the 05 cat did not get the same upgrades, cept for the front aluminum bumper...the 05 Cat is last years Z400 ... I have one though... and i couldnt be happier

And even with the larger carb, and hotter cam change, and the extra clutch plate ect..... only made the Z400 a tenth faster than the other clones

 

A 10/th faster is still close to a 3 hp boost which is huge on an atv, not to mention the promise of better handling, throttle response, and power delivery.

 

DIDDO!

 

Hey, is the DVX faster than your 400ex was?

 

z-400

 

The motor upgrades aren't the big selling point of the new Z's. It's the new front shocks. Had they came with these shocks a lot of people wouldn't be welding up a bike that is less than two years old.

 

just to let u all know the 05 front shocks are nice to look at but the 03 and 04 shocks are better.

 

Ummm, no I don't think so. Why would a company who spends hundreds of thousands a year testing products add a shock that is costlier to produce, and mount, just to downgrade the suspension? The 03-04 shocks are too soft, and not up to par with the rear. They bottom too much and you crack out the frame.