Best of the Quadzilla LT500

[@elwoodblues8370]

I am a proud owner of one of these very powerful machines, loved the video, no mistaking that distinct big bore two stroke sound!! 5th gear wheelies rule!

[@pnw.yfz350]

Elwood Blues reminds me of a 250r a little

[@thebikeguy8100]

i wheelie in 4th on my blaster 200

[@mikey_mike]

Elwood Blues my buddy had one years ago, I never got to experience the monster. Would love to find one some day. Just curious, what's the top speed on a stock one? I ride a 700xx but I bet this beast would make my quad feal like a toy.

[@jaybirdclark7645]

Will they pull a wheelie in 5 th without sitting back or pulling on the bars I had a cr 500 it would pull like a monster wouldn’t have anything else after having the 500 cr I have been lost since selling the thing

[@brycedale1712]

TheBikeGuy no u don’t

[@rcrobturbo9433]

my high school friend had one it was the scariest thing I ever road

[@ttvikonicj126]

My father and I both have one and I’m 15 but Mann it could be pretty scary to ride😂

[@devona5147]

@@ttvikonicj126 I’m 13 now and my dad gave it to me to ride and I had a banshee before god does this thing scare me

[@romanh.9271]

@@devona5147 faster than your banshee?

[@jimbowcracklehead8071]

@@romanh.9271 he is lying don't believe him

[@beobe99]

I had one of these 20 so years ago, I was like 15 y/o and about 130lbs... I could barely kick it over - loved it! Need another!

[@fvgc454ss]

Same. I was about 17. Ported/piped. Fukr was a beast. Need one again.

[@Lousasshol]

There fun until u stop riding them and they sit in the garage collecting dust

[@dttach3d]

@@Lousasshol then you pull them back out years later and experience the fun again

[@theredcabin]

Owned an 88 when I was in college. Dang, wish I had that back! 3rd gear all day long in the dunes . . . do whatever you wanted.

[@pushpushlambert8079]

The King , the CR 500 and the banshee were all absolute monsters/bullets ...

[@danmatzenbacher631]

That is some of the coolest footage I've ever seen on KZbin good job guys

[@ryanwelch1792]

Ya really don't understand the Quadzilla.... until you have ridden one. You have to be a real man to appreciate it;)

[@longboardguy]

Klaani K no it's like having sex with a fiery hot woman that claws your back to shreds and rides YOU until you can't take anymore!!! That's what it's like.

[@davehartnett8013]

Ryan wELCH you have obviosly never ridden a maico 700 dirtbike

[@jacoba8739]

Dave Hartnett lt500 would smoke a 700

[@thomasweatherbee7184]

these guys in the vidoe doent even know how drive them . fucking hold her

[@sheldenaskins5002]

I only way 147 pounds and am 18 and I shred quadzilla like it's my bitch lol just gotta know how to ride people

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

Best sounding ATV'S ever made 👍

[@alankuentz4617]

Back in the day I had a quadzilla and a Tri-Z 250. Best riding days of my life.

[@lemongopher]

I was given a Tri-Z minus carb, seat, and cables. Didn't realize they're a little rare compared to the 250r. Planned on fixing it up with my sons, ride it down the road once, and give it away. Those mid 80s rocket ships on unstable frames make me escared.

[@eremesuzukimoto7627]

Maravilloso el sonido y la potencia de la quadzilla LT500 me fascina también ese color amarillo clásico combinado con el azul, saludos desde cali Colombia ⭐⭐

[@jaimeheredia6738]

Nothing beats the sound or performance of an old 2 stroke!

[@cromm2279]

100%🤙💪🇺🇸

[@stevecharette4421]

Bought one when they came out. Make no mistake. These were every bit as monstrous as people say they were. I mis mine every day.

[@mikejk8591]

steve charette what happen to it?

[@theadventuresofpinkmonkey9839]

I've had mine since 91' the love of my life😍

[@brandonmedina8354]

3 years later you still have her!?

