What should I get? KTM 450 vs CRF 450?

BABSTER#976
Edited Date/Time 1/28/2017 5:10am
Can't make up my mind, I'm a KTM guy (have a 250exc 2016) but now I need a mx bike to. Any idea witch one to get?

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nascarnate326 1/28/2017 5:18am
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Which dealer is closer?
Which one is cheapest?

Pick the most important of those two questions, buy said bike. Enjoy riding.
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Buy Honda. It is really good, reliable and you will be able to sell it later for better price as it is the latest design (the next different looking CRF450R won't be released until 2020).
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Rowlands 1/28/2017 5:28am
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Do you wanna be like Cole Seely or Ryan Dungey ?
Moens_Andy 1/28/2017 5:34am
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In your situation i would suggest a KTM because you are used to the way they work and feel ( steel frame related ) and it helps that you ca transfer some parts from one bike to another in case of emergency's and only one dealer to visit
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As mentioned above, all bikes are great. Support your local dealer, build a relationship with that dealer, to where you can get the best service, and deals. My dealer has Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki. So I chose the 2017 Honda CRF450R Smile
Richard Hard 1/28/2017 5:58am
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KTM,electric start,hydraulic clutch,awsome brakes pretty simple descion really.
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motophish 1/28/2017 6:11am
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BABSTER#976 wrote:
Can't make up my mind, I'm a KTM guy (have a 250exc 2016) but now I need a mx bike to. Any idea witch one to...
Can't make up my mind, I'm a KTM guy (have a 250exc 2016) but now I need a mx bike to. Any idea witch one to get?

450 new 2017 that is Cool
Hi! In case you hadn't noticed, the japanese are stuck in a design slump. They are kicking a dead dog and need a total redesign. Ktm redesgins as needed and puts out the fastest bike consistently. The KTM has everything that the Honda needs. Better brakes, better clutch, estart and better wheels. The Husky is basically the same bike ( motor, suspension, brakes, clutch, electrics, etc.) and comes with a skid plate and twist off seat. Stay on the KTM and you can't go wrong! Don't be a Kenny! Wink
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Richard Hard wrote:
KTM,electric start,hydraulic clutch,awsome brakes pretty simple descion really.
my thoughts exactly
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I would stick with KTM since you already have one,

You wouldn't be disappointed with the Honda either but i would stick with the KTM.
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adamdf 1/28/2017 6:45am
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I've got the 2017 KTM 450 SXF. Haven't ridden the Honda but I absolutely love the power of the KTM, extremely useable and tons of it too. But more importantly the KTM feels nimble and handles amazingly well, from cornering to stability. The electric start of course is great, and the brakes need no further attention (unlike my Kawis). It's just a very well thought out package.

Having said that, I'm sure you can't go wrong with the Honda either.
BABSTER#976 1/28/2017 7:09am
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nascarnate326 wrote:
Which dealer is closer?
Which one is cheapest?

Pick the most important of those two questions, buy said bike. Enjoy riding.
The dealer is the same as is the price...
BABSTER#976 1/28/2017 7:12am
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1HRCrider wrote:
As mentioned above, all bikes are great. Support your local dealer, build a relationship with that dealer, to where you can get the best service, and...
As mentioned above, all bikes are great. Support your local dealer, build a relationship with that dealer, to where you can get the best service, and deals. My dealer has Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki. So I chose the 2017 Honda CRF450R Smile
How do you like it? I'm now 39 I ride okay, was at one point a not so successful proSideways
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Motofinne 1/28/2017 7:14am
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nascarnate326 wrote:
Which dealer is closer?
Which one is cheapest?

Pick the most important of those two questions, buy said bike. Enjoy riding.
BABSTER#976 wrote:
The dealer is the same as is the price...
In that case go for the KTM, especially if you have to pay extra for the e start for the Honda?

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Moens_Andy 1/28/2017 7:15am
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BABSTER#976 wrote:
How do you like it? I'm now 39 I ride okay, was at one point a not so successful proSideways
Did you consider a 350? coming from a 250 you are used to ride higher up in the rpm's and that bike is so much fun nd before anyone asks yes they are fast
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BobPA 1/28/2017 7:18am
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Pick a color that you like.

I rode a '17 Honda last week and it was good. I didn't want to ride it because I figured I would be driving right to the dealer to buy one...but thankfully that didn't happen. I honestly liked my buddies '15 Honda with a pipe and ignition better. Keep in mind this was after a very limited time on each.
BABSTER#976 1/28/2017 7:26am
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BABSTER#976 wrote:
How do you like it? I'm now 39 I ride okay, was at one point a not so successful proSideways
Moens_Andy wrote:
Did you consider a 350? coming from a 250 you are used to ride higher up in the rpm's and that bike is so much fun...
Did you consider a 350? coming from a 250 you are used to ride higher up in the rpm's and that bike is so much fun nd before anyone asks yes they are fast
The 250 is a 2 stroke Laughing I am interested in the 350. Is it smaller than the 450??
BABSTER#976 1/28/2017 7:30am
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My avatar is a 15 KTM 450, that I didn't like so much. But the 17 looks so nimble
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F.B 1/28/2017 7:31am
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Another advantage is that all you'll ever need to work on the KTM is a screwdriver and a box of wood screws.
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Motofinne 1/28/2017 7:33am
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BABSTER#976 wrote:
Anybody know when the KTM gets a new design??
The history tells us that the 2018 Factory edition will be a new design, not completely new like when the 2015 Factory edition got revealed.

So the 2018 FE model and the normal 2019 model will probably be new.
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twotwosix 1/28/2017 7:52am
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They are both great 2017's and better than the green and blue machines IMO. I say pick based on brand preference and access to replacement parts. Some people still have really crappy KTM dealers in their areas.
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Superdave19 1/28/2017 8:04am
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MBR wrote:
Buy Honda. It is really good, reliable and you will be able to sell it later for better price as it is the latest design (the...
Buy Honda. It is really good, reliable and you will be able to sell it later for better price as it is the latest design (the next different looking CRF450R won't be released until 2020).
I bought the Honda mainly for this reason- It is really good. Ironically, they both feel very similar. To me the Honda feels a bit more agile, which is nuts because the KTM is insanely agile as well-
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mx836 1/28/2017 8:06am
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mx836 wrote:
Neither.
Get what you want, not what me or these other people want!! That's my only advice. I personally wouldn't buy either, but that's just me.

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