Is a banshee better than a raptor?
the banshee and the raptor will be pretty close in actual performance, but the hit of a 2 stroke is a different ride then the torque of a 4 stroke, it really depends on the type of riding your planning on doing, if your doing any type trail riding, the raptor would probably be the better idea, both would equally suck …
What is the best year Yamaha Banshee?
99 and 2000 are the best….
Are Yamaha Banshee any good?
The 34-hp, 386 lb, two-stroke Yamaha Banshee is easy to maintain, ideal for dirt and dunes, readily modified, described as virtually indestructible, and often called by off-road enthusiasts as the greatest ATV of all time. Does that make it a good quad? Yes. The endlessly fun Banshee is one good quad.
What’s the difference between a Raptor and a Yamaha Blaster?
Yamaha only gave the Raptor a fraction more wheel travel. The numbers read 7.1 inches at both ends of the Blaster and 7.5 front/7.9 rear for the Raptor. A huge handling improvement made to the Raptor 250 is found in the 19-inch rear and 20-inch front tires. The Blaster was equipped with 21-inch balloons at all four corners.
When did Yamaha replace the disc brakes on the Raptor?
In 2003, Yamaha replaced the hard-to-maintain mechanical disc rear and front drum brakes with hydraulic discs at both ends. At that time, the headlight also was integrated into the front nose piece, giving it a sleeker look. For this test, we wanted to take another look at how the old Blaster compares to its newer replacement.
What was the replacement for the Yamaha Blaster?
Industry changes and strict EPA guidelines forced manufacturers to significantly reduce the amount of two-stroke machines they produced, so the Blaster and Banshee were cut from the lineup. Fortunately for Yamaha and smaller-sized sport quad riders, the ATV that replaced the Blaster, the Raptor 250, is great.
What’s the price of a Yamaha Raptor 250?
Yamaha’s Raptor 250 has a much higher price tag at $4500 than the last (2006) Blaster did at $3300. Our test unit was actually a 2001 model we purchased for $800. A stock Blaster is powered by a 200cc, two-stroke engine with a manual clutch and a six-speed gearbox.