LTZ400 anyone here got one or owned one in the past

[y2blade]

as per title

the Suzuki LTZ400 is top of my list, any owners insight into this model please?


quoted from my intro to give you some background info on my buying situation do you think the LTZ will fit my needs?......i dont want a mental quad just a good all round one :)

i am completely new to quads so get ready for a load of daft questions as i'm currantly looking at a road legal one..i am in hampshire


i have been riding bikes since the age of 12 (now mid 30s)

my currant bikes are DRZ400S and a 2001 fireblade ...the quad will be an addition with the bonus that my fiancee could ride it on her car license

we have both ridden quads but ONLY off road

i think a quad could be the perfect thing to compliment my DRZ and fireblade
Fireblade for two-up and solo fun
DRZ400S for commuting, laning and general dicking about on
quad for wet fun, wet commuting, heading out on the Legal green Lanes and country roads with my fiancee and winter frolics when it is too icey for the DRZ too ride to work


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[RED PRED]

I have researched the LTZ400 in the past and all the reviews say it is a good quad, light weight with good handling and adequate power for all round riding .
The only negatives I have read concern the magnesium engine cases ? but you already know whether that is right or not .
I dont know why you think the Predator and Raptors are mental, they only go as fast as you want then to !!

[y2blade]

I have researched the LTZ400 in the past and all the reviews say it is a good quad, light weight with good handling and adequate power for all round riding .
The only negatives I have read concern the magnesium engine cases ? but you already know whether that is right or not .
I dont know why you think the Predator and Raptors are mental, they only go as fast as you want then to !!



the magnesium cases are the same as my DRZ400S...same engine, you can get case guards very cheap from the states .... $40 per set iirc I bought some as soon as i bought the DRZ

[yellow peril]

I've never had one but have seen them on road and they do tend to struggle for top end speed so your crusing speed has to be a bit slower, they will sit at 50mph otherwise the engine is screaming.

[RED PRED]

I have read the top speed is 65 to 68mph, so a fair bit slower than the bigger engined sports quads as you would expect .

[Raptorman]

Again depending on what you are using it for greenlaning short road distances no problem.
I am sure it will be perfect for you as not often long road trips, i think the quadilla250 use to be ok, but slower.
I went straight for a larger engine and i glad i did.

[y2blade]

I've never had one but have seen them on road and they do tend to struggle for top end speed so your crusing speed has to be a bit slower, they will sit at 50mph otherwise the engine is screaming.

I have read the top speed is 65 to 68mph, so a fair bit slower than the bigger engined sports quads as you would expect .


on the road on the DRZ i generaly sit at 60 so not that much slower


i'll have to see if i can get a go on one, but it is definately the firm favourite



thankyou for replying :)

[Big Jim]

I think Jamie on QuadsUK has one, maybe tap him up for info

[y2blade]

cheers guys also looking at a brand new Quadzilla 450 sport..less than £4k on the road with 12months warranty

from what i've read they seem petty good...anyone tell me what engine they have? i know it is a four stroke but who is it made by?

[Big Jim]

A couple on here have matching Quadzilla 450's, they should be able to give you some details about them.

They do seem to go well, that's fo sure.

[RED PRED]

They have the same engine as the Predator, its a sleeved down 450cc from 500 .
Its a 4 valve, DOHC four stroke single made by Fuji Heavy Industries, part of Subaru ?

[y2blade]

thanks any idea if they are reliable or should i steer clear ?


ask you know the whole "quad thing" is all new to me so you gotta expect these daft questions ;)


thanks in advance btw

[RED PRED]

Keep asking, its what we are here for .
My Pred engine has been very reliable and has good power, so I dont see why not, Johnnyboy will tell you about his QZ 450, it seems a good quad .

[y2blade]

Keep asking, its what we are here for .
My Pred engine has been very reliable and has good power, so I dont see why not, Johnnyboy will tell you about his QZ 450, it seems a good quad .

cheers :)

i'll drop him a PM.....I just ran through the quadzilla 450 sport with adrian flux and it is a little more than the LTZ400 to insure but still well under £300 a year :)

so looking good


i'm all ears if anyone has any other suggestions for a quad newbie with £4k to spend

thanks again

[James]

are you sure you dont want a raptor? you could restrict it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-Raptor-660-quadbike-2005-ROAD-LEGAL-TAX-MOT_W0QQitemZ250455196943QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNam eZRSS:B:SRCH:GB:101

