Which one would be best for me? I mainily ride trails I jump a little and do lots of hillclimbing. Which one climbs better? If I got the 400 and got a pipe and clutch kit would it blow a stock 500 away?

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Stock, they are made to run as close to each other as possible. The 400 is lighter & more nimble, while the 500 has more 'grunt'.
Pipe the 400, and it becomes a whole different ball game.
You could spend the money saved on the 400 for mods that would leave the 500s eating your dust, and not be out any more cash than getting a 500.

 

I would go with the 400. I have a 400 scrambler 4x4 with a Aaen pipe, cluch kit, reeds, ang has been jetted. It will knock the scocks off any 500 around.

Phillip

 

It depends what you prefer, 2-stroke or 4-stroke. Stock vs stock they are about equal. It is cheaper to modify the 400.

 

Keep in mind that for 2001 4x4 is no longer offered on the Scrambler 400.

 

If you like to tinker and play with your quads in between riding weekends, get the 400. If all you want to do is is put gas in it and change the oil, get the 500.
The 400 is infinitely more modifyable, and each modifdication yields gratifiying results.
A pipe and clutch kit is normally the first mod on a 400, and the difference is night and day. Just be careful, horsepower is addictive. The 400 with a pipe & clutch kit will smoke a 500

 

Let me corrct CaptNemo...Very addictive!!!

 

Speed and horsepower isn't just an addiction, IT'S A WAY OF LIFE