My friend owns a piped 400EX which is much like the Z400. He can ride most everywhere I can but I can climb any hill with ease but the big hills he can't quite make. We've switched bikes and I couldn't get used to his. Felt like a fish out of water. If you can't find a Z400 to test ride, a 400EX will do as their geometry is very similar, while the Z400 makes a few more horsepower. Personally, I would keep the Zilla, it's the dune killa. Best production dune bike available, bar none. Only a modded Banshee is better for sand dragging but not overall dune riding.

 

I've never ridden the dunes, but I do agree. That the 500 is the biggest,baddest production quad ever.

 

The zilla will bust anything unless it is a very highly moded other 2 stroke. The new 4 strokes would have an advantage on take off on low traction runs. The zilla has so much power it will spin the sh$$ out of the rear wheels and the new 4s will hook up better.

 

I don't think you can even compare the Z400 and LT500 or for that matter the LT500 with any 4-stroke. I ride a mostly stock 1989 LT-250 and my buddy rides a new Z400 with the Alba package. I jump on the Z from time to time and even compared to my lt250 it lacks. The Z is a great all around bike but it would need a lot more HP and a much wider stance for me to consider it. I have owned/riden the LT500, the DS650, 400EX and pretty much most of the quads out there. If you come from the 2-stroke world you better ride one of the 4s first because I for one have not found a comparible bike out there in the new 4s. The DS650 is simply toooo heavy and awkward in my opinion.

 

Alba Z400 package. Where can I get details on what makes up the alba package for the Z?

Thanks.

 

Alba

 

The LT 500 is the best bike out their. Wnen my 88 zilla was stock it was fun. Now I have a full motor built by Trinity. It is unbeateble... You do not want a 4-stroke

 

I bought the Z for my riding quad. I have a 250 and 500 quadracer they are being restored and ridden very little. I wanted them to keep because as the years go buy the will be harder to find in one piece. My 250 is almost done and I picked up the zilla about 80% done. I like the Z alot but the racers are my babies. When I get them done I will post some pics.

 

I just sold my LT500 earlier this year and bought a Baja X. The DS is an absolute turd in comparison. In fact its so under powered that I have no desire to go back to the dunes with it. However, I bought the DS for trail riding and abolutly love it (it's still underpowered though). I couldn't imagine riding a 400 in sand. I think it would be worse than riding a 250 two stroke.