I'll agree that a 400ex is a great machine.... if your only into MX. I have a buddy that has a new one, and my Blazer will out climb and out mud it. My brothers Scram 400 will outrun it easily with a pipe and clutch. It still comes down to what you want to do, if your strictly into MX then YES, it an awesome machine. Every machine has it's pros and cons - where one is week the other is stronger and vice versa.......