoy it every chance I get
My wife rode it and stabbed the throttle at 40mph, it pulled her back out, 😢 chiropractic treatment followed, probably need to buy her a mellow scrambler 500cc 4x4
Bought one new in 18, se model. Basic bolt-ons with a safe dyno tune on pump gas and 60whp is mighty hard to give up. Bought a new yxz se spring 21, and, while very fun, there is just something almost magical about the raptor; its nearly perfect
just got a 2022 700r. i am falling in love with it. i am not used to this level of fit and finish quality. i ride it for an hour and the engine is almost cold after 5 minutes when i stop the engine. my polaris xp 1000 was overheating all the time even in very cold weather. in canada we have 20 years 160 000 kilometers warranty on the engine no charge with yamalube products exclusively. i mean this is confidence in the quality of your products. i keep it stock. the stock power is more than enough for such a light machine.
20 years? No way bro.... I am about to buy a 2014 with less than 40 hours on it on Friday. I legit have 10 years on that engine? I assume without mods, correct?
One thing that wasn’t mentioned, and it made me buy another sport quad was the 10% power increase that started on the 2015 models! That’s huge. I don’t know this but I felt Yamaha did it because of the renagade. Power to weight I mean. They are real close now
When I said huge I was implying that the sport qaud market gets stagnant with changes so it was huge on an existing model. Second I own a yfz 450 and it always bothered me that the 700 was slower. Not anymore.
I had a beefed up 660 I always thought was great once u ride the 700r u will find out u were wrong the torque it lays down will put a smile on any face
Truth! The newest Raptor is THE pinnacle of big bore sport ATVs. '22 most likely the last yr. Get one! Got my new '21 700R-SE black/ flo yellow machine in June. Ride!
Still love my Raptor 700 as much as I did the day I bought it new in 2011. Apart from the starter relay failing early on, nothing has gone wrong with it.
When you are old and can’t ride, you will look back and either regret not getting one, or look back on all the great memories of riding one! Life is short my friend.
I had a raptor 700r se 2011. The black one with skulls. Power comander, kn filter, dmc dual. Was a beast and super fun. I had to sell to finance a house. Still want a raptor 700r again. Those long sliding long curves ❤
Well said! Love my '21 Raptor 700R-SE.. just 3hrs on it & already switched rear tires to wider meatier 20×11×9 GBC's..added a case saver & Pro Tec moflo airbox cover (+3hp). Oh plus an hr meter! That's it. Doesn't need a darn thing else added to hurt reliability. Stocked up on Maxima Pro Plus oil & K&N filters. Yeaaa baby! 💯👍 - Ohio 🇺🇸
@@akashi8033 bought the SE model for 9100.00 last august. They took 500 off which was crazy. I know the guys real well and made the deal just to get me buying from them. All my other machines came from other dealers in other towns.
i plan on buying one for my first atv . i want something reliable with you enough power to keep you out of trouble on hills. i love the fact you can just puts around on it an just or open her up an raise some hell
I've never ridden a sport quad, always utility machines (mostly Hondas). How are they on the trails? I'm afraid of getting hung up in ruts and whatnot.
I know you can stretch a set of Mud Sharks on the rear and it will grab EVERYTHING! I did it to a 660. Put sand razors on the front. It made a great Florida trail monster. I am pushing my wife to get her jet ski so I can get 700. I just got a GSXR 750 so it is her turn lol
My friend has a Raptor 700R buried under junk in his garage, not touched for years. Should I buy it for $3K? It has a twin exhaust + tuner, and the pipes get hot quick and glow at night. It also makes a noise almost like a bad belt/ pulley in a car (maybe coming from the engine). It runs great and I'm tempted 🤔
@@elexplosivo100 my kfx450 needed new front wheel bearings week 1 from a brand new purchase in 09. No one is perfect, but under built is not an error that factors into manufacturing error.
*02:50* “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” More like.. If we don’t need to spend R&D money and can still charge the same price every year, don’t fix it 😄
The Raptor. More torque and reverse. The Honda is a great quad too, and a lot lighter than the raptor. So while lacking reverse it can be manhandled around easier if you do need to.