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-Yamaha-Raptor-660-R-Limited-Edition-Road-Legal_W0QQitemZ130315183898QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageN ameZRSS:B:SRCH:GB:101

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-Raptor-660-Road-Legal-ATV-quad-bike_W0QQitemZ270417229274QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNa meZRSS:B:SRCH:GB:101

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2005-Yamaha-YFM-350-R-quad-bike-BLACK_W0QQitemZ170350495902QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageN ameZRSS:B:SRCH:GB:101

[y2blade]

are you sure you dont want a raptor? you could restrict it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-Raptor-660-quadbike-2005-ROAD-LEGAL-TAX-MOT_W0QQitemZ250455196943QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNam eZRSS:B:SRCH:GB:101

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-Yamaha-Raptor-660-R-Limited-Edition-Road-Legal_W0QQitemZ130315183898QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageN ameZRSS:B:SRCH:GB:101

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-Raptor-660-Road-Legal-ATV-quad-bike_W0QQitemZ270417229274QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNa meZRSS:B:SRCH:GB:101

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2005-Yamaha-YFM-350-R-quad-bike-BLACK_W0QQitemZ170350495902QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageN ameZRSS:B:SRCH:GB:101


i know for a FACT if i bought a RAPTOR it would NEVER get restricted....and way to much power for my fiancee to be confident on

thanks anyway

[James]

you must admit the 350 is very nice http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170350495902&indexURL=5&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

[Raptorman]

i know for a FACT if i bought a RAPTOR it would NEVER get restricted....and way to much power for my fiancee to be confident on

thanks anyway

Its only as fast as you ride it !!

[y2blade]

Its only as fast as you ride it !!


true :)


but £4k is what i am willing to spend and if i can buy brand new with warranty for that i will do, rather than 3-4 year old with unkown history

as long as the brand new otion isnt a pile of shite (unreliable) i'll be happy with it


I am in the research stage and i'm all ears :) as i'd never heard of quadzilla untill the NEC bike show last year



thanks

[Raptorman]

I think you have a good argument for going for the quadzilla

[y2blade]

I think you have a good argument for going for the quadzilla

:)

like i said , as long as they arnt cheap and nasty looking or unreliable i will be happy enough with one for my intended usage

the nearest dealer is only in southampton area so a quick trip down the road , i will get down there next weekend and see whats what , cant go this saturday as i'm on a stagg do

[Big Jim]

Can Am DS 450 or DS 650.

You can be in the special Can Am club with me, Trevor & Simon then !!

[RED PRED]

There is a dealer for QZ in Lower Froyle near Alton, Mark at Kamar, nice people and helpful .

http://www.kamarmotorsport.co.uk/

[y2blade]

There is a dealer for QZ in Lower Froyle near Alton, Mark at Kamar, nice people and helpful .

http://www.kamarmotorsport.co.uk/


thanks :)

will give him a ring and have a chat

[Nogbad]

There is a dealer for QZ in Lower Froyle near Alton, Mark at Kamar, nice people and helpful .

http://www.kamarmotorsport.co.uk/

Graham - are you forgetting my 'experience' with them?

[y2blade]

Graham - are you forgetting my 'experience' with them?

Nogbad ...i'm all ears :)

my nearest is the one at southampton so will prob go there anyway tbh but will be ringing the alton one too for a bit of a chat and see how they sound over the phone

[Nogbad]

Nogbad ...i'm all ears :)

my nearest is the one at southampton so will prob go there anyway tbh but will be ringing the alton one too for a bit of a chat and see how they sound over the phone

Send me a PM and I'll let you know the facts

[y2blade]

Send me a PM and I'll let you know the facts


PM'd :)
:)

[RED PRED]

I think that was possibly a one off, I bought my QZ300 from there and Warrior has had a lot of work done by him, he did a bit of work on my QZ when I bent the rear disc and it was ok, who is to say anyone else is any better ?

[y2blade]

from what i have read while searching around and from various PMs it seems to me the only real fault i can find with the Quadzilla 450 is that the brake pads last about 5 mins

[RED PRED]

Which pads, front or rear ?

[y2blade]

Which pads, front or rear ?

rear ones ....

[y2blade]

i am pretty much 95% sure that i want a LTZ400 over the others i've looked into


cash waiting for the right one

[y2blade]

i am looking at one for sale localy this afternoon

[James]

i am looking at one for sale localy this afternoon

nice one :)