SPORT QUAD POWER-TO-weight RATIOS… Highest to Lowest
(approximate stock rear wheel horsepower / factory claimed dry weight)
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1. Suzuki Quadzilla LT500 ---------> 51srwhp / 390lbs = 0.1308 horsepower per pound
2. Cannondale Cannibal -------------> 38srwhp / 375lbs = 0.1013 horsepower per pound
3. Yamaha Banshee ------------------> 37srwhp / 386lbs = 0.0959 horsepower per pound
4. Suzuki QuadRacer 250R --------> 31srwhp / 327lbs = 0.0948 horsepower per pound
5. Kawasaki Tecate 4 ----------------> 33srwhp / 339lbs = 0.0944 horsepower per pound
6. Honda 250R --------------------------> 31srwhp / 329lbs = 0.0942 horsepower per pound
7. Bombardier DS650 ----------------> 42srwhp / 465lbs = 0.0903 horsepower per pound
8. Yamaha Raptor 660R -------------> 35srwhp / 399lbs = 0.0877 horsepower per pound
9. Suzuki Z400 / Kawasaki X400 -> 32srwhp / 370lbs = 0.0865 horsepower per pound
10. Honda 400EX -----------------------> 29srwhp / 374lbs = 0.0775 horsepower per pound
11. Polaris Sport 400 ------------------> 31srwhp / 481lbs = 0.0644 horsepower per pound
12. Yamaha Blaster --------------------> 19srwhp / 320lbs = 0.0594 horsepower per pound
13. Yamaha Warrior -------------------> 22srwhp / 397lbs = 0.0554 horsepower per pound
14. Polaris Scrambler 500 2WD ---> 29srwhp / 525lbs = 0.0552 horsepower per pound
15. Honda 300EX -----------------------> 17srwhp / 377lbs = 0.0451 horsepower per pound
16. Kawasaki Mojave -----------------> 17srwhp / 379lbs = 0.0449 horsepower per pound
17. Honda 250X -------------------------> 15srwhp / 351lbs = 0.0427 horsepower per pound
18. Honda 250EX -----------------------> 13srwhp / 349lbs = 0.0372 horsepower per pound
19. Suzuki QuadSport 230 ----------> 11srwhp / 309lbs = 0.0356 horsepower per pound
20. Wal-Mart PowerWheels ---------> 0.5srwhp / 50lbs = 0.0100 horsepower per pound

Where did they get their horsepower ratings from? I didn't think the quadzilla had 51 horsepower at the flywheel, much less the rear wheels. The banshee also has 39 at the flywheel which should bring it closer to 35 (Off the top of my head) at the rear whels.

Ya got me Ben? I dont know where or who compiled this info? Just passin it along Imho I dont think its too far off though?

Not by much, but off.

Note the words "approximate" and "Claimed"

[ 10-01-2002, 08:42 PM: Message edited by: WFO WR500 ]

Where are the three-wheeelers, I know they have sweet power to weight ratios

In Excess= 425-500 hp depending on boost / 1045 lbs wet without driver = .40-.47 hp per pound

So, where do you think my Samurai fits in there? 1900lbs, 50HP at the flywheel. Oh wait!.!.! I added a header & K&N. Better make it 52HP!
It's not a quad but about as big as some utility quads.

[ 10-02-2002, 12:57 PM: Message edited by: Effinbees77 ]

dang effinbees! 52 horse power. thats CRAZY. i think im lucky if i got 45hp in mine.

Was that the Dale at the top of Current built quads. It was!!