If you were to buy a 12 450 today. Which one and why?

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My dealer doesn't sell honda's so for me that is out but I do think it is a great bike. I don't want a yamaha so my choice would be RMZ or KX . I don't k ow much about either of the 12 KTM 's.
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Denn700 wrote:
My dealer doesn't sell honda's so for me that is out but I do think it is a great bike. I don't want a yamaha so...
My dealer doesn't sell honda's so for me that is out but I do think it is a great bike. I don't want a yamaha so my choice would be RMZ or KX . I don't k ow much about either of the 12 KTM 's.
You do know, you can go to other dealers, Right? Obama has not mandated the use of a single dealer.. Yet !
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I would go for the cheapest one because they are all pretty damn good and I like to get the best deal i can!
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I'm a diehard Honda guy and have an 06 and 09 crf450 which I believe are the two best recent years of that bike. I had a chance to ride both 2012 CRF and KXF450 and felt way more comfortable on the Kawi. It tracked so damn good and throttle control was effortless. If I had the dime to spend, I'd go green this time around.

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Hando 5/8/2012 1:07pm
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CRF, no doubt.


the RMZ comes in behind pretty close though..
motokiwi 5/8/2012 1:07pm
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RMZ, because they turn on a dime.
Would not buy a KTM, they always have problems in my area.
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Titan1 5/8/2012 1:08pm
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Honda...for the weight.

It's the lightest...its the one I'd buy.
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Triton 5/8/2012 1:18pm
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StormLake Honda.. 'nough said

Shouldn't be that far for you.
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sozo 5/8/2012 1:19pm
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The new Honda should be interesting, I read its LOTS better then the 2012... Im willing to bet the frame is now perfect and the bike is light and it has a hydaulic clutch OEM to boot!
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sozo 5/8/2012 1:19pm
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Right now a KX 250 or 450 all the way
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mxb2 5/8/2012 1:26pm
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Riding style, height weight?,intended use, race. practice, playride? Great bikes really all of them , but a 12 450 model , kawy, rmz,crf top 3, Plan on keeping it stock, how long do you intend to keep it. IMO, i think the crf will be the most durable , keep in mind resale value, rebates, dealer service, with parts, I have a newer rmz and a 12 kawy and they are both great bikes. Yea bikes are out there, just gotta drive for what you want sometimes. Or maybe have it shipped. If you want it bad enough.
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therealjonon 5/8/2012 1:30pm
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KX450f. all around great bike. i like it more than my 2012 ktm 450 i have and its even has electric start!
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SoCalMX70 5/8/2012 1:32pm
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The RM-Z, duh! Cool
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WhKnuckle 5/8/2012 1:34pm
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I'd buy the KTM because all of them are way faster than I can ride them and I like the way the KTM looks, I like the way KTM supports the sport with all their hearts, and it has e-start.
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SLAPAHO 5/8/2012 1:50pm
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happy b-day to me. picked this one up on saturday. but you should really just get the one you like, they're all good... well, almost haha






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ATKpilot99 5/8/2012 1:51pm
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The Honda because it is the lightest , and I think looks the best, plus I have a dealer nearby.
KAWASAKI'S RULE 5/8/2012 1:56pm
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The 2013 KX 450F that comes out in a month or so,,,it will have a ( 6 speed ) trans in it,and a few other thingy's going on with it like ( more power ) better forks,, better shock,, just saying ...2ed pick the honda.
Riesenberg448 5/8/2012 2:09pm
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Triton wrote:
StormLake Honda.. 'nough said

Shouldn't be that far for you.
Call Jeff at SLH.

You'll never need another dealer.

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4stroke4DWIN 5/8/2012 2:13pm
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CRF, it's all I've ridden ever, except the time I owned a KX250 which by the way ruined me on Kawasaki.
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Whichever one I got the cheapest.
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Denn700 5/8/2012 2:19pm
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I can go to another dealer and I have that is where I got my ktm 250 but my good friend owns a yamaha,Suzuki , kawasaki dealership and they really hook me up. I am 5'7 and weigh 160 pounds. I had an 07,08 and 09 kx450 and loved the motors and u also had an 09 RMZ 450 I got new in 2010 and I think that was the best handling 450 I have ever owned. Is the 12 KX that much better handling than the 09-11?
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mxb2 5/8/2012 2:48pm
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I rode all the efi.kawy 450 s, the 12 is really that good
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burn1986 5/8/2012 2:52pm
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RMZ
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WhKnuckle wrote:
I'd buy the KTM because all of them are way faster than I can ride them and I like the way the KTM looks, I like...
I'd buy the KTM because all of them are way faster than I can ride them and I like the way the KTM looks, I like the way KTM supports the sport with all their hearts, and it has e-start.
A big part of the reason I'd choose KTM also.
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bullpen58 5/8/2012 2:55pm
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YZ because I am sponsored by yamaha.

The only other bike I would even consider would be the CRF.
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R-acer 5/8/2012 2:56pm
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2012 KX450F is the best bike out right now.....


I'd take an RMZ as a second choice, CRF a distant third, and wouldnt touch a YZF for many reasons.
I'd only take a ktm if it were FREE, but then I'd sell it and buy a KXFWink
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bullpen58 5/8/2012 2:57pm
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SLAPAHO wrote:
happy b-day to me. picked this one up on saturday. but you should really just get the one you like, they're all good... well, almost haha...
happy b-day to me. picked this one up on saturday. but you should really just get the one you like, they're all good... well, almost haha






Sweet bike but the red looks out of place. I would change it asap.
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R-acer 5/8/2012 2:57pm
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SLAPAHO wrote:
happy b-day to me. picked this one up on saturday. but you should really just get the one you like, they're all good... well, almost haha...
happy b-day to me. picked this one up on saturday. but you should really just get the one you like, they're all good... well, almost haha






I have to admit...thats a sexy Biatch
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Falcon 5/8/2012 3:19pm
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I'd get the one that traded 200ccs for having the spark plug fire every revolution. Maybe even an orange one!

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