well, over the weekend my cousin and his two friends all came riding with me at our family's sand pit with their brand new trx400ex's. i had a chance to ride it and jump it a bit, and it felt as if this bike was made for me. i currently own a 2003 big bear 400 and it wasn't until i noticed now that i dont really need such a big heavy ute for the type of terrain i ride in. i have about $4000 saved up right now and i should be getting a job this summer so i am thinking about picking up a new or used honda or suzuki 400. i think that i might keep the bb, but then i know it would just be taking up space. it would be nice to have the xtra 2000 for a b.new quad because i need reverse and the looks are kickass. i am 14yo 5'5" and 140lbs and this quad feels perfect. i am graduating from 8th grade, so for a gift i might just want my parents help me buy one since im only 14. anyone who has this bike tell me what you think about it.

 

i love mine its light fun to ride and got plenty of speed. i say go for it

 

also if someone has a z400 please comment about it.

 

if i were to buy a b. new 400 what prices would i be looking at compared to a 2003 used or something like that???

 

Hey, im 15, turning 16 in 2 months and i just bought a 2006 honda trx400ex, and so far i love it. I am looking for some mods right now, for MORE power....u know how that goes, gotta have more, but anyways i kinda wish i woulda went with the 450R so it would have liquid cooled instead of air cooled, but hey im happy so far, so ya i agree u should go for it!

 

Have both. I pick the EX for slow trail rides in more technical conditions. It has a motor that doesn't mind being lugged down. The Z likes to rev more, so I pick it for faster trails and open roads. Both handle great, and I haven't had a problem with either one that wasn't accountable to normal wear and tear. The Z is faster stock, and has WAY more hop up potential when you are ready for more power.

Sell the clunky utility!

 

yea i thought a 450 would be nice to have but i think im a little too young to handle that. also my cousin is looking into graphics for his 06 400, but he doesnt know what model to choose them for because he is afraid he might get graphics for the older model 400. what does he choose??

 

That's a good comparison of the two. I have a z and my brother has an ex. I've only slightly modded mine and it's responded really well. My brother always rides mine when I'm not around, because he likes it better.


check this place out it's where I bought my quad. And they're really cheap. I drove 3 hours to get there, but I saved a good chunk of change.

 

I say decide based on where you ride. If it is all tight trails, get he EX by all means. If you ride a mix of trails and open country, get the Z. If you ride open desert, your only choice is the 450R!!!

 

400ex's are great i like mine but am bying a car and need the money i am seling it if you are interested it's $3600 check out the list below