2008 Honda ATV Model Information

[Admin]

TRX700XX
The TRX700XX re-defines the ATV Sport category with heretofore unobtainable levels of engine performance, handling, comfort and confidence. With double-wishbone independent rear suspension (IRS), a unique, centered, chain drive system and an all-new fuel-injected, liquid-cooled 686cc engine churning out monstrous torque, the TRX700XX is the new Sport ATV "King of the Hill." For highly experienced riders 16 years of age and older, the TRX700XX is offered in Metallic Black/Silver and Metallic Black/Red.
MSRP: $7,899

[Shift_450R]

damn that thing is fugly. that piece on the front kills its look.

[my88r]

looks good. what does the new 400ex look like.

[exrider272]

ugly

[sp1tekiller]

Originally posted by Shift_450R
damn that thing is fugly. that piece on the front kills its look. Damn, right. I can't see that thing being a big hit.

[Admin]

TRX400EX
The sporty TRX400EX receives revised suspension components and settings, a lighter clutch pull for all-day riding comfort, a wider seat with a narrower seat/tank junction for improved ergonomics, aggressive, new next generation bodywork, long life LED brakelight and taillight. For highly experienced riders 16 years of age and older. Offered in Red/Black, Black/White.
MSRP: $5,999

[Pappy]

:huh

[exrider272]

not what i htought it would be

[DJR300ex]

holy crap, they made a big mistake with that new styling. those things are so freakin ugly

[Admin]

Big Red (early-announcement 2009 model)
Honda enters the MUV market with a side-by-side machine that leapfrogs the competition to set new standards in utility and recreation. With numerous automotive-based technologies, Big Red features a powerful 675cc OHV liquid-cooled PGM-fuel-injected single-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with three selectable drive modes plus Reverse, front and rear independent double-wishbone suspension, a roomy cab featuring rubber-mounted bucket seats with adjustable backs, and a specially designed, highly durable, tilting cargo bed. A broad selection of Honda Genuine Accessories will also be offered. Big Red will be available in the Summer of 2008.

[Shift_450R]

this has to be hondas ugliest line up ive ever seen

[Rich250RRacer]

Originally posted by Admin
TRX400EX
The sporty TRX400EX receives revised suspension components and settings, a lighter clutch pull for all-day riding comfort, a wider seat with a narrower seat/tank junction for improved ergonomics, aggressive, new next generation bodywork, long life LED brakelight and taillight. For highly experienced riders 16 years of age and older. Offered in Red/Black, Black/White.
MSRP: $5,999

It's the same chassis and motor with new plastic.:huh It does look alot better than previous 400's though.

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH WOW

1, the 700xx is straight up stupid. I'd take a raptor 700 anyday. You think Honda would realize that IRS on a sport quad doesn't work.

2. That 400ex is a joke. The plastics look unfinished.

3. short and stubby rhino.


worst honda line up ever? yea.

[BlaineKaiser450]

700: damn thats ugly
400: :huh
big red: im puzzled by it

[07250ex]

The only thing thats actully any better about that 400ex is the new seet isnt shaped like a rectangle :huh one ugly quad though

yeah i'm not all that impressed, 400ex...wheres that gas shock suspension front upgrade? plastics are pretty cool i guees but whats up with the rivets on the rear fenders?

[07250ex]

Originally posted by Rich250RRacer
It's the same chassis and motor with new plastic.:huh It does look alot better than previous 400's though.

are you kidding me this is worse then the goofey frog eyes the 05-07 is by far the best look

disagreed on that I dont care for the 05-07 400ex fronts. new style looks better front wise.

[07250ex]

Originally posted by FoxHondaRider
disagreed on that I dont care for the 05-07 400ex fronts. new style looks better front wise.

ew no way but to each is his own ... id gladly take the extra 200 - 300 off and get an 07 now then an 08

[gncc025]

why????:confused: :huh

i just dont understand those damn japanese's concept on looks.

[Aceman]

That 700 has way too much plastic!! If you swapped that plastic looking front bumper out for a traditional aluminum one plus remove the black front fender extensions and heelguards, it would probably look like a normal quad for the most part.

