Toys for Summer ??

[harrysmith500]

can am, much more versatile and able to do all trails.

Plus theyre are tons of raptors out there, that can am will be a real head turner.

 

[christopher]

Ya, so far I have only seen ONE XXC

 

[NorthMNSledder]

Ya, so far I have only seen ONE XXC

I have some seat time on a new Xxc and a 08 700 Raptor and the only area the Raptor shines over the Xxc is jumping IMO. The Xxc is a much heavier wheeler (no surprise) and if you like big air the Raptor is a better option. The power on the Xxc is insane. If you spend all your time in the sand, than I could see the raptor. But if your looking for an all around machine than go with the Xxc. My neighbor has one with 3 sets of tires; a set of ITP XTR's, a set of 29.5" outlaws and a set of sand tires. No matter the conditions or terrain this thing just performs and in total stock form has tons of power.

 

[T-Bone]

I gotta be honest that can am is awesome.

P.S. I hope you don't end up with a $5800 die cast of a renegade or something. That price seems WAY to good to be true.

 

[christopher]

I have some seat time on a new Xxc and a 08 700 Raptor and the only area the Raptor shines over the Xxc is jumping IMO. The Xxc is a much heavier wheeler (no surprise) and if you like big air the Raptor is a better option. The power on the Xxc is insane. If you spend all your time in the sand, than I could see the raptor. But if your looking for an all around machine than go with the Xxc. My neighbor has one with 3 sets of tires; a set of ITP XTR's, a set of 29.5" outlaws and a set of sand tires. No matter the conditions or terrain this thing just performs and in total stock form has tons of power.

At my age, "Big Air" is a thing of the past!
Can't afford the BIG INJURY that comes along with it any more!

Most of our hours last summer were at the St. Anthony Dunes, but we also got some trail riding in at Island Park and Kelly's Canyon. There is a HUGE amount of trail riding we have not yet explored though.

I see Plenty of Raptors on the dunes, no doubt about that, but I also see them on all the local trails.

 

[NorthMNSledder]

Here it's kind of rare to see a Raptor at all. I would bet that 90% of the atvs here are 4wd but when you live in the land of 10,000 lakes there is a lot of wet land. The Raptors are fun and a lot better price too but that Can-am is just plain sick!

Oh and note I never said you couldn't get "big air" on the Can-Am........You just have to think about what your doing and what your on when you come back down to earth a bit more.

 

[Trashy]

So... whats the word?

Scam or no.....?

 

[christopher]

Here it's kind of rare to see a Raptor at all. I would bet that 90% of the atvs here are 4wd but when you live in the land of 10,000 lakes there is a lot of wet land. The Raptors are fun and a lot better price too but that Can-am is just plain sick!

Oh and note I never said you couldn't get "big air" on the Can-Am........You just have to think about what your doing and what your on when you come back down to earth a bit more.

I have to think that jumping one of the Can-Ams would be a memorable experience. That is a LOT or machine to launch up into the air compared to a Raptor.

2010 Yamaha Raptor = 422 pounds
Can-Am Renegade Xxc = 614 pounds

 

[christopher]

So... whats the word?

Scam or no.....?

Yamaha has not yet replied back to me one way or the other.

 

[PhantomCat]

I would have to agree with NorthMN......that xxc is SICK

I want one.....what am I saying.....I mean....I want a new ARCTIC CAT..

 

[christopher]

Did you even manage to get in ONE ride this season?

 

[PhantomCat]

Nope....... saving my pennies for new ones

 

[christopher]

You decided to upgrade the sleds then??

 

[PhantomCat]

All I am saying is ... ...Depends on how many pennies I save!!

 

[94fordguy]

Wow, that whole thing just screams SCAM to me....

I too would vote for the 4x4... much more versatile and rider friendly in the end I would think unless you just wanna jump it.

 

[christopher]

I wonder what it would be like riding that 6040lb beast on the dunes?

 

[NapaMatt]

SCAM

 

[The Boondock Saint]

Wait. People are really questioning wether that is a scam or not? Wow, I knew it as soon as you posted the price. no need to call BRP after that lol

 

[xrated]

I have to think that jumping one of the Can-Ams would be a memorable experience. That is a LOT or machine to launch up into the air compared to a Raptor.

2010 Yamaha Raptor = 422 pounds
Can-Am Renegade Xxc = 614 pounds

so it's like riding your sled if you get the can-am!

forget quads and get 2 wheels. way lighter and go anywhere.....ANYWHERE

 

[Dam Dave]

I don't need training wheels, I just bought this