2008 Yamaha Raptor 250 Review

[Noxicusz]

1.whats the lowest price of this atv?

2.Im 16 years old , tell me which one is good for me.. thanks

[cdogmotocross]

@Noxicusz i dont tink it would be good cause i got mine at 11 and its easy u need a 350 banshee

[mrfox465]

about 65mph

[yamahafreak1231]

ya that thing is awsome



[devintravis0121]

how fast

[mmifazer]

@mrzskiller99 its got four wheels, fuck tard. no matter how similar any design of a QUAD compared to a BIKE is; bottom line is they are two completely different animals.

[mmifazer]

Its not a bike ya bitch

[MrZskiller99]

@mmifazer yes it is dipshit

[j9fingers]

You will love it! The Raptor 250 is slightly smaller than a Honda TRX250X (not by much) but handles far better, is much lighter, and they hold up great. Change the oil and clean the air filter and it will run forever. The Raptor 250 is by far the best sport ATV for new riders, and one of the best sport ATVs ever built. John Arens

[FoxRaceKid37]

I'm 5"5 and 120 is this quad a good fit or will I outgrow it quick

[SweetySnowman]

Hey im 5.6' or 170 cm heigh and 13 years old.. Would this quad be good for me? Also if i should in 2-3 years? Thanks :)

[hannahsannas]

@SweetySnowman this quad would be perfect for you im 13 and like 5 .7' so i reckon it would be great

[SuperRaptor686]

I hav a 700 an i am scared to death wit it she is just to fast so if anyone kniws hiw to get a 250 kinda cheap aroun maryland letme know thanks..

[imnotavegeta]

12 yrs old 5'0 80lb should i get it?

[Lolwut67]

@imnotavegeta

Get a Honda TRX250, you will enjoy it much more, driveshaft, semi-manual, 5 speed, great breaks, very heavy duty.

[HoopsProductions123]

@Lolwut67 Much more slow, more heavy, etc.

[Lolwut67]

@HoopsProductions123

Oh really. Sure, it is heavier, BUT. I have a stock trx250x. Far from slower. Beats every 250 I have faced, including the yamaha pieces of shit. Yamaha also has dinky tires. It also doesn't have an oil cooling system, now does it. Therefor, the Honda will run at a cooler temp. Then we have ground clearance. If you want to go riding anywhere but a perfect little track, you will high center. The honda also has a larger fuel tank.

[borntosucceed97]

13 years old 5'6 170 should i get this plz reply

p.s. i know im overweight dont say anythin bout it

[mdarren135]

@borntosucceed97 get the raptor 350, youll outgrow the 250 quickly.

[smathproductions]

15 5'7 145 should i get this or a 350+

[yam250raptor28]

@smathproductions get a yfz450r you will love it and never out grow it

[diegofa3000]

the only shit of this quad is the it doesnt have reverse

[LILXpApIXJ]

@shelbyfan45- if you looking for a first quad and youre 14 I'd go with the yamaha YFZ 250 it be a pretty nice one cuz it's manual and for a first quad you'd want a manual anyways because then you'd get some experience instead of an automatic which in my opinion a manual is more fun you can get a faster starts off the line and a better top speed if you know how to work the clutch.

[LILXpApIXJ]

Man this makes me jealous alls I have is a Kawasaki bayou 250 yeah it has power but I'd wrather have something nice like this.

[RaptorRacer250r]

FULLY BUILT RAPTOR 250 MX READY FOR SALE SEE MY CHANNEL

[78Miller78]

Hi I'm 13 and 5'8 and one hundred and fifty pounds I am strong I was wonderin witch is good for me I want a lot of speed and I want a yfz 450 or a raptor 700r

[williamfsark]

@78Miller78 if its your first and your only 13, dont even think about getting somethin as big and heavy as a 700 (even if you are tall and strong). a 450 will be good for a experienced 13 year old, but if its your first quad, i would recommend something like a honda trx250, they have a new clutch for beginners which makes it real hard to stall, and it has reverse

[ajbell14]

14, 5'7",115 pounds do u think a raptor 250 is best for me

[1qaz2wsx3edc097]

@ajbell14 i am 5'7 135 and it is great

[albinochipmunk1]

@beleudovice yes you can handle a raptor 250 im 12, 5'1" and 85 pounds and i can whip one around and handle it real good its pretty easy

[fattay17]

Does it has gears

[MynameisJackMehoff]

@fattay17 do u has a brain?

