Before I bought my Mojave i used to want a 2001 400ex. But now it seems like everyone has one. They might be the best handling and are reliable but i am sick of seeing them. they are everywhere. Anyone else feel the same.

 

You really should get one and ride it until you get the feel of it and you will see why there are so many. I love mine and wouldn't trade it for anything. You make your machine unique by getting out and being unique in your riding abilities, where you ride and the friends you make. And then there are always the endless mods. Have you had the chance to ride any of the 400s? I didn't buy mine because everyone else had one but because I rode them and realized it was the quad for me. If the 400EX isn't for you I hope you find just the right machine because they are all as fun as you make them!!!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

I have to agree with the previous post - there is a really good reason why the 400ex is so popular. Buy some purple plastic, get a graphics kit and seat cover, and powdercoat the frame if you need a unique look.

We have a Raptor and two 400exs. If I could somehow put the Raptor engine into the 400ex and keep the feel of the 400ex except for the added power, life would be grand. I never knock what is one of the best quads ever made. I could have purchased three Raptors but I definitely think the handling and power characteristics of the 400ex are perfect for most riders. The 400ex is awesome for casual riding as well as hitting the MX track. The Raptor is almost like a 2 stroke in that it truly needs to be ridden hard - that is why so many complain about the gap between 1st and 2nd on the trails. The trails they are riding are too tight to go full speed in 2nd gear so they are constantly playing between 1st and 2nd. The engine can certainly handle 2nd gear if it is in the powerband. The Raptor is really for experienced riders who plan to ride like they stole it. I don't have a single friend who has ridden both the 400ex and the Raptor think that the Raptor is easier or more fun to ride. They all want to ride the 400ex which is fine by me. I tend to think the 400ex is a bit mellow for my taste and riding style.

Another consideration when deciding between the two is your weight. I bought the Raptor since I was 205lbs at the time of purchase. I didn't want to start building up the 400ex engine since this is the type of work I would have to pay someone to do. I can fix the handling characteristics of the Raptor on my own by doing research on this forum, buying the parts, and installing them. The bottom line is that even a diehard Raptor lover knows that the 400ex is a great machine and can be the better choice for many. The Raptor is not for everyone but it is definitely for some.

 

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you just kinda threw out your complaint there. Thats a really odd way of deciding a quad, seriously, go and ride one.

 

i sick of hearing about them! not seeing them. A banshee is twice as fun as a 400EX! 400EXs are slow as hell compared to a Banshee or Raptor! Just face it honda fans, Yamahas are the best!!!

 

wow bansheeboy28 you just sompletely persuaded my mind with that post. My fourwheeler is now for sale, first $5 buys it so I can go get a real quad.

 

ONE WORD: YAMAHA
THEIR THE BEST, THE MOST RELIABLE,AND THE FASTEST
HONDA JUST FOLLOWS YAMAHA
WHAT THE HECK IS THIS PEICE OF JUNK 250 EX THEY JUST CAME OUT WITH?
HOW DO THEY CAL IT A SPORT QUAD IF IT IS SHAFT DRIVE
WHAt ever ideas honda doesnt get off of yamaha is plain stupid just like the 250ex .It was their idea so thats why it is dumb.



PLEASE BUY YAMAHA

 

thats right!!

 

What a lame post.. Bored or what?

 

People with Yamaha's sure do like to rage, check out the Yamaha person in the Honda forum who is about to get banned. might want to knock it back a notch.