[@bradpresley2878]

Quadzilla doesn’t get enough love

[@nicholaskarapetian9424]

Man I could smell it from here ❤️

[@jaredleavermx94]

2:15 amazing sand dune trail awesome

[@JayyFromFL]

That footage by the water was amazing, I’d love to ride out there

[@edwardbode5472]

You all prolly dont care at all but does someone know of a way to log back into an instagram account..? I stupidly lost the account password. I would love any assistance you can offer me

[@reeseclyde5907]

@Edward Bode instablaster :)

[@preston121068]

I used to AMA race quads, started on a Honda 250r 2 stroke then moved to a Honda 440 EX (bored 40 over, not a misprint). I got to ride a 1989 LT500 and Ima tell you what, nothing, and I mean NOTHING can touch these things. They have so much torque and power there is no way I'd ever even consider racing one of these on a typical AMA track, unless I had a death wish lol. Seriously though, these things were serious beasts.

[@massannihilation2443]

preston121068 my dad has drawers full of trophies won at 4 wheeler rodeos on his 500

[@harpchicken3248]

The banshee is only 2 mph slower stock on stock the zilla goes 79 banshee goes 77

[@preston121068]

@@harpchicken3248 Banshee is i believe a 350 cc? I've riden a few and while MPH might not be a huge, and I seem to remember top speed of the Zilla at 80 stock. But the torque is where the huge difference is between a Zilla 500 and a Banshee. I have seriously seen people fall off a Zilla when the torque pull from 0 to 80 is unrealized.

[@harpchicken3248]

@@preston121068 I'm but the banshee isn't much slower

[@harpchicken3248]

@@preston121068 the mph difference is tiny and some people like the feel of no bottom end I would like to ride a zilla someday though I have a banshee

[@raredesign]

Oh man, this sounds just like my KX500! I need one of these!

[@cbr600rrturbo]

ah the good old days

[@thulsa5218]

Best vid of them all needs to be added...Dale Fry smoking Dr. Q up the hill in Dumont!!

[@johnLt500r]

Nice to see my bike on here.

[@brdhus]

lots of memories here. Miss my quadzilla. thx

[@k-laus-8606]

Insane roost. Awesome piece

[@georgemcfly1205]

My old man had one new back in the day. The cranks didn't live very long on his.

[@hhipoolman]

At last! People who know what a power band is and know how to use it! HOORAY!

[@Airik1111bibles]

I love the sound of a Banchee BUT this bike has its tongue in my ear. I remember this beast back in the 80s Yet back then Suzukis had a bad reputation for no reason. Now all these years later and everyone wants one.

[@brownxr6]

Great video, good to see my bike in it . Thanks for the add.

[@VertofrmGstreet]

that is a good ride

[@jayhickey5012]

Great sound. I can almost smell the castor 2stroke oil wafting thru the house.

[@GramCanyonSam]

if you can start it you can ride it. that's what I told every one 😈💪💨🔥

[@raymondj8768]

GOD I LOVE THAT SOUND !!!! i sure do miss mine .

[@mattfrohreich1082]

I had a pristine '86 250 that was an absolute animal. Sold it when my daughters figured out how to start it on their own. God I miss it. Bought them dirt bikes instead

[@mattfrohreich1082]

Honda ATC 250R. Sorry

[@coltclarkcool7767]

I remember when I was 4 and my dad put me on his quad and we pulled a wheelie so quick ever since then I be been waiting for when it’s going to be mine

[@kentuckybluegrass8695]

I seen one of these out run an I roc Z back in 1990 or 91. I believe the quadzilla name came from a popular magazine article back then. I remember reading it and the name stuck. I had the luxury of riding a 250r 3 wheeler, a banshee, a raptor, and the quadzilla. The quadzilla being the best.

[@hhipoolman]

I miss the days of big displacement 2 strokes! My buddy's dad had a Husky 510 bike when we were kids and I saw it launch him over the bars!

[@junkyardhemi]

I love my ‘89 Zilla. It’s a frikkin monster.

[@keepontruckincabover5081]

An awesome machine that is a dying breed like the cabover

[@boiperfect8749]

The quadzilla smoked that raptor

[@Silkmaster4200]

Boi Perfect Anytime anyday lol Unless a driver can't drive or scared driving lol.

