What would you get?

Beeler341
Profile picture for user Beeler341
Posts
177
Joined
12/18/2009
Location
Knoxville, TN US
Beeler341
Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 10:32am
I am going to be getting a new 450 in a couple weeks. Out of any 450 what would you all have?
|
Larry
Profile picture for user Larry
Posts
5094
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Fayetteville, GA US
Larry 1/12/2010 6:41pm
1/12/2010 6:41pm
If I had to buy a 450 it would be a Maico 450 AW.
Otherwise I would just buy the 250F that I could get the best deal on.
TerryK
Profile picture for user TerryK
Posts
9899
Joined
8/17/2006
Location
CA
TerryK 1/12/2010 6:42pm
1/12/2010 6:42pm
1) Service Honda CR500AF

2) KTM 250SX

Sorry, I don't do 4 strokes. Tongue
Rupert X
Profile picture for user Rupert X
Posts
10048
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Newark, OH US
Rupert X 1/12/2010 6:45pm
1/12/2010 6:45pm


2010 Kaw or 2008 Honda.



If you go Honda, install some black rims. Perhaps some red hubs.

Renthal grips. Medium spicy. Dunlop 756. Hell, buy a bar-pad.

The Shop

See All »
TheWeapon
Profile picture for user TheWeapon
Posts
1442
Joined
7/5/2008
Location
AU
Fantasy
53rd
TheWeapon 1/12/2010 7:06pm
1/12/2010 7:06pm
Money no object? KTM for sure.

I have ridden a few of the new models, and unlike some, I actually really like the Honda.

Choose which one you get the best deal on and go for it.
MXDAD140
Profile picture for user MXDAD140
Posts
446
Joined
12/4/2007
Location
Madison, MS US
MXDAD140 1/12/2010 7:21pm
1/12/2010 7:21pm
Just got off the Kawi 450 and got on the Hondas.He said it was the best choice he could have made and he was on Kawis for over 16 years.
Trip
Profile picture for user Trip
Posts
2255
Joined
8/1/2006
Location
CA US
Trip 1/12/2010 8:32pm
1/12/2010 8:32pm
Without question, the 2010 YZ..

Nice last name..
Kinetic1
Profile picture for user Kinetic1
Posts
2796
Joined
6/4/2009
Location
Gun Lake, MI US
Kinetic1 1/13/2010 3:50am
1/13/2010 3:50am
If you are buying a left over model and can find one buy the 08 CRF. If you want an 010 buy the KTM. Why would anyone buy a bike other than the best bike that year in it's class? No matter what you buy you will have to put a little dough into it to get it exactly where you want it. Start with the best package available.
kaw rider9
Profile picture for user kaw rider9
Posts
4164
Joined
12/4/2007
Location
East Peoria, IL US
kaw rider9 1/13/2010 5:45am
1/13/2010 5:45am
Service Kawasaki KX500AF...

You said 450 eater, right?
Denn700
Profile picture for user Denn700
Posts
1257
Joined
11/7/2006
Location
Shreveport, LA US
Denn700 1/13/2010 7:14am
1/13/2010 7:14am
KTM for sure. I never gave them a chance in the past but the quality is unmatched.
Robbie430
Profile picture for user Robbie430
Posts
43
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Noel, MO US
Robbie430 1/13/2010 8:45am
1/13/2010 8:45am
I Love my new KXF450Smile Pretty easy on the eyes to.Wink
dirthead1
Profile picture for user dirthead1
Posts
1444
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Southern, CA US
dirthead1 1/13/2010 8:50am
1/13/2010 8:50am
I would get the Suzuki or Honda in that order.

Pit Row

See All »
Cygnus
Profile picture for user Cygnus
Posts
14849
Joined
8/15/2006
Location
Hanover, CO US
Cygnus 1/13/2010 8:54am
1/13/2010 8:54am
Trip wrote:
Without question, the 2010 YZ..

Nice last name..
With all the problems you've had with that POS Yam you would do it again?
R-acer
Profile picture for user R-acer
Posts
4047
Joined
3/20/2008
Location
Toronto CA
R-acer 1/13/2010 8:56am
1/13/2010 8:56am Edited Date/Time 1/13/2010 9:01am
Denn700 wrote:
KTM for sure. I never gave them a chance in the past but the quality is unmatched.
After owning 4 KTM's....I beg to differ...but thats My opinion
Denn700
Profile picture for user Denn700
Posts
1257
Joined
11/7/2006
Location
Shreveport, LA US
Denn700 1/13/2010 9:06am
1/13/2010 9:06am
I have two and have had no problems out of either one. They have the best brakes, electric start, The engines last forever (not counting the 144) They come with unbreakable levers and hydraulic clutches. What bad experiences have you had?
R-acer
Profile picture for user R-acer
Posts
4047
Joined
3/20/2008
Location
Toronto CA
R-acer 1/13/2010 9:11am
1/13/2010 9:11am
Denn700 wrote:
I have two and have had no problems out of either one. They have the best brakes, electric start, The engines last forever (not counting the...
I have two and have had no problems out of either one. They have the best brakes, electric start, The engines last forever (not counting the 144) They come with unbreakable levers and hydraulic clutches. What bad experiences have you had?
again, completely disagree with you, from My experience.... but great that they work for you.
The one and only one thing i will agree on is the brakes...and thats probably becasuse it's NOT KTM brakes, its Brembo.

