400ex Vs 450r whats the difference

cypressbuggy · June 18, 2006, 08:18:32 PM

So can some one help me Iam not sure which way to go? I need someone that has ridden a 2005 or newer 400ex to tell me how much power difference there is compaired to the 450r, and if thereis a handling difference between the two bikes? iam going to buy one of them just not sure which one. I need some help. Any opions would be great.

wheelie_boy · June 18, 2006, 09:22:20 PM

well just from what people and magazines say, the 450r has a lot more power and handles a lot better. ive barely ridden a 450r so i dont personally know, but from what people say the 450 is alot better.

UncleRico · June 18, 2006, 09:31:10 PM

I ride a 450r and I ride with two guys who have the 400's.....

You'd be much better off with the 450r. It has better suspension, better handling, more power, more top end.

The only reason I could think of going with the 400, is if it's strictly an economical decision. Obviously you can pick up the 400 for less money.

Inyourdraft2000 · June 18, 2006, 10:27:50 PM

Theother economical factor is the gas mileage, 400 is better on gas.

klutchbuster400 · June 18, 2006, 10:52:14 PM

You can compare an r to an ex?

Ida_Mann · June 19, 2006, 11:37:30 AM

also depends on what you are gonna use it for,,,,I know someone here who had the cash and the opportunity to buy both, but went with the 400 because he liked the feel of it better,,,,,and he's a trails/track guy.

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Toomey · June 19, 2006, 11:46:58 AM

The 400ex does have a very comfortable feeling to it, I've sat on a stock 450R and rode dreth's 450R which is very wide, I obviously felt much more comfortable on our 400ex than with the 10 minutes of seat time on the 450R.

Ida_Mann · June 19, 2006, 12:18:09 PM

but sir Dreth has them Elka's,,,,shoulda helped the feel of it tremendously.

Id@

PLAYBOY_400 · June 19, 2006, 12:40:14 PM

i have an 05 400ex and i love it. it is a great bike. works fine for me but it all depends on what your going to do with it. my 400 is very fast and i wouldnt know where it stands next to a 450r yet. havnt had that chance. of course the 450 is going to be faster its made to be a race bike. but i am very happy with the 400.

MachineDog · June 19, 2006, 03:24:33 PM

I'm going to say this a competition of reverse vs. no reverse and powerbands. Some would rather have a smooth powerband for trail riding than a powerband that skyrockets at higher RPM.

Fox17 · June 19, 2006, 05:18:50 PM

Quote from: PLAYBOY_400 on June 19, 2006, 12:40:14 PM
i have an 05 400ex and i love it. it is a great bike. works fine for me but it all depends on what your going to do with it. my 400 is very fast and i wouldnt know where it stands next to a 450r yet. havnt had that chance. of course the 450 is going to be faster its made to be a race bike. but i am very happy with the 400.

does a 400ex have the power to just stand up when you hit the gas?

PLAYBOY_400 · June 19, 2006, 05:20:36 PM

MINE DOES AND I HAVE IT GEARED FOR TOP END. HAS ALOT OF POWER

Fox17 · June 19, 2006, 05:23:10 PM

Quote from: PLAYBOY_400 on June 19, 2006, 05:20:36 PM
MINE DOES AND I HAVE IT GEARED FOR TOP END. HAS ALOT OF POWER

cool. thanx. were lookin at them and dont no weathet to get the 400 or 450 either.

PLAYBOY_400 · June 19, 2006, 05:50:44 PM

OK. NO PROBLEM. IT REALLY ALL DEPENDS ON WHAT YOUR GOING TO DO WITH IT. IF ITS NORMAL RIDDING WHEN YOU WANT TO GET ON IN A LIL BIT AND KEEP UP WITH EVERYONE THEM GET THE 400. BUT FOR EVERYDAY RACING AND ALL THAT GOOD STUFF I SAY GO WITH THE 450. THE NEW 450 OFFERS AN ELECTRIC START MODEL.

eldiablo64 · June 19, 2006, 06:30:29 PM

about $800 give or take lmao just kiddin

Toomey · June 19, 2006, 11:22:41 PM

Quote from: Ida_Mann on June 19, 2006, 12:18:09 PM
but sir Dreth has them Elka's,,,,shoulda helped the feel of it tremendously.

Id@

Nah, it handled like it was on rails, I just wasn't used to the feel of it. It was really a nice ride though.