I'm thinking of buying a quad. I'm leaning for the 400ex, but algo considering the ds650.

i ride mostly x-country, or go for a ride by a dry riverbed. My buddies ride mostly warriors.

I'm not much into the kind of driving as from a banshee, it's way too unpredictible for me. i'm more into a reliable yet powerful enugh quad not to envy other riders.

I haven't ridden anything other than warriors, banshees and 250R's

Raptor is out of the question, 'cus i have to pay more than 55% in taxes in order to inport it to Mexico.

From what i read all over the net, the 400EX is a great choice, but i'm afraid to fall short. I'm 5.8 230 lb.

 

if you are worried about your weight, you can just go with better shocks on the 400ex. it is nicer all around than a warrior and cheaper than a ds. with your height it may fit you better too.
they are really reliable and the power is very easy to use. there are plenty of companies that offer hop up's if you need more power. i haven't ridden a ds so i can't comment on them. i think you would be happiest with the ex, on the plus side it's also cheaper. hope i helped

 

cvillalobos,
well for your weight i would say a Ds but for your height id say a 400ex. But if you just want the all around better quad with killer torque that would make your friends warriors cry id say get the Ds. I did.

 

I'M IN TN AND MY FRIEND IS IN TX AND WE HAVE DS650S. WE BLOW THE 400EX AND CRAPTOR AWAY REGARDLESS OF WHAT THEY SAY.

 

the ds of coarse, its the best thing on the market stock, mines moded and kills my wifes raptor.

 

They are both very good but also very diferent. The DS has a lot more power and suspension.
But if you are not going to use that much power, the EX is a very good choice.
I guess it depends on your riding style.

 

GO for the "NEW KING" .....DS650 it's the BEST!

 

you might blow them away but you couldnt run with this 400

 

The 400 is light, good suspension (if you want more order aftermaket), predictable , and if you ever came in a tree sqeeze you'd be okay

 

The 400 is light, good suspension (if you want more order aftermaket), predictable , and if you ever came in a tree sqeeze you'd be okay