The 400 looks like something out of the movie "Alien":huh

[07250ex]

Originally posted by gncc025
why????:confused: :huh

i just dont understand those damn japanese's concept on looks.

haha i know right a group of 15 year old american kids that get d's and f's and smoke dro can make a better looking design than them A+ smart people ... thats sad

[DJR300ex]

that 700 is heavy too, 508 pounds with all the fluids

yeah 400ex needs gas shocks up front ( I like the new front end, it looks sharp like it can cut you kinda unique)

700XX WAAYYY! too much plastic, lose the plastic that goes down to china town lol it goes to the front bumper. Independent suspension... LOSE IT! i thought they were smarter than making it like a polaris

[JJs450r]

looks like the 400 is a kicker dont like any of them

[mac_ando]

I agree 1st of all the 700 the plastic looks like ***** and irs.. are u kidding me.? that will never hold a candle to the raptor.

2nd if they're not going to change anything but the body on the 400. why even bother. that engine is outdated. Don't get me wrong i love the 400ex. but if your gonna bring something to the table well then bring it! Don't F around, they should of went FI, liquid cooled,rezy shocks, and at least give it a nice set of plastic.

Well i'm not even gonna coment on the BIG RED. because im to fired up

Sorry!! i just had to vent :mad: :mad:

i think we are all a little dissapointed... i like the sharp edges on the 400ex but 700XX cut and chop some s*** off of that lol independant rear suspension is NOT the way to go. 400ex yes needs rezzies in the front, and efi would bring it to life. I couldnt care less about liquid cooling.

[awsomeaussies]

I hate to say this... but where's Yamaha's line up! Hopefully they did something right. Those are some butt ***** fugly bikes:o

Originally posted by awsomeaussies
I hate to say this... but where's Yamaha's line up! Hopefully they did something right. Those are some butt ***** fugly bikes:o

haha sad but true the 400ex is nice style wise, front shocks needed to be rezzies but the 700XX has to be the weirdest looking quad. the big red looks like a rhino with down s******, I blocked that out so technically i didnt say it but put 2 and 2 together for that sentence.

[Mc. Muffin]

YAMAHA RULES! Just kidding....but Yamaha does rule.

The 400EX looks like a YFZ450 (the gas tank and the area on the hood closest to the handlebars) I like the 400EX though.

The BIG historic dinosaur 700XX is just a POLARIS wanna be. It appears you can take the front fenders off and the appearance will be 10x better,

The Big Red is ehh...:ermm:

I'll stick to my Yamaha's

[GPracer2500]

I like the 400 plastic/seat/tank. Looks good to me.

But the 700....it's hard to know what to say. I'm disappointed on many levels. Seems like they were going more for KFX700 territory instead of Raptor 700 territory. And that is NOT what I wanted.

[04TRX400EX]

As I posted in the other '08 lineup thread, I'm very disappointed ...

700XX - supposed to compete with the Raptor, not the Wolverine. Plastics look like a utility quad and what the heck is up with the IRS? It has been pretty much decided that IRS is not the way to go, hence why Polaris is introducing a standard version Outlaw.

400EX - what's with hyping up the new 400 if you're not going to change anything? I like the new plastics and seat but the suspension needed a re-do and EFI would be nice.

Big Red - nice name. Not really. Honda's SxS should look more like the Hippo "concept" and less like a Mule. All they had to do is take a Rhino and/or RZR and make it a Honda.

I guess the new KTM 450/525 just moved higher on my list.

[mephyst]

This was a huge disappointment... Only thing cool I see this year is the 2008 limited edition crf450. Comes in all black and looks pretty sweet.

I think the 400ex looks ugly. The originals were my favorite. =]

WTF?!?!? @ the 700... and don't really have too much to say about Big Red. Hahaha. What a joke.

[wilkin250r]

The 400 looks tight, I like it. I still think the original look is best, but this definitly comes in second.

I wish I had a 360 view, though. Are those rear plastics 2 piece, riveted together? That will be a mistake.

Also, I'm not too keen on this new trend in plastics. You get these huge heal guards that are shaped to flow with the rear fenders. That's all well and fine, but it looks really stupid when you remove the heal guards to put nerfs on.

[MOFO]

:huh

I sure hope the 700 is a photochop joke. :o

[mattn03]

The 400EX looks pretty good, but wished they had improved on the design more. The 700XX is ugly and I wouldn't want IRS on a sport quad.