[fattay17]

How much does the raptor cost

[MRasmilyface28]

I am 13 ,5,2 ,100 pounds and ride a 80crf(yeah I no it's way 2 small) could I handle a 250 raptor

[claytonmills77yahoo]

i now have the 2011 raptor

[Croriderjunior]

later automatic will become boring but with clutch you will enjoy more

[Previous1Next2]

@Croriderjunior exactly... clutches are sooo much more fun to play around with compared to autos... you can do a lot more things with it i think haha

[10dthompson60]

Why do so many people want to know if it's automatic? I've seen 10 year olds operate a clutch it's so easy

[shelbyfan45]

hey i am 15yrs old 5'9 145 and i am looking for my first quad and need to know does this come in atuomatic

[122quad]

@shelbyfan45 No im14 5,8 and 149 and i have a raptor 250 wen i first got it it was hrad for me but i got used to it and now i dont even think about it

[wowdan156]

does this quad only come with clutch or can you get it in automatic

[ruatrainman2]

I'm 6'5" and 270 my 12 year old daughter has a raptor 250 and i like playing around on it just as much as my 700. it would be ok for a taller rider if your a beginer but you could get sick of it not being powerful enough for you, also you'd have to contend with smart ass riders making fun of you or laughing at you . if your looking for a good ride thats still cheap,polaris has the trailblazer and honda still sells the 300ex and 400ex.you could also just trick the raptor 250 out and widen it.

[ParkwayFAN1995]

I'm 6'3 and kinda wondering if this bike is a bit too small. Any suggestions?

[motorcrossjem]

if you say raptor 700 and wfc450 1 more time i swear ill kill you!!!! this is about the raptor 250 not about the other bikes

[nerferme3]

im 12 and like 5 ft wat should i get

[Yamaha4life3181]

@nerferme3 350 there great to learn on and there pretty fast

[FLY172M]

@nerferme3 Depends, whats your skill level. I learned on a 125 breeze win I was 5 and now I'm 14 and I do freestyle and racing on Raptor 125 and 250.

[reseau05]

you should get a raptor 350 or 700.not a 250 because its small and it goes 100 km

[evilelfindustries]

@reseau05 DO NOT GET THE 700!!!!!!!!!! for your size either get the 250 or the 300 but if your going 2 keep it for a while get somthing around a 400.

[tosmon19984]

zamknij mordę chuju

[MrFarmerboy123]

I think i just jizzed in my pants!

[589h]

im about 5"1 and i want something to go fast what should i get?

[Yamaha4life3181]

@589h raptor 350 or a yfz450

[Gooddog2898]

im bout 4'11 - 5'1 and 105 pounds wht should i get? ( i want somthing that can haul and goes fast)

[Yamaha4life3181]

@Gooddog2898 raptor 350

[phillysfinest94]

im bout 5'8- 5'9 and about 120 pounds and was wondering if this is a good first quad for me. i like it alot someone help me out thanks

[CorbinDCreptiles]

@phillysfinest94 Get the 350.

[19972121]

hahahaha @TheNinjaHulk i know that the quad has durability becouse i did a 360 and then a 180 and it flipped over me and only the clucth lever was bent and this quad has a lot of power^^^



[celtics34343434]

how fast is the raptor250 stalk?

[OverxKiIllx]

@celtics34343434 top speed is about 55mph on a paved road

[TheNinjaHulk]

im about 5'4" 5'5" will this work for me as my first 4 wheeler? I've ridden them before.

[YOUNGMAN333]

@TheNinjaHulk hey man if i were you i would go with the Honda 250 or even something bigger... 250s are easy to get used to and get old but dont get me wrong there fun!... the honda 250 has a drive shaft and its a little bit bigger. In my opinion its built a little bit better.

