If it's kind of tight trails the Raptor would probably be better. Now open trails and logging roads that you can really open the bike up on, it could go either way. From what I have read, the Raptor's top speed is faster, but just by a hair. Raptor 76 mph to Honda 450 TRX 73mph
The Honda is faster than the Raptor on straights.
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If you are going by top speed, just barely. Raptor 76 mph to TRX 450 73 mph.
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The LTR 450 will get the Raptor off the line and has better suspension, but it doesnt have what it takes to beat the Raptor 700 in a flat out drag race.
the 450 in fact you can even see races between the two on youtube
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There is no 450 Raptor, it is either a Raptor 250, 350, 660 or 700. If it is a 450 then it is a YFZ.
There is no 450 Raptor, it is either a Raptor 250, 350, 660 or 700. If it is a 450 then it is a YFZ.
the raptor has a lighter curb weight but the Honda has a better motor if i was buying one i would get the Honda. the raptor has electonic fi the Honda is throttle body you can beef the Honda up a little more than the raptor. but honestly they are both 700's and both crazy fast just the Honda has a better rider stance and isn't as high set as the raptor. more stable and comfortable on the trails
As far as top speed goes, the 700 just edges the 450, but of course actually racing one several other influences will have an affect like weight of riders, terrain, conditions, etc.
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