XTravel BVS Technology. Is this the Future of Suspension?

This video shares a comprehensive overview of the new XTravel BVS 5-link front suspension and rear no link linkage rear suspension on the Honda TRX450R. I was beyond lucky to spend many hours riding this machine over the course of 3 days at the legendary Glamis Sand Dunes (Imperial dunes) in Southern California. This machine with XTravel's tech is truly one of a kind and in my opinion has a great chance at becoming industry leading technology over the next several years!
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Intro Music "Hellion" by Heyson
0:00-1:29 Intro
1:30-16:10 XTravel BVS Overview
16:11-23:41 First Ride Impressions
23:42-32:55 Day 2 Testing
32:56-44:01 Day 3 Testing
44:02-47:04 Outro
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[@PeteHager]

Theres been a few questions regarding suspension travel, width, and weight on the XTravel set up. Their front ends are 50 inches wide and the TRX450's front travel is 12.75" and the rear is 13". The YFZR's front travel is 13" and the rear is 14.5". As far as the set up adding weight the increase is pretty minimal. I personally thought the front end weight seemed to be very normal and similar to most machines I've ridden 👍

[@johnbruzzi4381]

That’s nice but no ones gonna run that for xc 50 inch is just way to wide

[@PeteHager]

@@johnbruzzi4381 that’s why it’s designed for Baja 😬👌

[@RYDRmotorsports]

You going to put it on your YFZ 450?

[@johnbruzzi4381]

@@PeteHager oh, I thought he said racing, guess he was referring to Baja racing. Why design something with such a niche market. It's cool to show , but pointless to vast majority of people 😬👌

[@remingtonmock1344]

Hey Pete come on up to Alaska in June to ride with me and meadowlakes we got some gnarly trails

[@Rowdyvibe]

XTravel has to have some of the most insane front end setups I’ve ever seen. Hope you had a blast filming with them Pete!!!

[@PeteHager]

It was a privilege to put so many hours on their quad and to also get ride Glamis without having to drive halfway across the country! Huge shout out to them for sure!🤘

[@polishoskar2039]

That's crazy, over the whoops it's like the rider is riding clouds man I'm so jealous over her with a standard travel blaster 😂

[@Davido50]

You can improve Blaster suspension just by purchasing new Elka stage 3 or Fox shocks! Keep that Blaster nice they are rare.

[@polishoskar2039]

@@Davido50 aye I had Bnr shorten yfz450 fronts to fit my length and I'm told they are way better then Elka when done correctly

[@jr_2810]

Awesome to see some great footage of my old stomping grounds. Your videos have started to get me back into quad riding (even though my friend is trying to get me into bikes). Thanks Pete!

[@TypicalGuy84]

Looks like you had a great time! Awesome to see people still innovating the industry

[@BostonBanshee]

Man I absolutely love what you do for the sport Pete, I wish there were guys out East more like you, keep these bikes alive man!! That set up is unreal! You really showed us how that bike rides with that set up !

[@Only1Sethy]

Awesome intro Pete. That was a great video as always, keep it up!

[@NWO-Off-Road]

That was definitely worth the wait! 🤯🤙🏼 Awesome footage Pete! Just thankful that there is hope for #savesportquads with people out there still making new parts!

[@theofficialk.a.m...p4760]

When the elites stop producing the community must.

[@MrKayakMedia]

So awesome to see this collaboration! Great work and I look forward to seeing more innovative tech for sport quads!🤘

[@LilGreeke]

That opening was 🔥. Awesome editing and video. Currently watching 😎

[@Snattle_Rake]

I opened this video up the second I saw it was uploaded!

[@chriscallas9483]

I love to see improvements like this in our industry. I like how it connects w the spindles in 2 places for each arm, without riding it just looks like common sense and to have adjustability at both tie rods must be great, I'd love to try that out. They couldn't of picked a better guy to translate how it rides and feels. I'd love to see this for Raptors! Very interesting thanks for stayin on top of our sport Pete.

[@jamiesmo91]

Epic set up Those roost riding the wheelie out near the end was too awesome

[@davidlambert9404]

Great footage! Looks like an awesome product! Keep up the great work.

[@geramata]

Had the pleasure of meeting james at a code race and he’s a stand up guy, he really knows his suspension setup, back then he and dofo raced one of his full frame chassis conversions and boy that thing was so wild to look at

[@Davido50]

Great new product info Pete! Good job.

[@kevinemmons472]

Way to ride such an awesome machine Pete!!!! Can't wait to ride!!!

[@carteralbaugh7464]

yes!! I've been waiting for this video!

[@TheMasta2525]

Amazing video Pete and James!!

