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Posted by: reconranger
I own all three of these, so you won't get any brand loyalty BS from me!
The Z is the best all-around machine.........it does everything pretty well. Handling is great, power is very good, and the engine will run forever.
I pick the EX when I am riding slower, tighter, more technical trails. It has an engine that will lug down, and doesn't mind being ridden slowly. In these situations, I actually have an advantage over my buddies on their 450's. Handling is great, power is OK (all the power gets to the ground!), and the engine will run forever, and a day.
I pick the 450 for wide open desert. It is geared tall, and likes to run. It can be a handfull on a slow trail, because it doesn't like to go that slow (lots of clutch slipping reqired). Flies through high speed turns like it is on rails!
Posted by: reconranger
Just for the record, the current 400EX does have reverse!
Posted by: bberck
Z400, it handles all those conditions very well. Actually all 3 will but from those Id pick the z400.
Posted by: VegasPredator
Cant go wrong with the Z-400 great all around bike
Posted by: bendoverkawaskai
remember the hondas dont have reverse.. suzuki does which would be great for the trails
Posted by: bendoverkawaskai
the 2006 or the 2007 400ex has reverse?
Posted by: bendoverkawaskai
link to the 400?
Posted by: bombrider04
z400 or if you could wait til like next year bombardier is supposed to be coming out with a new racing quad which is supposed to give the others a running for their money.
Posted by: CrazyTom
well it would be an easy choice for me i always go bigger and faster and ive seen the 450r's and they handle good and ive riden your trails and you will be fine on a 450r. so GET THE 450R CODY! dang you boy! lol ive been tellin you this!
-Tom
Posted by: 4StrokeRider400
I have been riding 4 a long time, ( bout 6 years ) so i am experienced. I have a 2001 300ex rite now and i want a bigger faster quad. I ride mostly tight woods trails, some moto cross, and a little drag racing wit friends. I am 5'7 130 pounds, 15 years old.
1.Honda 450r?
2.Suzuki z400?
3.Honda 400ex?
Posted by: 4StrokeRider400
By the way im buying new, so i think i have eliminated the honda, i like honda but they need 2 keep up with the times. The only way im getting a 400ex is a great deal!!. Thanks for the advice
-Cody
Posted by: 4StrokeRider400
True, but it dont have liquid cooling, and the z has better more modern suspension JMO.
-Cody
Posted by: 4StrokeRider400
http://powersports.honda.com/atvs/sport/model.asp?ModelName=TRX400EX&ModelYear=2007&ModelId=TRX400EX7
There u go thts the link, yes they have reverse.
