What should i get its my first bike

 

or what other bikes are out there that are 400 and in that price range

 

or what other bikes are out there that are 400 and in that price range

 

The comparison between the EX and Z seems to be the most frequently asked question in the forum! These are the only 400's that there are.

I have owned both, so you won't get any brand loyalty BS from me. First off, the Z is an unabashed EX knockoff! Suzuki simply copied the time proven Honda geometry and ride, plain and simple. They did put a more modern and faster engine in it however.

I like the EX for tight trails. It has an engine that will lug down and does great in the slow tight stuff. Bottom end power is torquey, but it is slower on the top end than the Z. Dead solid reliable! Great handling and it is supposed to have gotten suspension upgrades for 08. The highest quality machine I have ever owned!

The Z is more revy, and prefers fast more open trails and more open country. I find the Z a bit of a pain on very tight technical stuff, because it requires some clutch slipping (but nothing compared to a 450). Again, great handling and this engine is proving to be ultra reliable.

 

LIKE WAT HE SAID THE ZS FASTER BUT I HAVE A 400EX AND MY SON HAS THE Z400 AND WE RODE THEM EVERYTIME TOGETHER HIS HAS BEEN TO THE SHOP A FEW TIMES AND I RIDE MY EX HARDER GO HONDA OR GO HOME. JUST KIDDING THE Z IS FUN BUT IF YOUR BUDDY HAS 400EX GET THE Z. EVEN WITH AN EXHAUST I STILL COULDNT BEAT A STOCK Z.