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I got tired of fixing the latter model Honda's after they switched to the aluminum frame bikes in 1997. The engineering and quality of components on the KTM is significantly better than the Honda or any other brand BASED UPON MY USAGE as a vet weekend rider who rides over 100 hours/yr.
I got tired of putting top ends in my 4T Honda's every 45 to 50 hours and don't even get me going on the shit Honda valves and heads and the money I spent on them. I've owned a 2010, 13, 15, 17 and now a 19 KTM 450 and EVERY one of them has gotten over 200 hours on the top and bottom end at which point I sell them and get a new one. I've not had to open up the engine on a single one of the KTM's. Hell, who ever heard of getting 200 hours out of a top end AND 200 hours out of the original OEM clutch.
So FWIW, my Honda's weren't in the same league as my KTM's. If KTM drops the ball on their product I can easily see myself going back to red or any other color for that matter. I'll always buy the best product for my needs. I don't give a shit what color it is.
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Rider B: Buys dirt bike and twists throttle till things get scary or requires medical attention. If smart, finds skills are far below bikes capabilities and has a shit ton of fun anyways.
A or B?
And just because someone suggests another bike, doesn't mean they are implying Suzuki sucks. Again, if you are considering buying a bike for less, knowing you will put money into suspension and exhaust (to get it where you want it), then why not just get a bike that likely needs nothing? If you are considering a Yamaha, I'd get that and be done.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/d/victorville-suzuki-rmz-450-fu…
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in a nutshell the bike is a very refined 2008 model. Its not bad, its just not been updated with an electric starter or less weight.
but you can add a muffler and revalve the shock and be on your way and love the bike.
I've had a couple RMZ 450's and loved all of them
when i can do all the same things on the RMZ but its 6k while Huskys/ktms are 9k plus.... its hard justify not getting the RMZ
Now I’m looking for a newer 19 or so low hour bike, the prices scare me lol
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