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400ex Kfx Z400????
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Posted by: exrider008

I do mostly trail riding but i will be doing some races hear and there i was wondering witch one would be the best. i know the kfx and z r the same but i was not sure thanks

Posted by: ltz400rider118

as of 1-1-06 the kfx400 is no longer being made. suzuki pulled it from kawasaki. Go with the z!

Posted by: 400EXtreme

quote:
Originally posted by ltz400rider118
as of 1-1-06 the kfx400 is no longer being made. suzuki pulled it from kawasaki. Go with the z!

did they really?

Posted by: 400exXx

they never stopped makin it..i dont know where u got that from

Posted by: kfxriderirv

no 06 is there last year i herd from a lot of people so i think its true

Posted by: Z-Rider86

Either way both the 400ex or the KFX/LTZ400 would be good for woods racing. They are equally fast in the tight stuff and with a pipe and jets you will have plenty to get ya around.

Posted by: nowukno

Im a honda fan but an honest honda fan. I have friends with a 99' 400ex , 05' 400ex and a DVX400 which is basically a Z400. I have rode all plenty and i think the Z is better in every way but that's JMO.

Posted by: rawdeal

I am a honda fan, but i would take a z400 all day long over a 400ex. KFX400 same deal ...... either way.

Posted by: HondaRider250

same here ive had hondas all my life and decided ot go with a kfx400 and after riding my cousins 400ex the kfx is better in every way. i still love hondas tho and if i woulda had the money i definitely woulda gone with the new '06 450R which KICKS ***

Posted by: CHEVYZ

The Suzuki/ Kawasaki/ Artic Cat 400s are definately better. Both bikes are awesome ( Honda and "Suzukawicat" 400s) and can be killer, but stock for stock the "Suzukawicat" bikes are superior. Modded, I would have to say similar and both pretty darn awesome, but I do believe that the DVX, KFX, and Z have a somewhat slightly better engine making it harder for the EXs to keep up.

LOL, have to add though, I like the challenge brought by those guys that have it set on the Z ( And similar bikes) will ALWAYS be better. I love smoking those cocky guys, that brings the most fun to me. Just like when you beat a 450 on a 400.

Posted by: wolffie

definetly go with the lz/kfx/dvx! DOHC liquid cooled VS. SOHC air cooled 40ex! i am not knockin the 400ex cuz they are very good machines. honestly if you have two equal riders and are racing through the woods ,both machines are about equal! the lz/kfx/dvx will take a 400ex in a drag all day though!

Posted by: 400exXx

maybe its jsut i have one, but go with the 400ex (wheelie king) if u want the 5mph difference in speed go with the z/kfx/dvx

Posted by: Tacomac

Is there anyone out there with a non-biased opinion who could help me decide between the Z and the 400ex. I don't have alot of experience on a sport quad this size. I was wondering which is a better overall quality machine (dependable) and do they both handle well

Also which quad wheelies easier as i would prefer one the stayed on the ground a little more.

Thanks
Kyle

Posted by: exrider008

quote:
Originally posted by Tacomac
Is there anyone out there with a non-biased opinion who could help me decide between the Z and the 400ex. I don't have alot of experience on a sport quad this size. I was wondering which is a better overall quality machine (dependable) and do they both handle well

Also which quad wheelies easier as i would prefer one the stayed on the ground a little more.

Thanks
Kyle

the 400ex is the best wheelie quad but i would get the z because the 400ex dosent have reverse

Posted by: CHEVYZ

The new 400EX has reverse, though is slightly slower ( Umm, guess that isn't a problem in trails though, is there?).

My opinion ( I find) is non-biased. I do not own a Z, KFX, or DVX, nor do any or my buddies. Yet, I have a 400EX, and I still recommend the Z.... newer technology is going to be better.... at least to some extent.... no matter what. I love my 400EX, and would not trade it for any other bike. It is also a good choice... especially if you can find one cheap. The 400EX is a great bike and will suit your needs well.... if you ever desire more, that is upgrades are for! Basically, you cannot go wrong with it either ( Especially if money is tight, GOOD used 400EXs can be picked up quite cheap, and rebuilt to a brand-new type " condition" for still little cash). Now.... if money is not a factor, go with the Z...... it is undoubtedly superior in most cases ( Stock, that is). If it is, the 400EX would be a great choice as well ( Or if you interested in a build.... these bikes are killers when done right!).... either way you cannot go wrong.

Posted by: Tacomac

Thanks for the input i really appreciate it!

