I have been looking into buying a new quad and i am leaning torward's a honda 400ex..I was just wanting to get a little info about it compared to a raptor..I have been told that the 400ex's can run with raptor's but are much more rider friendly..So i guess i just wanted to see if anybody has any opinion's to the pro/con's to these 2 bikes..Also is it true that the 400ex is a 5speed instead of 6 and if so how does it affect the bike when running against some of the 6speed 400's..If anyone else is had to make the same decision between the 2 do u regret or stand by your decison's of going with the ex.. your reply's are greatly appreciated.

 

I have the 400ex and my best friend just bought a 04 Rappy. It is a nice quad. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice of a quad it is, cause you here so much bad about it. It has oodles of torque and is a little tough to keep the front end down. Great for hill climbing duning etc. But for trails and mx tracks it is a little too much. The 400ex is a good all around quad and it will never embarrass you. They are good to ride wheelies with, jump, trail ride. etc. But the Rappy is nice too. I guess whatever you feel the most comfortable on is what you should get. Try riding both and see what feels more comfortable.

 

i dont know about 400ex's running with raptors.... stock anyway
i have noticed that i try and reach for 6th sometimes. but you cant go wrong with the ex it's great.

raptor-
pros- 660, reverse
cons- top heavy

ex-
pros- great handling, great low end torque, wheelie machine, honda
cons- little on the slow side stock, no reverse

 

I think about the only 6 speed quad still made is the banshee. The 350 raptor might be too. But the 400ex is still a much nicer quad.

 

400ex's are great quads! Raptors are also very nice though. Either one would not upset you, but to be completely honest, I like riding my 400 more then my buddies raptor. Raptors are awesome, don't get me wrong, but I prefer my EX more. Just my perference.

BTW, Banshees and Raptor 350s are the only quads still made today with 6speed trannys.

 

I would not get the 400EX. I did and I will never buy an air cooled machine again. Take your time and check em all out. There are more choices than just the 400EX and the Raptor.
Just my 2 cents.

 

Thank's alot for your replys fella's..I think the 400ex will be the best choice for the type of riding i am into..I love riding wheelies and trail riding. I have been looking at some 416ex's and some 440ex's on ebay and i really like the look of them.. The guy selling the 440ex say's it will beat raptor's but he is probably just saying that to get more bids. I have heard that the suspension on the 400ex is the best from the factory. I guess now i just got to decide red or yellow.. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

Btw K fulk there is quite a few more 6speeds than just those 2 bikes.. both the 350 and 660 raptor,banshee,warrior, even my little blaster is a 6speed. I am not sure about the yfz's but i think all yamaha sport quads are 6speed

 

No dude the only 6 speeds left are the yamahas, (ie 350 raptor, banshee and blaster). Unless you get into the older stuff you will find more 6 speeds like 250r's and 350x's etc. The extra gears arent really needed on 4 strokes like they were 2 strokes.

I know the raptor, yfz, z400, 450r, and cannondale are all 5spds.

MSRP
$6,199* Available from June 2004
$6,399* (Special Edition) Available from August 2004

Engine

Type
660cc, 4-Stroke Single, Liquid Cooled w/ Fan, 5-Valve SOHC

Bore x Stroke
100mm x 84mm

Compression Ratio
9.2:1

Carburetion
Dual Mikuni 33mm BSR

Ignition
CDI

Starting System
Electric

Transmission
5-Speed Manual Clutch w/ Reverse

Drive Train
2WD; Sealed O-Ring Chain

 

ok dude my bad i misunderstood what u were saying [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] honest mistake no need to bust off with information on me lol just kiddin [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] thks for the info

 

400EX has the best factory suspension?
I ride one and I think the suspension blows.
Sounds like you are set on the 400EX.
But with all the new modern liquid cooled motors and upgraded factory suspensions (shocks with reserviors, wider a-arms ) larger fuel capacity why anyone would by a 400EX is beyond me.