ATV Review: Honda TRX 400X

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Dirt Trax Television Co-Host Luke Lester is at the track aboard Honda's TRX 400X pure sport ATV.
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[@johnkordish3546]

The 400ex has made history in the Atv industry it’s the best Atv out there

[@erichemmelgarn4623]

Hey Honda it’s been 10 years since you last made these! It’s time to make them again. I don’t care if it’s the carb version or efi, the fans deserve a new adult Honda sport quad and not just a 250. Please wake up Honda, you’d sell a ton of these instantly!

[@ITSBEDTIMESIR]

(2012 trx400x)This is my favorite four wheeler. Its a beast on the track, according to me. Pretty much low gear power which gets going from the start. Awesome on trails because it has enought clearance to get over most rocks. Amazing in the huge sandboxes (or sand dunes if you have to be specific) and is fun with paddle tires. I like it!

[@johnsteele8073]

I have a 2013 and I put 450R front shocks on it all it required was a tiniest bit of grinding to the shocks to make them fit. Huge upgrade

[@bigjon2x274]

Yes finally a professional review

[@mazpr2025]

The front 450R shocks is a must, mostly if you are a heavy rider, it is a much plusher ride by a lot, guaranteed. An extra oil cooler placed in the front will help sustain power when the engine gets hot. Port the header, thermo wrap it as well, install a heavy duty clutch; all these little improvements are noticeable on the top end with a much nicer sound out the pipe. Mine is the 2007, stock engine with all the above simple mods

[@poo4731]

bring it back

[@erichemmelgarn4623]

Honda needs to start making these again

[@NoahMazraani]

Hopefully one day...

[@NoahMazraani]

@Quad Channel Hopefully in the next 5-10 years side by sides will start to die down a bit, but I don't think any manufacturer will come out with a new sport quad any time in the next decade

[@CharlieLovesAveri]

These things are ungodly loud and I love it

[@BeastlyWarrior228]

One of the longest standing second to the warrior and 300ex which have been made since the 80s and still are today

[@mattk970]

400ex is a great ATV, I bought a 2006 brand new in 2007 as a left over, couple years later got laid off from my job and had to get rid of things which sucked. I regretted ever letting go of that 400ex. Years later I bought a used 2005 and still have it. No not as fast as the 450s but for what I do plinking around the trails I love it. Sadly though they ruined the styling of them starting in 2008. The original bug eye style from 99-04 was my favorite. I really liked the 05-07 style to but this 08 to new is just UGLY.

[@DirtStarMaster]

I have an 06. My first and only machine lol

[@BeastlyWarrior228]

same exact motor, the only thing not interchangable is the cam. they use a different bearing

[@mrsmilly12345]

are there main problems? like the sub frame or the a arms are there any more and are they easy to fix?

[@lmCIoudz]

hoping to be copping an 07 400ex. really excited

[@courtneydorsey6560]

i had an 07 it was my first bike wish i never sold it, you will not be disappointed. i just got a 2012 waiting to take it out and do work on some trails

[@randomhobbies5796]

great ATV... I still have mine 2008 400x it never broke...normal maintenance of course....first upgrade is tires as the OEM ones suck...other than that...perfect...

[@randomhobbies5796]

@Shane bad habit i guess... 😂

[@Shepler414]

best description of a 400 business in the front party in the back haha! 3:37

[@patrickdamboise5931]

i have a 1999 400ex and its full upgraded my favorite part is the lrd exhaust evreyone knows where i am its great

[@zacknelson8918]

I got a killer deal, I bought a 13' trx400x for 2300 cause they guy just stopped riding it, and he was original owner, love the quad

[@streets8072]

zack nelson I brought a '13 trx400 for$1500 two days ago

[@Aturner855]

The 400ex came out in 1999... The engine has been out since the 80's in the XR400 but the quad has definitely not been out that long

[@trentnelson_]

Does anyone know if 2012 graphics kit will fit a 2014 model???

[@NestorSPrz]

Que año es esa moto? y cual es su presio?

[@78FullSizeBronco]

Bought my 2013 new, had a 2002 EX prior, great machines and love having reverse! Was a real pain turning around my old pre reverse EX in a tight spot but now it's easy as a snap. Only real complaint is the seat is uncomfortable as hell on a long ride. I recommend stuffing your shorts with baby powder pre ride to prevent rashing and ass sores. Great reliable machine, I've put some long hard hours on it and it's never skipped a beat, just regular oil changes and a few sets of tires are all it's needed.

[@21gorden]

they should review the 2012/2013 ltz400

[@Kostelnick]

is episode 15 up yet

[@evanhowlett4176]

good video thanks

[@losisupertruck04]

Sweet, If i could buy it I would

[@g00glechr0me8]

Do they make a sport version like ths without the clutch? Just the foot shifter with gears but no clutch?

