Sometime if i can i will look at getting one of these used.I'm cofused on which one to focus on,I like the lakota's sport/utility setup racks,hitch,auto clutch etc. but in someways want the 300ex because of the power,speed,and mods available.Can anyone give me some help on this?

 

i have owned a 250x (first generation 300ex) and had no problems.it was great in the woods,handeld & rode good.but if u need rack space- the after market racks fit poorly.i just out grew the power and moved up.only know of 1 lakota owner and she likes it & had no problems.would highly recomend a 300ex to anyone. just my.02$

 

if you want a sport quad get the 300ex. if you want a sport utility get a recon or lakota. the new versions of lakota are even worse i think. they try to go into the sport division BUT they aren't great.

 

a friend of mine has a 00 lakota and i got a 93 ex. the ex is alot faster on bottom but on top they are about even i think my 300ex jumps alot better and its got original shocks on it he hasnt had any probs yets and likes it

 

thanks for the help, keep it coming.About the lakota it's bottom end can be helped with a couple mods and there is a couple fo it right?It looks good with it's long suspension.thanks for info on either one cause i still aren't sure yet just want an idea.

 

I sold my Lakota in April. I was a good machine. I also have a friend that has a 300ex. I have rode both. If you need racks go with a 2000 Lakota. The 2001 does not come stock with racks. If you like a manual clutch go with the 300ex. It also jumps a little better. The Lakota has a auto clutch. If you don't like keeping up a chain and you want a auto clutch try looking at a Honda Recon. It has racks and is tough as nails. It also is a torque monster. Check my page for I have a club member with one for sale. Good luck!!!

 

Just to let you know i am 16 and i'm about 5'10"1/2 or so.

 

I had a 96 Lakota that I bought new. Ran the crap out of it with no problems other than broke a chain once. It will accellerate & run top speed with a 300EX, although a good rider on the EX may pull you a little out of the hole, cause of the manual clutch & a little less weight. They both handle great on the trails, but the Lakota doesn't come standard with a hitch. If you get one, let me know as I may have a hitch lying around for the Lakota. TEFye@AOL.com

 

I was fortunate when I was atv shopping........I wanted a sport machine for myself, but I wanted to get a utility machine for trail blazing and so on.........so, what I did was buy 2 machines............I did this by convincing the wife that one was for her

I like the Lakota for trail blazing, but I love the 400EX when my neighbors get their bikes out