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j013N
10-20-2014, 06:41 PM
I'm willing to buy a Ltz soon, but I'm not sure about the power output. Any bike you could compare the z400 power to? Thanks!

DohcBikes
10-20-2014, 07:39 PM
A stock DRZ400 puts out 38-40 rwhp on a dyno. I would assume the Ltz is very close to those numbers. I just rode an ltz this weekend and was surprised by the power. Not bad, for a Suzuki. I may purchase the one I rode just to flip it for a profit.

Dirtweed
10-20-2014, 10:44 PM
They are pretty nice. We have a 2013 Z400, but it's a puppy compared to my 2014 TRX450R though. Fuel injection is very nice
on the Z400 wish the Honda had it.

rdlsz24
10-21-2014, 04:22 PM
Comparable to 400ex in terms of power. Nicer quad though as all years have reverse and liquid cooling with twin cams

Rob

New2Tri-Z
10-21-2014, 04:48 PM
I have had one for about 7 years now. It used to be my weekend rider till I bought the LTR 450. I am not a huge suzuki fan (just found some scremanin deals), but my bikes have been super reliable and great runners. The 400 has plenty of power to have fun with and get you wherever you need to go. The reverse is awesome too. Now I will say that its not even close powerwise to my 450. The 450 is a whole different beast with tons of torque and HP. The 450 is almost too much sometimes on the tight trails. The 400 is just as fast in the tight trails and is a little more user friendly in the torque range, plus it you get a little more ground clearance. The 450 is low and wide. My wife rides it quite a bit these days, but I still enjoy jumping on the 400 and drifitng down the trails. Its a great bike with tons of power mods available (if you need to). The only issue I have ever had is carb cleaning and standard maintenance. I say if you are looking for a all around good sport quad (not a race or mx machine) then its probably one of the best bikes out there.

Dirtweed
10-21-2014, 10:53 PM
The 450 is almost too much sometimes on the tight trails.

Exactly the same with the TRX450R to much on tight trails.

09RappySE
10-22-2014, 07:20 PM
Stock Z400 is about 28-30

j013N
10-23-2014, 06:00 PM
So I won't go wrong with this quad? Because I'm also considering a Predator 500 but I'm not sure because of his weight.

DohcBikes
10-23-2014, 08:31 PM
There's two kinds of Polaris quads: The ones that have blown up, and the ones that are about to blow up. Razors, rangers, they're all junk. Its no coincidence that Polaris offers crate engines for their newest models.

Ok, so you spent ten grand on a razor and you don't like my opinion. Just wait, it'll blow up.

Six Stroke
11-05-2014, 06:00 PM
So I won't go wrong with this quad? Because I'm also considering a Predator 500 but I'm not sure because of his weight.

For what it's worth, I think the Predators were in the low 30s for hp. I raced a couple different Predators back in the day with the YZ125 I used to have and hung right with them. All in all, the Z400 seems to have better fit-and-finish.

nd4speed
11-06-2014, 12:44 PM
Who made a 4 stroke racing motor to change the entire game? It wasnt Polaris. The Suzuki 400 motor changed everything just like the LT250R did, then things just went up in power and chassis design from there.

I rode a decommissioned Z400 racer with a full suspension upgrade package in the Nevada dessert and it as a lot of fun.
I wouldnt personally buy a polaris, never seen one I was impressed with. Now a KTM quad would e nice.

rdonald1979
11-06-2014, 03:53 PM
The 500 Predator is a 525 KTM motor. But is still a Polaris and like everyone said the Z400 will be the best bet.

nd4speed
11-07-2014, 03:31 AM
Dont think the Predators had KTM motors. The Outlaw by polaris is KTM powered motor.

rdonald1979
11-08-2014, 11:17 AM
My mistake you are correct.

j013N
02-02-2015, 10:53 PM
I finally bought a ltz and I like it, it has all the power I need ( I moved from a 200x to a ltz, (don't worry, I still have my 200x and I still enjoy riding her)). It has a new head, wiseco piston, full pro-circuit titanium pipe and some other goodies so I think I will love it for a long time. What I enjoy the most is the suspension and the lightweight ( for a quad). Thanks for all the advices guys!

nd4speed
02-03-2015, 03:06 AM
They are supposed to be good reliable quads, I always see them for sale and figured the price of them would have dropped since the 450s went big, but people are always asking quite a bit for them.

I liked the one I rode in the desert, good to hear you like yours too.

j013N
02-03-2015, 09:11 PM
Yeah they are pricey but I think you get what you paid for

yamaha225dr
02-05-2015, 11:12 PM
I had an 06 KFX 400, which is the same quad, just rebranded for Kawasaki. It was a great quad and the best all around quad for the money in my opinion. I have also owned an 07 Honda 400ex and the Suzuki is leaps and bounds ahead in terms of performance, I am sure the Honda will win in reliability but look at it's dinosaur technology and that will explain why.

Dirtweed
02-06-2015, 08:15 AM
I finally bought a ltz and I like it, it has all the power I need


What year did you get? Pictures?

tecaterob
02-08-2015, 10:55 PM
I'm parting out mine if you are interested.

210076

j013N
05-13-2015, 09:57 PM
Here is it 216001 Facing the X 216002

fieldy
05-13-2015, 10:26 PM
Here is it 216001 Facing the X 216002

What's the weight of each of those ATV's?