2016 kx450 or 2017 fc450?

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Forty 11/22/2016 12:05pm
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Forty wrote:
Off? Maybe, Way off? no. The Japanese bike will not hold value like the Husky will.
mx836 wrote:
If by hold their value, you mean a bike you paid $2000 more for sells for $500 more 3 years later, I could agree with you...
If by hold their value, you mean a bike you paid $2000 more for sells for $500 more 3 years later, I could agree with you. To each their own. Just trying to give the OP some realistic info for his decision.
Fair enough......

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mxer613 wrote:
Heading to the bike shop now, if they will come down off the msrp on the husky, then I'll be loading it up. Thanks guys for...
Heading to the bike shop now, if they will come down off the msrp on the husky, then I'll be loading it up. Thanks guys for the input.
I've ridden the '17 Husky: EXTREMELY EASY TO RIDE...Fast!

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brimx153 11/22/2016 12:21pm
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zb658 wrote:
You could spend 2,300 on a kawi and make it a better bike than the husky.
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swtwtwtw 11/22/2016 2:31pm
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I would hang on to the 2015...put a new lighter battery, swap to CC forks and rebuild the shock.

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mxer613 11/22/2016 2:39pm
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mxer613 wrote:
What do you guys think? Kawasaki is 6999.00 and the Husqvarna is 9300.00. I'm getting rid of my 2015 fc450, had a 2013 kx450 before that.
Well, got to the dealer, no budge on the 2017 husky price, but they have a "refurbished" 2016.5 Ktm factory edition 450, sold "as New" with 30 hours, for around 8000.00........hmmmm.
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CC268 11/22/2016 2:53pm
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Hell noooo dude used bikes are for chumps (just kidding). but really don't buy that.
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mxer613 11/22/2016 3:00pm
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CC268 wrote:
Hell noooo dude used bikes are for chumps (just kidding). but really don't buy that.
Has New plastic, graphcs, chain , sprockets, and factory warranty, coming from the #1 selling ktm dealer in the USA
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CC268 wrote:
Hell noooo dude used bikes are for chumps (just kidding). but really don't buy that.
mxer613 wrote:
Has New plastic, graphcs, chain , sprockets, and factory warranty, coming from the #1 selling ktm dealer in the USA
The fe is a great bike.
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CC268 11/22/2016 3:32pm
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mxer613 wrote:
Has New plastic, graphcs, chain , sprockets, and factory warranty, coming from the #1 selling ktm dealer in the USA
Sounds like your sold already
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kiwifan 11/22/2016 4:31pm
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mxer613 wrote:
Has New plastic, graphcs, chain , sprockets, and factory warranty, coming from the #1 selling ktm dealer in the USA
CC268 wrote:
Sounds like your sold already
this...personally I think you can get a cheaper '16 KXF than the price you mentioned if you ring around, and you get a brand new bike...but hey, your choice Smile
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reded 11/22/2016 5:33pm
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If you don't buy the Husky you'll always wonder......

Good luck sleeping with that every night.
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Pirate421 11/22/2016 5:52pm
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Get the husky. No regrets it's only money. If you're not going to be broke from the extra $1300 over the Ktm I'd do it. If your going to shell out $8k what's $9300? But for real it's a tough choice but don't let yourself settle! Buy what you really want and don't regret it. Good luck.
Don't be afraid to drive around either. when I bought my bike 3 dealers were all pretty firm at $7500-7800. One last dealer had a bike on the floor and it was already halfway through the season and they let it go for $6100 right out of the crate. Shop around someone will play ball.
Kx125rider 11/22/2016 5:59pm
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zb658 wrote:
You could spend 2,300 on a kawi and make it a better bike than the husky.
This. 2300 will make that kawi way better than a husky.
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mxer613 11/22/2016 6:37pm
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mxer613 wrote:
What do you guys think? Kawasaki is 6999.00 and the Husqvarna is 9300.00. I'm getting rid of my 2015 fc450, had a 2013 kx450 before that.
And this is what I brought home..... Now the rain in the pacific northwest can stop anytime.

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reded 11/22/2016 6:41pm
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Congrats man, they're beautiful bikes.
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kb-450 11/22/2016 6:49pm
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MXD wrote:
I got the chance to ride a new 16 KTM and 16 KX back to back before deciding and the KX suited me better. They are...
I got the chance to ride a new 16 KTM and 16 KX back to back before deciding and the KX suited me better. They are both great bikes but feel much different ergonomically. I would say the KX is more like the Honda. The KX motor was easier for me to ride. The KTM hit hard on top and that didn't suit my style. Again, both great just different.
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The forks on the 17 husky change everything they are that good
I agree. The new forks are awesome.
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twotwosix 11/22/2016 7:12pm
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Congrats!