[@santanikx9]

@@Silkmaster4200 its a raptor 350 give him a chance lol

[@tammyforbes2101]

Yea a 350 four stroke warrior basically! 700cc would have smoked him! I have road them all and nothing outruns the 700 in a straight line! Closest thing is some of the big 1000cc 4x4’s that’s been modified they pull hard on the straight to but yea man these ain’t that fast! Basically they have about the same hp as a raptor 700 but the raptor has it doubled on torque which means it’s a far stronger engine that will move you along a lot quicker and faster! But for a 80’s machine they where un real back then but make no mistake shit has got faster! And I should be biased as o just bought a new Suzuki GSX-S1000 sport naked! She’s a beast you wanna talk about torque holly crap never seen a bike that pulled like a diesel truck! From 2k Rpm it’s already pulling hard like far more then any other bike I ever seen! Even the busa doesn’t pull that hard at low revs it’s crazy!

[@eirika05]

@@tammyforbes2101 I have seen the LT500R "Quadzilla" smoke a Raptor 700. Search it up.

[@accuo1913]

@@tammyforbes2101that slow as 700

[@HyperMAX9001]

I wanted a CR500, now i want this thing!

[@hybridamericandude3575]

They sure were fun to ride. I wished they made a 4x4 version. But damn that headache after listening to it all day. Especially when your buddy in front of you has a loud ass pipe. Rode with earplugs most of the time.

[@brucekrueger7982]

One of the best quads ever built, super fast it climbs like nothing else just need a new top end each season of serious running

[@Superflow66]

Awesome machine i have a mint condition 87 and will keep it till i die.

[@Superflow66]

I still have my 500 and will always love it

[@puremodify569]

These tracks look fresh

[@mikehickman3635]

Saw a couple 250s in there but love the old zillas

[@jaybird9988]

Seems like it took almost 4 and a half minutes in to see someone actually rev it out the whole way through the power band

[@shanechambers5233]

Sweet machines, smoked MY buddy with my it 250 modified. Can't snake the woods with the big boy.

[@lugster1nuts]

I had one of those when I was younger I used to take it out to the sand had a field day with it I sure miss that thing it had so much power so Torqy.

[@Justthatguy420]

couple of friends have them, fun bikes to ride. Good torque.

[@GroupWar]

Now thats a torquey engine!

[@jtcoulter9571]

they needed an extra lug on the back wheels

[@bobthebuilder2922]

I prefer maico 700 2stoke;)

[@MrSealteam7bm]

Klaani K that's a dirt bike....

[@bobthebuilder2922]

i know................................

[@jeremyfufushnick2965]

Klaani K if you knew why did you say it

[@donaldthomas7753]

Being a Honda guy, I must admit that the 250 version of this four wheeler dominated our local races in both flat track and TT. I drove 3 wheelers, but enjoyed the quad racing and really enjoyed the Honda Pilot racing. There were about 20 guys who modified the engines and put wings on them. This was at Orlando Speed World near the city of Christmas. Those were some fun times.

[@darringoodbrand4351]

2:45 nice quad

[@jakeheller0608]

I agree

[@ryanleske7085]

those got some low end grunt and mid and top end.....DAMN

[@buckbundy8642]

They're fast, I love the big bore 2 stroke song, but they're not as violently fast as newer bikes like the renegade 1000 or scrambler 1000. I've tossed a few zillas around and a renegade 1000. After the ride on the can am my knees where knocking. "Not literally, lol". The Renagade has explosive power from top to bottom, rip the bars out of your hands power. Either way I need a LT 500 for my collection. Very impressive bikes. They look good, they smell good, and you can't beat that RINNGGG!! A TINNNG TINNNG TINNNG! Of a two stroke!

[@massannihilation2443]

Chancellor Wewuz good luck finding one bro

[@reesediesel6096]

Hahah id beat tf out a scramble

[@atlas-x5717]

Buck Bundy. Really ??? There 1000s. I hope there faster than the quad Zila.

