I am looking to get back into the ATV scene very soon. Actually, as soon as I figure which quad will best suit my needs. I kind of need help with that. I used to ride a Suzuki 300 and stopped riding about 4 years ago. I have enough of the "know-how" to ride, but I still don't know which one to go with. I like to ride trails yet still go to the track and get some air. I was thinking the Banshee, but wasn't sure. Any help or advice you guys/girls can give me?

Thanks.

 

i would go with the 400ex, great handling, decent speed and power, and it can still get some air, and there are ALOT of mods for it, too. jusy my $.02

 

400EX / Raptor / DS650

 

the shee died the year after it was born, when it becam apearant that yamaha had no desire to make this toy a contender, when was the last time you saw a shee win anything? they are fun on the sand when run full-out, but their low end is dead, mid is weak and the have very little ground clearance, they love to get hung up on trails, this next statment will sum it all up: a raptor is fast, the cannondales are fast, the new suz z400 is fast, and the shee is also fast, they all beat the 400ex on a gravel road, but the 400ex wins all the pro races(and the 250r,but you cant buy one new) That and my full mod 85 atc 110 with no shocks can run a shee on slow tecnical trails.

 

The C-dales are awesome on the track (LOTS of power and it LOVES to rev high) but on the trails it takes a little clutch work. If you really need reverse, than I would go with a Raptor (I can't believe I just said that) or wait for the Z400. I don't know how Runmedown would know if the Z400 is fast... kinda have to ride one to know. If you've riddent the Z400, forget my last sentence. If reverse isn't a big deal to you and you want A LOT of power stock, go with the Dale.