I just read the review of the 400z and was impressed. The motor specs should equal a motor that has great power. The suspension seems comparable to others on the market. The tires look great for all around conditions. The frames geometry appears to be very similar to the 400ex/250r frame. Maybe suzuki actually build a well handling frame, sorry suzuki lovers but they never had a sport/race quad that came close to handling with the 250r. But this one seem setup nicely. Swingarm looks very well build. I can't wait to ride one to compare it to my 400. My guess is it will do very well, and probably outperform the 400 in power and might be pretty equal in many other things. Hopefully Suzuki sells a ton of them, esepically if there priced in the 5500-6000 range.

 

I never had a problem turnin' mine and any EXs are always behind it. So much for handling. Price is what's important and I hope the motor is pumped.

 

Get real. I've had 'zukis ('sports and 'racers) and Hondas. There is NO comparison in the handling department. Yes, the zukis corner fairly well, but in terms on jumping or rough terrain, Honda is the hands down winner.

Just look at Roll Design, Laeger, Lonestar, Walsh, etc. They ALL replicate Honda geometry, even 15 years after the 250r came out. If the zuki chassis was worth anything, don't you think someone would replicate it? Check out the racing scene. A year or two after the 250r came out, 90% of the races were being won by Hondas.

 

A year or two after the "R" came out, there were only three or four race quads out, plus, Honda had the money to sponsor the best riders available. Of course, we all know that it's the quad, not the rider's abilities.

 

The EXs are a dream to ride. I always fall asleep with all that excitement. That sand in your face is me.

 

Tell 'em Quadfather!

 

I didn't say the suzuki's weren't fast, in fact they are actually faster than the 250r i believe. They have just not been known to handle as good as hondas, but I think this 400z might change that.

 

The frame definitely doesn't look like the old quadracers. I like the bike, I just hope the motor isn't tamed down too much. That seems to be the habit these days.