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Question: 400ex or raptor 660
400ex - 8 (27.6%)
raptor - 11 (37.9%)
z400 - 10 (34.5%)
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Author Topic: do you guys think i should buy a 400ex a raptor 660 or a z400  (Read 12147 times)
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« on: September 10, 2007, 09:25:39 AM »

let me know what you guys think i should buy and tell me if you have had problems with the two thanks
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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2007, 09:29:43 AM »

I have had my raptor 660r for over 2 years and it has over 300 hours on it and i ride the hell out of it and i have not had a single problem with it. and if u are comparing the 2 a raptor would blow a 400ex out of the water.
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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2007, 09:36:40 AM »

No doubt a raptor has a lot more power than a 400EX.

On the other hand a 400EX will out handle any Raptor any day.

You can have problems with anything you buy. If you take care of it, it will last a long time.
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« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2007, 09:48:41 AM »

thanks guys ive herd that the tranny's go out easy on the raptors? im not that crazy of a rider but i want something that is trail Worthy i like to jump and do cat walks and all that good stuff to so ill probably go with a raptor
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« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2007, 09:50:38 AM »

The question is what kind of riding will you be doing? Are you a trail rider, track rider, fast trail rider? Are you a "good" rider. Different strokes for different folks. I would go with the Raptor unless you were going to ride MX. Just my .02 worth.
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« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2007, 09:55:35 AM »

I would go with a Z400/KFX400/DVX400 style quad. They fixed the trans problems in the Raptor. It was the 2001s that had a problem.

More power than a 400EX.
It is water cooled.
It has reverse.
Still handles better than a Raptor.
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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2007, 10:04:06 AM »

idk i like riding on tracks fast trail riding ive had a 400ex before and pretty there pretty depenable but they blow up easy Sad ive been riding since i was three and im 16 know started out on a yamaha moto 4 80 then 125 honda 3 wheeler after that i had a blaster 240cc with all the goods on it then i got a stock banshee then i got the 400ex that i traded for a kx 125 thats for sale if any body wants it i think im gonna shoot for the raptor
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« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2007, 10:12:43 AM »

i forgot about the z400 those are some good bikes my friend has one that he runs the fudge out of every weekend has never had a problem with it if any body is willing to trade a raptor 660,z400,kfx400,dvx400,400ex for a 2000 kx 125 with updrades let me know i have two other bikes that need work that i would also throw in to the trade.. im just trying to get a 4 wheeler so i can ride with my friends better its not that fun bein the only one with a dirtbike
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« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2007, 10:20:06 AM »

For overall power and a good trail bike, the 660 raptor is great. The 400EX is a damn good bike also, just slower and lower. I'd probably choose a 660 over the 400 though, just for the power.

But if you plan on hitting the track frequently (or at least more than the trails) I'd go with the one of the 400's.
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« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2007, 10:25:36 AM »

yeah i just love the way that the raptor looks and the speed  Grin
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« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2007, 10:27:33 AM »

They did have a problem with the Tranny's on the 2001 models. it was fixed in the 2002-2005 models. i have an 03 and love it..... The 400EX and the LTZ400 have a bunch of power and are lighter bikes... easier to manuver. im a heavier rider and prefer the bigger bike.

In a drag race the raptor wins but if your not going to be drag racing then either bike is a good choice. I love the torqe monster my bike has become once i added the BIG THREE!!!!
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« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2007, 10:40:20 AM »

yeah im a heavier rider also so idk im just gonna see what kind of offers i get and go from there
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« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2007, 11:31:33 AM »

buy that 07 z400 in the 4 sale section.
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« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2007, 11:43:24 AM »

believe me if i had the money i would
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« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2007, 09:00:47 PM »

i bought the z400 and i love it,the black on red model.itp polished rims ,razor tires,all the pro armor,yoshimura pro comp pipe and header ,k@n filter,pro flow air box kit ,2nd stage jetting from moose,ilove the bike dry weight islow around 320 lbs,my choicewas easy once i compared the ex to the z400 the z400 was overall better in my opinion.
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« Reply #16 on: September 13, 2007, 11:20:43 PM »

yeah man if i was rich i would have one of every bike i think im just gonna buy a banshee i had one a while back and there aint nothin like feelin that 350 twin rip and if it has pipes man that ones makin my pants tight
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« Reply #17 on: September 14, 2007, 07:46:06 AM »

yeah man if i was rich i would have one of every bike i think im just gonna buy a banshee i had one a while back and there aint nothin like feelin that 350 twin rip and if it has pipes man that ones makin my pants tight


Nothin run's like a Banshee, theres a pretty nice one in the For sale section for $2,000.00, a lot cheaper & easier to re-build than a 4 stroke, might not have as much bottom end as a 4 stroke but w/ some mods you can fix that.
I have both & will always love my Banshee.
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« Reply #18 on: September 14, 2007, 09:20:52 AM »

  The LTZ400 is definately better than both the other ones. There's plenty of torque and they handle hard riding in the trails, and can be good on a track. Plus, the reverse is easy to use and they make a lot of mods for it.
   I had a 03 that I rode hard for 2 1/2 years with a modded engine, and never had any problems while I watched all my friends breaking down. I smoked some new Raptor 700's with it and kept up with some 450's.
  But, it's also the rider!!
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« Reply #19 on: September 14, 2007, 09:49:31 AM »

  The LTZ400 is definately better than both the other ones. There's plenty of torque and they handle hard riding in the trails, and can be good on a track. Plus, the reverse is easy to use and they make a lot of mods for it.
   I had a 03 that I rode hard for 2 1/2 years with a modded engine, and never had any problems while I watched all my friends breaking down. I smoked some new Raptor 700's with it and kept up with some 450's.
  But, it's also the rider!!

From what I hear KFX and Z400 are the same exact bike with different colors?But around here every KFX i see is faster than the Z400.


Just get a banshee once you ride a banshee no other atv will excite you when you press the throttle.Trust me on this.I wanted a 4 poke before but then I ride my banshee and say NOPE.Plus if you really wanna go fast theres so many cheap mods you can do.
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« Reply #20 on: September 14, 2007, 10:31:40 AM »

yeah that banshee for 2000 o.b.o theres a guy goin to look at it this afternoon but if he doesnt buy it im gettin in my truck and haulin a$$ to hudson to pick it up
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« Reply #21 on: September 14, 2007, 10:51:54 AM »

We have a '05 660 for sale for $3600.  Come over and try it out....It runs awesome!  Has DG Nerfs & Yoshi Pipe!  Can't beat the price!
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« Reply #22 on: September 14, 2007, 11:27:56 AM »

i only have 1800 right now but if i had 3600 i would be on my way to your house right now
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« Reply #23 on: September 14, 2007, 12:28:57 PM »

i had a raptor and 400ex a few years ago and enjoyed the 400 alot more than that yamaha its as engine size to me its quality not quantity
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« Reply #24 on: September 14, 2007, 01:13:28 PM »

If you are going to trail ride and maybe do some woods racing the Z400 is a good choice.  Mine hasn't let me down yet.  Plus there are lots of mods for it. 
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