The dreams of a new Honda sport quad have finally come true. The new 400EX looks like everything it was rumored to be. Pro-Link rear suspension, the same as the TRX 250R, smoothes out the bumps for the big 'EX. The engine is based on the XR 400 dirt bike, having a 397cc, 4-valve, single-cylinder engine. Honda also added the luxury of electric start to the new machine. The 5-speed air-cooled engine, with backup oil cooling and a 35.5 mm carb is the most powerful four-stroke Honda has ever put in an ATV. The suspension is also top-of-the-line with independent double-wishbone front suspension, providing 8.2 inches of travel, and the rear suspension is Pro-Link with a piggyback Showa shock providing 9.1 inches of suspension travel. Dual front and single rear Nissin hydraulic disc brakes slow the brute down. You can click this link
to see more about the new Honda. Closing, I think Honda made a great ATV, and I think the Yamaha Warrior has some REAL competition for '99.