[bwamos]

The 700 wont look too bad once you remove the 2-piece elephant ear fenders. They would make good mud/splash guards in a muddy race though.

I don't think it was made to "compete with the Raptor700." The raptor 700 is a dune machine. This will be a woods machine.

I'm not saying it will or won't be any good. Just my speculations. Havent seen any info on the rear IRS.

Reminds me a lot of a Polaris Scrambler honestly.. lol.

[jb500ex]

whoever has been making the atv decisions at honda the last three years needs to be fired. it's been really disappointing the way they have done things

[jb500ex]

Originally posted by bwamos
The 700 wont look too bad once you remove the 2-piece elephant ear fenders. They would make good mud/splash guards in a muddy race though.

I don't think it was made to "compete with the Raptor700." The raptor 700 is a dune machine. This will be a woods machine.

I'm not saying it will or won't be any good. Just my speculations. Havent seen any info on the rear IRS.

Reminds me a lot of a Polaris Scrambler honestly.. lol.

and the same reasons the irs outlaw failed this will fail.

[bwamos]

Some photos from honda's site

[bwamos]

2

[bwamos]

3

[bwamos]

400ex in white

[bwamos]

400ex rear angle

[CHAR250R]

I guess I'll be looking into the KTM 525. Sorry Honda.:(

[<DRS>GPF]

and they made the world wait for that...



the 700 looks horrible.. what genre were they trying to hit..???

why doesnt the 400ex have identical shocks to the 450..?!?!?



didnt they ask around to see what is desired?


honda dropped the ball.:grr: :mad: :(

[pred174]

wow that 700 looks like a real ****ty knock off of an outlaw....

[ATV Chic]

I am sooo disappointed :( :ermm:

[Raptor68]

What's with the scoop looking thing on the front of the 700? That's just gonna collect mud, plus it's FUGLY.

Nice job Honda.

The only decent machine they redid was the CRF450 dirtbike.

[HondaATC500X]

I could, with time, get use to the 400ex. But the 700 is a freaking embarrassment. This new plastic styling is just ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous.

I do think its kinda nice that Honda decided to re-cycle the old "Big Red" name from back in the ATC days, but I'm loathe to believe these things will be running around and still in use 25-30 years later like the originals are.

[54warrior]

I think I just threw up a litte!!!

400EX: Same ol, Same ol. Instead of BNG, it's BNP: Bold New Plastics If you look at the white/black version, the black parts look like wings on an airplane.

700: Is that front piece supposed to be some type of collander? Too much plastic, they've even got plastic down in front of the motor. What a pain to work on it would seem. Looks like a mini quad on steroids. Like a big 'ol blob.

Big Red: No comparison to the original Big Red. Looks like it's aimed at the Ranger/Mule and not the Razr/Rhino.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/pppics/satc250es007x85BigRed.jpg

[beaker1214]

Those are really dissapointing I mean I love honda but that Rhino wannabe is the ugliest thing I have seen!

[54warrior]

Wonder who will do the first 700XX motor to 450R frame swap???

Although it probably won't be easy with the center chain drive BS.

[ShiftFMX]

$7800!!! <---- :eek2:

http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/c028_029_030_031_photos_all/atvs/2008/TRX700xx/LargeHoriz/TRX700XX_538.jpg

http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/c028_029_030_031_photos_all/atvs/2008/TRX700xx/LargeHoriz/TRX700XX_526.jpg


I wonder if you will be able to remove that front section...

http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/c028_029_030_031_photos_all/atvs/2008/TRX700xx/LargeHoriz/TRX700xx_black.jpg

[redrocker]

Looks like some of the Honda guys must
of Quit and started working for Yamaha
a few years back. Because these new
guys making Hondas must be on glue
or fresh out of school.
Not looking good for Honda this year!!!!!!

[quadinfamily]

back in the 80's honda made a 200cc something that had a huge truck in the back you can fit a person in it.
they where in dealerships for 3 year they only made
1 year..........that what is going to happen to the
BIG RED
500lb 700 XX ???????

[trx440]

OK........


1. The 400ex looks good, in a YFZ kinda way. I hope they NEVER change the 400ex engine wise. They should of put a cheap set of rezzy shocks on it just so kids wouldn't be ashamed to ride it.


