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Had the go ahead from my sponsor to get funds for a new 450 for next year- theres some very good deals over here at the moment on non current year 450's (well, good compared to the price of a 2013 model bike!)
Looking at the possibility of a 2011 rmz 450 or a 2012 crf 450.
- having always ridden 2 strokes and never owned a 4 stroke i'm undecided what would be the best option to go for! I have only ever ridden a handful of 450s before- rode a 2007 crf 450 a few years ago and liked it, then I rode my friends 2011 crf 450 when i went riding in spain earlier this year and was impressed with how light it felt (for a 450) and how smooth the power was (very easy to use) but didnt think it turned that great. If anything i would say the earlier model crf i rode handled better (even though it was alot heavier)
- also rode a 2011 kxf 450 the same week in spain, thought it was awful! It was very powerful but the power was too aggressive (difficult to get the power to the ground) and it didnt turn very well (or handle very well at all if im honest) - it felt real heavy too. This was on a tight supercross track though so it may have made it feel a bit more 'numb' riding it on such a tight technical track.
Has anybody here owned/ ridden both bikes? (the crf and the rmz) how do they compare? I ride in the 'A' class and I'm 6ft 1" and around 200ibs. I hear alot of people say the suzuki's are good bikes but heavy- dont think it should make too much difference to me though (with me being fairly tall/ heavy)
KTM not an option as im not convinced of their reliability, i was put off the kxf after riding one in spain and numerous stories of reliability issues from friends that own them (especially the 2013 ones)
What would be the best bike to go for? between the rmz and the crf?
Looking at the possibility of a 2011 rmz 450 or a 2012 crf 450.
- having always ridden 2 strokes and never owned a 4 stroke i'm undecided what would be the best option to go for! I have only ever ridden a handful of 450s before- rode a 2007 crf 450 a few years ago and liked it, then I rode my friends 2011 crf 450 when i went riding in spain earlier this year and was impressed with how light it felt (for a 450) and how smooth the power was (very easy to use) but didnt think it turned that great. If anything i would say the earlier model crf i rode handled better (even though it was alot heavier)
- also rode a 2011 kxf 450 the same week in spain, thought it was awful! It was very powerful but the power was too aggressive (difficult to get the power to the ground) and it didnt turn very well (or handle very well at all if im honest) - it felt real heavy too. This was on a tight supercross track though so it may have made it feel a bit more 'numb' riding it on such a tight technical track.
Has anybody here owned/ ridden both bikes? (the crf and the rmz) how do they compare? I ride in the 'A' class and I'm 6ft 1" and around 200ibs. I hear alot of people say the suzuki's are good bikes but heavy- dont think it should make too much difference to me though (with me being fairly tall/ heavy)
KTM not an option as im not convinced of their reliability, i was put off the kxf after riding one in spain and numerous stories of reliability issues from friends that own them (especially the 2013 ones)
What would be the best bike to go for? between the rmz and the crf?
For me i would be asking @ the club and not on Vital - mainly because of the contingent.
Racing my 250 2 stroke this weekend in an open class- know im gona get frustrated racing with the 450s, if you cant beat them join them!!
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Probably be happy with either bike to be honest! just need to decide whether i want a bike thats good round corners but heavy, or a bike thats alot lighter that doesnt handle quite as well?!!!!!!!
to be honest i'd probably take handling over weight - its not like im 5ft and 140 Ibs! dont think the extra weight would make too much difference to me
kg / lbs don't tell the whole story, a heavier bike may feel light and vice versa ( just few kg / lbs more or less we talking about)
Overall handling and feeling is important much depends upon personal preferences, bike set-up is crucial these days
RMZ & CRF turn well (weight forward)
KXF& SXF more allround (more likely your taste as 2 stroke rider)
It offers the total package with good power, good chassis, good brakes, good handling and so on.
Just try and ride each one before you make a decision. Bikes and how they handle are extremely dependent on how they are ridden. The person that rides the most like you is you.
The only relevant advice I'd look to websites and magazines for would be regarding things like durability and maintenance issues.
But imo. My current rmz and kawy are better bikes.
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