enduro races please help me choose the bike! thanks
Nov 1, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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ok my friend races enduro he iz looking for a step up from his bike he races a stock 400ex and i told him he might wanna go for the yfz450 or the trx450r.. i know these bikes are fast and handle good so what do u guys think?? they both have extended A-arms and axle and thats about it so if u could help him chose that would be great.. he was also wondering about the quadzilla 500?? fully tricked out with everything i couldnt help him out on that b/c i dont know anything about 2 strokes.. and i dont know how they would be held oppen for a long race.. he doesnt have the money for the suzuki 450r so please dont mention that bike.. if there is a better bike than the 3 i have mentioned then please let me know thanks!!
Nov 1, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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The quadzilla shouldn't even be mentioned........
In my opinion, for a beginner xc racer(who needs time on a bike, and doesn't have the money to trick a quad out).........I'd say go with the Predator 500. They make an xc version of it.....that comes with many upgrades.
The 450's are very similar......you really can't go wrong with either of them, but you will need to do a little work to them to make them race ready, where the predator might already get you by.
In my opinion, for a beginner xc racer(who needs time on a bike, and doesn't have the money to trick a quad out).........I'd say go with the Predator 500. They make an xc version of it.....that comes with many upgrades.
The 450's are very similar......you really can't go wrong with either of them, but you will need to do a little work to them to make them race ready, where the predator might already get you by.
Nov 1, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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The zilla is very old, and way out dated. The power would not be the same. In races like this, a 4stroke is the best bet. You want a quad with good even power, that will be a sure bet to finish the race.......
Nov 1, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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Originally posted by: Bradracer18
The zilla is very old, and way out dated. The power would not be the same. In races like this, a 4stroke is the best bet. You want a quad with good even power, that will be a sure bet to finish the race.......
The zilla is very old, and way out dated. The power would not be the same. In races like this, a 4stroke is the best bet. You want a quad with good even power, that will be a sure bet to finish the race.......
Nov 2, 2005 | 01:30 AM
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yeah........but would that be your choice of bike?? I dunno......with technology and all, I'd pick a new 4 stroke if it were me. they come so race ready, and are very reliable.
The quadzillas that you are talking about surely have quite a bit of $$ held up in mods, as compared to the 450's I'd hope.......
The quadzillas that you are talking about surely have quite a bit of $$ held up in mods, as compared to the 450's I'd hope.......
Nov 2, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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Originally posted by: 1BAD250R
True, a zilla is not the best quad for an enduro...but to say it is out-dated is wrong. I still see LT500s running circles around some of the new 450s in a variety of racing conditions.
Originally posted by: Bradracer18
The zilla is very old, and way out dated. The power would not be the same. In races like this, a 4stroke is the best bet. You want a quad with good even power, that will be a sure bet to finish the race.......
The zilla is very old, and way out dated. The power would not be the same. In races like this, a 4stroke is the best bet. You want a quad with good even power, that will be a sure bet to finish the race.......
For XC racing I'd say any modern 4-stroke would be fine, even a 400ex, it is mostly rider. I would say one of the 450's would be you best bet tho, if the money is there.
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the best money right now would be the new suzuki LT-R450 here is why!
Specs
Engine: 450cc, 4-stroke, single cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve*
Compression Ratio: 11.7:1
Fuel System: Fuel Injection
Overall Length: 1845mm (72.6 in.)
Overall Width: 1245mm (49.0 in.)
Overall Height: 1085mm (42.7 in.)
Ground Clearance: 240mm (9.44 in.)
Wheelbase: 1285mm (50.6 in.)
Dry Weight: 167kg (368 lbs.)
Suspension Front: Independent, double A-arm, fully adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping
Suspension Rear: Linkage-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping
this is a very capable and great handling bike as is, with just a few mods it will be very good!!
Specs
Engine: 450cc, 4-stroke, single cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve*
Compression Ratio: 11.7:1
Fuel System: Fuel Injection
Overall Length: 1845mm (72.6 in.)
Overall Width: 1245mm (49.0 in.)
Overall Height: 1085mm (42.7 in.)
Ground Clearance: 240mm (9.44 in.)
Wheelbase: 1285mm (50.6 in.)
Dry Weight: 167kg (368 lbs.)
Suspension Front: Independent, double A-arm, fully adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping
Suspension Rear: Linkage-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping
this is a very capable and great handling bike as is, with just a few mods it will be very good!!