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Murphy0507
3/5/2018 1:52pm
3/5/2018 1:52pm
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3/14/2018 9:40am
A luxury problem I know but I can't decide between the two. Moto only 48 yr old 170lbs intermediate vet rider . Already had a 17 350 so not interested . $500 dollar difference between the two Yamaha being the cheaper buy.
The 2019 KTMs and Husqvarnas will be available within 3-4 months.
The Shop
(The '19 FC will be available real soon)
Better handling, more lighter, better brakes on Husqvarna.
PS the weight alone is a huge deal
Pit Row
Durability wise I will give the nod to the husky. I know Yamaha is “legendary” for durability but the 18 is a new bike so it’s so far unproven and bound for a few tweaks for 19. The 450 from my experience with friends who have them and just being on forums a lot, I haven’t seen a lot of negative with the Austrian 450 engine. Seems pretty bulletproof.
A positive for the Yamaha is that it’s all new so you’ll have the newest gen for a few years, whereas a new husky is coming out in a few weeks so you’ll have the “old gen” bike if that matters to you. Also I think the blue Yamaha is the better looking bike and has a more solid overall feel of the ones I’ve seen in person.
A few other things. Fit and finish on the Ktm and huskys I’ve had has been good and they are easy to work on. I’m not a huge fan of the frame paint they used on my husky as it was flaking and scratching off after two hours. Also the plastic looked beat really quick 2-3 hrs and had melting side panels. there’s my .02 and the points I would weigh in your position good luck
I'm on a '15 yz450f with FC suspension, and I rode the '18 yz450f at a demo day. It was slimmer, a little more snappy on the power, the brakes were great, but I think I might stay on my '15.
As for resale I would have a look at the KTM.
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