[shattaj15]

@TheNinjaHulk dude dont listen to the other guy honda 250ex are slow as fuck.. raptor 250 are bvest in its class, weight speed and durability.. and for your size it would fit perfect.. do reseach

[TheMraseome]

what is the recomended age for a 250 atv

[wireflight]

@TheMraseome

The same as the recommended age for a 400-horsepower sports car. There are age minima that are imposed by law in various jurisdictions (and to which laws I am ideologically opposed). If you've got good judgment, no significant physical disability and the bike is tailored to your physique, you should be able to ride pretty much any showroom-stock 250 ATV as soon as you're physically large enough to manipulate the controls. Without good judgment, you shouldn't get one at any age.

[Lachman0102]

Well in the end I bought a Raptor 350. It was a tough choice, but 100 more cc's and reverse made me choose the 350

[wireflight]

@Lachman0102

The 350 with reverse should be a sweet ride. Lots of sports riders say you don't need a reverse and, while that may be true for a race bike, it's a pain in the backside to not have one on an ATV. For a motivated adult male of average strength, tossing around a sub-400-pound ATV is pretty easy; however, dismounting *every time* you want to back up is a ridiculous pain in the backside for the trail rider, explorer and lightweight scout.

[Lachman0102]

@wireflight Yeah the reverse has definitely served me well. Gotten me out of many bad situations before.

[SGTHECoDGAMER]

I just sold a bunch of stuff and now I can afford a Raptor 700 2011, 450 YFZ 2011, or a Raptor 250, which one should I buy, btw Im 12, and I can only afford one of them from the money I got by selling things.

[DHM4LYFE]

@SGTHECoDGAMER raptor 250

[ajb9470]

@SGTHECoDGAMER raptor 250 if ur only 12.

[naimop]

where i live a raptor 250 cost 6200 dollars in Chile

[chancerbob95]

im 15 like 5ft 8, 180 lbs and thinking about this or a yfz 450. im leaning twards the 450 though

[wireflight]

@chancerbob95

Unless you have *lots* of experience, the 450 is going to be dangerous: it's power is more like "on" and "off" but the 250 has a pretty smooth power delivery. If you absolutely must have more power, go to the 700, which is much less radical than the 450 and not much heavier than the 250 (especially considering weight). For trails and creeks and pretty much any other recreational riding, the flyweight 250 Raptor is an ideal choice if chain drive is OK.

[gangstacornholieo]

@wireflight the 450s are faster than 700 and lighter and the 700 is very top heavy

[wireflight]

@gangstacornholieo

Racing imposes an entirely different set of demands from what ordinary users encounter. If you're running in a class that allows power adders and chassis modifications, there's no substitute for displacement. Out of the box, on a flat track, most give the edge to the 450; on the banks of a creek or in loose sand, it will dig a hole in the sand and go nowhere; that's no fun. On technical trails, the snap of the 450 will either get you killed or slow you to a crawl.

[Wireflight1]

@gangstacornholieo For ordinary people considering a 250 Raptor, the 450 isn't a safe choice: it's a hairy beast. Yeah, when you can hook it up, it's way quicker than a 700, and it's a great track machine for serious racers -- but it isn't for normal people who want to enjoy a recreational outing, and it certainly isn't for those not having a skill set well above average. The CG on a 700 never hurt me; maybe it's just a matter of riding style.

[OverxKiIllx]

@chancerbob95 get the yfz there way better,im 14, ive ridden both and there both a blast if you have money for both id get the 450, but im gettin the raptor 350 soon just cause the yfz costs nearly 9K

[freedomlax21]

Raptor 250 is the most amazing 250 ever!



[raptor250gonecrazy]

is it good for a 12 year old kid



[motorcrossjem]

@raptor250gonecrazy yes

[Elysianend1]

@raptor250gonecrazy Yes

[TheRaversUnited]

@raptor250gonecrazy im 11 trust me u will love it but it pulls ure arms and they get sore after a while a just got mine xmas 2010 model

[TheRaversUnited]

i just got my 2010 model but i started it up and i was suprised it for my christmas

[SavageLife404]

@TheRaversUnited how much did it cost and how old are you i hope its not to small for me

[sheba821]

im looking for a sport bike and i love this one but the only thing im worried about is the chain... what to do if it comes off?

[Mzahaka1313]

where i live a raptor 90 costs 4000 dollars

[dewey173]

):i wish i was not poor i want one of these so bad i go over my friends house to ride fourwhellers im in love with these things!

