Raptor 660R Vs. Bombardier Baja DS 650

Yamaha's Raptor 660R and the Baja Bombardier DS650 are all-terrain vehicles that gained popularity in the 2000s. As of 2011, the obvious difference between them was the Raptor was still in production.

  1. Features

    • Both vehicles have 5-speed manual transmissions, dual hydraulic disc front brakes, and hydraulic disc rear brakes. The 660R has an independent double wishbone front suspension and aluminum swing arm compression rear suspension. The DS650 utilizes an independent double-A arm front suspension system and a rigid swing arm rear suspension system.

    Specifications

    • The 660R is 72 inches long, 43.3 inches wide, 45.3 inches high. It has a dry weight of just under 400 lbs, a 3.2 gallon fuel capacity and a 4-stroke single 660cc engine. The larger DS650 is 77.5 inches long, 49.5 inches wide, and 46.5 inches high. It has a 3.17 gallon fuel capacity, a 4-stroke dual 652cc engine and a dry weight of 490 lbs.

    Cost

    • The 660R Raptor comes in standard and basic editions and retails from $6,199 to $6,399 new (as of 2011). A new Baja DS650 cost $6,500 in 2003. The asking price of used versions will vary.