I presently own a 2000 sportsman 500 and was thinking of getting something a little more sportier and still keep the sportsman. I was just wondering if I should get a 500 Scrambler or a 400 2-stroker and how much faster they are compared to my sportsman. We mostly trail ride and such but would like something more agile than my sportsman.Any help appreciated.

 

I think a stock 400 scrammy does a little over 65 mph and a 500 scrammy does 65mph.

 

I just traded my '02 Scrambler 500 4x4 for a new Sp600. I mostly ride with people who own utility machines like the Sp 500 or Grizzly. I have raced my Scrambler against these utility machines numerous times and my Scrambler beat them all in a 600 ft drag race. You will notice a difference in pick up between the Sp500 and Scrambler (chain drive makes a difference).
I would highly recommend the Scrambler 500. It proved to be a reliable machine for me and it gets a 10 out of 10 on the fun meter. You will love it for all around trail riding. The comfort is surprising for a sport machine.
The only reason I traded it in for a Sp600 is for insurance premium reasons. I have about 300 miles on my Sp600 and I must say it is very agile for a 720lb monster.
Have fun with the Scrambler (I know you will not resist the temptation to buy one!!)

 

the 400 has more snap than the 500 and can be built into nasty machines,they are also about 100 lbs lighter

 

Definately the 400 scrambler.