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Tom_Ryan
10/29/2015 11:04am
10/29/2015 11:04am
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12/17/2015 7:54am
I am not a beginner I have been on big bikes for 2 years and rode every weekend this season on a yz250f so no I am not a beginner. Looking for advice on which on to get I am keeping my 250f to race in 250 and I want to get the 450 to race open/450 c. I am also about to start doing a training plan with a local pro so that's my main reason for getting another bike.
.... and read the 450 shootout. .... duh.
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I have an 09 and mostly love it. Suspension has some room for improvement but pretty much everything short of a YZ250 needs work to fit me.
I would also take in to consideration what dealers you have close to you. Although online shopping is often cheaper in a pinch on race day having a near by dealer that has parts for your bike can be a big win. Ive got a nasty 40 year old Honda dealer 10 miles from me and I have paid the "location tax" several times to keep riding in a pinch.
But if you simply want a bike for a novice rider, buy a Honda
The only bad rap against the Honda is its a little down on power.. but trust me the CRF450 is more than capable of holeshoting other 450's and winning race.. Its darn good at putting down seriously fast laps on any track.
You will always have to do suspension work on every bike you buy
You will always do something to the engine, whether you need it or not
You are buying a chassis that fits your size, style and a brand that you like and trust.
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