2. The UTV.......who cares..........they are ALL lame. Well the Jap ones at least.


3. The 700, oh how I have waited for you my dear......every year up at midnight..........wanting to be there the second you were released. Now I find myself just waiting for your replacement.

Actually, I would have bought the first one had you put a solid axle on it and..............had KTM not dropped the dream quad on the market.

Don't worry about the front plastic. Once you take the Dremel to it it will look like a 2nd generation 400ex on roids.

Lastly, If this were a Yamaha and they had to name it, they would of called it the DUMBO 700.

[OutlawBill]

Originally posted by 54warrior
Wonder who will do the first 700XX motor to 450R frame swap???

Although it probably won't be easy with the center chain drive BS.

It might be easier than you think the center drive chain is done with a jackshaft type of gear box (probably good for 10 too 20 extra lbs on the 700XX)

[trx440]

I just called Maier, they said they already have a race front end available. It's $750. And NOBODY will complain.


If you need plastic for any ATV, you better order now. Cuz Maier will be running 3 shifts on every line to keep up with demand.

[Ruby Soho]

it looks like the 700 wont look to bad if you unbolt those big black fenders.


im kinda dissapointed though..

[pred174]

guys the quad doesn't look soo bad when u pull the corner of your eye lids back so your eyes are slanted

[Pappy]

whooooaaaaa thar partners....I thought it was form followed function:confused:

The 400 isnt so bad, I just wish if they were going to update it, then do more then looks.


The 700, as I see it has some serious issues it will have to overcome...but fat giirls need lovin' too:devil:

[ThePhantomRider]

Originally posted by Admin
Big Red (early-announcement 2009 model)
Honda enters the MUV market with a side-by-side machine that leapfrogs the competition to set new standards in utility and recreation. With numerous automotive-based technologies, Big Red features a powerful 675cc OHV liquid-cooled PGM-fuel-injected single-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with three selectable drive modes plus Reverse, front and rear independent double-wishbone suspension, a roomy cab featuring rubber-mounted bucket seats with adjustable backs, and a specially designed, highly durable, tilting cargo bed. A broad selection of Honda Genuine Accessories will also be offered. Big Red will be available in the Summer of 2008.



Couple things going on with the Big Red, #1, why not release the suspension numbers...probably between the Mule and Rhino, #2 Why is the front clip photoshopped??? There is no way that is the actual clip (it may look like that but the picture is photoshop just look at the finish and lighting/shadow) and #3 Why did they make the front bumper look like handlebars????


TPR

[ZeroLogic]

Originally posted by GPracer2500
I like the 400 plastic/seat/tank. Looks good to me.

But the 700....it's hard to know what to say. I'm disappointed on many levels. Seems like they were going more for KFX700 territory instead of Raptor 700 territory. And that is NOT what I wanted.

[ny300exrider]

i got one word for the 700. WTF

[Ralph]

Originally posted by ThePhantomRider
Couple things going on with the Big Red, #1, why not release the suspension numbers...probably between the Mule and Rhino, #2 Why is the front clip photoshopped??? There is no way that is the actual clip (it may look like that but the picture is photoshop just look at the finish and lighting/shadow) and #3 Why did they make the front bumper look like handlebars????


TPR

Its just an early announcement. Its a 2009 model and wont be out till summer 08.

[Quad18star]

I've seen my dog crap out things that look better than that 700xx . :huh

The 400 kind of has the front end/tank area styling of the YFZ ( which isn't a bad thing).

The Big Red .... I have no comments !!!! Must be renamed ... Big Dud !!!


I guess we should all be thankful that there are so many other ATVs to choose from with the other manufacturers cuz it sure looks like it's a disappointing year for Honda. :ermm:

[54warrior]

Originally posted by ny300exrider
i got one word for the 700. WTF

Technically, that's THREE words, and I agree with them.

[Ralph]

I think the 700XX will be cool. Just cause something like IRS didnt take over in one shot doesnt mean it sucks. Look at the transition we took from 2 strokes to 4 strokes. Everyone hated them but now they are here to stay.

The 700 may look a little weird right now but i believe with a little trimming and possible removable fender pieces they will have them looking sweet in no time.

Do you people not catch on to the pattern people take. Everytime a new quad comes out everyone hates it and thinks its ugly. 2 weeks later its the norm. Grow up.

[mx825]

why.:huh

[beaker1214]

whats up with the ugly wheels on the 700 I mean they look like utility wheels!