I also HATED the hydrolic clutch....

I'll never buy another one..ever!
peelout719
Profile picture for user peelout719
Posts
2508
Joined
4/30/2008
Location
Ogden, UT US
peelout719 1/13/2010 9:13am
1/13/2010 9:13am
been thinking of selling my 07 crf450, love that bike, and getting a 10 ktm450... only thing holding me back is the lack of EFI on the ktm
Beeler341
Profile picture for user Beeler341
Posts
177
Joined
12/18/2009
Location
Knoxville, TN US
Beeler341 1/13/2010 8:46pm
1/13/2010 8:46pm
Thanks everybody. I will be getting a 2010. Just trying to work up some deals. I appreciate everyones help.
TheWeapon
Profile picture for user TheWeapon
Posts
1442
Joined
7/5/2008
Location
AU
Fantasy
53rd
TheWeapon 1/13/2010 9:00pm
1/13/2010 9:00pm
R-acer wrote:
again, completely disagree with you, from My experience.... but great that they work for you. The one and only one thing i will agree on is...
again, completely disagree with you, from My experience.... but great that they work for you.
The one and only one thing i will agree on is the brakes...and thats probably becasuse it's NOT KTM brakes, its Brembo.

I also HATED the hydrolic clutch....

I'll never buy another one..ever!
That's interesting!

What didn't you like about the clutch? My only issue with it was that if I really abused it (I did a few enduro's and cross country events), then it would fade a little. I did bleed mine quite often as well. I preferred it to the hydraulic clutch I had on my TMs.

The only issues I had with the KTMs I owned were fork seals on my '98 250exc (on those big 50mm forks) and I broke two back wheels racing mx. Other than that, the KTMs were bulletproof.
nytsmaC
Profile picture for user nytsmaC
Posts
5960
Joined
8/10/2009
Location
Frig Off CA
nytsmaC 1/13/2010 9:02pm
1/13/2010 9:02pm
Was the hydraulic clutch you had on your TMs a Grimeca or a Hebo? I found the Hebo clutch way nicer than the Magura. The Grimecas seemed pretty cobbly.
My TM came with a Magura clutch which I never cared for all that much, but it was just as good as a KTM.
mt798
Profile picture for user mt798
Posts
1309
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Fort Worth, TX US
mt798 1/13/2010 9:07pm
1/13/2010 9:07pm
KX450f
quiknic
Profile picture for user quiknic
Posts
822
Joined
11/30/2008
Location
Santa Clarita, CA US
Fantasy
1147th
quiknic 1/13/2010 10:26pm
1/13/2010 10:26pm
Try one of these! My new ride seems to work...







I will share an update on the bike later this weekend with new pictures and let you know how I really feel about the new 2010 coming off of my 09 YZ 250 2-Stroke...





and yes; I am keeping the 2-Stroke!
rockcrawlerdude 1/13/2010 10:56pm
1/13/2010 10:56pm
quiknic wrote:
Try one of these! My new ride seems to work... [IMG]http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af84/quiknic/YZ_450_009.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af84/quiknic/YZ_450_013.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af84/quiknic/YZ_450_001.jpg[/IMG] I will share an update on the bike later this weekend with new...
Try one of these! My new ride seems to work...







I will share an update on the bike later this weekend with new pictures and let you know how I really feel about the new 2010 coming off of my 09 YZ 250 2-Stroke...





and yes; I am keeping the 2-Stroke!
keeping the 2 stroke.... wise decision....Evil
jeffro503
Profile picture for user jeffro503
Posts
27442
Joined
7/22/2007
Location
St Helens, OR US
jeffro503 1/13/2010 11:17pm
1/13/2010 11:17pm
I have never owned a Yamaha ( the only brand i haven't owned) , but Damn it!.....i really dig that new 2010 450! I know some guys think she's ugly , but I think otherwise , i think they are a really good lookin' bike!! That white and black just looks sweet!

Post a reply to: What would you get?