Just picked up my new Z400, and all I can say is DAM!!!
Light as a feather, as fast as a modded 400 Scrambler, and smooth as silk.
Actually I think my old Scrambler may have been a tic faster, but not by much.
Sorry guys, had 2 do it. One ride is all it took.
I test rode a Raptor when they first came out, but IMHO it was not worth the money.
I have ridden several 400EX's but was never all that impressed.
One ride on this thing and I was hooked.

 

Glad to see you came over to the Good side. heheheheheh(sinister laugh)

 

Don't be ashamed. It's happening more and more to those of us that "test ride" another brand.

 

Same here, I bought my Z 2 weeks ago and havent been happier. I love the Polaris, and still own one. But the Z is just an outstanding machine. Also, the Raptor price is just too much for me as well, never was impressed with the EX either.

 

Suzuki really hit the sweet spot with this one.
Cost - Speed - Handling - Looks - Reverse - Lighter then a 400ex - Silky smooth - Liquid cooled - 4 valve 4 Stroke
All add up to the best sport quad money can buy.
Way to good to pass up. They are going to sell oodles of these things.
And I've read some saying it looks like a yellow Raptor. If it did I would not own it. Im not fond of that "ANGRY BUG FROM HELL" look.
To me the Z400 has a much cleaner, streemlined look.
LOVE IT.

 

Hey, I love my Z too. Best part though is when I want a change I just ride the wife's Scrambler. 2-strokes are great fun in their own way.

 

Dont feel bad, After my test ride I left my Scram there and never looked back, Its a great bike and im sure you will enjoy it as much as the Scrambler[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Yup. I bought my Scrambler this spring and 2 weeks later that announced a decent sport quad, the Z400. I also think the Raptor looks like a pissed off fly from hell, and the shee looks like it got hit in the face with a brick at 200 mph. The EX was lacking reverse and cooling, and I had to have those so I settled for a Scrambler. The DS, don't go there. Fugly too.

Went to he local Zuki dealer one day to pick up some lube and see if by chance there was a Z. Yup, right up front. I checked it out and bought it in 5 minutes. The Scrambler only got rode once again to knock the cobwebs off it and I sold it yesterday. Good riddance, I don't miss that tank one bit. I do like them as my favorite utility quad and my 325 Magnum is going to stay put for years. Kinda nice bike there.

 

Yup me too, I parked the scrammie and I am not going to get back on it. The Z just plain rocks! I thought it would be hard to give up the scrammie but one ride on the Z is all that you need to do before puting the scrammie up for sale.

Balzak
2003 Z400 PRM front bumper
2000 Polaris scrambler 400 2x4 (up for sale) shhhh don't tell the scrambler
1998 Yamaha Warrior some mods

 

Me too... but for me it was the Raptor that stole my heart. My Scrambler is all back to stock since last year. Now if only I can get her to run again so I can sell her!