@@boltfn2639 I used to have a TRX450 and loved it, had the HRC kit so a little more power and taller rear tires. It didn’t like going super slow on the right trails, would have to slip the clutch a lot, but was doable. But I’m currently look at the raptor, simply for the fact it has reverse, and Yamaha is the only manufacturer still making sport quads. I have been on a 660, but not a 700. I can only imagine it’s better in every way that what I remember of the 660 though.
If you are more of an aggressive rider 450r all the way. The 450 is a much better machine for faster riders and has great power delivery in its stock form. That is if you go for an 06 and newer.
Looking at getting a new raptor. As a big guy, I feel the frame size and smaller less torquey engine of the 450 may not fully satisfy me. Hopefully I'm making a good choice. Also, I'd like to have reverse.
@@jayryan7473 again it's about having the reverse as well as the frame size and low rpm grunt of a large bore motor (not the high speed ripping u referring to) it's just alot to like about the raptor
You said same as it was in 2011, what am I missing about the 700s prior to 2011?! Guy in town has a 2010 700r for sale so I’m curious if I should pass on it for a newer model for some reason.
Can the Raptor or Any quad tour long distance as motorbikes can? I would love to own a quad if it was capable of being a real daily driver as well as a play thing.
I think it would be cool of Yamaha made a Raptor similar to a Can Am Renegade or a Polaris Scrambler. Same amount of power but with an IRS, 4 wheel drive and an overall slight change in the plastics and body style. I would be so interested in how it would look and preform.
Yamaha needs to add one more gear, time to make the raptor hit 100mph stock or bring back the banshee and make it a four stroke 850 twin make it plush then make it do 115mph also make it look mean
@@dirttraxtv no they are not, they are heavy and underpowered, way less power to weight than the older original non efi bikes. i have a 660 my friend has a 700.
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"Honestly, it's spiritual"
Amen brother!
😆
Yes it is!!! Lol
My guy understood the assignment
Grew up on 3-wheelers and then naturally moved to Banshees and then a Raptor 700R...in 2017 I switched to SXS’s and almost immediately felt like something was missing. After two years I realized I was missing my love for riding sport quads. I sold my SXS and got into another Raptor! Best thing I ever did!!! 👍🏻👍🏻
its not riding if it has a steering wheel and a seat belt
that’s great you got back into quads! like you said that was the best thing you ever did! imo sxs ruin trails but that’s just what i’m seeing near me i can’t speak for everywhere
Its a beast, and it's a one-of-a-kind. There's never really been any other quads in the big bore sport quad market; at least not any that could compete with the Raptor.
I absolutely love my 2006 Yamaha raptor. I modded the beast, 105.5mm piston and cylinder with a stage 3 cam, plus 3mm intake valve and plus 2mm exhaust valves, 5mm stroker crank installed, Hinson clutch basket, plus few other things. I can ride next to a Polaris rzr 1000 and it's tapped out on top, I'm in 4th gear I can pull it up, then shift in 5th and it's stupid fast. Yes, it's got taller sprocket up front and as small as I could find out back. Plus 22" tires in rear with 23" tall up front. Been riding for over 40 years. Still enjoy it every chance I get
My wife rode it and stabbed the throttle at 40mph, it pulled her back out, 😢 chiropractic treatment followed, probably need to buy her a mellow scrambler 500cc 4x4
Who comments on their own comment…..?
@@raptordan6851 half crazy combat veteran that lives in the country away from most people. 😉
@@joeyholthusen6495 All the power to you, man! If you've been riding for 40+ years fair to assume you're mid 50s at least...Here's to the next 40!
@@raptordan6851 Who comments on someone who comments on their own comment?
Bought one new in 18, se model. Basic bolt-ons with a safe dyno tune on pump gas and 60whp is mighty hard to give up. Bought a new yxz se spring 21, and, while very fun, there is just something almost magical about the raptor; its nearly perfect
just got a 2022 700r. i am falling in love with it. i am not used to this level of fit and finish quality. i ride it for an hour and the engine is almost cold after 5 minutes when i stop the engine. my polaris xp 1000 was overheating all the time even in very cold weather. in canada we have 20 years 160 000 kilometers warranty on the engine no charge with yamalube products exclusively. i mean this is confidence in the quality of your products. i keep it stock. the stock power is more than enough for such a light machine.
