this are the nice ones i was thinking of getting if my mom complies to spending the extra money for a nice quad. i have never rode any of those three, but i ride a cr125 and stuff and i have a crappy trail blazer 250 rite now. i plan on doing different kinds of riding so like all kinds of riding and i was thinking the raptor would be best for a wide variety. any ideas/comments/suggestions?

 

okay after reading more i am leaning toward the z400 now. its really a toss up. i think i would have to sit on them and maybe ride them if they let me at the place and stuff. i am kinda sure the 400ex is losing this battle but i nee your input!

 

These are all great quads, but here I go. First, the almighty Raptor, it's got power, torque, good handling and the fastest of all these three. Some may say it's tippy but it's not tippy if you know what you're doing. Next, the Z, what could I say, it's fast, the best handling of these threee, and overall a great quad, you may want to this quad if you mostly go duning, long rides, or trails. Now, the 400EX, is a bulletpeoof quad, and a slower version of a Z, it's still a good bike, and now has reverse. So you pick, you didn't tell us were you ride, and how tall are you and your weight. There all comfortable rides.

 

im about 5' 10" 150 lbs and i plan on riding trails mostly, but there are some dunes which we havent been to in years. i did hear the raptor is tippy, ehich is why i kinda am turned off by it... but i guess its only like that for fools who blast through a berm in 4th gear the day theyt get it. either way i would get used to whichever one i get. thanks for all the info, maybe a 400ex may not be suck a bad idea, seeing as i dont necessarily plan to race.... idk i still need to think about it. anyone else?

 

i guess it really depends on your budget and wants

i agree with what YFZ660r said

the honda is air/oil cooled
the Z/KFX/DVX is liquid cooled and a bit faster
the raptor adds another 260 cc's

i say get the Z400,,,,,good bike

 

I say Z400 or Raptor. Either one will be comfortable, fast, and have good handling, it just depends on whether you're willing to sacrifice about 2 inches of width for some extra power or not.

 

I would say do some moding the the 250 and you could out run most stock 400.

 

Ok the raptor is the king of the Dunes with its big motor, insane torque, and sweet handling. A z400 is also a great quad for trail riding and the track its got a lot of low end and pulls hard through mid and top end. It's a great all around performance quad. Lastly the 400ex, well it's a honda that says a lot and with its new plastics and reverse i'd have to say it looking nice, it's great for trail riding and just having fun on but it's a little on the exspencive side. If you are gonna be trail riding and just riding around and going to the dunes sometimes out of the year than i would get the z400. It seems like the best deal for you, and if you ever get bored than the's many aftermarket parts for it you will be most happy with it.

 

Your size equals either to raptor or a Z, but you have a difficult one here, since you go dunning, which is for the raptor, and trail riding, which the Z has a bit advantage. I'm leaving the EX out because, it's true, it's the same price as the Z, but doesn't perform as well. Buddy , it's up to you, whether you want a little more power over a little suspension, who with the raptor, but if the opposite go with the Z. Both are reliable if taken good care of. Both are comfortable, and again the raptor isn't tippy. Your choice.

 

I'd go for a Z400. They are almost as fast as Raptors and handle a lot better.