[BigBird]

Im kinda looking for a bike for the wife. She is about 5'2 and 135. She is not a speed freak or anything and mostly scared of these machines. But she has become more interested in going out riding with my sons and I. So what are the major diffs between the 2 besides 100cc? Or are there not many?

 

[Wreckless]

From what I read, the 350 is a re-badged Warrior with an old technology motor and the 250 is a revamped high tech product of today. If it was between the two I would go 250 because I would guess the aftermarket is going to jump all over it and the 350 is going to fad away in the next few years.:beerchug:

 

[RK700]

think of it like this
raptor 250- 4 stroke, new blaster
raptor 350- warrior 350 in some new clothes

also tho the size difference. the raptor 250 is crazy small, definatly smaller then the blaster. but since she is 5'2, you should be all over the 250

 

[06Rappy700r]

I believe the 250 does not have reverse either. And it is lighter than the 350. For speed I beleive they are pretty close.

 

[joejefferson]

There are duals available for the 250. Get the 250

 

[BigBird]

THe 250 is starting to sound good, but reverse is nice also. Damn isnt it always like that. You can always get ALMOST what you want.:banghead:

 

[joejefferson]

THe 250 is starting to sound good, but reverse is nice also. Damn isnt it always like that. You can always get ALMOST what you want.:banghead:

Have you tried the reverse on a 350. lol

 

[BigBird]

No! But I think my wife would want reverse, maybe but if the 250 is the better bike that is probably the way I will go.

 

[06Rappy700r]

Have you tried the reverse on a 350. lol

:gr_grin: very true. .The reverse is odd on the 350. But the 350 needs it because it is so damn heavy, where the 250 is lighter so she can just pick the ass end up and spin it around if she needs to.. The 250 takes after the blaster which is a great bike. Light, manuverable, and has potential. My buddies modded blaster would beat the wifes modded 350. I would say go for the 250. Its too bad you cant test drive both of them

 

[BigBird]

:gr_grin: very true. .The reverse is odd on the 350. But the 350 needs it because it is so damn heavy, where the 250 is lighter so she can just pick the ass end up and spin it around if she needs to.. The 250 takes after the blaster which is a great bike. Light, manuverable, and has potential. My buddies modded blaster would beat the wifes modded 350. I would say go for the 250. Its too bad you cant test drive both of them

Test drive? Hell im just gonna drag something home and tell her to get her ass on it. She cant even shift or anything right now. She got froggy one nite and said I bet I can drive that thing of yours and I just about let her untill I saw all the visions of the carnage, wrecked wife and a wrecked bike.

Im not sure which was worse but neither was good so I just said no way.

 

[kyledvor61]

I'd say the 250, its light and about same speed.

 

[06Rappy700r]

Test drive? Hell im just gonna drag something home and tell her to get her ass on it. She cant even shift or anything right now. She got froggy one nite and said I bet I can drive that thing of yours and I just about let her untill I saw all the visions of the carnage, wrecked wife and a wrecked bike.

Im not sure which was worse but neither was good so I just said no way.

well health insurance will cover the wrecked wife, but here in mass, we dont have insurance for the bikes...yet.

 

[BigBird]

Yeah but somehow it would all be my fault. Nothing good could come of it.

 

[06Rappy700r]

Yeah but somehow it would all be my fault. Nothing good could come of it.

Its always the mans fault. Doesnt matter what it is.

 

[oakleynutt]

What kind of riding yo going to do?? The 250 is a nice bike. It is more racey then the 350. Both are quick for what they are. But if you are going to be duning I would rec the 350 for the extra toque. It can pull the hills better then the 250. We had one of each last dune trip and I thought I 350 was better overall in the dunes. Reverse is a pain , but you figure out it quirks. Good luck on your choice. Go to the stealership and see what one fits her better. My wife is 5'2" and 140 . she loves the 350.

 

[BigBird]

Mainly just pasture riding and stuff. No dunes or anything. Im acctually thinking about putting in a track out back for us to ride on. But it wont be anything great.

 

[oakleynutt]

See what quad she fits better on and get her that one. good luck.

 

[BigBird]

Yeah thats probably the best thing.

 

[Diggs59]

THe 250 is starting to sound good, but reverse is nice also. Damn isnt it always like that. You can always get ALMOST what you want.:banghead:

LOL....I'm actually listening to "You can't always get what you want" on the radio ......too funny.

 

[Velocyraptor]

get both, once your kids grow up, they will use the 250 then the 350