20 years? No way bro....
I am about to buy a 2014 with less than 40 hours on it on Friday. I legit have 10 years on that engine? I assume without mods, correct?
Had 3 raptors over the years, totally love them
Nice dude I love them too
With my head the RAPTOR but with my heart the BANSHEE.
One thing that wasn’t mentioned, and it made me buy another sport quad was the 10% power increase that started on the 2015 models! That’s huge. I don’t know this but I felt Yamaha did it because of the renagade. Power to weight I mean. They are real close now
I wonder what the 700 motor in a 450 chassis would be like? Reverse. Torque.
10%... Yeah so huge of a power gain LoL.
@@donschaefer9442Wouldn't fit lol.
When I said huge I was implying that the sport qaud market gets stagnant with changes so it was huge on an existing model. Second I own a yfz 450 and it always bothered me that the 700 was slower. Not anymore.
Raptors are a very good time and definitely unique! Cool to see some good content on them!
I had a beefed up 660 I always thought was great once u ride the 700r u will find out u were wrong the torque it lays down will put a smile on any face
Truth! The newest Raptor is THE pinnacle of big bore sport ATVs. '22 most likely the last yr. Get one! Got my new '21 700R-SE black/ flo yellow machine in June. Ride!
Why the last year?
@@Davido50 why the last year?
Bring back more #sportquads
Keep holding out hope for Honda to bring it back
Still love my Raptor 700 as much as I did the day I bought it new in 2011. Apart from the starter relay failing early on, nothing has gone wrong with it.
Yamaha needs to put the MT 07 engine that they put in the tenere into the raptor!
Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! The beast that broke my legs 😂 oh baby we need to get back in touch....
this is my dream bike. probably will never get one but the speed and power!!!
When you are old and can’t ride, you will look back and either regret not getting one, or look back on all the great memories of riding one! Life is short my friend.
Need to put the big 3 intake, exhaust, & fuel. Along with a turbo and re gear it for top end. EA3
Nah ..see my comment. That stuff works good but stresses the engine. Use Maxima Pro Plus 10w40 oil to keep it purrin!
I had a raptor 700r se 2011. The black one with skulls. Power comander, kn filter, dmc dual. Was a beast and super fun. I had to sell to finance a house. Still want a raptor 700r again. Those long sliding long curves ❤
still love my 01 660 raptor
Well said! Love my '21 Raptor 700R-SE.. just 3hrs on it & already switched rear tires to wider meatier 20×11×9 GBC's..added a case saver & Pro Tec moflo airbox cover (+3hp). Oh plus an hr meter! That's it. Doesn't need a darn thing else added to hurt reliability. Stocked up on Maxima Pro Plus oil & K&N filters. Yeaaa baby! 💯👍 - Ohio 🇺🇸
Add a steering stabilizer, then it will be good enough. You’ll ride it even harder
How much did you get the 21’ for ?
@@akashi8033 bought the SE model for 9100.00 last august. They took 500 off which was crazy. I know the guys real well and made the deal just to get me buying from them. All my other machines came from other dealers in other towns.
@@toddmerriott6901 heavily appreciate that thank you
@@toddmerriott6901 they want 12,500 at Langston Motersports in CA. No mods. 🙃🙃
And they wanted 5k down payment. Uhhh.
2:59 I’ve never heard something more accurate. I love this quad man
i plan on buying one for my first atv . i want something reliable with you enough power to keep you out of trouble on hills. i love the fact you can just puts around on it an just or open her up an raise some hell
Just ordered the White/Black SE today! So stoked!!!!
awesome vid again guys....I miss my raptor sometimes...awesome machines....my 850 scrambler fills the void for now....lol
I've never ridden a sport quad, always utility machines (mostly Hondas). How are they on the trails? I'm afraid of getting hung up in ruts and whatnot.