[MOFO]

Originally posted by Ralph


Do you people not catch on to the pattern people take. Everytime a new quad comes out everyone hates it and thinks its ugly. 2 weeks later its the norm.


Ummm, I do not follow the pattern you mention and I'll say it again - the 700 is fugly and will require more than a few parts trimmed to make it look half decent IMO.

Oh, and I'll put up a paycheck saying that after 2 weeks it wont look any better (stock form).

[Scro]

Originally posted by bwamos
2

I think I found the 700's cousin.

[ATV Chic]

baahahaha good one! i can see the resemblance lol :scary:

the 700 might look ok if the black plastics came off then it would look like a mentaly chalanged 450r (2004-2005 model) other wise everything looks horribe. The 400 is just ugly and still air cooled and the big red looks like something i would use instead of my tractor and keep it somewhere where no one would see i own one.

[Hondamaster5505]

Im gonna call Honda and ask em wtf they were smoking when they made the 700. I want some of it, lmao. The 400's alright

[Ralph]

Originally posted by MOFO
Ummm, I do not follow the pattern you mention and I'll say it again - the 700 is fugly and will require more than a few parts trimmed to make it look half decent IMO.

Oh, and I'll put up a paycheck saying that after 2 weeks it wont look any better (stock form).

I remember when the 450r came out everyone said how ugly it was. Same thing with the ltr, kfx450, you guessed it, Ds450, same deal.

[Ghost-Rider]

I'm not sure what to think, I bet the after market company's are loving it, now they can get rich off plastics alone.

[07250ex]

ds is still ugly ... and the 700xx is even worse ... the yfz is the best looking quad imo

[kawabunga]

the 700's ugly. i miss the old school 400's. they looked the best imo... '04 and earlier.

[Kickstarts-suck]

all 3 looks like chit to me :ermm:

The 700 only seems ugly because it's different than what you're used to seeing with sport quads. But tell me this...How many racers don't shave the front plastics? Personally...I kind of like the look of it...It's the front bumper I don't like.

I love the look of the 400 now...Makes it look aggressive with the pointy edges. :macho

If you don't like Big Red...then **** you!

Originally posted by Admin
TRX700XX
The TRX700XX re-defines the ATV Sport category with heretofore unobtainable levels of engine performance, handling, comfort and confidence. With double-wishbone independent rear suspension (IRS), a unique, centered, chain drive system and an all-new fuel-injected, liquid-cooled 686cc engine churning out monstrous torque, the TRX700XX is the new Sport ATV "King of the Hill." For highly experienced riders 16 years of age and older, the TRX700XX is offered in Metallic Black/Silver and Metallic Black/Red.
MSRP: $7,899

Finally thought of what I was thinking it looked like...

THE BATMOBILE...DUN DUN DUN...

[trx400EXtreme]

honestly im dissapointed. i def. like hondas but you wont catch me buyin any new ones, thats for sure. they should have gone back to the good old "frog" eyes on the 400, i think that looks alot better, but thats just me.

[450raider]

lets see im a bit torn about the 700 its hideous in the pic but its gotta be one of those quads that look better in person i guess it could be alright lookin if you got the all black one and offed those front fenders and put an aluminum bumper on and i cant even guess on its performance now anyway all in all i would not trade my kaw. for it, secondly the 400ex- im kinda liking the plastic but i really wish honda would quit screwing around i liked the old "duck" looking plastic the best (i do like the newer rear fenders more though) but anyway wheres the class leading suspension and motor honda......well were waiting? if im gonna pay $6000 for a 400 it better be the best of the best, lastly the big red..what happened to that cool red wing thing i saw as a concept not long ago how did that trancent from red wing thing to a red mule with honda stickers on it id still rather have a teryx or rzr (maybe even a honda hippo too:D )

just my thoughts

[N300exJ]

I agree with most everyone that says they are dissapointed. I have absolutly no clue what honda was thinking for 2008 with there atvs. Sad to say honda is gonna loose alot of business next year. I love all hondas atvs 2005 and older. everything newer blows. the only exception is the 06/07 400ex and the 07/08 300ex.

I know for me ill be selling my 450r for a ktm or cam am 450 come spring time. And my 01 400ex isnt going anywhere cause it rules and actually looks good.

What were you thinking honda?????????

