OK - I realize I'm posting this to the Kawi forum and responses will be skewed, but I need honest opinions. It's a pricing thing - read on...

I went to the dealer today, and was going to buy an '05 KFX - but they have none left. They are only discounting the '06s a couple hundred dollars.

On the other hand, they have '05 TRX400EXs left over for $4999. I like the new body work. I can probably get another couple hundred off on that $4999, also.

I know the reliability of the Honda, as I have an XR400. That's a great motor. I know the KFX has better/more current technology in it - water cooled vs air cooled, and is a little quicker. The speed difference doesn't matter much to me, as they both accept mods well.

I've also read that the TRX is a better "grunt" motor, as the KFX likes to rev. I believe that, with the experience of my XR4.

I guess I'm wondering if the KFX is worth an extra $500+. Everything I've read tells me it's the ULTIMATE trail quad.

I realize it's likely going to come down to my own personal opinion, but I'd like some other opinions, too.

I'll be riding woods and trails in Northeastern PA - rocks, roots, hills. Some mud and streams - but nothing that would require a 4x4. Few jumps

Thanks,

Rick

 

Just wondering, what were they asking for the '05 KFX/Z 400?

 

They sold the last '05 KFX for $5199. They had advertised it for $5399. I asked if they can do the same for the '06 KFX, and he said he can probably only get a couple hundred off on it. He said they couldn't do the $5399 price they had advertised the '05 leftovers for.
So, I can probably get the TRX for less than $4999, as they have about 5 or 6 left.I didn't get their lowest number for the '06 KFX, But I'm guessing something in the $5500 range. If this is the case, there's a minimum of $500 difference between the two quads:
'05 TRX and '06 KFX.

 

I personally would be leaning towards the '06 KFX because of better shocks, DOHC, better looks (IMO), liquid cooling and it's a new model ('06). I am in the market for a sport quad as well. I am not brand loyal and I don't know what you think of Polaris but, I would look around at some Polaris dealers to see what you can get an '05 Predator for. My dealer wants $5199 (plus tax) for the standard '05 Pred 500 plus he said he'd give me the $200 in accesories that Polaris is offering. That's a deal, considering the MSRP is $6199.....Just throwin another idea at ya.

 

I would go with KFX with the DOHC and liquid cooled it is much faster than the 400ex and it is better built But you could take a look at the new polaris outlaw with rear IRS i read reviews and it said it was excellent woods bike

 

Well, I bought a KFX. I sat on a TRX400EX, and even though the Honda specs list it with the same seat height as the Kawi, there's about a 2" measured difference in seat height. That's substantial, esp when the rider's at 6'3".

Also, did anybody ever try to get the seat off the TRX400EX? A pain in the butt. The rear pastic comes off with it. I also didn't like the exposed battery inside the left rear fender, and the cap on that storage tube is way loose. That would have had to be fastened better.

I ended up with an orange '05 leftover for $4999. It was $5245 out the door, with freight and handling. I tried to get them to come lower, but no go. It didn't matter if if was cash or finance. I bought it out of state, so no tax.

I pick it up on Sat.

Rick