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I want something faster! I have a 05 honda 400ex bored to a 426 a hot cam full yoshimura exhaust and some other stuff and I want something faster but don't really know what to get can some people help me out on what I should get? Thanks a lot!
 
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Depends on what type of riding and how much wrenching you are comfortable with. Any sport 450 and larger will be a good bit faster. You can also go old school for a trx or lt 250r. Big bore like a Raptor or outlaw 525, ktm, etc.
 
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The 450 are motocross 45hp motors and a lot faster then a 35hpEX. You can make a long list of atvs that are quicker then a 400ex in both utility and sport. Here is some.

700 Raptor
All 450 sports
500,650,800,1000 Outlander 4x4
570,800 Sportsman 4x4
Honda 700xx
700 Grizzly


and on and on....

Here is a 700 Raptor (Blue) Toying with a 400ex.

 
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Yeah I was looking at 450r and the yfz 450 but aren't they alot to maintain?
 
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Yeah I was looking at 450r and the yfz 450 but aren't they alot to maintain?
They have a stressed out motocross motor , they make 45hp out of only 450cc. You can get a 700 Raptor which also makes 45hp but its not under stress doing it and can make that power lazily.
 
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They have a stressed out motocross motor , they make 45hp out of only 450cc. You can get a 700 Raptor which also makes 45hp but its not under stress doing it and can make that power lazily.

What about raptor 660s?
 
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What about raptor 660s?
You are trading handling for power. The good news is it is easier to get good handling from a 660 vs big power from your 400. If jumping or racing are in your future plans, go 450. Trail riding only, any will do.
 
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Originally Posted by Scooter86
You are trading handling for power. The good news is it is easier to get good handling from a 660 vs big power from your 400. If jumping or racing are in your future plans, go 450. Trail riding only, any will do.

This guy wants to trade me a 03 raptor 660 with a Fresh build new compression 11.1 rings missing one headlight great shape it's got big gun slip on pipe brakes are good for my 05 honda 400ex but I just don't know much on them of If it would be a good deal.






 
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Like I said before, you are trading handling for power. The 660 has twin carbs which can be a pain, all years have a weak one way that can break. They have a taller, "Ride on top" feel to them. A set of original YFZ450 front shocks do wonders for the suspension though. Extended arms and axle will cure a lot of what ails them imho. If you are looking to have more motor for cheap, a clean 660 could fit that bill.
 
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Originally Posted by Scooter86
Like I said before, you are trading handling for power. The 660 has twin carbs which can be a pain, all years have a weak one way that can break. They have a taller, "Ride on top" feel to them. A set of original YFZ450 front shocks do wonders for the suspension though. Extended arms and axle will cure a lot of what ails them imho. If you are looking to have more motor for cheap, a clean 660 could fit that bill.

Sorry for all the questions but thank you for answering, I'm going to need a new head gasket for my 400ex and I didn't know If I needed a specific one since it has a big bore kit or not or which one would be the best since it has that and a hot cam!
 


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