Best Bike For The Year

gooning2511
Profile picture for user gooning2511
Posts
12
Joined
3/19/2013
Location
Chatsworth, CA US
gooning2511
Edited Date/Time 3/19/2013 7:14pm
i currently have a 2002 yz250 but i would like to get a newer bike with more power
im looking to purchase a 450f, either a yamaha or kawasaki
im mainly a desert racer but i would also like to get into track
for the years 2006-2013 which was better each year?
and generaly how much do you think i can find a clean one for?
any information will help, thanks!
|
Steven_Perry 3/19/2013 6:05pm
3/19/2013 6:05pm
gooning2511 wrote:
i currently have a 2002 yz250 but i would like to get a newer bike with more power im looking to purchase a 450f, either a...
i currently have a 2002 yz250 but i would like to get a newer bike with more power
im looking to purchase a 450f, either a yamaha or kawasaki
im mainly a desert racer but i would also like to get into track
for the years 2006-2013 which was better each year?
and generaly how much do you think i can find a clean one for?
any information will help, thanks!
I have a '06 KX450 Kawi with about 20 hrs. on it for sale.Dr. D stainless exhaust,De Vol skid plate acerbis bark busters,and kick it side stand and new uni filter.Just serviced and has been sitting INSIDE for 3 years.I just start it with fresh gas every other month.$2800.The bike is all original.Tags good till 6/'14.
gooning2511
Profile picture for user gooning2511
Posts
12
Joined
3/19/2013
Location
Chatsworth, CA US
gooning2511 3/19/2013 6:16pm
3/19/2013 6:16pm Edited Date/Time 3/19/2013 6:17pm
Steven_Perry wrote:
I have a '06 KX450 Kawi with about 20 hrs. on it for sale.Dr. D stainless exhaust,De Vol skid plate acerbis bark busters,and kick it side...
I have a '06 KX450 Kawi with about 20 hrs. on it for sale.Dr. D stainless exhaust,De Vol skid plate acerbis bark busters,and kick it side stand and new uni filter.Just serviced and has been sitting INSIDE for 3 years.I just start it with fresh gas every other month.$2800.The bike is all original.Tags good till 6/'14.
i just started looking and wanted to just get an idea first, but thanks for the offer
mx 219
Profile picture for user mx 219
Posts
4033
Joined
8/15/2010
Location
South Central, PA US
mx 219 3/19/2013 6:26pm
3/19/2013 6:26pm
I think the 2012 and 2013 kx 450s are pretty darn good, they get a lot of good reviews, especially for power.
davis224
Profile picture for user davis224
Posts
7344
Joined
8/15/2006
Location
Cornland, IL US
Fantasy
342nd
davis224 3/19/2013 6:30pm
3/19/2013 6:30pm
Either of those bikes would make a good desert racer. Both bikes had a reputation for not wanting to turn very well on tighter moto tracks, but were very stable feeling at higher speeds, perfect for desert. As far as reliability goes, I'd trust a used Yamaha over any other brand any day. (not trying to diss the above bike, sounds mint) As far as power goes, Kawis have always been powerhouses. Kawis 09 and up are fuel injected, and the '12 and '13 models are much thinner and nimbler feeling than the older models, which had a thick/wide feel to them. 06-09 Yamahas are carbureted and are mostly similar (some frame tweaking done in 08 I believe) and from '10 up you get fuel injection with the backwards motor design. VERY wide around the radiator shrouds. Hope this helps

The Shop

See All »
mx 219
Profile picture for user mx 219
Posts
4033
Joined
8/15/2010
Location
South Central, PA US
mx 219 3/19/2013 6:31pm
3/19/2013 6:31pm
Also, let me know what you are looking for, Im always searching for bikes.
KLM85
Profile picture for user KLM85
Posts
75
Joined
1/24/2012
Location
Gilbert, AZ US
KLM85 3/19/2013 6:33pm
3/19/2013 6:33pm Edited Date/Time 3/19/2013 6:34pm
I'd vote 08 Honda if your looking for the best value if your going used. The Yamaha and Honda bikes are a safer bet used.

