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Which one do you guys think is better, 06' Z400 or 06' 400ex? (I'm lookin for a new quad)

z ;)

I'm obviously biased, but I say go sit on both of them,,,take them for a test ride if you want, but just go sit on the both of them and see which one you are more comfortable with.

Id@

z400 is liquid cooled. The 400 is air cooled.. The z400 is faster stock for stock.

THE Z because its faster and it will give you more power gain when modding ;)

I'd guess that if you're going to leave both stock, get the 400ex, because it's going to be very reliable.  And if you're going to leave them stock, you probably don't care too much about max performance, so get the Honda.

Why would you leave it stock?... Oh yeah, and the Z is pretty much the best all around quad that there is and it’s faster than the 400EX and best of all its liquid cooled (IMO liquid is better than air).. But I guess it would go down to personal preference. The Honda is a simpler machine, so diagnosing problems would be easier. just sit on both and see which one you like..Also, I have noticed that a lot of Honda fans seem to dislike the newer 400EX's for some reason or another.

What do you mean why would you leave it stock?  Like that is some kinda of unheard thing to do?  I'd have to say that stock quads just last longer than modified ones.  And our 400ex hasn't really ever overheated at all, even riding at the track.  I think the 400ex is just a simpler and more reliable quad.  Get the Z if you want a little more power, and a more up to date design.

i like the 400 ex but i like the Z to, hard desicion! like id@ said  which ever one feels comfortable ;)

I heard the z400's can hit around 70mph.
So go with z400 it's second best  sport quad on market
right now!  :)

400ex  ;)

id  go with the z or the  kfx same  quad. just gives  you 2 more colors to choose from

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I owned a Z and it did 70 bone stock. Why not go up to a 450 then you will never get passed.

Get The Z!!!! you'll love it.I had a kfx 400 basically the same thing i loved it! :)

definitly z

Z400 ;) wheelie all day man!

ok, evry one says to just sit on both and see wuts comfterble... but theres more too it than just sitting on the bike, the shocks on a 05 z400 are much better than the 400ex...

and y not just go for a 450?

they are probably just as reliable, but the z is a more comfterble ride and probably a litle faster

o yea and i probably didnt spell comfterble rite...lol

Z

z beats the ex in all aspects ::)   faster, better suspension, liquid cooled, looks better...

Hondas are more reliable and prettyfuler ;D ;)

I would get a 450 but they cost more and dont have reverse.

I would get a 450 ;)

Faster quad, Better suspension, And yea their faster than 400's 8)

suspension is no better or worse than a z :-\   

GO FOR THE 400EX. I HAVE ONE AND I LIKE IT WAY BETTER THAN THE Z. IVE RIDDEN THE Z A FEW TIMES. I JUST LIKE THE HONDA BETTER.

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get a 400ex
 this summmer my 400ex will be eating z for lunch (in a drag )  im also going to try to go after 450s/660/shee ect.....
but i wont push my luck

so he should get a 400ex becuase youre goint to be "beating"( dont know what youre into) z's for lunch.......

well im convinced i think i should trade my z in, im sure i can trade my z  for 2 ex's :D
on a serious note, those ex's are pretty bad, i just prefer the power, suspension, and comfortablity of the z, oh yeah, the new updated technology is great to. ;)

Both are good quads it just depends on what you are looking for. The Z has a little more power out of the box, and a bit better susp so it would be a bit better for trail riding and cooler in the heat due to being liquid cooled. But that is just more parts to maintain and break especially if you have any thoughts of taking it in the mud. The EX is all around a simple design and a tried and true reliable quad with very little maintance. The EX can be found cheaper and you can spend the extra money on perf./susp. upgrades that would make it well outperform the Z. There is a large aftermarket following for both so parts is not an issue. Just kinda comes down to weather or not you want something that is good to go stock or if you want something to build on.

could you like it way beter because you have to because you paid for it? or is it realy beter?

no contest i own o5 400 z  400ex doesnt hold a candle to it

ive had 2 ppl that own Z's ride my 416. my friend liked it n said it was better handling n felt more comfortable in that seat and the height of it, and klutch rode it , but idk , u can ask him.he just liekd the lowend on my bike.

if i were to get a biek from the beginning , not ever owning a
Z or EX , id go for the Z, just cuz its liquid cooled and has a bit more power. although as my bike sits i can beat stock ones , never tried modded (Ahem..jesse)
EDIT: but now that i have my EX. i dont want a Z , i dont feel the need for one , if i upgrade itd b to a yfz or 450r.

actualy the 03 has prety bad suspension and as for updated technology, your 03 has the grab bar as part of the sub frame :o

the z is still beter tho

about the suspension, i dont know if its from coming off riding a warrior, but it feels like elkas to me!!!! i love the suspension, but yeah youre rigth abotu the grab bar thingy, but that can be easily changed.

i rode jauns bike at the hump and seminole, his seat is comfortable as heck, and the bike sits pretty low, i like the way it feels. If my z is workin for your b-day ride, then we shall race ;), but the way things are looking i seriously doubvt it.

lol.k. if i have my suspension setup by then then i wont have a prob racing u.lol.but with stockers dont even thinkabout it lol

im prolly purchasing my shocks tonight or tommorow.

what ya goin with, cant be aftermarket, eveyrthing has like a 2 month wait on them, im guessing stock 450r, yfz shocks?



and i just noticed that little ( ahem jesse) thing lol, i've offered a few times to let you ride it, now that shes not workin your sh1t out of luck lol

im actually picking up a z400 this wed.... its way more comfortable and faster for stock its alos the soecond best all around right now..........its awesome...and yea its liquid cooled aw/ a fan and the shocks are way better....go wi the z400

DEFINENTLY THE Z

ex all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :ThumbsUp.gif :ThumbsUp.gif :ThumbsUp.gif

the suzuki dealer in sebring had 06 Z out the door for 5300.00 i found it in atv trader and bought mine there..if that helps..(riders exchange..the same owners as ARS)