They're fun on the trails, but definitely at a disadvantage over full IRS machines.
Ya I miss my YFZ 450
Blew my mind when I ripped on my first 700r😲
I know you can stretch a set of Mud Sharks on the rear and it will grab EVERYTHING! I did it to a 660. Put sand razors on the front. It made a great Florida trail monster. I am pushing my wife to get her jet ski so I can get 700. I just got a GSXR 750 so it is her turn lol
Hats off to the designer-s who did this crazy beast I love everything about it
Where can I get one of these? Don’t really trust Craigslist or Facebook
Thanks for the video AJ.
Thanks for watching!!
My '07, original owner, still turns heads.
My friend has a Raptor 700R buried under junk in his garage, not touched for years. Should I buy it for $3K? It has a twin exhaust + tuner, and the pipes get hot quick and glow at night. It also makes a noise almost like a bad belt/ pulley in a car (maybe coming from the engine). It runs great and I'm tempted 🤔
If he's selling for 3 grand, grab it and get it tuned up.
They have neither belts or pulleys
Amazing quad
I’m getting ready to get one of these to trail ride with. It’s just fun..
Raptor all the way!!!!
Not broken don’t fix it Thats right
I really want a raptor but I have a tuned predator
Always stayed away from raptors because of the axle bending problems. Very few options for a sport squad now though.
Unless you are gapping highways the axle is fine , but if you want too go and buy a dominator axle.
if the raptor is too much for you just say that 😆
@@elexplosivo100 my kfx450 needed new front wheel bearings week 1 from a brand new purchase in 09. No one is perfect, but under built is not an error that factors into manufacturing error.
Never had an axle Bend and I ride them hard unless you do a cartwheel the axles don't bend
i just got one an i will say she definitely is still the king.
*02:50* “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”
More like.. If we don’t need to spend R&D money and can still charge the same price every year, don’t fix it 😄
Yup.
like like fun t9 ride this beast. like the power so you can slide with it.
Honda TRX450r or Yamaha Raptor 700, which is better for trail riding?
The Raptor. More torque and reverse. The Honda is a great quad too, and a lot lighter than the raptor. So while lacking reverse it can be manhandled around easier if you do need to.
@@RunGMCSyclone Which would you prefer for trail riding?
@@boltfn2639 I used to have a TRX450 and loved it, had the HRC kit so a little more power and taller rear tires. It didn’t like going super slow on the right trails, would have to slip the clutch a lot, but was doable. But I’m currently look at the raptor, simply for the fact it has reverse, and Yamaha is the only manufacturer still making sport quads. I have been on a 660, but not a 700. I can only imagine it’s better in every way that what I remember of the 660 though.
If you are more of an aggressive rider 450r all the way. The 450 is a much better machine for faster riders and has great power delivery in its stock form. That is if you go for an 06 and newer.
@@LolliWANG505 thanks man!
Looking at getting a new raptor. As a big guy, I feel the frame size and smaller less torquey engine of the 450 may not fully satisfy me. Hopefully I'm making a good choice. Also, I'd like to have reverse.
Raptor's a great machine. AJ's over 6ft and can rip rip on it.
I've seen 300lb dudes rip 400ex's. Get whatever runs good and you'll be happy 🙂
@@jayryan7473 again it's about having the reverse as well as the frame size and low rpm grunt of a large bore motor (not the high speed ripping u referring to) it's just alot to like about the raptor
My 2008 raptor 700r is still a beast…
The raptor is nice but a 450r with a little canadian RP Race and F43 bolted on and 🚀
Hopefully getting a 660, or 700 soon!
Nice!
its a beast , i absolutely love this , in UK you cant even get one because how sort after atv .
4 stroke ATVs never die. Lol
You said same as it was in 2011, what am I missing about the 700s prior to 2011?! Guy in town has a 2010 700r for sale so I’m curious if I should pass on it for a newer model for some reason.
Im not a expert but i would say your safe to buy a older 700r.
Finally a decent, intelligent mature review..
Yeah baby!