If your looking for the most "bang" for your buck I'd recommend a 2012 KX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYXeEIyp1fc
gooning2511
Profile picture for user gooning2511
Posts
12
Joined
3/19/2013
Location
Chatsworth, CA US
gooning2511 3/19/2013 6:49pm
3/19/2013 6:49pm
davis224 wrote:
Either of those bikes would make a good desert racer. Both bikes had a reputation for not wanting to turn very well on tighter moto tracks...
Either of those bikes would make a good desert racer. Both bikes had a reputation for not wanting to turn very well on tighter moto tracks, but were very stable feeling at higher speeds, perfect for desert. As far as reliability goes, I'd trust a used Yamaha over any other brand any day. (not trying to diss the above bike, sounds mint) As far as power goes, Kawis have always been powerhouses. Kawis 09 and up are fuel injected, and the '12 and '13 models are much thinner and nimbler feeling than the older models, which had a thick/wide feel to them. 06-09 Yamahas are carbureted and are mostly similar (some frame tweaking done in 08 I believe) and from '10 up you get fuel injection with the backwards motor design. VERY wide around the radiator shrouds. Hope this helps
i would definetly hope to get fuel injected and my friend does have a 2012 yz450f and it is a beast in front just like you said
Great information, thanks!
gooning2511
Profile picture for user gooning2511
Posts
12
Joined
3/19/2013
Location
Chatsworth, CA US
gooning2511 3/19/2013 6:54pm
3/19/2013 6:54pm
mx 219 wrote:
Also, let me know what you are looking for, Im always searching for bikes.
im 16 so anything under 4k is great haha
im leaning more towards kawasaki and 2009 or newer is now my window
for yamaha a 2010 or newer
gooning2511
Profile picture for user gooning2511
Posts
12
Joined
3/19/2013
Location
Chatsworth, CA US
gooning2511 3/19/2013 6:57pm
3/19/2013 6:57pm
KLM85 wrote:
I'd vote 08 Honda if your looking for the best value if your going used. The Yamaha and Honda bikes are a safer bet used. If...
I'd vote 08 Honda if your looking for the best value if your going used. The Yamaha and Honda bikes are a safer bet used.

If your looking for the most "bang" for your buck I'd recommend a 2012 KX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYXeEIyp1fc
i see what you did there haha
ya i saw that a while ago, i was suprised but if you take care of your bike it will last
mx 219
Profile picture for user mx 219
Posts
4033
Joined
8/15/2010
Location
South Central, PA US
mx 219 3/19/2013 7:11pm
3/19/2013 7:11pm
I found a 2010 yz 450f for 4500 in azusa but nothing under 4000 for those years. I just searched craigslist in LA.
gooning2511
Profile picture for user gooning2511
Posts
12
Joined
3/19/2013
Location
Chatsworth, CA US
gooning2511 3/19/2013 7:13pm
3/19/2013 7:13pm
mx 219 wrote:
I found a 2010 yz 450f for 4500 in azusa but nothing under 4000 for those years. I just searched craigslist in LA.
ya ive been looking for the last week.
where do you guys look for bikes other than craigslist?
Motodave15
Profile picture for user Motodave15
Posts
4252
Joined
8/7/2010
Location
Temple City, CA US
Motodave15 3/19/2013 7:14pm
3/19/2013 7:14pm
Steven_Perry wrote:
I have a '06 KX450 Kawi with about 20 hrs. on it for sale.Dr. D stainless exhaust,De Vol skid plate acerbis bark busters,and kick it side...
I have a '06 KX450 Kawi with about 20 hrs. on it for sale.Dr. D stainless exhaust,De Vol skid plate acerbis bark busters,and kick it side stand and new uni filter.Just serviced and has been sitting INSIDE for 3 years.I just start it with fresh gas every other month.$2800.The bike is all original.Tags good till 6/'14.
pic please?

Post a reply to: Best Bike For The Year