[@mccoymodelcars9117]

They have a clutch system that allows you to shift without clutch

[@alexioffredo36]

I just bought one of these I mostly ride trails but how are they on the track if I want to go to one

[@quadbrothers5801]

Mine was pretty good. It was so muddy the time I went though. For a person with not track experience I thought it handled the jumps fine. Proper body position and throttle control off the lip and it’s a lot of fun. Don’t go for huge doubles.

[@jetninjamonkey]

Pipe it, rejet the carb and it will be a much better atv. A hotter cam (though not necessary in my opinion to enjoy this atv) will help get the engine breathing and drinking more, and sparks timing advance key debatably provides gains. I own an 05 400ex, I absolutely enjoy it.

[@equalizer2233]

So what are the better choices for "Just Trail Riding"?

[@GucciCocSoc]

Equalizer 2 the 400ex is a great machine for trail riding just I little bumpy of a ride to make it simple, but if your only trail riding and not worried about speed go for a sportsman 500 or up they have independent suspension and are built like tanks

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I bought a yellow 400ex new in 2001 and rode it for 10 years. You couldn't tear the thing up! I called it " the killer bee" lol.

[@tommyteske4536]

I just bought a 2000 400 ex it's yellow too I love this thing so far

[@espymanriquez4637]

L

[@zacharyrobichaud633]

JohnnyRebKy I bought a red 2007 400ex in 2008 and I've had it ever since there just beast in my opinion

[@larrybabiskyswitchbox.110.]

Ah the good old days,right ,Lesters

[@bobby__custer]

Nice!

[@Tyler_Andrew]

there is a 1999 honda 400ex for $1200 in my area but need a new brake pad, Is it a good deal? i am looking for fast trail riding

[@ethaaa]

not sure, 1999 is old, it would have to be kept in mint condition for me to spend 1200 on a trx400

[@erickurbina6906]

I say negotiate the price to 800$. Brake job is easy on 400ex.

[@ethaaa]

@@Memegod118 not nearly as old as the comment i posted when i was 12 that you are just now responding to 2 years later LOLLL. but yeah atcs are the shit until you bust your ass on one lmao

[@rzl07375]

Shootout between this and the z400 would be nice to see on a future episode.

[@rickybobby1347]

Z400 is faster, 400ex might have a little more torque off the line that’s it. 400ex is more reliable.

[@johnkordish3546]

I would say Honda makes the best Atvs on the market

[@kyleyerian6883]

Gonna be new to owning a quad, not new to riding. Can't decide between the 400x and the 450r.... insight would be appreciated.

[@messiona]

Kyle Yerian 450 will have a lot more power. 400 is easier to learn on. i'd go 450 because you'll eventually regret the 400. just be carful

[@acrane2]

The 450 Is more of a race based quad, with high power and lots of top end fun. The engine is greatly reliable, and generally fine. They are very finicky, and sometimes can be annoying to get used to. The low end first gear isn't so great for going through water or over big rocks, as it isn't very short. On the other hand, the 400EX has an extremely tame and DURABLE engine that will likely survive the apocalypse. It requires not as much maintenance , and is over all much better in the trails. It has a short first gear that is great for crawling, or going through a creek. It handles great, looks great, and is a lot of fun. Unless you are going to be hauling your sweet ass down a railroad bed, the only power difference is the torque of the two. Besides that, its your call. Hope I was a helping hand.

[@rcmen2637]

The 400ex will be WAYYYYYYYYYYY, More reliable. You will be rebuilding the 450 at merely 200 hrs. And that's expensive. 400ex will last for thousands if hours if oil is changed and filter is clean.

[@thatonechevyguy3509]

I own one that is a honda trx400ex 2007

[@theviking4525]

I know this video has some age to it but I’m wondering if me yes are playing tricks on me? At 1:44 and 2:47 it looks like the exhaust and chain are on the opposite side of the quad can anyone explain this? Australian model or something?

[@jadenverduin4348]

That’s weird

[@maxthealpha759]

400ex is awesome mine has 2 stage cam ap racing piston 2 inch spacers

[@Jkylex]

And prob still slow lol

[@maxthealpha759]

Nope it will haul ass

[@maxthealpha759]

I can make a sportsman 800 look like it's standing still

[@ramiromendoza2560]

Does anybody know where to get 2008 trx 400 plastics

[@kakarotoforce9665]

Ebay

[@connorhenley3782]

is there a noticeable difference between the 400 and 450r? worth the money or?

[@jakeyfz3078]

The 450r is made for racing so it has the power when ever you want. If you like putting around or just keeping the bike at a steady speed the 400 is where it’s at. The 450 is way better for the dunes because they have really tall gears which is better for hill climbs.

[@connorhenley3782]

JakeTrx thanks sir, ended up going with a really clean 2006 400ex.

[@jakeyfz3078]

Connor Henley that’s great. I bought a 2014 yfz450r today haha.

[@Driftuner]

true..i got mixed up with the 300ex..but still..the end 90s 400ex never used "new" technology, it was simply an already existing, already proved technology adapted to a different quad...so IMO my previous argument is still valid...since, also, as u say, the engine do comes from the 80s (XR400)...so..there was (back in the time when the 400ex came out) othing new to it...it was just old-already-proven reliability..