Posted by: Dragon_Slayer

I race supercross with my alteredZ and it runs great. Holeshots are nice, little heavy but otherwise solid as a rock. I usually don't run it anywhere but on the track but when I do it's a lot of fun. The gas gets expensive though camII gas is 5.45 gallon

Posted by: exrider008

thanks for all the help guys i went this 400ex

2002 400ex fresh powdercoat on everthing just assembled
frame,subframe,and Lonestar hubs powdercoated M3 laguna seca blue and all put together with stainless 320pc bolt kit.
Elka triple rate zps shocks with remote rezzies
Lonestar tie rods
Laeger +2 a-arms pc'ed high gloss black
Lonestar braided brake lines with billet clamps
Houser +1.25 swingarm pc'ed high gloss black new
Pivot works swingarm bearing kit new
Burgard +1 steering stem
Lsr anti-fad locknut
HMF full exhaust
Pro design billet shifter new
Pro tapers in black brand new never ridden
Pro armor kill switch new
Durablue axle
Durablue rear sroket hub
Lonestar bearing carrier
Renthal sprokets
D.I.D o-ring chain
AC pro peg nerfs
IMS ROLL Intimidator bumper new
Maier silver race plastics with carbon hood and K&K seat cover
itp rear rolled lip rims in rear with 18" holeshots
stock honda front rolled lip rims
Tusk billet gas cap
Engine is 100% brand new,crank bearings,piston,all gaskets,etc

Posted by: zeus54

oh no not another comparison......like many have said the z's are an awesome choice for all around usage whether your just cruising or out to put the hammer down. i've had both and i liked the z400 i primarly just ride for the fun of it with my buds, i have raced it a couple of times in motocross events like at budds creek, maryland before i had done any motor work and i got to admit there were some 400ex's on the track that were pretty tough to hang with. they might have had some work done but it didn't matter it was a learning/experience to me just to go ride and in the end you would be happy with either one but i give the edge to the z400.put a good pipe and jet the bike right and you won't be discouraged for a little while anyways

Posted by: Dragon_Slayer

Hey, the quad looks good!!! looks like a good race machine......
Have fun

Posted by: exrider008

thanks alot hears some more pics

Posted by: exrider008

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Posted by: exrider008

last one

Posted by: Dragon_Slayer

Yeh, thats def. wicked!!!!! Safe racing!!!!

Posted by: 400EXtreme

nice bike i love it

Posted by: exrider008

thanks alot guys

Posted by: djeurink

go with the z400 it's the real wheelie king

Posted by: exrider008

quote:
Originally posted by djeurink
go with the z400 it's the real wheelie king

did u not see the pics of my new quad, i allredy got a 400ex and by the way 400ex is the best wheelie quad its senter of gravity is awsome.

Posted by: djeurink

that is one bad 400ex but the z400 is better for wheelies. the ex is a close 2nd thoe.

Posted by: jsmith2232

I'd say the 400 ex for sure, but It depends alot on the rider and how much time is put into practicing. It may take a bit more time to learn a z400 but it can still wheelie awesome.

Check out the video that djeruink and I put together coming soon ( I emailed it today to the atvriders.com ) in the video section of this website. We'll show you guys how both the z400 and the 400 ex can get wheelies done.

Posted by: STF

i ride a kfx400 and i love it but i have to disagree eith tha z as being tha wheelie kings the kfx and zs pull up tha easiest but the hondas r perfectly balanced unlike tha zs and kfxs

Posted by: The one

even though kfx and the z r the same i would go with the z i just fellin so much better on a suzki.

Posted by: 400exXx

quote:
Originally posted by STF
i ride a kfx400 and i love it but i have to disagree eith tha z as being tha wheelie kings the kfx and zs pull up tha easiest but the hondas r perfectly balanced unlike tha zs and kfxs

eye still thynk thuh 400ex iz wheely kyng dawg

god damn shut up, your not cool for typing like that. just talk like a normal person

Posted by: 400exXx

the only difference between the z400 and kfx400 is the shocks, KFX shocks are a bit heavier than the z400s.

and plastics which you and everyone should know

Posted by: jsmith2232

Heres a link to the video that djeurink and I made hes on the z400 and I'm on the ex.

http://www.atvriders.com/videos/vid...andjohn10mb.wmv

Posted by: 450rJam

Im sorry but how does the ex beat the kfx but loses to the z ? if the z and kfx are the same bike ? someone been drinking the bong water again .............ok I ride red but between the two the z would get the pick by the smallest of margins due to the liquid cooling only, honda sticks a radiator on the ex and my choice goes back to honda.

Posted by: exrider008

wow way to bring back a 3 month old post

Posted by: zeus54

quote:
Originally posted by jsmith2232
Heres a link to the video that djeurink and I made hes on the z400 and I'm on the ex.

http://www.atvriders.com/videos/vid...andjohn10mb.wmv

nice video, l liked the one handed wheelie touching the grass pretty slick keep it up and hang on.