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Honestly, I think a 350 would be my ideal bike. They are just very expensive new around here. But if money is not a factor, that would be what I was on right now. And I’d probably go Husky.
I’m a 33 year old B rider and love my KX450F though. It’s very light feeling and has the most linear power of any bike I’ve owned. It’s also low maintenance and with my riding style I don’t feel like I’m thrashing it every time I go out.
I had the same problem with burning clutches on my 450, and that was because I was trying to ride it like a 250F. For me its just not nearly as much fun. I currently ride a 2017 KTM 350 SXF and its pretty awesome, however if I weighed under 200 lbs I'd be on a 250F, no question. As far as making mistakes I feel like I made less mistakes on a 250F.
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I’m more comfortable on the 450 so went back to one. But I kept my 350 because it is sexy and fun on high speed flowing tracks.
You will get opinions both ways. But if you are a 250 guy (I never was, don’t like them), you would probably like a 350.
i know this is a bold statement and il get roasted for it but its the simple truth . If your best riding is whats important get a 250 . Or hey get the 450 and still watch kids on 85s smoke you at the local ride park .
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Also...I weighed 220lbs and rode the wheels off a 250F, usually better than most people I raced with.
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For 2016 and 2017 I rode a 350 SXF and made it a 380 SXF with the Thumper racing kit. Much better.
This year I'm on a 450 and I'm so in love with this bike
I'm 66 years young, expert level rider and weight 160 #'s in the kings clothing.
Every racer is searching for any improvement they can find whether a club rider or a GP/National guy. We all go through the same struggles.
I'm 48 and spent the previous 3 years on a 350. unless you're a light, fit guy the 450 will get the job done more efficiently with less effort on you part. Even if you are fit and light I still favour the 450.
I spent 3 years playing with the 350 and the best thing I ever did was sell it and purchase an 18 YZ450F.
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Seems we Vets love the KYB suspension too. I find the bike rides great straight out of the crate.
I'm only running the soft map, but do want to try 'Preston' map soon time permitting..
Regarding the fun factor I too found the 350 kind of numb and boring the Yamaha though puts a smile on my face and its fun again.
450's have changed a lot in the last few years, they're no longer the unwieldy beasts of the pasts. Maintenance is cheap and easy too, since the motor is running at like 60%.
I rode my buddy's 2017 FC450, and that thing was so smooth on the throttle, felt like a TTR, but obviously going a lot quicker. It was deceivingly quick and easy on the arms.
I'm a total 250F guy. They just feel so much lighter and easier to handle than a 450. A could never get comfortable on a 450. I felt like the bike rode me more than I rode the bike.
I have a 2018 350SXF now and love it. Feels lite and easy to handle like a 250F and I can still ride aggressively without the bike getting away from me.
Also remember every bike/ brand / displacment hamdles feels different. You may spend the money and not like the feel of the bike.
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