[One_Bad_400]

that 400ex looks like a yfz and 450r mixed, glad they didn't do that crap to the 450r!!!

[pred174]

sad things is that there gonna compare the outlaw 525irs to the 700 and its gonna win just because its a honda.....I would bet the title to my quad saying that they say that

[quadinfamily]

700 is not in same class as the outlaw, because of 100lb heaver ..more like the Renegade but a lot slower.....

[Bender]

I don't care for the looks of the new 700, but with different front fenders and heel guards, it'll look like most other quads. It looks like it will be kick *** in gnnc, have many of you even ridden an Outlaw in the woods? They are heavy buy very fast over rough terrain, faster than a solid axle. It's not an MX machine, so what.
I think IRS is the future of XC/GNNC quads.
Like another poster said before. Look at older posts when the 450R came out, everyone hated it, and I'm sure the DS and KFX450R's are well liked by their owners. Looks aint everything, but it you want looks, go buy a 250R.
And the 400EX, well that just makes getting a Z400 a no brainer.
Honda builds quality, I wouldn't knock it on looks, if I was looking an open class XC racer/aggressive woods rider.

[klutchbuster250]

k first the 400 isnt that bad, if u can find a way to take of the fenders and leave that litle wing type thing coming of the gas tank it would look sick,and the 700 is not that bad couse it looks like u can take of the front grill thing and it would look decent if not actually good:huh but its still ugly and honde choke on this man there uglky lol

[klutchbuster250]

k first the 400 isnt that bad, if u can find a way to take of the fenders and leave that litle wing type thing coming of the gas tank it would look sick,and the 700 is not that bad couse it looks like u can take of the front grill thing and it would look decent if not actually good:huh but its still ugly and honde choke on this man there ugly lol

[Ghost-Rider]

If you look at the nose of the 400EX, look at the red not the black fenders, the red looks identical to a YFZ nose if ya ask me.

[<DRS>GPF]

hmm....maybe if you take off the guh-hay front fender "flares"..

and if... perhaps someone could add some hyper looking rims..

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by MrMan


If you don't like Big Red...then **** you!


LMGDAO!:D

[400exrapes]

the 700 would look good with out the huge ugly parts in front and the 400 looks good but the suspension looks untouched? honda is gonna lose some customers but when is the 01 to 08 fender converstion kit coming out!

P.S. Craptors be way the 700 is gonna own when they make some maiers for that thing.

[400exrider707]

OK up front, I have not read any other replies on this thread, but I can honestly say.... coming from a DIE HARD honda fan.... these are some of the ugliest machines they have come out with to date.... the 400ex is OK, but the other two I wouldn't waste my time even looking at.... very disappointed Honda guy right here.:(

Is Honda trying to make Yamaha richer?

[yfz stealer]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha lolololololololol i know its late but dam there f**ken ungly yams rule hahahahaha cant stop laughing

[cr977]

personally, i like the looks of those bikes, add an aftermarket bumper and take away the grill it would not be a bad looking quad. and you guys need to stop saying the 700 is **** and just leave it alone, hondas first big bore sport attempt it looks great, i was upset it did not have gas shocks though:( honestly, why didnt they add 450r shocks. other than that i like the looks of it. fuel injection, manual 5 speed, reverse, brakes dont look bad, weight is a little on the heavy side, probly 120 pounds more than a 450(i dont understand why the put the weight full of liquids and ready to ride, still i think a 450 weighs about 380-390 full of liquids) larger capicity fuel tank, honestly, if this bike isnt full of problems, it should be a winner with duners, recreational riders that like speed, and people who like to drag race. now the 400ex i am very disapointed with:( i was expecting a sportier looking bike with gas shocks, updated features, and mabe some motor work? we got new plastics, BS if you ask me

[cr977]

personally, i like the looks of those bikes, add an aftermarket bumper and take away the grill it would not be a bad looking quad. and you guys need to stop saying the 700 is **** and just leave it alone, hondas first big bore sport attempt it looks great, i was upset it did not have gas shocks though:( honestly, why didnt they add 450r shocks. other than that i like the looks of it. fuel injection, manual 5 speed, reverse, brakes dont look bad, weight is a little on the heavy side, probly 120 pounds more than a 450(i dont understand why the put the weight full of liquids and ready to ride, still i think a 450 weighs about 380-390 full of liquids) larger capicity fuel tank, honestly, if this bike isnt full of problems, it should be a winner with duners, recreational riders that like speed, and people who like to drag race. now the 400ex i am very disapointed with:( i was expecting a sportier looking bike with gas shocks, updated features, and mabe some motor work? we got new plastics, BS if you ask me

update, i like the way honda put all there bikes full of liquid weights but put tbd on there 450er, i think there are either some updates coming or honda is afraid to put the real ready to ride weight, seriously, i hate it when companys put estamated weights, i want to see the real weight not some rounded down figure to make it look better!

