Just curious how one would compare to the other. Which would be better for a mix of tight trails and open space? Let's hear it
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
Just curious how one would compare to the other. Which would be better for a mix of tight trails and open space? Let's hear it
My Rides:
JUST BOUGHT 1984 250R
1984 YTM225DXL owned since Feb. 2004 , 88 TRX300 4x4, 84 YT125 , 90 LTF250 , and 86 KLF300
Also various other non running things takin up space
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
Which ever one is running that day that is paid for.
Adam
89 LT500R-
85 250R- Project-
85 250sx-
83 185s
80 act70
Power User
The day begins with 3WW
Both 1985's or do you mean comparing a Z to your 1984 R? The '84 would get clobbered so I'll compare the 85's.
Assuming both machines are bone stock, the Z has an edge in the tight stuff (better low end power). The R has the advantage out in the open. The R has better suspension than the '85 Z also so if you plan to do a lot of jumping that's something to keep in mind.
Either can be setup to overcome it's weak points but everything is a trade off with a two stroke. Do something to increase your top end power and your bottom end will usually suffer and vice versa. My advice, just get whichever one feels the most comfortable to you and set it up according to how you're gonna be using it. You can't go wrong with either one.
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Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
doesnt 85 Tri-Zs have a 5 speed tranny and 86 a 6 speed, or....?
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
Yes, both are 85. Thanks for the info, it really helps. I figure I would want more low end power for trail riding (what it will do most of the time). How do you figure the Tri-Z will fasre against an 02 400ex in a race (Fastest quad I've been on, so I'll use it to compare)? Thanks
My Rides:
JUST BOUGHT 1984 250R
1984 YTM225DXL owned since Feb. 2004 , 88 TRX300 4x4, 84 YT125 , 90 LTF250 , and 86 KLF300
Also various other non running things takin up space
Power User
The day begins with 3WW
I've never ridden a 400ex. Someone that has a modded one said it clock in at 68mph where the '85 Tri-Z topped out around 69-70 stock. I'd put my money on the Z getting there first though.
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
I have raced 6-7 (400ex) at Silver Lake and they don't really compare. The 250R is easier to get parts for.
Adam
89 LT500R-
85 250R- Project-
85 250sx-
83 185s
80 act70
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
a 400ex is a really good handling quad but its an aircooled slug not very fast at all. i think a tri-z would walk all over one.
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Arm chair racerNew to the board
haha, i just raced a 400ex the other day. I have a 86 250r and im just a beginner on it and im still learning to ride it. The other guy had his quad for awhile and i still beat him. Thats even with horrible shifting on my part. Just some info
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