[@alexhoudek13]

I'm amazed by the entire x-travel setup! I'd be really interested to see how it works for motocross and how it handles large jumps. It would also be really sweet if the "swing set" steering linkages could be made to work with other a-arms/spindles as well to eliminate bump steer. Awesome and super informative video Pete!

[@Jordan-ty1rx]

Love the videos man keep up the good work

[@joeypooschke7914]

I’d love to own that suspension on my YFZ, all I ride is the sand dunes here in Oregon. To feel that confident while riding the dunes would be a game changer. Great video and a great demonstration Pete. That’s amazing suspension. You have me sold on it, Maybe one day I can talk the wife into letting me spend that much lol, happy wife happy life lol 😂..

[@markbekkers8364]

Some dam good stuff. Well done. My son has a 700 raptor. What a machine

[@Ghostmediamx]

Great video!! Loving the content

[@DirtObseXXion]

Next level stuff! Looks like a blast!

[@SnowCamo45]

Straigh 🔥 intro💯💯💯 you come along way man. May you be blessed!

[@PeteHager]

Thank you man! 🙌😊

[@SnowCamo45]

@@PeteHager Your most welcome!

[@mundoatvchile651]

Amazing Job! It could be very nice to offer on our store in Chile. Congratulations, great job!!

[@trop1calsea716]

always hype for a pete hager video

[@DocAtrox]

I just spent this past weekend racing and camping with Dakota and Dirt Halo racing. She's one badazz 14 year old!! Her Dad Jeremy has done an amazing job setting up her Race Quad. Great people to be with. Of course I spent lots of time admiring the XTravel front end they have! Great video Pete!!! Need to get you out here to film her in action on that YFZR at one of our races! We race Lake Havasu in 3 weeks.......😉😉Hint hint lol Love ya brother!

[@PeteHager]

It's great that Dirt Halo has had awesome results with their XTravel YFZR's. I would love to come out for a worcs race sometime! I definitely want their kit for my YFZR after experiencing their TRX450 😬🤘

[@erichemmelgarn4623]

You look good on that Honda Pete 👍 great video!

[@emppal]

Content never gets old

[@11GalleryATV]

That's badass! I would love this setup for my current YFZ450 build!

[@majordanggle]

Pete is living the dream!

[@BrewerOffroad]

Absolutely INSANE!!!! I want it!

[@BigCodyFPV]

Your edits are so on point! AND you are getting super fast Bro!!! Epic level intro and editing period! Our new riding video on our channel just came out too and you heavily inspired how I film them bud! I am glad your having a good time at Glamis and I hope you come out to the coast to ride with us this summer so I can FPV Chase Film you with the race drones!

[@PeteHager]

Thank you! It would be awesome to have some FPV filming down with some performance drones! It would be epic to ride the northern west coast dunes soon! 😬

[@BigCodyFPV]

@@PeteHager Well when you come out here hmu Bro I got you on the drone filming with fpv race drones, I even have my FAA Part 107

[@philhascandy2161]

Another great video.

[@NextAdventureYoutube]

Now that is a serious machine!

[@eddiewagner5032]

Grt work on the whole vid .thank u

[@manaaalsuwaidi3643]

That's so awesome 😍 i wish they would consider building this setup for the Suzuki too 🥺😍

[@68-72mmALKYstyle]

I would think they NEED to work on a banshee set-up because everyone wants their banshee to handle better AND EVERYBODY That HAS A BANSHEE BUYs THE BEST OF BEST PARTS and HAS MONEY TO SPEND ON THeM INCLUDING ME! TELL THAT GUY I will b a GOOD CANDIDATE TO TRY IT OUT!! 💪 good vid bro!

[@litonica2002]

Would be very interested in something like this for my raptor I know the 450 is more for racing but definitely feel like the 700 would benefit it greatly

[@litonica2002]

I’d buy it if it comes out

[@bradyreeder6207]

cool vid keep up the good work

[@hunterhowe369]

Wow! I sure hope that comes out for my raptor 700 I think it would really benefit. Or atleast the rear end!

[@floridatrailrider305]

Really interesting suspension setup from xtravel

[@700rRaptorLife]

Let’s goooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MichaelSabo]

sheeeeeeeeeeeeesh

[@marcdecoste9127]

Like a lots of people are saying, I think that if the company do a kit for the Raptor it would be a hit. I love new stuff and that is very innovative. I sure would love to race with a kit like on the ice race 24 hours of Numbum 😁

[@jasongroves3941]

That's insane bro wow

[@JacksonOffroad25]

I love the trx450 if only Honda would bring it back I’d be one of the first in line for purchase

[@Fox250R]

Looks hella fun!

[@geralddargert1306]

Thanks for the video and all the discussion. We race and this looks very intriguing. How about a setup for a 700 raptor. Anything in the works? Would like to see how it works in a desert racing environment like Vegas to Reno. We have placed 2nd and 4th in the Pro Quad class and a better suspension could be what puts it over the top.

[@Thewatson77]

Very very cool!

[@emppal]

This man is awesome

[@backyardprojects8153]

Dude I love it. Can I drive? Hold my beer!! It’s literally pulling all the way to top end hard. Gottem

[@eprohoda]

amigo~ thank yyou~very well channel! 🤓

[@bogriff9566]

awesome video i just want to see the honda 400ex ripping because that’s the quad i have

[@johnbruzzi4381]

This guy seems like a really great guy

[@jordanpanich]

Cool stuff!

[@RYDRmotorsports]

Insane!

[@yfzboys]

She Rips!! 🔥

[@ryancochran6263]

I only ride Hatfield McCoy trails, at my farm, or around my property and I am looking to get a new Yamaha unit. I absolutely love the look and endless amounts of aftermarket parts of a YFZ450R, but love the torque and reverse of a Raptor 700R. So, I am wondering if anyone has ever put a Raptor 700R engine in a YFZ450R frame? Is it possible? How difficult would it be? What parts are needed? How much will it cost?

[@DixieNormous1]

Somebody should have invented that years ago. You can set up a quad for whoops but then it's uncomfortable for lower speed riding. This is the best of both worlds it looked like

[@nivbooskila]

Amazing

[@jimwillis2698]

When its available for my 700 raptor I am all in

[@notlocw]

Hopefully they make it for banshee and all the trx models 250r and 400ex! I think that would open there market to a lot more riders. I want a set for my ride!!!

[@PeteHager]

If sport ATV's start to rebound and XTravel sees more demand and growth in the segment then I can see them building kits for more models. Unfortunately SXS's are the focus right now since thats the direction the industry is going. James is a diehard quad guy though so I'm glad he's still pushing for the TRX and YFZR 😬

[@notlocw]

@@PeteHager yes the sxs world has takin over the quad and my world. There are still plenty of us quad rides that are looking for that extra push on performance in suspension. The platform they have is just going to get better watching you ride the trx was thrilling I hope they get the attention they need to make it for other bikes Cause Im buying one!!

[@Mac181]

My boy is working on Developing active live suspension for quads it’s gona adjust on the fly it’s still in the beta testing but great idea I hope it works

[@867diesel]

that has to be the most badass baja quad on earth . id love to see one done for gncc

[@PeteHager]

I would love to see some top pro’s try this out and put it through it’s paces! I think it would be epic in a GNCC type environment. They are 50 inches wide so there would probably have to be a narrower version designed if people were compete with them but for regular trail riding it would be a monster for sure! 😁👍

[@867diesel]

@@PeteHager yeah 50 is a little chunky for skinny woods lol give em time and im sure they will come up with something

[@philhascandy2161]

nice front end😊

[@yxiscatti]

Great video Pete, I really like informative videos. Any clue if it will be available a "no-link rear link" for Raptor 700? I think It will be a superb mod for the 700.

[@PeteHager]

I think it would be awesome for the Raptor as well! I know a lot of focus for XTravel is on UTV’s right now but I will definitely advocate for the concept for the Raptor when I speak with James in the future. It never hurts to send them a contact message on their site expressing your interest in the product 😊👍

[@yxiscatti]

​@@PeteHager Well, I sent a contact email thru XTravel official website about 1 week ago and I still have no answer at all. Since you have a much more direct contact with XTravel team, If you can ask them and let us know it will be great for your subscribers and the ATV community and of course, very much appreciated!

[@motorcyclemichael2182]

Need them for our Raptor 700’s!!!!!!!!!

[@ericdoubleu391]

I would love to this set up for a full blown TT QUAD ....it would be very interesting ...this front end actually makes me want to build another mx quad ...I gave up racing mx because of my age ( 50) but I might just decide to build a mx quad and go for a veterans class national championship.

[@quadintheuk8870]

Fantastic Pete New innovations for the Quad world Who said Quads had their day #savesportQuads 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@keithstone4476]

Hope they list some products on their website soon 😁

[@garthkerr621]

I can only imagine that set up on a raptor 660 knowing how top heavy they are, I’m building a full lone star build so that set up would be worth ever penny

[@OdysseyOffroad]

Dude I don't think you needed any more excuse to be any faster than you are already lol Seriously though that is such a sick setup looked like such a blast! Awesome video Pete! 🤘🏻 To bad your not out here this weekend for atv takeover meetup!

[@theofficialk.a.m...p4760]

I need to find meet ups around my area.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@theofficialk.a.m...p4760 whats your area?

