Im 5-11", 160lbs, 25 and only been riding for 2 years. I have a fourtrax300. Id like to get the 300EX but Im not real sure... maybe a Warrior. Im a "trail-hog" and dont intend to hit a MX track (that I know of). I want something that'l keep me happy for the next few years. Can someone give me some advise. Thanks!!

 

It depends on if you like reverse.
Thiers a lot of sport models out thier, such as the warrier, lakota, mojave and a few I can't think of.
I ride a lakota and love it.
Lot of sport quick in the trails and of course reverse.
My brother has a warrior and he loves it.
My suggestion to you would be read the test rides by the magazine guys, make a list and go test drive as many as you can.

Good Luck

 

Doesn't sound like a bad choice.. Is you Trx300 4x4? If so, then you may not like the 2x4...

I currently run a 250x and have had a few of them and really like them. They are pretty much the same as the 300ex and are a great machine.

However, if you are getting into speed more now, you may want to consider a 400ex... It doesn't have reverse, but is alot faster and the suspension is alot better... It would be worth spending the extra money on the 400.

But if y ou have to have reverse, the 300ex would be a good choice.. They are also nicer in quality and ride than the other comparable models(Mojave, Warrior, etc.)

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I went from a trx 300 4x4 to a 300ex..
It takes a little getting used to, but the 300ex is a really good trail bike + its alot more fun.
The 300ex doesn't have as soft of a ride as a 300 4x4 .. but again you will get used to it.
As far as mud goes .. you can never get a 2x4 to beat a 4x4 in the mud, but with a good set of mud tires the 300ex will impress you for a 2x4 sport machine.
I have 22" bearclaws on mine and it goes through as much mud as most 2x4 utility machines.

 

Okay, so Ive read everywhere that the 300ex is great for the trails but what about the 400ex? Is the 400ex to much HP for just trails only?

 

Read the test/review on ATV connection. More money, but it will be a machine that will keep you happy for a couple of years. Chet

 

The 400ex is alot nicer than the 300ex. It is for someone who is looking for more speed and better suspension...