[@mj-7444]

That things savage. I would wake up at 6am, Go out to the hills, Climb the tallest hill and cut the bike off,Relax and enjoy the scenery from above while smoking 🚬 a doobee on Parole not giving a F. Ah, Damn i miss them days.

[@zoobear02]

What a beautiful quad man

[@jetlee88]

love this engina and fmf exhaust

[@SergeyPRKL]

Been watching these quadzilla videos for some years now and funniest thing is that most four stroke drivers can't drive two strokes. They are so young (mostly) that they never even tried or heard of them before. Soooo many videos they don't rev it enough. In this video were quite good drivers though. But i can't blame them, these are ancient history.

[@wolkechaos6915]

I have one waiting for me at the shop right know the moment I heard the sound when I bought it I feel in love with it #quadzillaforlife

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

1:33 love the echo

[@Xerrill]

God I miss mine! Damn thing would climb anything you pointed it at.

[@sovietmilk2674]

Kids this is how we did it back in the day

[@madmattish]

They can't make badass shit like this anymore cause people are idiots and kill themselves on it, then sue the company.. Too bad... Now we are stuck with wussey 250's and 450's and have to pay a fortune to make them fast.

[@jeffflick2573]

Jim Dandy not to mention when the 450 & 350 banshee 4 chokes need a new top end or even worse a top to bottom rebuild these 4 smoke junkies better have wealthy parents or a really good job to pay to fix the 4 jokes? 2 strokes rule especially the big bore smokers!!

[@jasonmadore9764]

Jeff Flick im pretty sure a 350 banshee is a two stroke

[@vincentleveille2776]

it is

[@onetwo3603]

down oz,, i raced against them, great memories,, banshee v quadzilla, the glory days,

[@brownxr6]

I am in OZ with my Zilla in this video still racing it.

[@williamdarling3873]

Cool video, I'm more of a four stroke guy myself but still it's a cool quad

[@paulgiacomel4909]

Cool Video! I remember these machines!

[@lukeadams8565]

ugh i miss glamis and the cinders used to rip up the cinders when i was a younger man on my dads honda 250r fun shit

[@haydenb8911]

This is the 1 liter bike of the old days

[@scottmeyer3803]

One of the biggest 2 stroke quads ever made that's why it got the nickname quadzilla

[@harpchicken3248]

It is the biggest then scrambler 400 (slow for the size it only goes 69) banshee goes 77 zilla goes 79

[@lucascady4992]

Quadzilla, only the "strongest"survive!

[@bradschnellbach9936]

is that why i never see them?

[@lucascady4992]

+B'rad Racing The Quadzilla is like a Bigfoot, I saw one once in the woods but wasn't fast enough to catch it... dwell on that for a moment.lol

[@bradschnellbach9936]

+Lucas Cady you dont get it you said only the strongest survive and i said thats why you never see them because its a junk suzuki

[@lucascady4992]

+B'rad Racing They are out there, only 4 model years, ending in 1990, my guess is you weren't even born yet?

[@bradschnellbach9936]

+Lucas Cady 1965 and there junk compared to yamaha and honda at the time

[@scottmiller3025]

Things that dreams are made of!!! At least mine anyway!

[@ratoneJR]

My buddy had one. At launch you had to hang on tight or the machine would come out from under you. Hook the tires up and it had scary power in first and second. After that it just was super fast.

[@thebanditabromowicz]

at 3:20 is definitely the woods by me !

[@mikejulius7581]

Its a religious experience pining the throttle on one of these

[@jamienichols6277]

Suzuki should've never stopped selling these!

[@Euronymousb6]

SUZUKI 4 LIFE!!!!

[@GaryntaraBurbank]

thank you for a great video

[@perrinayebarra]

I always imagine a rampaging Quadzilla destroying a Japanese village while the inhabitants flee screaming “IS QUADZILLA!!!”

[@scubajeeper1]

I only had 1/2 of one, I was the proud owner of a TRX 250. Never had the pleasure of riding one of these beast.

[@MrTonyharrell]

I don't understand why Suzuki never produced a water cooled 500 motocross bike when they had this?

