![]() In many ways sports ATVs were smeared as dangerous toys, manufactured by companies that cared little for human life and less still for children. ![]() Sure the Banshee and Blaster were still being made, but there was no other competition, at least not until the 400EX came out. It was the light at the end of a long and dark tunnel that stretched for 10 years until a new sport ATV came out. The Honda TRX 400EX is also well-known because of when it launched. And yet, whenever someone goes on a forum and asks “what vehicle should I get if I’m a beginner.” The forum is always full of 400EX responses because it was made tough and durable so new riders didn't have to worry as often about costly maintenance beyond the basic oil and filter changes. When the 400EX first came out it was considered a really good vehicle however, the powerful two-strokes usually kept them out of major races. It is without a doubt one, if not the best vehicle for longevity and user-friendliness. There is no ATV forum online that doesn’t have countless topics about the 400EX and this just goes to show how popular the machine still truly is. Where the Banshee has an extraordinary powerband that can almost suck the vehicle right from under your hands, the 400EX has reliability and ease of use. The 400EX is one of the greats, up there with the Yamaha Banshee 350. Generally, we remember the bad easier than the good, which means the good we do remember has to be pretty darn great. Word of mouth is what gives something mythical status, a status that is either good or bad no one cares or remembers about the all-around average. ![]() People might then ask, if it’s not powerful or one heck of a performer then why is it still so widely remembered in the ATV community? In this blog we’ll explore that status and the 400EX’s history ending with it taking a permanent place in the hearts and minds of ATV riders everywhere. In many ways though, it’s a jack of all trades but master of none. Now, just because some see it as an entry level ATV it doesn’t mean the 400EX doesn’t have lots of low end power to whip anyone around the trails and have tons of fun. You won’t find that kind of power on a base model TRX400EX, but it’s perfect for a beginner or someone graduating from a lower class of bike with less cc’s. The kind that leads to the harder, scarier ATVs able to make tears run down your cheeks in the first second, and dry them all up in the second. The Honda TRX 400EX is a well-known entry level ATV. ![]()
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