What can a scrambler 500 2x4 do say against a 400 ex, or z400? Power wise does is have enough, will i feel like im on a sport bike with the auto transmission? How does it hold up on a drag against those two, and say on trails?
And just any pros and cons would help!!!!
thanks

 

My brother has a 2002 Scrambler 500. It is awesome. Goes everywhere and does everything FAST. I'm sure I'll get flamed for this, but I'll bet it would keep up with or outrun a 400ex. No matter what, a manual clutch can't shift as fast as an auto tranny. Yes yes, it is heavy, but it is a very smooth ride and despite the heavy steering, you can literally ride it all day. The brakes work great, tons of suspension travel, and feels very planted because it's so wide. It can be tough to make it between trees on very TIGHT trails, but it's never gotten stuck because of that. And it's an excellent climber because of the auto tranny as well. I doubt it would BEAT a z-400, but it would most likely keep up with it. Top speed is around 72. I'd definitely recommend it. And as far as I know, they are about the same price as a 400ex or z-400 or less.Hope this helps.

 

I love my 500 scram. It is definately heavier than a z400 or 400ex. But, it is a lot more versitile. On tight trails it will out run either one because the auto tranny is always in the right gear and having reverse is very useful. It has a very plush seat and suspension with lots of travel. The 500 engine has gobbs of torque. It has the abilty to have racks added so you can carry anything you want. Plus the 4x4 just sends it over the top. A z-400 will probably beat a scram. a stock scram 4x4 and stock 400ex a almost dead even with the scram probably in the lead at the start and the EX barely pulling it out on top end. But with a 400EX and a scram2x4, I would say that the scram would take it. My scram when it was stock topped out on GPS at 63 mph on a dirt road.

 

Oh yeah, my bro's has front and rear racks, both of which are bent or broken (it get's ridden hard and he rolled it the other day). But the good thing is it was still running after he flipped it![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

now that you have given me a little iinfo on the scrambler 500 2x4....maybe we can do a little shoot-out and comparison against lets say, a Z-400, 400EX, and maybe throw in the Rappy for kicks......heres the circumstances: I will be riding in Arkansas in the Ouchita mountains, this will be a trail only bike, no mud, not even planning on dragging it. With that said, is there any reason i should get the 4x4 over the 2x4, i want as much speed?? What kind of aftermarket support does the scrammy have? Does it take well to those mods?
Any input would be grateful, i am getting ever soo close to purchasing my next quad.
Ohh yeah, if anyone happens to have any links to polaris performance specialists, or a place with readers rides please send them my way......thanks

 

My advice would be go for the 2x4 if you dont care about riding in the deep mud..My stepdad has a 02 Scrambler 500 4x4 and a 03 Trailblazer 400. 2 weeks ago, we went riding. I rode the 400, him on the 500. I was going a good pace and having to wait for him every once in awhile..I asked to trade just because. Well I find my self pushing real hard to keep up or keeping him off my tail. The 2x4 handles so much nicer. 1 thing that the 400 has is 6ply Razr2 tires so I know that made handling so much better,no tire roll. Also the 400 has front springs from a 500 4x4 which seem stiffer.Also the 400 has CR hi bend bars which make your position more agressive. Or you could get a Cannondale and not even worry about...Just kidding..Had to say because I love mine so..The only reason I didnt take it that day I was doing the stud update and the motor was on the bench..Sorry to ramble.Pics are in my gallery page,check them out.. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Even if you were planning to go through mud, the 2x4 does it just fine. It has some pretty low profile tires on the back, but if you just power through, it can take almost anything. And the ease of reverse makes it perfect for doing nothing but riding trails.

 

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There are a lot off stuff out there for a scrambler. There are skids, racks, storage boxes, winches, speedometer, rims, nerfs, shocks, swingarms, so on so on. A 500 scrambler is not going to beat a raptor or a Z400. A 2x4 scram may be able to beat a 400 EX. You can pipe a scram and gain a little top end. When my scram was stock I drag raced my friends stock 01 DS650. I was dead even with him until he hi second gear. When I piped, jetted, and clutched my scram, I was dead even with him until 4th gear. He was even more surprised than I wasThe CVT trans is very tuneable. Give HPD or RCR a call and they can set you up with a kit made for your riding style. Are you stuck on getting a 4 stroke. Because it not, then you may want to look into a scrambler ot trailblazer 400 2 stroke. There is a lot more accessories and performance mods available for the 400 than the 500. HPD has a trail mod or race mod kit. The trail mod puts out around 57 HP and the Race mod puts out around 75 HP. With either one of these you will easily be able to beat any one of those quads. Hope this helps.

 

Well if you are looking to Out run a Z400, 400EX or Raptor its NOT going to happen.
Will they flat out Out run you? No not really, depending on the type of riding you are doing.
Trail riding being said, I think a scambler 500 would be a great.
I have riden a 500X a few times and find it a lot of fun for trail riding, just take notice you are not going to throw around a scrambler like you would a 400 or raptor.
The scramblers are heavy, smooth riding trail bikes with good power.
If you are really power hungry, and want the CVT look at the trailblazer 400. There is a lot of potential in the 400 (2 stroke). But my feelings are its not as well suited for tight windy trail riding.
2 stroke make there power mid to high, 4 stroke low to mid.
The thing that you keep saying is "<U>I want as much speed as possible"</U>, I find for most trail riding I have been on, top speed doesn't mean a thing, you can't use it. The Scrambler 500 has a very usable powerband for basic trail riding. If you want something more look at getting the Predator, its supposed to be the cats meow and should be the closest to out running the competition you mentioned, Due to handling as much or more so than power, all the power in the world is no good if you can't put it to the ground.
Just my 2 cents and good luck.

 

hEY, IM NEW IN THE FORUM, I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD SEND ME A SITE WITH ALL OF THESE AVAILABLE MODS, IM REALLY INTERESTING IN HOPING UP MY QUAD