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HondaSM Liked a reply to forum topic Average Rider YZ450 Questions
7/2/2025 4:31pm
Between the 2, Yamaha all day. But the real answer is the Triumph. That's the bike to get
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Smith246 Added a reply to Average Rider YZ450 Questions
7/1/2025 10:03pm I've had a 23 yz450, 24 kx450 and currently a 25 TF450. Once I got forks and gearing sorted the TF is by far the most fun 450 I've owned. But honestly they are all good bikes and you really can't go wrong with either. My suggestion is if you want to try the yamaha I'd wait for the 26...
Hunter rides like someone that has hit the ground enough times to not push that extra bit
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Smith246 Added a reply to WP AER 48 air fork users, help/opinion wanted
6/18/2025 5:04pm I have been using the traditional style float setup mostly and found a good setting but more recently switched to the leaf style. My first try I just used the same mid valve stack as before but with a very light leaf setting and seems to feel very good. Need to test it on some rougher tracks but. I like...
Smith246 Added a reply to New Triumph TF250X - Any new owners out there? Initial thoughts?
6/18/2025 3:57am I've just gone past 10hrs on my TF450. Not too much metal in the first few oil changes up to 5hrs but alot of crap. Dropped it at 10hrs and was alot more metal shavings than I'm comfortable with. I'm not getting many missed shifts but it is definitely very tight to shift.
Smith246 Added a reply to WP AER 48 air fork users, help/opinion wanted
6/18/2025 3:12am I'm just a home tinkerer, so far from an expert. I've had dal soggio's and ohlins on previous ktm's, 22 and prior, and kyb on my 23 so never really got to test them back to back. My kyb's on my 23 350sxf were awesome and I've been using similar settings for the kybs on my TF450 and stark with...
Smith246 Added a reply to WP AER 48 air fork users, help/opinion wanted
6/17/2025 10:41pm Have you had any experience with the dal soggio inserts? Or possibly the XR kit they make for the kyb's?
Smith246 Added a reply to When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/12/2025 9:20pm Yep, if you ride a 350 like you normally ride a 450 it will definitely feel underpowered. If you think you need to change gears don't, just keep twisting the throttle.
Smith246 Added a reply to When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/11/2025 6:46pm I really hope this is just a rumour 🤞
Smith246 Added a reply to When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/10/2025 5:51pm I completely agree with this, most of the people I know who would buy a yz350 don't currently own a yamaha so they would be gaining sales from other manufacturers. I do agree they would lose a few sales from there 250 and 450's but they will pick up many new customers who might also then purchase other yamaha products...
PNWMXer Liked a reply to forum topic When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/10/2025 5:42pm
While your point is absolutely valid, the other question is “how many Honda/kawasaki/suzuki 450 riders will go blue because we offer a 350, they don’t, and those riders don’t want to go KTM because of the current drama?”
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Smith246 Added a reply to When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/10/2025 4:12pm Yeah my first few oil changes had a bit more junk on the screens than I'm used to. Not so much metal but weird swath like stuff and red and blue coloured shit. I'll buy another ktm350 at the drop of a hat if something major happens to the TF. Hope your buddy gets his bike sorted cos they really...
McG194 Liked a reply to forum topic When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/10/2025 7:21am
With the torqueyness of the reverse engine the Yamaha would be the best 350 made. My KTM is a little too high winding for my taste. My ideal 350 has 90% of the torque of a 450 with the top end of a built 250. Pull me out of the corners without the mass spinning around in the engine that tires me out.
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Smith246 Added a reply to When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/10/2025 7:11am I'd be lying if I said I'm not a little scared with all the stories I've heard but I'm a sucker for getting first year models, ill never learn 🤦♂️ Do you know what happened to your friends bike?
Chris_Buehler Liked a reply to forum topic When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/10/2025 7:07am
I hope you got a good one. I say that in all seriousness not being a sarcastic prick. My buddy has the new Triumph 450 and loved it, coming off his '24 KTM. Well, I'm pretty sure he's in the middle of Triumph giving him a new motor right now.
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Chris_Buehler Liked a reply to forum topic When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/10/2025 7:05am
You're a good man
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Smith246 Added a reply to When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/10/2025 6:23am My first choice would be a yz350 but I'll happily take a TF350 to go alongside my TF450RC 👌
Smith246 Added a reply to When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/10/2025 5:56am Ha ha very nice. On behalf of all us 350 lovers thankyou 👍
ML512 Liked a reply to forum topic When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/10/2025 5:51am
Ohh I hammered the R&D and research group a couple months ago about it. I spent half my time with them pitching it. 😂
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Smith246 Added a reply to When can we actually expect a 350 from another manufacturer?
6/10/2025 5:44am Any chance you could pass onto the guys at yamaha how many people on here would buy a yz350 if they made one 🤣