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mx621 11/22/2016 7:18pm
11/22/2016 7:18pm Edited Date/Time 11/22/2016 7:20pm
Congrats u will love it I'm sure.. Rode a buddies 16 kx450 this past weekend. FC sprung/valved suspension. Bike is excellent. The front end grip is really a stand out. Very light feeling. Engine was very quick and smooth.
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jeffro503 11/22/2016 8:07pm
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twotwosix wrote:
The 2017 KX450F gets a few much needed changes from the '16. Mapping and slight chassis/suspension tweaks. I liked the 2016 Kawi, but I haven't ridden...
The 2017 KX450F gets a few much needed changes from the '16. Mapping and slight chassis/suspension tweaks. I liked the 2016 Kawi, but I haven't ridden the new AER48 KTM forks so I can't comment.

Personally, I'd go 2017 KX450F and add a Brembo oversize front kit w/ a SS line, FMF 4.1 RCT system, TM slide n glide kit, Hinson basket and springs and call it a day.
What " needed changes" ? The 17' forks got recalled because they were crap. Other than that , there wasn't anything that needed to be changed.

As far as what bike to get....personally I hate the feel of the KTM's and Husky's. Kawi , every single time. It just feels right.
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nascarnate326 11/23/2016 5:24am
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Mind telling us what a 30 hour FE goes for?
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Markee 11/23/2016 6:21am
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nascarnate326 wrote:
Mind telling us what a 30 hour FE goes for?
I need to try not being a asshole, but the answer you seek is in this thread.
singletotable88 11/23/2016 6:56am
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nascarnate326 wrote:
Mind telling us what a 30 hour FE goes for?
Guy paid "around" $8000 and got ripped off. Husky/ktm is much harder to sell where I live and you will not get that money back you paid initially. Should have got the 16 kxf and set it up for you. Dumb mistake. OP will learn when he goes to sell a bike that had 30 hrs to start with. Anyone in the market for a 100 hr 4 stroke? Didn't think so.
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twotwosix 11/23/2016 7:23am
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twotwosix wrote:
The 2017 KX450F gets a few much needed changes from the '16. Mapping and slight chassis/suspension tweaks. I liked the 2016 Kawi, but I haven't ridden...
The 2017 KX450F gets a few much needed changes from the '16. Mapping and slight chassis/suspension tweaks. I liked the 2016 Kawi, but I haven't ridden the new AER48 KTM forks so I can't comment.

Personally, I'd go 2017 KX450F and add a Brembo oversize front kit w/ a SS line, FMF 4.1 RCT system, TM slide n glide kit, Hinson basket and springs and call it a day.
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What " needed changes" ? The 17' forks got recalled because they were crap. Other than that , there wasn't anything that needed to be changed...
What " needed changes" ? The 17' forks got recalled because they were crap. Other than that , there wasn't anything that needed to be changed.

As far as what bike to get....personally I hate the feel of the KTM's and Husky's. Kawi , every single time. It just feels right.
Mapping was changed to get rid of the lean condition down low, different shock linkage and triple clamps are the big 3. Those are all somewhat expensive things to change on a '16. The fork valving felt fine on the 2016 I spent time on. It was actually one of the better air forks I've ever ridden.
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CC268 11/23/2016 7:33am
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Idk how the newer Kawis are, but I always thought the fit and finish on the Honda's/Yamaha's/KTMs were way better than the Kawis (and I owned two Kawis). Maybe they are better now a days?
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CC268 11/23/2016 7:35am
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Guy paid "around" $8000 and got ripped off. Husky/ktm is much harder to sell where I live and you will not get that money back you...
Guy paid "around" $8000 and got ripped off. Husky/ktm is much harder to sell where I live and you will not get that money back you paid initially. Should have got the 16 kxf and set it up for you. Dumb mistake. OP will learn when he goes to sell a bike that had 30 hrs to start with. Anyone in the market for a 100 hr 4 stroke? Didn't think so.
Lmao dude every post of yours on Vital seems a little harsh.
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Forty 11/23/2016 7:40am
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nascarnate326 wrote:
Mind telling us what a 30 hour FE goes for?
singletotable88 wrote:
Guy paid "around" $8000 and got ripped off. Husky/ktm is much harder to sell where I live and you will not get that money back you...
Guy paid "around" $8000 and got ripped off. Husky/ktm is much harder to sell where I live and you will not get that money back you paid initially. Should have got the 16 kxf and set it up for you. Dumb mistake. OP will learn when he goes to sell a bike that had 30 hrs to start with. Anyone in the market for a 100 hr 4 stroke? Didn't think so.
100 hours is nothing on todays 450.
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CC268 11/23/2016 7:58am
11/23/2016 7:58am Edited Date/Time 11/23/2016 8:29am
Jesus you guys sell your bikes once they have 100 hours on them? My last bike was running like a dream still at 140hrs. I mean if your running A class and your as fast as Richard Carmichael or Jimmy Stewart then yea I get it.

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