Too big for my 300EX....400ex or Z400?
Apr 26, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Too big for my 300EX....400ex or Z400?
I'm 200 lbs and I max out my 300EX easily. I've always been die hard Honda and am looking to buy new this year. It amazes me a bit that usually people pick the Z400 over the 400EX. Most of my riding is cutting thru the woods not much big jumping, high speeds etc. How do the 2 compare for this type of riding? My 300EX is a '96 and other than regular maintenence I've never turned a bolt on it, Honda reliability means alot to me. Is a Z this reliable? Would the 400EX with better shocks close the gap between the two for hadling the big stuff? If this is true the 400Z is simply a better deal.
I used to race and lose hairscrambles and enduros in the late 80's on my Suzuki, I bought an '89 250R Honda and immediately started placing and winning. I've never had any good feelings for a Suzuki after that.
I used to race and lose hairscrambles and enduros in the late 80's on my Suzuki, I bought an '89 250R Honda and immediately started placing and winning. I've never had any good feelings for a Suzuki after that.
Apr 26, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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Too big for my 300EX....400ex or Z400?
The better deal is the z,because its alittle better than the 400ex in most things and there the same price.However you can't go wrong with the 400ex either,since your a honda guy.For the woods either one will be awesome.
Apr 26, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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Too big for my 300EX....400ex or Z400?
Most dealers sell the 400ex's cheaper so there is a little price difference.
The Z is Very reliable, but I still say the EX is more reliable when it comes to little things. Handling is a toss up, the Z is more plush, but the EX is a tad more stable. The engine department goes to the Z, it's smoother and more powerfull, nothing wrong with the EX motor, just doesn't have the same performance potential.
Basically a Z is more of a performance bike than the EX, but for a common trail rider it wouldn't make much a difference.
Also, pretty much 2000 and up, all the big brands are good. I used to hate Suzuki to and said I would never own one, I have owned 2[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
The Z is Very reliable, but I still say the EX is more reliable when it comes to little things. Handling is a toss up, the Z is more plush, but the EX is a tad more stable. The engine department goes to the Z, it's smoother and more powerfull, nothing wrong with the EX motor, just doesn't have the same performance potential.
Basically a Z is more of a performance bike than the EX, but for a common trail rider it wouldn't make much a difference.
Also, pretty much 2000 and up, all the big brands are good. I used to hate Suzuki to and said I would never own one, I have owned 2[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Apr 26, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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Too big for my 300EX....400ex or Z400?
i would get the 400ex but "i fear change" lol....i would get the 400 because i am also a honda fan...but i am also looking to buy a dirtbike and am thinking about suzuki in that department...i think suzuki is becoming much better than they used to be................suzuki and honda are both a good bet....
Apr 27, 2005 | 05:24 AM
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Too big for my 300EX....400ex or Z400?
I really don't know much about the suzuki, so I won't say anything about it. I love the 400ex though. I think that it's a time-proven bike. The motor has tons of potential, and it's just a fun bike to ride. If it was me, I'd go with the honda. I hear good things about the Suzuki though, but I don't know that i could talk myself into buying a suzuki though!
Apr 27, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Too big for my 300EX....400ex or Z400?
I only pick the EX for very slow, semi-technical trails. The motor doesn't mind being lugged down and ridden slow. For faster trails, I pick the Z. For open desert, the 450R.
The Z has a way better motor, that is proving to be every bit as reliable as the venerable old Honda. The Z is suspended a little better, and handles a little lighter. One would be nuts to pay the same MSRP for an EX as for a Z! If you decide on the EX, insist on at least a $500 discount.
The Z has a way better motor, that is proving to be every bit as reliable as the venerable old Honda. The Z is suspended a little better, and handles a little lighter. One would be nuts to pay the same MSRP for an EX as for a Z! If you decide on the EX, insist on at least a $500 discount.
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