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iwantanewquad 09-22-2011 07:23 PM

which atv?
 
There are so many cool atvs, but which one should I get?
I've looked at the KFX 450R, TRX 400X and the Z400 mainly but I've never tested any of them and I can't really go test them somewhere, there are none of those in my country.
I live in the Faroe Islands and here aren't any real tracks just mountains and big beaches where you can drive.
What I expect: something that has good durability (that can go through slow rocky trails), looks cool and comfortable.
I currently have a TRX 250EX and a Raptor 350 SE and had them for over 2 years. I like the honda very much because it just works very well, but it's slow and not good in the corners. the Raptor for sliding and donuts and that, but I don't like it for anything else (shaking very much and and lacks oil cooling). I weight about 68kg, about 170cm tall and 15 years old.
I just want a quad that I'll love so much.

iwantanewquad 09-23-2011 09:42 AM

and has to sound good too

robscherer123 10-04-2011 08:45 AM

I'd personally suggest the 400x. Honda's are really reliable and sounds like you've had a pretty good experience with the 250ex aside from the fact that it lacked some power. The 400x would definitely have some get up and go. I'm sure it's fairly similar to the z400, I've just never had any experience with the z400 and I don't think you can ever really go wrong with a Honda.

The 450 would surely be the quickest of them all, but I think they're best suited for the track. I do believe however that the kfx 450 is one of the only 450's with a reverse, so that is a bonus. Maintenance on the 450's is going to be higher than either 400cc bike also.

My personal suggestion, go with the Honda 400x.

TLC 10-04-2011 09:04 AM

The 450 class are the same hard core track racing motors that they use in there 450 Motocross,so rebuilds will be more frequent.

The 400 class like the 400Z and 400ex are more mellow general use motors and last much longer before needing a rebuild.

Just like a 35hp Suzuki DZ400 makes a more reliable trail/road bike then a stressed out Suzuki 45hp RM450 Motocross would.

You do not get extra 10hp out of only 50cc without a consequence.

iwantanewquad 10-04-2011 03:16 PM

What about the Yamaha YFZ 450?
YFZ450 vs. Honda 400 EX - YouTube

TLC 10-04-2011 09:16 PM


Originally Posted by iwantanewquad (Post 3068458)
What about the Yamaha YFZ 450?
YFZ450 vs. Honda 400 EX - YouTube

Honda has a CRF 450R motocross motor in there TRX450R Race ATV also (They all have a motocross motored ATV)) what does that video prove?

The Honda 400ex is the competition of the Yamaha Raptor 350 or Suzuki 400z not the Yamaha YFZ450 or Suzuki QuadRacer R450 . Thats the Honda TRX 450's job.

Here is a shootout between the 450s.

Compare ATVs - Best 450 class Sport ATVs.

iwantanewquad 10-06-2011 10:35 AM

What do you mean by maintenance? I would like to work a bit on the quad I'm going to have, but not too much, just so I could learn something. Don't want to work on it before everytime I'm going to ride. Is a 450 like that?

Btw, I'm wondering between TRX400, Z400 and YFZ 450X now. Reason why I added YFZ is because the motor sounds good, looks extremely well build, lots of accessories parts, looks the best and has better stats than both in everything, except reverse gear.

I know that Honda and Yamaha are great bikes because I own a Honda and a Yamaha, but is Suzuki the same good?

beergut 10-06-2011 11:32 AM

well- since the only prereq's are:
"something that has good durability (that can go through slow rocky trails), looks cool and comfortable, is not slow, is good in corners, sounds cool and something you'll love..."

then I would buy a can-am renegade 1000.

iwantanewquad 10-06-2011 07:12 PM

1000cc is too big for me.

TLC 10-07-2011 10:13 AM


Originally Posted by iwantanewquad (Post 3068921)
What do you mean by maintenance? I would like to work a bit on the quad I'm going to have, but not too much, just so I could learn something. Don't want to work on it before everytime I'm going to ride. Is a 450 like that?

Btw, I'm wondering between TRX400, Z400 and YFZ 450X now. Reason why I added YFZ is because the motor sounds good, looks extremely well build, lots of accessories parts, looks the best and has better stats than both in everything, except reverse gear.

I know that Honda and Yamaha are great bikes because I own a Honda and a Yamaha, but is Suzuki the same good?

I,m a motocross fan, since the sport 450 ATVs all have the same motors as the 450 Motocross motorcycles use then it only makes sense the will need the same 150hr to 200 hr rebuild as motocross bikes need as well.

Remember the 450 motors were made for the Motorcross bikes first,then they just added them to race ATVs later.

iwantanewquad 10-12-2011 08:38 AM

Ok, now I removed the YFZ from the list as it was originally made for the track.
It's gonna be the Z400 or TRX400X. I see that the specs on the Suzuki seem better. http://www.moto123.com/atv-specs/Hon...400&year2=2009
Liquid cooled, fuel injection, higher compression ratio which I dont really know what means, wider, higher ground clearance which I don't think is true, because I heard it is very low. But is it any good on un-even terrain? Will the engine, clutch wear out? As it's made for going fast?
On the other hand the Honda is good for going slow, and, ye it's a Honda. It actually looks better too, and because it's at the same price, it must be made with much better quality.

TLC 10-12-2011 11:51 AM

Some ATV manufacturers measure the Ground clearance from different points. If both ATV have the same rear tire size and are straight axle I cant see one having more ground clearance then the other. The lowest part to the ground is usually the rear brake or rear chain sprocket to the ground.

The Suzuki is a DOHC motor vs the Honda's SOHC motor ,that my be a advantage over the Honda as well.

Specta 10-13-2011 08:59 AM


Originally Posted by beergut (Post 3068935)
well- since the only prereq's are:
"something that has good durability (that can go through slow rocky trails), looks cool and comfortable, is not slow, is good in corners, sounds cool and something you'll love..."

then I would buy a can-am renegade 1000.


:D

iwantanewquad 10-16-2011 07:40 PM

I only wanna know if the Z is the same good on slow un-even terrain? Will it wear out if I ride it much slow? Is it the same good as my raptor 350 on un-even terrain?

DogRunner2 10-16-2011 07:54 PM

Why is your grammar so bad? A few spills without a helmet maybe?

iwantanewquad 10-16-2011 08:33 PM

Thanks for your off-topic comment.
As you can see obviously, I'm from a country that has their own language which's completely different, and makes it much harder to use english. I've learned most of my english myself aswell.
Why should my comments be in perfectly order btw? People do understand me aswell.
And also I ride with a helmet everytime.

DogRunner2 10-16-2011 10:51 PM

My apologies but how in the hell would I know that you're from a different country?I don't see that in any of your posts.My bad.

iwantanewquad 10-17-2011 01:45 AM

If you could read my first post on this topic, you would find it.

DogRunner2 10-17-2011 10:40 PM

Oops,you're right.

chad21000 08-23-2012 08:36 PM

450x only problem is no reverse but u can slide those around like their nothing


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