[@jakers388]

Also plenty powerful

[@Itsjake908]

Metalhead010 for pussies.

[@RiverH99]

Clutch?

[@ethaaa]

yessir

[@aboyandamastiff]

If you get the ex it has a waterproof compartment on the back

[@seanmccullough6077]

its almost impossible to get one used with one though, everyone takes em off, idk why

[@dolladollabill7043]

+Sean Mccullough I took mine off because the end cap and the tools fell off

[@seanmccullough6077]

hondarider27 yeah i just lost mine and they're definitely not waterproof either lol

[@marcin71099]

i ride a grizzly 700 if iwas to buy the trx400 would you be able to feel the power difference will the trx400 feel a lot slower?

[@MrCjjones101]

dude Trx is super fast its probably 2x faster than a grizzly 700

[@marcin71099]

you sure the grizzly dies about 75 the trx400 has the power to do that?

[@MrCjjones101]

Depends on your weight i guess cuz i road my friends and clocked it at 85-95 but then again i only weigh 150 pounds if you add mods to it it will be a lot faster

[@iTryhardMC]

MrCjjones101 your a dumbass the 400 does not go 85 the 400 clockes out at 60 to 65 mph

[@MrCjjones101]

Mines modified so yeah it does.. and i only weigh 120 pounds so..

[@Driftuner]

any reason why? i mean..the 400x is probably one of the oldest atvs that is still in the market UNCHANGED (just plastics) since the 80s...it has proven durability and accessible performance for the trails, a nuclear bomb-proof engine and easy of use and maintain...so, u were saying?..

[@Douhaniuk12]

400ex

[@BassBeatZBBZ]

Is it good? I’m thinking about buying one

[@braapsquad3252]

@@BassBeatZBBZ very reliable and very fun to ride. Wouldnt take it on a motocross track tho.

[@braapsquad3252]

@@BassBeatZBBZ go see my channel; you'll see how she rip!

[@2k1banshee350]

the tech has been around since the 80s, but this engine has only been around since 96

[@mo0mo02]

nope its still on the american site

[@nickiminajlover12203]

Hollister hills

[@joshfenner18]

I'm 14 would this be to powerful for me ?

[@hammer49946]

No. You should be 20 now.

[@DirtObseXXion]

@@hammer49946 HAHHA! Here in 2019 too...

[@MRIDDLE72]

Jay Hansen haha good one

[@izmashing5993]

23?

[@Tunknatar]

The Warrior's aren't made anymore... And if you look on honda's website the 300 isn't there anymore...

[@camtv98]

Bulletproof Reliability= Honda

[@davidhilton5414]

camtv98 amen bud, those old ATCs are still running strong today!!

[@GeneralShowHD]

99-04 400ex FTW

[@rcmen2637]

GeneralShowHD yeah try and back out of a bind with one of those without getting off.

[@mattk970]

I have an 05. Love the reverse but the 99-04 sure looked the best. Now the 2008-new are just plain UGLY!

[@danielhristov6175]

Radial 4 valve, not “radical”

[@terryedmond4492]

Not made for mud or snow, but anything else, it'll put a huge shit-eating grin on your face. Power to spin the tires - remember you only got two driving - but it's a wheelie-popping, doughnut spinning, flying dune and trail machine. It makes 4w drives seem like station wagons. At 350lbs, it can come back on you and you can hold it up, no problem. Slip that clutch though when you slow down and your tires grab when hill climbing or she'll come back on you. You really need this and a nice quad to pull you out of the mud, but you can get off and pull while throttling and walk it out of most mud situations so wear boots - not tennies.

[@bangingears552]

I owned a 2012 for 3 years and road it in the snow and mud, it did great een in deep stuff

[@bradleycoburn8673]

No i'm 14 and I have one man as you can see in my pic. you should do just fine

[@2stroketime348]

It's not radical its radial

[@Tunknatar]

Yeah but it isnt the exact same motor like the 300 has had for the last 20 years.

[@theswanster1]

It's oil cooled BTW

[@2k1banshee350]

wow more misinformation from these people. RFVC stands for RADIAL not "radical". radial means the vales are angled for better performance... and for the commentors, this engine design has been around since the 80's BUT the xr400 didnt come out until 96.

[@thomasmovesinc]

U guys should look at dirt bikes

[@larssmith6780]

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[@Icutmetal]

It's RADIAL not Radical Four Valve Combustion head.

[@mxthunder2]

radical? lol... its radial

[@cbawrestlersrock]

dude its not a bike its a quad lmfao

[@kiandavidson8734]

It's a quad bike that's why he says bike

[@bullrider562]

Wack

[@kiandavidson8734]

Better than a yamaha

[@renegade800beatsall]

bikes suck!..

[@bchase1980]

Just say it.. that bike sucks!!