How good/bad are 2017 ktm/husky 450's

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Bruneval 12/2/2016 2:29pm
12/2/2016 2:29pm
I repaired this 250F Husqvarna for a friend of mine back in the summer, but it's a relatively hard ridden 2015 with about 40hrs on it.





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crowe176 12/2/2016 2:33pm
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kiwifan wrote:
All the 450 bikes are fast, some slightly more than others, how good the KTM/Husky's are is really your opinion not anyone elses, they may have...
All the 450 bikes are fast, some slightly more than others, how good the KTM/Husky's are is really your opinion not anyone elses, they may have a differing riding style, comfort level, etc so therefore what one person thinks doesnt mean it is the best for you.

My advice to any of my mates asking me what bike they should buy is how close they are to a dealership that sells the bike they want and how good are they in supporting you ...all dealerships are great when selling a bike but most arent great after then. Then if the dealerships are pretty even then you can start to get a little picky.

Finally, most people here who ask how good the KTM/Husky's are are never going to buy anything other than them anyway as they hate on the Japanese brands.


You lost me after the first paragraph..
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BobPA 12/2/2016 3:46pm
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Motofinne wrote:
Bulletproof. Although i have "only" 48h on my 2016 Factory Edition, the bike is still in mint condition. I haven't heard of a single motor issue...
Bulletproof.

Although i have "only" 48h on my 2016 Factory Edition, the bike is still in mint condition.

I haven't heard of a single motor issue with the new generation KTM/Husqvarna 450.

The 250 on the other hand have had gearbox issues(new parts covered by KTM).
IceMan446 wrote:
Two or three bikes with tranny problems from guys I know on the white ones.
Underground wrote:
Personally repaired a 450. There's been a few. Hopefully 17's have been upgraded and issues solved which normally happens on 2nd and later editions of a...
Personally repaired a 450. There's been a few. Hopefully 17's have been upgraded and issues solved which normally happens on 2nd and later editions of a new design.
YZ 250's have been blowing third gear for 10+ years now......
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reded 12/2/2016 5:44pm
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I can't speak of the 450 but as a diehard 2st guy who owns a 250SX, I can honestly say that my brothers 350SX is the best motorcycle that I have ever ridden. It made a believer of me and will be my next bike, probably this winter.

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MX558 12/3/2016 6:32pm
12/3/2016 6:32pm
I have a 17 350 sxf and it the best bike I've ridden , at least for me . I came of yamaha and Honda 450s
Derek Harris 12/3/2016 7:41pm
12/3/2016 7:41pm
ktm 450 engine is nearly bulletproof.

light, great brakes, awesome chassis, and 17 aer fork is excellent.

The motor cranks out Huge power, but not hard hitting. While this can be improved hugely...frankly very few actually need this. just turn the throttle more if you want more... its there.


Richard Hard 12/4/2016 1:51am
12/4/2016 1:51am
fordo-197 wrote:
Pull the trigger. Light, fast and great suspension. Shootouts will confirm this.
CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
Do you think the KTM or Husky can top the shootouts this year? Honda is coming in hot!
Coming in hot?elec start optinal,cable clutch and because of the return to spring forks everyones getting teary eyed,i,ll wait till the MXA review.
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potatoflake 12/4/2016 7:53am
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Threewheeler wrote:
So I just bought a brand new husky 350 and I don't have one bad thing so say about the bike. As far as reliability my...
So I just bought a brand new husky 350 and I don't have one bad thing so say about the bike. As far as reliability my buddy has over 100 hours on his Ktm 350 and all he's done is change oil. He's also raced worcs races and hammers the shit out of it. I was just looking and comparing the husky to the jap bikes before I bought it and they just to me look like a better built machine.
You gotta keep us updated on that I'm thinking of trading my 12 Kx250f for a new crf 450 or husky 350 as I do like what I hear about those 350 engines, hydraulic clutches and weight
SCREAMIN62 12/4/2016 9:42am
12/4/2016 9:42am Edited Date/Time 12/4/2016 9:53am
After owning over 10 Honda 450s since 2002 I decided to switch to something different. Bought a 2016 FC450 last year and got my new 2017 early August. These have been the best bikes I've owned... light and smooth, hydraulic clutch and electric start. Honda's latest effort will come up short again, but I will hold final judgement till I ride one.

fordo-197 12/4/2016 11:17am
12/4/2016 11:17am
SCREAMIN62 wrote:
After owning over 10 Honda 450s since 2002 I decided to switch to something different. Bought a 2016 FC450 last year and got my new 2017...
After owning over 10 Honda 450s since 2002 I decided to switch to something different. Bought a 2016 FC450 last year and got my new 2017 early August. These have been the best bikes I've owned... light and smooth, hydraulic clutch and electric start. Honda's latest effort will come up short again, but I will hold final judgement till I ride one.

That 17 fc450 looks stunning, what a machine

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