hey ive got about $6000 and was wondering if i should buy a 400ex or z400 thanks for the help.

 

Even though I have a 400EX and I love it! I really like the air cooled motor and reverse on the Z400. Also the low end is awesome.

Milkweed
02-400EX

 

hey i own a honda but i know that the z400 is faster than the 400ex and it has the reverse and if your trail riding you need the reverse. My next buy is either going to be the z400 or the 450ex if it comes out. so go with the the z400 my friends is a blast to ride. great for whelies.

 

Well, The Z is faster and more powerful, but if you are a hotrodder, I've been watching that forum. Axles on the Z tend to bend and a couple guys are recently complaining of as many as 4 different areas of the frame that are cracked and they are having to weld! I'm a polairs guy myself, but Honda would come 2nd in my book just for sheer reliability. I ride polaris for the fast 4x4's, please don't hold it against me honda guys [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]


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02 scrambler 400 X 4x4, K&N, works struts

 

Get the Z, you won't regret it. (By the way it's Liquid cooled, not air cooled like the 400EX) Revs like there is no tomorrow and handles just as well.

Also, welcome to ATV Connection

 

The only reason you should buy an ex is to get a used one and mod it like mad. If you're gonna buy new, it's a no brainer, get a Z. I love my Z's over everything I've ever ridden.

 

HEHE, Buckeye is right Liquid cooled! Sorry Im my mind it was right, when smashing the keys came out wrong [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img].

 

How much do you have to spend after you get the bike? Suzuki dose not want to back anything on the bike. The parts for the Z400 are two to three times the price of the 400EX. What is so good about liquid cooling if you do not race? It is just another thing to go wrong. Honda may not have all the bells and whistles of the other quads but in the long run it will still be running and ready to ride again!!

 

well the EX doesn't have those grippy rear tires.... is way more reliable, and have you heard about the swing-arms "bucking" potential on the Z.... along with weak axles, cracking frames, etc.?

I don't know....

if you want the best handling get an EX....
if you want the best power, get a Raptor...
the Z is good all-around, but best at nothing

I ride a 400EX.... and love it, but if I had 6 or 7 grand to blow, I'd get a Raptor, reverse the front rims, get rear wheel spacers, and FMF PowerCore 4Q slip on, and a K&N jet kit.... it should fix the handling problems, and no stock quad would run with it, yet it would still be quiet and reliable.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

The Z is a better buy, handling is just as good, liquid cooling is great even out on the trail when you are going slow speeds, not just for racing, and how often do you hear of liquid cooling going bad? Not often enough to worry. As far as reliability, the Z400 has been out long enough to know, but the motor is proven, so you can't say the 400EX is way more reliable yet. Suzuki did back the axle's so far on the Z400, so they are backing it, just as much as Honda does. Even Honda has cracked frame problems, thats a known fact. The swing arm problem is only a problem in whoops. As far as grippy tires, well that is the reason a lot of people buy Holeshots and other aftermarket tires, for added grippiness, not to mention the Suzuki has a lot of wheel spin. There have been quite a few people that own both the 400EX and Z and claim that the handling is almost the same, some even saying that the Z is better.