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Alright guys I am finally going to get a new bike. I have decided to pick up a left over 16 450. Got it down to 3 bikes. 16 KTM450SXF, 16 KX450F, 16 YZ450F. Im a bigger guy at 6"0 and 3 large ones. Which bike do you think would fit a bigger guy better?
The suspension was soft for me at 185 lbs, so if you're 3 bills you'll need springs on any bike.
I rode a buddies 14 YZF450 once and it felt huge (compared to my CRF)...So I'd say Yamaha for the bigger fellas.
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Really hard to not suggest the KTM. They're just so damn good. But the Kawi not only has the adjustable bars like the KTM, it has adjustable foot pegs. The KTM has more power, but has anyone every complained about the Kawi being slow??
Personally not a Yamaha fan, people do like them... just not me. Did I say the KTMs are awesome?
If you go with KTM I suggest you visit KTMWorld (highland park) here in Georgia. I recommend them all the time. You can come down for the weekend, have the suspension already sprung/valved for your weight and ride all weekend on your new bike. And if youre not totally happy with the suspension they'll fix it right there. They have cabins for rent, or you can camp.
Enjoy the new bike!
I'm 5'9 and the 16 KTM fits me well and Feels very similar to my old 13 CRF450.
I've ridden the new YZF450, good bike but it felt tall for me.
FC did my suspension and as some have said, very adjustable ergos. Plus I think they look badass.
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