[BlasterEaten250]

The 700, I think it will be ok when some new plastics are put on it, but it just looks too tall to me.

Now this is just my opinion, but I think the best thing they did to the 400ex's looks is the chrome heatshield:o idk, I'm just not liking it for some reason-especially the 2 color plastics.

I wonder how much better the new front shocks are, because they might be worthy of looking into buying for the older style 400's considering they will probably be cheaper than 450r shocks (because of the non rezzie style)

It's hard to judge something by just looking at a picture, so I guess we will have to wait till people start riding them

[07250ex]

Originally posted by BlasterEaten250
The 700, I think it will be ok when some new plastics are put on it, but it just looks too tall to me.

Now this is just my opinion, but I think the best thing they did to the 400ex's looks is the chrome heatshield:o idk, I'm just not liking it for some reason-especially the 2 color plastics.

I wonder how much better the new front shocks are, because they might be worthy of looking into buying for the older style 400's considering they will probably be cheaper than 450r shocks (because of the non rezzie style)

It's hard to judge something by just looking at a picture, so I guess we will have to wait till people start riding them

new suspension settings ... maybe they'll be valved better but the travel is the same

[RideRed84]

I think the re-bodied 400 is stupid, but I couldn't care less because I already have a 400.
As for the 700 it's growing on me and after seeing the action shots I like it even more. A new bumper and a little trimming will go a long way. I'm sure this will be a fast and reliable quad that will fit in well in the big bore segment. I just hope Honda realizes their mistake by the second year and offers it with a solid axle, larger rear tires, and a little lighter. If that happens I will buy one and I'm sure a lot of other people will too.
The Big Red is pretty cool and if I had to buy a SxS(which I don't think I ever would) I would get the Big Red.

[mine]

Originally posted by jb500ex
and the same reasons the irs outlaw failed this will fail.

Possibly some of the ugliest quads i've seen in my life, And the black crf's are ugly as hell too, two rides and those plastics will be shot.

[Jersey450R]

not saying anything about the 700. we all know how it looks...but remember............................there is probably going to be a HRC some sort of a kit for it. Either that or another version kind of like can-am maybe (X)? just wait and see. a hood, bumper, and remove the big plastic peices then see what it looks like.

[MA-KAN-IK]

Originally posted by Bender
I think IRS is the future of XC/GNNC quads.


WTF?
YEAH! What are you smoking?

Matt Smiley really showed everyone that if you take a pro GNCC title contender and put them on an IRS quad, you are lucky just to finish in the top 30!

IRS is not the future of GNCC, it was a FAD!

[MA-KAN-IK]

Originally posted by jb500ex
whoever has been making the atv decisions at honda the last three years needs to be fired. it's been really disappointing the way they have done things

I would have to disagree with you.
ITS BEEN DISAPPOINTING FOR DAMN NEAR 20 YEARS!

I have always been a honda fan at heart but have finally "Came out of the closet" and switched to Kawi.

Think about it...
In the begining Honda ruled the ATC's 200s,200x,250r, and the 350x.

Then came the trx's, the 250r, 250x......and nothing till 1999 when the 400ex came out! That was a 10 year gap!

With honda for the past 20 years its been the same old ***** different color routine. ITS GETTING OLD!

I remember seeing the yfz for the first time at the WISP GNCC, My thoughts were "I wonder what Hondas answer to this will be?"
The answer came a year later, and to me the 450r never looked "Finished" looks like the were close to getting the thing done then Yamaha dropped the yfz and the Honda guys said hurry up and "THROW" some fenders on that damn thing and get it out to the dealers. Then we as consumers end up with a decent quad that is cosmetically challanged! I have always hated the patched up fender to tank look of the 450r's, it just looks unfinished! Now this seems to be the "norm" look for new quads.
I miss the old honda smooth lines.