[@davidblackburn2348]

They had a 500 just not based on this motor. This motor had issues. 87 were really bad. Not well engineered. Gear ratios and powerband did not work well together. They were still MUCH faster than a 450r

[@nikofox1275]

Extended A arms, Trinity Stage 5, port and polished head and bored over to a 610 is where it’s at if you own a Zilla!!! I’m here ya tell ya boyz.

[@Larry3043]

Back in the day what was called a "Quadzilla" was the 500 engine in a 250 chassis, had a friend that raced them all the time and it was scary to ride that thing.

[@Frenzii_z]

hey can u guys do the tecate 4 tribute because t4 is my favorite quad and rebuilding one in the process

[@tristenkiesow4061]

Thomas Wilson my dad has one and it’s a fucking monster it will eat a 421 banshee and my 500lt

[@toddjacobs5660]

Cool video

[@yohahanhahn6354]

I had one! Should of never gotten rid of it..

[@davidjohnson4483]

My dad owned one of these when her was younger he always told me story’s of 70mph wheelies

[@nicholascarr6511]

Good for 3 things....straight line hill climbs and dunes

[@BigJfan]

love to see one with a Kx or CR 500 engine. wonder how much different it would be?

[@bradschnellbach9936]

faster lol

[@toddsimone7182]

Why was the Suzuki motor not strong? Actually seems a bit weak in this video like there's no top end

[@bradschnellbach9936]

+Todd Simone the suzuki's were not that good as the other 250rs and banshee, they were built a little snappy but not high top end

[@georgeboyd2774]

Todd Simone More than a few of these have had CR 500 R engines swapped in.

[@McNamEvan]

Todd Simone the 500 smokers aren't top end motors like 250 or 125. that is dictated primarily by the length and shape of expansion chamber. tons of torque tho

[@jamescarter1500]

Bolts are vibrating out right now💯

[@minibikemadman]

Great quads they did have some motor issues tho. Ive got a trx 250r and it handles like a dream..plently of big bore kits to get them into this power range and still be nimble.

[@queasyislander0274]

Second best quad ever made behind the banshee

[@albairin7203]

Idk, back in the day that 250r could smoke em if yiu stayed in the meat of the power band

[@nando03012009]

I disagree, the only advantage the banshee has is that there are more mods for it. I have a banshee and this Tuesday I'll be adding a lt500 to my garage. Cant wait!

[@albairin7203]

@@nando03012009 personally i would never place the banshee above the zilla, banshees personally for me have to much tork and wheelspin till you hit about 3rd gear(for me) they also weigh too much for my taste, i love hondas 250r, if you stay in the meat of the powerband and have the right modifications, it would be able to keep or pass a zilla or banshee, but i love banshees, dont get me wrong i think we all love a sexy looking banshee with some beautiful graphics...plus im more of a trail rider myself so i like a nice lightweight bike such as the 250r for the ability to manuever it so nicely

[@adhipo22]

I can’t find them in Craigslist or facebook market place

[@dasgoofinhiemer5039]

I rode my friends fathers lt5 back in the day. You didn't as much ride it as point it and pull the trigger so to speak. Only place it was really at home was the dunes.

[@greenwaytruckinginc6134]

Das Goofinhiemer it had so much power if you allowed your mind to get wild. That bike could kill you in a flash lol

[@jameshatfield6814]

Still couldn’t beat a trx250r back in the day

[@mannequinfukr]

I want one, but I know I'll never be able to get one

[@josepena2024]

that person from that thing keep trying and never give up

[@tristenkiesow4061]

I have a frame for sale

[@ItzFlame1]

Fastest fourwheeler that’s stock but they sadly aren’t made anymore but damn it’s a 500 two stroke which is insane

[@harpchicken3248]

2nd place is banshee 3rd is raptor 700

[@dynaiteam7240]

Ето просто зверь, да умели же в 80-е делать злые квадры

[@DocBrewskie]

nothing like the sound of a 2 stroke.

[@kslvlkdfhkvhkfviwehbhjhj]

I bought one new in 1989 for $3850.00. I would gladly give that for another new one!

[@brapperdan]

Why is there beach sand in the woods? Where the hell is that? So sick!