Can the Raptor or Any quad tour long distance as motorbikes can? I would love to own a quad if it was capable of being a real daily driver as well as a play thing.
166 wins in Paris Dakar rally speak for itself. Those machines that compete in the rally have extra fuel tanks mounted on the sides of nerf bars.
I’m gonna make one street legal one day.
imagine an africa twin in a solid axle platform.
If Honda make that into a ATV, even a sport utility, that would be sick.
A manual solid axle and a DCT on a 4x4...
This guy can sell anything
Probably my favorite one 💯
I'm torn between the yfz450 and 700. I already ride a 350 and Its True BLISS taking those turns on a track I just want to go faster
I wonder how the power compares to a YZ250X
Love it need one
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I love my raptor 😍
Sweet
I wanna get an ATV for mostly use on streets but also be able to use on grass/dirt roads
I want fly Mx gear and the Yamaha raptor 700r se sport
One day I’ll upgrade my 2012 Honda trx 400 for a Yamaha raptor.
What do you think of the Yamaha raptor 660r?
Raptors are awesome. Obviously 660 is an older model but it was fun at the time.
@@dirttraxtv yea it’s still fun tho
Love it
It is spiritual
[ prayer hands ]
You can get the SE in Canada
U never mentioned the engine update from a 2011 to now
We've evaluated the Raptor a few times in the past 11 years which covered these updates.
Could it hang in with can am 1000's
It could hang in different ways. Depends on what you expect it to do.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Is it a darker blue?
Don't think so. That's the standard Yamaha Blue.
I’m almost surprised Yamaha even sent one to be on video. I would love to know the numbers Of Yamaha sport atvs sold yearly
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What transmission is it
Manual with a clutch.
I think it would be cool of Yamaha made a Raptor similar to a Can Am Renegade or a Polaris Scrambler. Same amount of power but with an IRS, 4 wheel drive and an overall slight change in the plastics and body style. I would be so interested in how it would look and preform.
Used to be a 2 stroke half its size. Banshee
I wish my big bear could do that
Can i Buy it from you
kawasaki needs to re make the kfx 700
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The raptors are pure beast. And with some engine work holy crap. We turned a 660 in to a 700 fairly cheap.
Cops been hating this quad for many moons
cool raptor
Of all time??? I believe the 300ex or 400ex would challenge that title...
idk
Honda 400 EX= made for 10yrs.. Raptor made for 20 years.. Defiantly outsells the 400EX just being produced 10yrs longer.
@@joshkolden9103 just because it was made longer doesn't mean it has sold more models....
Guarantee you it has. There is 10 Raptors to 1 EX on any classifieds page.
@@joshkolden9103 my final statement.... that just shows that no one likes their raptors and everyone keeps their hondas..
I want one it's gonna take a long time. To afford
I wish these things came automatic
Would be cool. I think you'll get a mixed response on here though...
@@dirttraxtv I like raptors but sometimes I just wish I could hit the throttle and just go and not have to worry about any shifting.
For a 700cc is very deception,when you made a 800cc engine?
I can think of riding something else
YAMAHA BANSHEE
Yamaha needs to add one more gear, time to make the raptor hit 100mph stock or bring back the banshee and make it a four stroke 850 twin make it plush then make it do 115mph also make it look mean
That would be awesome 👊🏻💥🎉
yam-aha
You're saying it wrong.
#savesportquads
Down voting for mispronunciation of Yamaha - is this guy from Chiiiiinna?
Sport atv's lesters
Compared to the 450 the 700 is a Cadillac
how is it a beast when it has less horsepower than a 450? 40hp? old 2 stroke quads from the 1980s had that with only 250cc
Have you ever ridden one? It's a beast.
@@dirttraxtv no they are not, they are heavy and underpowered, way less power to weight than the older original non efi bikes. i have a 660 my friend has a 700.
@@joshallen6073 LOL, you need to do some research, there is a reason older 660's sell for $1500-$2000 less than 700's.
They aren’t cool if you cannot afford to purchase it lol
45 hp to be exact. Big three way more.
Who thinks it’s worth buying it? 👍👇
Don’t buy this. You will never want to ride another quad again!
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