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6/14/2016 3:37pm
6/14/2016 3:37pm
Anyone have any firsthand or solid knowledge of the 15 FC350/350SXF? Would you buy one new over a 4 yr old 450? I am a relatively quick Vet B MX rider who has been riding an older carbed RMZ450 that I love. I am looking at new KTM 450s, but life dictates that I cant spend $9k on a bike right now. I can however spend 5ish. I have found a few FC350s left over that I can get a smoking deal on. I am also considering 11-13 RMZ450s. I have a history of riding KTMs but have been riding the RMZ for a few years and really like it. Whatever I buy will probably just be for a year or so until I get a few other items paid for. At that point I anticipate a new 450SXF will end up in my garage. I haven't raced in a few years, but now my son is itching and I'm ready to get back at it. The RMZ isn't super fast but it works for me. Thoughts? I am an triathlete with great cardio, but haven't been riding as much lately. I will be getting to the track at least 2-3x/month now that my son is riding.
Thoughts??
I'm not really new to the board just haven't signed on in about 5 years, but have been lurking.
Thoughts??
I'm not really new to the board just haven't signed on in about 5 years, but have been lurking.
I understand budget is a concern. Are you interested in a used bike in that price range?
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You for sure have to ride the 350's harder and more aggressive than a 450 to really get into its true power, but I guess that's what makes it more fun for me. Plus, like I pointed out above, I think it's way easier to ride aggressive anyway. If you do push it, it has no problem against 450's. I love the 350 for starts, too. I'm pretty consistently around holeshot position on the thing (I race 25+B and 30+B, with usually 15-25 riders per class in my area). Even with bad jumps off the line, I can just twist it until the throttle stops and shift super late (and sometimes not at all depending on start length). The bike pulls forever.
In my opinion, it is possible to lug it a little, too. You just have to carry solid momentum through your turns to get it to work that way. It's definitely not a 450, where you can basically stop and go. The 2011 350 on the other hand did not lug well at all.
When I get a bike again it will likely be another 350.
I'm like you, I'd look seriously at a 350, but I'd have to ride one first.
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