whats an all around better bike? , accel, top end, woods riding, etc. what would you rather have? and why

 

Here we go again...

Well anyway my short and simple answer is pre 2005 model year i would take the Warrior. Post 2005 i would take the 400ex. Reason being: reverse.

 

Honestly, the better all-around bike is the 400ex. I still like my Warrior though, and wouldn't trade it for a 400.

The 400 has a little more power, it's a little lighter, the suspension is a little better etc. Nothing about the 400 is way ahead of the warrior, but the warrior is just older technology. They are both reliable, but I think the warrior is more reliable, and the warrior is definitely easier to work on because of the simplicity.

 

Pretty much so...But I do own a 2001 warrior and love it!!

 

if ya want to get the weight down, the 350 rap is 25-30 lbs lighter than the warrior. As far as power, the 400 IS a little tougher but the gearing(on the rappy at least) makes up for it. 6 spd helps a ton. The YFM350 motor is nearly indestructable. A buddy of mine has an 87, except for a lower ball joint... it's just like the day it was taken from the showroom. strait line... probably a 400ex (but my rappy chased on down and gave a whatfor), trails... warrior/rap all the way.