[tommyxx1998t]

and thats the queen marry > lol

[RCARABALLOMARTINEZ]

Were do you have the store of Yamaha

[bbfewell]

Does that have a kick start also because i hate electrics.

[SavageLife404]

@bbfewell no y would u hate electronics

[mratvrider96]

1:50, whoa that sounded like Obama!

[Avery1599]

im12is this the right sizefor me?

[wowgatsi]

hello guys, with foruwheeler will be great for a 14 year old boy?

Please Reply.

[97superuchiha]

@wowgatsi well it should be but it depends on your experience though. im 13 trying to get a raptor 250 but i hav a raptor 80 though.

[theraptormaster98]

6 gears I have one and love it it is the best atv I have seen

[Samw1seM]

@theraptormaster98 Don't know what bike you're talking about but the 08 raptor has 4 gears. New model has 5.

[TimeOfOcarina]

@Samw1seM raptor 250 08 has 5

[MRZOMBIEKILLER123456]

how many gears

[julioigna71]

I'm 39....sorry...i'm getting old...and I want to buy my first ATV...so what do you recommend me....250 or 350?

[MetallicaTime]

@julioigna71

wow dude if you want to actually get serious about riding and u want 4x4 your probably gonna want a 700 or above

[vVJesseVv]

@julioigna71 I personally prefer dirt bikes  over atv's. Get a 125 cc dirt bike or a 350 cc atv, i have both.

[wireflight]

@julioigna71

For a first ATV, you want something that has a reverse gear. At altitudes below 500 feet, a modern 125cc bike delivers decent performance for riders up to about 200 pounds at the very most (that's WAY more than the max weight "allowed" on the label); if you're heavier than that, or operate at higher altitudes, get a bigger engine. The most versatile 2WD choice is probably a 300-350cc ATV; the most economical is likely the 250. In 4WD, add 100-150cc to those recommendations.

[xdlustixd]

LOVE ON YAMAHA YFM250R!  thumbs up if you agree!

[exoged]

HI I LIVE IN LIVERPOOL, and lately the QUEEN MARY visited here, whats the odd on that!

[yankees3444]

hi im 13 years old i wanna start quadding and want a used quad for $1000 what is a good quad i can get for that

[TimeOfOcarina]

ya im gettin a RAptor 250 SE 2008 used with nerf bars

[blAy3e812]

im 12 and like 55 inches,would this fit me

[TimeOfOcarina]

@blAy3e812 yes but it'll be a teeny bit big but thats ok

[raptzilla]

@gangstacornholieo JMOO yo are you dumb?

[gangstacornholieo]

does it have a clutch?

[hasanucoz]

@gangstacornholieo yes

[basketball99110]

would this be good for a 11 year old 4 feet 9 inches 106 pound boy

[xX3xCfa]

what is the top speed?

[Rccar23]

Does the 2010 raptor 250 have reverse? Wat about the 2009? Thanks

[RaptorRacer250r]

@Rccar23 no raptor 250s do.

[awesomekids24]

what is the top speed

[crazydud150]

since its so light wont it flip?????

[MrFlyman101]

nice bike but i bought the 350 the 250 is too slow

[TheExtremlyHolmes]

Would this be a good bike for a 13 year old, 130-145 lbs, 5"11'-6"1'. I've never ridden an ATV but I've been riding motorcycles ever since I was 7 or 8, but I was never very good. I like jumps and speed but not huge slopes. And is this a YZ, TT-R, or WR, and whichever it is, what are all of them? I know TT-R is trail riding.

[Lachman0102]

Does it come with an emergency kick starter?

[TimeOfOcarina]

@Lachman0102 no

[Lachman0102]

@TimeOfOcarina Ok. I think all bikes should come with a kick starter.

[TimeOfOcarina]

@Lachman0102 yeah because imagine electric wont work and you just sit their and die trying to start it.

[Lachman0102]

@TimeOfOcarina Yeah

[03SilverMustangGT]

OMG I live in NJ and I've been within a mile of that place hahah. I was at the Queen Marry just a few years ago. I love Yamaha

[hondarider5781]

is the clutch hrad to use campared to others?

