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z400mayhem
08-05-2009, 04:50 PM
Well, Im looking to buy a quad, my first quad. I am debating on 400ex or ltz400. I dont know which to get.

I would'nt say im a beginner, I ride my friends bikes every once and a while, I ride my dads Yamaha Big bear 4x4, and right now I drive a Suzuki RM85 motocross bike.

I am 14 years old, 5' 3", 115LBS, and will be taking a grow spurt in the near future. I will be riding a few small trails, and alot of open roads.

I just dont know which to get. Which one is better on gas? More reliable?

Thanks in advance guys !
08-05-2009, 05:01 PM
dang your pretty small. im 14 and 6.1 170
gcart2
08-05-2009, 05:03 PM
well u r on a honda site so keep that in mind.

however the 400ex is a very simple, reliable bike. considering you can already operate a clutch a 400ex would be perfect for you. however you are kinda small (size, weight, etc)
ben300
08-05-2009, 05:03 PM
Originally posted by 400exmayhem
I just dont know which to get. Which one is better on gas? More reliable?

what are we talking about here? a car or a quad?


i would go with the 400ex in my vote for reliability, the one i used to ride, i beat the cock off of it, and it took it like a complete champ....

the z400 i rode, was nice...fetl to tall for me..but was still a nice quad....
z400mayhem
08-05-2009, 05:04 PM
haha yeah, my dad is only.. 5' 7" , 5' 8".
i have a friend, who is also 14, and he is like 5' 11", and still growing. I do hate being short.
z400mayhem
08-05-2009, 05:05 PM
I want to know the better gas mileage, because i will be doing alot of long trail rides.
ben300
08-05-2009, 05:06 PM
Originally posted by gcart2
well u r on a honda site so keep that in mind.

however the 400ex is a very simple, reliable bike. considering you can already operate a clutch a 400ex would be perfect for you. however you are kinda small (size, weight, etc)

yes and if/when he grows...that truly wont be a problem...

but agree'd on the 400ex....newer ones have reverse i believe..

i had an early 01..so
BlaineKaiser450
08-05-2009, 05:26 PM
id say 400ex
usp4u
08-05-2009, 05:45 PM
nothing wrong with the EX. That quad is the reason we have the machines today that we do. Very durable, reliable and a great aftermarket presence.

that said, I would go with the suzuki. Excellent reliablilty record, good handling,decent handling, etc. It does everything well and nothing poorly. Most importantly, you will more than likely want a 450 eventually. The LTZ is most like any of the 450's and will teach you the most about maintence and how to live with the modern 4-stroke.
z400mayhem
08-05-2009, 06:10 PM
thanks for the tips guys ! does the 03+ ltz have reverse? right now in this economy, my choice might just depend on the best deal.
MX MaNiAc 06
08-05-2009, 07:29 PM
When I was 14 I got a 400ex and loved it. A couple weeks after I got it I got the chance to ride a 450r and owned one less than a year later. Regretted ever owning the 400.
MX MaNiAc 06
08-05-2009, 07:29 PM
When I was 14 I got a 400ex and loved it. A couple weeks after I got it I got the chance to ride a 450r and owned one less than a year later. Regretted ever owning the 400.
z400mayhem
08-05-2009, 07:59 PM
But did you have alot of experience before you bought the 400? Also, the 450 is out of my price range :(
z400mayhem
08-08-2009, 06:44 AM
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08-08-2009, 09:26 AM
Originally posted by 400exmayhem
Well, Im looking to buy a quad, my first quad. I am debating on 400ex or ltz400. I dont know which to get.

I would'nt say im a beginner, I ride my friends bikes every once and a while, I ride my dads Yamaha Big bear 4x4, and right now I drive a Suzuki RM85 motocross bike.

I am 14 years old, 5' 3", 115LBS, and will be taking a grow spurt in the near future. I will be riding a few small trails, and alot of open roads.

I just dont know which to get. Which one is better on gas? More reliable?

Thanks in advance guys ! wow ur small......im 11 years old and im 5'4" and 121lbs.and ur only 14?????and ur only riding a rm85?rm85big wheel or small wheel?i plan on having a 125 dirtbike when im 14:ermm:
JRP
08-08-2009, 09:33 AM
Originally posted by SmitTank789
wow ur small......im 11 years old and im 5'4" and 121lbs.and ur only 14?????and ur only riding a rm85?rm85big wheel or small wheel?i plan on having a 125 dirtbike when im 14:ermm:

WHO THE HELL CARES IF HES SMALL! lol It's not part of his question. But back to the orginal topic, id say the 400ex man, they are loads of fun, easy to ride, and of course very reliable! Have fun and be safe!
08-08-2009, 10:29 AM
Originally posted by JRP
WHO THE HELL CARES IF HES SMALL! lol It's not part of his question. But back to the orginal topic, id say the 400ex man, they are loads of fun, easy to ride, and of course very reliable! Have fun and be safe! dont forget pretty much bullet proof and indestructeble