sAyIt fmf is right on about the fact that you need to make up your own mind.Both quads have their place,witch one will be the best for you?I also think the Scrambler is more of a ute quad than a sport.Thats my opinion,& as everone knows they are like a$$holes everbody has one!

 

The reason that i dont keep the banshee is because ...........

#1: powerband does not help on the trails

#2: too darn wide for half of the trails i ride on

#3: personally, i would like something besides a da** yammie!!! im tired of sending it to the shop!

#4: no torque


thanx again for all of your help and oppinions...they sure will help me alot in my choice.

 

(no offence...hehe)

If your tired of sending your yamaha to the shop, I would seriously
advise against a Polaris. I think their reliability record is
worse than Yamaha. (is that possible?)[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

are polaris's really that bad in the relaibility department? ive read good and bad posts about them. i will try to get a 97+ because i heard the 95s and 96s have problems but wasnt sure...well ttyl , cya

 

And i was also going to possibly put a clutch kit and pipe, possibly bore or larger carb later down the road...would this make it better compare to a 400ex??? thanx again for all suggestions in advance! ttyl cay

 

Banshee Boy,

I think that sayIt_fmf said it right when he said...



<< If it is right for you is a decision only you can make. >>



You'll hear arguments all day about which one is better because everybody has different opinions.

I own a Polaris and I think it's a pretty good quad. My only real complaint is that it is too big. I hear it cry ever time I hit a jump.

However, it has never given me ANY problems. People can say what they want about Polaris reliability, but I can honestly say that mine is very reliable, and that is the main reason that I don't sell it and buy something smaller. I know what I have, and I know that I like it.

If you buy one and put a pipe and clutch kit on it you should be able to be as fast as, or beat a 400ex in a straight line. You'll have to be a better rider than the person on the 400ex in order to beat it in a situation where handling plays a big role.

Somebody is going to comment on this next part for sure when I said that, if you are into modding things, the Polaris 400 has more Potential than the 400ex (if you want straight line speed of course). But most people don't care about that stuff anyway.

If you were to offer me a choice between a Brand new 400ex and a Brand new Scrambler 400, it would be a hard choice for me to make. If I had to leave them both stock I would pick the EX, but if I could modify them I would pick the Scrambler. I do a lot of riding where handling doesn't matter, so I'd rather have the 2-stroke modded power.

Still, you have to make the decision for yourself.

-Josh

 

well,
my 95 scrambler runs like a dream and hasnt had any problems i can think of,
the 400 ex is a sweet bike, definitly sportier then the scrambler, and stock vs stock faster,
if you plan on modding your bike get the scrambler, that 400 2 stroke has alot of potential...
also,
you want a woods machine, the scrambler has the sport suspension, handles really well, jumps well, is extremly fast, and you got 4 wheel drive to booth, so when your buddies with there sport quads have to call it quits, you dont!
it wheelies very well to and is very comfy

 

get the 400ex. I know many people (family mostly) that have bought Polaris and had nothing but trouble with them. Burning belts, 4x4 going out, overheating every 10 mins, fans not working, front hub problems, and the list goes on and on.

In my opinion the automatic tranny is very boring. Going from a Banshee to a Polaris you would be bored out of your mind, plus unless you like slow trail riding, the suspension sucks. Not to mention single lever braking is lame.

The 400ex on the other hand has great suspension, and you have more control over the motor (5 speeds and a clutch), plus full brake control (Front and rear are seperate systems)

sorry Polaris owners, but you can't even put the Polaris machines in the same class as a 400ex. The Polaris machines are nice for mudding and work, but for someone who wants to do some serious trail riding, the 400ex is the machine for you.

 

I'm going to tell you straight up what these machines are good for.
We own both of these machines so I know what I am talking about.
Last spring we bought a new Scrambler 400 4x4 and a few months later a new xr200r.
I quickly beat that scrambler like it was a Honda and things only broke while it was under warranty (nothing broke since warranty was up)
Since that was my beginner’s bike I didn't jump it much but in the trails I can get that thing moving faster than my mx400ex.
The scrambler has light handling witch is good in the trails but not good at high speeds also the scrambler sits 2 tall if your ridding trails with hills that go side ways.
Then this spring we got my new 400ex witch it fun to ride but I’m into jumping and racing it and not trail ridding.
If you have a good rider on each machine (like me on both of them) I would whoop on the scrambler on every where but trails (and dead bottom hill climbs) because if your going 40 through trails that a quad can barley fit shifting isn't what u want to be focusing on.
But beware the scrambler is heavy-2 heavy and I would prefer the 400ex just because it not boring like the big scrambler.
Then say you’re not like me and u just want a nice soft ride through the trails and want to haul around a little trailer (when the scram has a $30 hitch on it) then the scrambler is a great machine.
So pick out how u ride and then make your choice on what machine to buy.

L8r, Ben

 

If you want something with no power, and great handling get the EX. If you want something very powerful, good handling, reverse, smooth trail ride, get the 400 2x4 Scrambler. If your used to a Banshee the 4 stroke is going to be very disappointing. Believe me the auto is not boring, when you hammer the throttle on these things the feeling is incredible it also lets you think about riding, not shifting, your always in the powerband, its really a rush. Once you mod a scrambler 400, they do not feel heavy at all. It seems like everyone thinks that all scramblers are the same, well they are not, the 4x4 I agree is a utility quad, not in the same class. My Polaris machines have all been very reliable. So has my Honda. Good Luck on your choice.