First of all disregard the s/n i got that warrior when i was 13.

Im looking to buy a new sport atv. I'm 6'1 260. I have only ridden one sport atv and it was a kfx400 it carried me pretty good and i can get an 06 great condition for 3700, but i havnt really heard anything about them on here just about the z400 so i figured it must be better right. Im stuck between any sport atv the has a clutch, and 400cc and up. I'm mostley gonna ride trails and fields, and some mudding, I dont want a 400ex. i wanna go fast! and i dont wanna look to big for the quad any advice would be much appreciated !!!

 

The KFX and the Z have the same motor made buy suzuki.I like the Z and the KFX better than the EX because their water cooled but I've seen them race and there wasnt much difference.I know that statement will probably start a war but they do run about the same.Good luck.

 

The Z/KFX engine has tons of hop up potential with just a few simple mods like opening up the airbox and an aftermarket exhaust, etc. The Z is a great all-around machine, but on a really tight semi-technical trail I like the EX because its engine will lug down better than the Z.

I can't remember what the differences are between the Z, KFX, and Arctic Cat. Go to the different individual forums and you will be able to get more specific info.........

 

There is no difference at all between the KFX400 and the z400 except the colors/sticker and the extra plastic "hood" they stick on the front of the KFX which easily comes off.............everything is identical.

The Arctic Cat has different handlebars, foot-pegs, and seat, as well as different plastic all around.

 

they are both the same exact thing and the are great qauds. i'm much more for the ex but go with the kfx or the z or whatever one you can afford.

 

im 45 and weigh 275 without gear. my yamaha 06 700r carries me very good. in fact it has so much power i cant use it to its full potential, i guess im chicken.

 

my friend thats like 250lb rides a kfx, it holds him pretty damn good actually

even though in the manuel it says to NEVER exceed the maximum weight load of 243lbs...we always make fun of him for that LOL
he wants a ds650 or kfx700 now....he doesnt like yamahas or we'd probably all talk him into getting a 700r

 

Most of the max weight is for the tires...... adding a few more PSI to the tires will equal out the extra weight.

 

Well all stock a 400 is a much better trail quad then a 450 (i have both) i rode a 700 and liked it to but the yfz is aculy faster then the 700 stock on stock (mainly because the stock 700 is runnin like 8.5:1 compression which is very low for a sport quad). I know u dont want a 400ex but like recon said the pull hard at any rpms. A 450 with a bigger rear spoket would also work good for you and give u ALOT more power. The honda will also last a lot longer then a z/ac/kfx. But in the end it is up to you