anyone own an atv?
 

After rims and my exhaust, i'm gonna go get financed for a sport atv. I'm looking at a Yamaha Warrior, or a Honda Sportrax 400EX. They both seem like pretty good bikes, anyone know much about this? :confused: :D

where are you looking to ride them at?

trails, and up in the mountains. i'm also wanting something that can be fun in the snow, and i'm not sure how the sport atv's are in the snow.

Well from what i heard both are good. I know three people that raced yamaha's. And they loved them. One in iowa, another in montana, and the last out here. So i dont think you would have a problem going about anywhere with one. As of snow. from what i have seen they are ok with light snow. but if its heavy you might have problems. :)

I LOVE atvs, but I've yet to own one. I plan on buying one when I graduate though.... This is basically what I've heard. I'm speaking off the top of my head, so i may get a few specifics wrong......

Warrior: Good machine, good reliability, decent aftermarket support. Engine isn't as strong because it's an old design, but it probably still has plenty of pep. Handling is pretty good. 6 spd (I think) plus reverse, electric start... not sure if it has a backup or not.

400ex: This is the quad I hear most about when you're talking about 4 stroke sport machines. I hear this quad handles great, has good power, and has unbelivable aftermarket support. I'm not sure about the start features, and I THINK it's 5 spd, no reverse.

Where you plan on riding, I think you'd be best suited with the Warrior. It still has plenty of pep, plus it has reverse for getting yourself un-stuck on the trails. Not to mention you can get warriors MUCH cheaper than the 400ex. The 400ex is a premier quad... It's sorta the Banshee of the 4 strokes.

400ex reviews ( epinions.com )

Warrior reviews ( epinions.com )

Also, check this new suzuki quad out. It's called the 400z, and isn't going to be out until mid-year I think, but it looks like it's going to be a great 400cc quad. Maybe better than the 400ex..

Suzuki Z400

That is the quad I'm looking at, I can't wait until someone reviews it. Hope this helps.