the ex is a good all round bike , others will eat it n a drag , but they r good n the woods and lug great ,i think they changed plastic & added a rev n 05 , mine just happens to b an 04 model ,

 

ok guys thanks for all of the info now im leaning more towards the honda it just seems to fit the type of riding and my price tag better hope to get it soon with all this christmas dough i have burining a hole in my pocket.