Hands down the 400ex beats the Warrior at everything. I have plenty of riding time on both since I bought a new Warrior in the spring of '99 (only because I wasn't allowed to get the 400) and my cousin has a 2000 400ex. When I got the Warrior, I rode it constantly, then modded it and rode it some more. But after 4 months I was completely sick of it and I wanted something better. That was right after I got to ride a 400ex for the first time. So I sold the Warrior and bought a Quadracer, which is a little faster than a 400ex. What a difference in power and especially handling between the 400ex and the Warrior. I used to think reverse was necessary, but heck, I'm 22 and not having reverse is no big deal on a light quad like that. And I do a good deal of riding in the woods. Anyways, Honda makes up for the lack of reverse everywhere else. So unless money is an issue, I wouldn't even consider a Warrior over a 400ex. That's just the honest opinion of somebody who's spent a lot of time on both of those machines.

 

Thanks for all the posts guys!! I decided to go with the 400ex, I will be picking it up next Saturday. I was not sure if there was a big difference between the two, but apparently there is, And I thank you all for bringing it to my attention.... I can't wait.... :-)

 

Congrats on your decision, I'm sure you're gonna love it. Just make sure you buy some gear while you're at it.
And YZguy, Yes I have a kill switch, and anyone that a bit crazy sometime will have an occasional wipeout. A little extra insurance doesn't hurt. I also wear a helmet, do you have an issue with that, too?
An as far as the Warrior being a clunker because the 400ex is more advanced and has a better power to weight ratio, would that mean that, because the Cannondale is more advanced and has a better power to weight ratio yet, that when it comes out, the 400ex officially becomes a clunker, too? I don't think so.

 

WHat a great feeling taking a new quad out for the first ride, i want to ride now but have to wait till tomorrow, have fun.

 

WildTurdey-Notice I said the Warrior was a clunker COMPARED TO A 400. I hope the 400 will be a clunker compared to some other bike-the sooner the better! I'll sell the 400 and buy one in a minute! This is how the sports equipment advances.

 

YZ, Are you talking again? Geez, does it ever stop?

 

LETS THINK HERE A MINUTE
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MAN IT'S A HONDA FRESH HOT WAX FOR THAT WORRIOR'S A$$ .. TRUE THE YAMMA CAN'T COMPARE IN SPEED BUT NOT ONLY THAT IT'S WHAT THE GUY SAID EARLIER IT'S A TANK THE 4-X MAN IT'S LIKE THE TIP OF A WHIP IN A SNAP IT'S TURNED AROUND AND YOUR STILL MESSIN' WITH THAT LEVER ON THE YAMMA. AS FAR AS WEIGHT FRONT END HEAVY ON THE YAMMA THAT 4X IS A NICE CLEAN MACHINE WORRIOR LOOKS HEAVY AND CHEEP- THAT 250R IS STILL KICKN' SO DURABILTY SHOULD BE SPELT---H-O-N-D-A- YOU SEE AN OLD BEAT UP 3-WHEELER TOOTIN' AROUND -WHAT COLOR IS IT------RED

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