the honda has about the same amount of power, just a different design for the engine, so it's lighter, too, i think. and remember, looks aren't everything... and, isn't the 250ex an auto clutch, also? maybe i'm wrong, dunno... if by chance you get the honda, my friend just put a wb e series exhaust on it, and its like a different quad! either way, both quads are very competitive because they are so close in all the categories. i would get the honda for one big reason... its been around for a few years, so you know its reliable and the parts are readily available (not sure about parts for the suzuki.... maybe they are too) but, whatever you get, just have fun and don't crash [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

yes a good machine
i know it got beat in a shootout with the 250ex, but i am still a fan of the z250 i need to get one

 

i heard in a magizine that they where going to do some updates to the 400ex, 300ex and hte 250ex. What brand do u like better and what kind of riding would you be doing.

 

brand it dont really matter to me its just that alot of my friends have hondas and i just wanted to try something different. and for riding all i do is trail ride.

 

what magazine did u hear that honda is doing updates on the 400, 300 and 250ex?

 

i think it was in atv sport or dirtwheels. I think that the z is more adptable because it has preload shocks and the honda doesnt so it makes it more flexable for where you can ride it. The z is better on trails i think (just my opinion) and the honda better on loose dirt. Dotn listen to the magazines because the test riders all think different and what tehy say might be different from what you think.

 

ok thanks

 

Well, since the only two in this class are the Z-250 and the 250EX, it is the best in class, but barely. They are so similar in suspension, power, and handling, it's hard to tell a difference. If you're already planning to get a Z-250 and mod it up, you might want to look at something stock that has the same power as a modded Z-250, like a 300EX or Warrior.

 

well have to stay in the 250 price range

 

and i dont know how well i would do with a clutch