[MrJk198]

best 4 wheeler ever except for the chain russts easily very fast

[Trevsker7777]

i just got a used 2008 only ridden for a year raptor 250 and it surprised me with how much power, speed, and of course stopping power. the only problem is i need a part for the hedlight. i do recomend this for beginers

[snakelord12]

what 4wheeler shuold i get i am 15 and I have been riding for 18 years.

[hondarider5781]

@snakelord12 something like a 700 raptor< 700xx or if u want 4wd a 800 renegade

[Lachman0102]

@snakelord12 You're 15.....and you have been riding for 18 years...huh?

[wireflight]

@snakelord12

Impressive, you are!

[briandonahue823]

300ex honda - im 13 i got one and its perfect and fast

[gpsdud]

what fourwheeler should a 14 year old get if hes been riding for 7 years?

[hondarider5781]

@gpsdud proballly something like a 400ex or 450.. something you can grow into

[griphoodie1]

does it have reverse

[Powerrider77]

I'm not sure if I should get the raptor or the can am ds 250. I do serious

Mudding but I don't want a utility because I also race. Which has more torque?

[hoiho1s]

thats asome

[ryangermain12345]

is the raptor 450 and 350 same size?

[yamaraptor2010]

@ryangermain12345 there is no such thing as a raptor 450

[ryangermain12345]

@yamaraptor2010 yes there its the most popular atv yamaha has made.

research it on the raptor website...

[yamaraptor2010]

@ryangermain12345 its called a yfz450 and yfz450r and yfz450x not a raptor 450 you dumbshit

[ryangermain12345]

what is the age group for the raptor 250??

please respond...

[Trevsker7777]

@ryangermain12345 16

[Pr3da1or666]

@ryangermain12345 yeah it's 16 but im 11 and i got it. damn the raptor 250 has power

[freezinteen]

I usually stick to dirtbikes but I need a quad that can hold jerry cans, is there any way to attach Jerry cans to this? Or any similar quad that isn't utility?

[IWscrewedCoDMW2]

Hey guys, i'm willing to buy one of these machines, but, i am not very very experienced into RACING. more riding than anything else, is it a good start, to get this one machine ? Cause it look's very reliable.

[Pr3da1or666]

hell yes! it's very reliable compared to all 250's. and of course it's the fastest 250

[TheBmx0lichtenvoorde]

nice raptor i want him

[xXchanman31Xx]

ok, im 5'2 i own a polaris scrambler 50 and i want to upgrade ... alot. so should i get this? any suggestions plz. thank you.

[CHPjess]

yes i think that you should,i have one and it is really fun

[hussamqps]

the views are 60,000

[rc8rsracer]

used it only costs 2500

[mratvrider96]

did anybody have problems with their motor mounts on this bike?

mine broke

[HIPHOPrevoltion]

i got a raptor 350 and i dont even use the reverse. who needs reverse my car dosent even have reverse?

[nickisamazing1]

i would take the yamaha over a honda or another 250 quad with reverse. just buy a chain that wont rust . duh

[2008yamaharaptor250]

hey does any one know how to talk a shoe skuff mark off the fender of a raptor 250?

[th3dogkid]

is it better to get a raptor 250 or a bulldog elite pit bike 200cc

[66islanders]

Mine cost 2,300, but i got the 09, its a great machine, fast powerfull and its actually suprizingly great in the mud, but the only 2 problems i have is drying the chain because if u dont then it rusts and it dont have reverse, but really great suspension steering very predictible great machine, definately worth the money.

[TheHondaAbuser]

@66islanders dry the chain?? what a fucken retard, lube it up before u go out and dont worry about it. if ure chain rusts much u dont deserve to ride.

[1993hondaaccord]

@66islanders I just bought an 2006 raptor 700. I love the look of the little 250s though, are these things really small?

[SavageLife404]

@66islanders how old are u and where did you buy it from because i wonder if it will be small for me being 5.10 and 138lbs

[Trevsker7777]

also the ONLY bad thing about the raptor 250 is it doesent have reverse

[Trevsker7777]

a raptor 250 costs 4000 dollars

[ATVracerATV]

@Trevsker7777 5000

[Trevsker7777]

this video makes me want one more but i dont have the money but if i had the money i would get one

[orixzcondoms]

@Trevsker7777 me too :)

[mratvrider96]

@Trevsker7777 buy a used one

[oscararzate1999]

how much dus a yamaha raptor 250 cost?