OH one more thing. Im getting tired of the 2 piece removable front fenders that seem to be the norm for all new atvs. How many of us are MX racers? Evidentally they think we all are! I would venture a guess that 100,000 quads sold there would be 98,000 woods and recreation riders that want full fenders that dont fall apart in the middle, and 2,000 Mx riders that need to break out the hacksaw and dremel!

Im done but i dont feel any better!

[450raider]

i think the ex will still be huge because its the same way its always been, you dont like the plastic buy some for an older model theyre all the same, lastly id like to add that while honda may have poor design teqchniques and the most pathetic customer relations people of em all you still cant pass up the fact that they do have reliability behind them and thats why i think the 700 will do well because youve got people everywhere thats gonna buy em up simply because of the honda sticker on em. reall in my opinion the 700 reminds me so much of the kfx700, so much potential wasted.

[Mc. Muffin]

Originally posted by 450raider
you still cant pass up the fact that they do have reliability behind them
Why not buy a Yamaha and have both reliability and looks? :confused:

[450raider]

yamaha......reliabilty.. :) ......:ermm: nah

[my88r]

Originally posted by Mc. Muffin
Why not buy a Yamaha and have both reliability and looks? :confused:

:macho

not really:grr:

[07250ex]

Originally posted by 450raider
yamaha......reliabilty.. :) ......:ermm: nah

yamaha is runner up in reliability to honda ... besides the bikes are better looking and faster

[my88r]

Originally posted by 07250ex
yamaha is runner up in reliability to honda ... besides the bikes are better looking and faster

to me as long as the quad has good geometry and reliable looks dont matter to me. that's why i like all the 400exs.

[Mc. Muffin]

Originally posted by 07250ex
yamaha is runner up in reliability to honda ... besides the bikes are better looking and faster
Hell, If I felt like replacing my valves every weekend I would buy a Honda but I rather have something that looks good and runs good rather than something that looks like chic and runs like chit. :ermm:

[07250ex]

exactly thats why i said the yammys are faster and better looking ...

[MA-KAN-IK]

Originally posted by 450raider
i think the ex will still be huge because its the same way its always been, you dont like the plastic buy some for an older model theyre all the same.

Exactly, I for one am tired of the same old quad with new colors, and BOLD new graphics

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 450raider
i think the 700 will do well because youve got people everywhere thats gonna buy em up simply because of the honda sticker on em.[/QUOTE

Thats what i want to be is a narrow minded, uninformed consumer that buys a quad because it has a honda sticker on it.

[MA-KAN-IK]

Originally posted by my88r
to me as long as the quad has good geometry and reliable looks dont matter to me.

Just like a fat girl, she has geometry, she is reliable and it dont really matter what she looks like.

[Bigun55]

well that new 700 is Fugly, thats the worst looking quad i have ever seen in my life

And the new is ugly to, 99-04 was the best look for the 400ex imo, i thought they ruined them in 05-07 but god, now, its a joke, it looks like a 450R Crossed up with a predator:huh

[Bigun55]

well that new 700 is Fugly, thats the worst looking quad i have ever seen in my life

And the new is ugly to, 99-04 was the best look for the 400ex imo, i thought they ruined them in 05-07 but god, now, its a joke, it looks like a 450R Crossed up with a predator:huh

[Bigun55]

well that new 700 is Fugly, thats the worst looking quad i have ever seen in my life

And the new is ugly to, 99-04 was the best look for the 400ex imo, i thought they ruined them in 05-07 but god, now, its a joke, it looks like a 450R Crossed up with a predator:huh

[monster300ex]

I think the 700xx looks good
photo (http://www.trx700central.com/images/trx004.jpg) photo 2 (http://www.trx700central.com/images/trx001.jpg)
click me for photo (http://www.trx700central.com/images/trx006.jpg)
photo 4 (http://www.trx700central.com/images/trx010.jpg)

[Rusty91o]

I think it looks ugly as well. But I'm sure it will rip. IRS is awesome on a sport quad. The Outlaw out-handles all the rest. It brings a whole new plate to the table. But I'm digging the fact that the new 700 has IRS and a 6 speed.

[TRX450R2]

Now is it still OK reliable?????????