[@theofficialk.a.m...p4760]

@@OdysseyOffroad the top of south carolina.

[@nicholasmazzone3386]

He’s on a atv give me a break

[@trxtrailblazer7643]

Man that thing needs a quad tech hood and and a better rim/tire combo. For company build that thing needs to be more visually appealing.

[@clikftp]

TRX FTW

[@codydespawsr]

That’s bigggggg money!

[@Vazerin]

That Thor uniform looks cool but the color combo reminds me of a Subway sandwich wrapper

[@PeteHager]

Maybe I should reach out to them for sponsorship. I love their wraps 😜😅

[@andrewengland971]

Trying to get this on my raptor 700.

[@SnowCamo45]

Little dry graphite spray will quiet things up and smooth it out a pinch. Also it will not attract debris.

[@sirman579]

I wonder if they can make this suspension for a 2002 honda 400ex. I would love to add these to my 400ex.

[@CarlosFlores-mt2dz]

🔥🔥🔥🤙🏽

[@eddiewagner5032]

Do they come extended.r they wider then stock.n when can we see it for the raptor 700

[@marionieton660]

Have they raced in Baja yet? I'd love to see the quad racing here!!

[@PeteHager]

So would I! Hopefully someone pilots one in a race soon! 😬

[@CaydenBurgei]

So will these parts fit a 2014 400x or the suspension? I’ve been wanting to upgrade my shocks and these look amazing…

[@justinmochi7323]

I mean I obviously can't say for sure. But these could easily be made to fit most atvs. Especially like honda uses a lot of the same parts and geometry throughout the lineup. So hopefully in a few years time we see this for the 250r, 400, and 700

[@PeteHager]

If you guy's are interested in their set up for other machines don't hesitate to contact them through their website. If there's enough interest for additional models I'm sure they'll consider developing the technology for more machines 😊

[@mxwizzard]

When sitting still the front upper a arm (tie rod) came into contact with the front spring of the shock I can see some serious issues arising from that what is his fix for that

[@PeteHager]

Good eye! It only hits the linkage with the big body rear shocks on the front when the bars are fully turned. Since this machine is very Baja focused its rare that you have the bars turned that much. With standard shocks there's enough clearance 👍

[@eddupont504]

Pete, Love the Content. X Travel looks amazing but I'm a 700 Guy. I want to know what you think of the Flexx Handlebars? I have been looking at them, but there a bit pricey.

[@PeteHager]

The Flexx bars are solid, they definitely help provide additional damping for the bigger hits and longer periods of ride time 👍

[@ZachVizzuso]

Really freaking cool. Yamaha take notes.

[@emjman]

What's the pricing for a raptor with revalved/ resprung factory shocks vs getting elka's? This product seems like it's gonna change the game for quad suspension big time!

[@PeteHager]

I would shoot XTravel a message on their site for those details. If you're interested in this set up for a YFZR I would definitely utilize the OEM shocks. I would expect revalving for all 3 OEM's to be anywhere from 1k-1500 dollars 👍

[@vortex812]

Does it bother anyone else that one front tire is mounted backwards on the wheel?

[@danielvinyard4948]

What kind of travel numbers are they seeing out of this set up?? Anything over stock?? or it’s designed to keep the travel close to stock to not damage the frame??

[@PeteHager]

I know the numbers are increased over stock. I'll let you know when James messages me back. The rear end travel is definitely increased over stock👍

[@outlawsalways]

He'll yeah

[@outlawsalways]

I have a 2009 trx700xx which is very hard to gets parts for in Australia so everything I need is all in america plus the shipping is crazy I wanna do a big bore and see what it can do then

[@starreaperxl3209]

Pete we miss the 700 Raptor Vids can we get some

[@ronnieanderson9821]

There is nothing on website yet

[@Sptsmn700]

With all the trails going to sxs width I've been thinking of switching from a 46" width to 50". This set up seems to trump them all except being the guinea pig on new technology.

[@johnbruzzi4381]

How wide is it?

[@raulgalaviz3066]

exelente suspención así x maneja una trx o una can AM 450 ds

[@____MC____]

This would be sick for the raptors

[@PeteHager]

I agree! I think this tech would be epic for all ATV's!

[@ronnieanderson9821]

I want this on my yfz450r

[@theofficialk.a.m...p4760]

You what's the word on that hmf exhaust on the raptor? Did you ever get the new set up for it? I was wanting to buy that off ya.

[@PeteHager]

I have a Rossier R4 full system on the Raptor now. I've chose to keep the HMF exhaust since we may do dyno comparisons with it in the future 👍

[@theofficialk.a.m...p4760]

@@PeteHager I remember you saying you were doing the Ross. That's why I wondered. I have no idea what I'm doing.