z400 or 400ex ?

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Im due for a new quad and ive narrowed it down 2 a z400 or 400ex. Im leaning torward the z400 but is there any reason I shouldnt?


-Kaleb

[MOFO]

ummm, try reading the threads...there is a discussion of this VERY topic going on right now. :cool:

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Yea my bad I just noticed that lol

[Honda400exrox]

this isent honda400exrox its his lil bro. id say go for the z400 because it has a lil more power and it has reverse

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by Honda400exrox
this isent honda400exrox its his lil bro. id say go for the z400 because it has a lil more power and it has reverse

power that you can't notice:rolleyes:

[fastblaster2002]

get a Z

[ReconRider25]

im gonna say 400ex cuz of its higher level of reliability and quality over the z/kfx. also i like how they handle better and feel lower to the ground.:macho

[2001-400ex'er]

I would say take the Z400. It is alot pepier than the 400ex and is a little quicker, but be ready to do some maintenance and have stuff break cuz the Suzuki isnt buillt to good. Take the Honda if you dont mind being a little slower but it should run forever.

Originally posted by 2001-400ex'er
[B Take the Honda if you dont mind being a little slower but it should run forever. [/B] slower? :rolleyes:

[PismoGuy400]

i would say sit oneach of them one because just sitting on a z would make my decision.. ( at least i think, i still have not clarified that the z400 and the arctic cat sit the wame way).

either way i say the 400ex.. only thing the z has over the ex isthat its liquid cooled, but you can get away w/o that

they are both great bikes its all a matter of personal preference

[300ex_rider1121]

id say wait and buy the new 400 its supposed to have a reverse plus its 500 cheaper u could make it smoke a z for that much money

[400ex28]

id say get a 450

Originally posted by 400ex28
id say get a 450 best advice yet ;) ;)

[wishin4ahonda15]

400ex, you cant notice the power difference. Its built better. ITs more reliable. And its a HONDA

Originally posted by wishin4ahonda15
450r, you cant notice the power difference. Its built better. ITs more reliable. And its a HONDA :p

[400ex28]

Lmao :blah:

[trick450r]

buy a Z the 400ex is outdated and crap! unless highly modified

Originally posted by trick450r
buy a Z the 400ex is outdated and crap! unless highly modified yah..the stock Z will blow everything away :rolleyes:

[400exrules]

Originally posted by Jumbo747
yah..the stock Z will blow everything away :rolleyes:

thats why Gust is racin a completely stock Z, everyone knows that :rolleyes:

[trick450r]

dude did you guys know doug gets two new Z's after ever three nationals :eek2: :huh i dont even think pappy changes quads that much!

Originally posted by 400exrules
thats why Gust is racin a completely stock Z, everyone knows that :rolleyes: yah..i dont see how he does it with the thing being completely stock.. :eek2:

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by trick450r
buy a Z the 400ex is outdated and crap! unless highly modified

Are you really that much of a dumbazz or are you on sumthin:eek2:

Listen to wishin4ahonda15 because he got it exactly right on how you cant notice it i beat a stock z when mine was stock there power is the SAME anyone that says anything else is on some good drugs:rolleyes:

[speedy400]

"buy a Z the 400ex is outdated and crap! unless highly modified"... So, why do you own a 250R? not to start something, just curious. seems everything can and will be beat by something, the new 450's will end up being beat by some new technology in another 2 years,ect.ect., its not really whats outdated, and such, just whats best for you at the time being. my 2 cents.-darren

[Florida400EX]

Depends on how much $$$ you have to spend. I think the new Z400, is closer to a race ready quad then a 400ex is. If you have some spending cash, the 400ex will be a better MX quad then a z400, if you put an equal amount of money into both. It's a pretty good toss up between the two, and I'd be just as happy with a Z as I would with my 400ex. Don't listen to all the whiners on this site, that think if it's not a honda it sucks. Some stuff from all brands isnt as good as others.

[Honda400exrox]

id say go for the 400ex...the Z400 has too many problems...my friend was at a dealer the other day and they were comparing the z400 to the 400ex and the Z has a bad swingarm and bad a-arms it has a weak frame...id rather lose a tiny bit of power and save sum money to get a 400ex instead of fix problem after problem on a piece of chit suzuki:grr:

[CTmxyfz]

I helped put my buddies Walsh Kfx together alittle bit and i did not like anything about it at all. My dad has a 400ex and yes, it doesn't have the power of my stock yfz, but now piped and lid off, but it is a trusworthy base for anything. Get the 400ex. If you are worried about Z/KFX beating you in jumping, through the woods or something. Learn how to ride it better.

[Antnee77]

So how much will the 2005 400EX be if it's $500 cheaper?

[250EXpwns]

The Z400 might have reverse and be barely quicker but I'd rather get a 400ex and have the best quality. Also, you save like $500 when you get the Honda. Put that $500 into your engine(400ex) and you'll blow the z400 away.

[sam the brave]

the z 400 is junk i saw a 400ex and a z400 hit both 04s and the z400s a arms where touching and the tire was touchiong the engine and the 400ex is fine and io have a ex it it feels more comfortable than the z

[MOFO]

Hey kids...

if your worried about being faster on a 400EX or a Z400, its up to the rider!

[MY450R]

Originally posted by Jumbo747
yah..i dont see how he does it with the thing being completely stock.. :eek2:
are you insane dude
you must be kidding if you think gust is riding a stock z
its actually a 450,449cc
and he gets a new one after every couple races
and its far from stock
as far as whats better they are both great quads so get what you want
and my z ive never had a single problem with it exept for the chain adjuster but nothing serious
i dont really like the ex's rear shock set up
the z has better suspension especially the new ones with rezzis
my 2cents

SARCASM :rolleyes: