Should i do it?
Apr 15, 2008 | 01:04 PM
#12
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Should i do it?
ATV Sport did a 450 shoot-out.
The KTM was top dog in a lot of areas but, it has an MSRP of about $8800. The DS450 was #2 and MSRP of about $7600 (if I remember correctly).
That's a lot of coin for a little difference.
The front end of the DS450 sounds amazing. The seem to have done their homework.
The DS has Fuel Injection, the KTM has Reverse.
It would be a tough call between the two of those bikes.
The YFZ, Kawi, Polaris and Zuki all did well too.
The Honda 450 did ok but, it almost sounded more like an upgraded 400EX than a 450 racer like the others in the write-up. I'm sure it is a good bike. Just didn't do as well when compared to the others in a few areas. . . except price!
As to your question. . . About a year ago I sold my DS and bought a Raptor 700. It has given me new passion to riding. I've only done bolt-on's to this new bike where the old DS was a Pami 760. I miss the power but, I love the fuel injection and the nimbleness of this new Raptor. Reverse is nice and the lighter quad is great. I love the looks of the 2007 SE2 - blue frame - I have too. It looks bling'd out from the factory!
If you have the money - do it. If you are anything like me you'll find yourself doing more riding (and I rode a lot before) and enjoying the change. For me the time had come for a change. Based on how much fun I'm having with this new bike, I may have to upgrade more often.
The KTM was top dog in a lot of areas but, it has an MSRP of about $8800. The DS450 was #2 and MSRP of about $7600 (if I remember correctly).
That's a lot of coin for a little difference.
The front end of the DS450 sounds amazing. The seem to have done their homework.
The DS has Fuel Injection, the KTM has Reverse.
It would be a tough call between the two of those bikes.
The YFZ, Kawi, Polaris and Zuki all did well too.
The Honda 450 did ok but, it almost sounded more like an upgraded 400EX than a 450 racer like the others in the write-up. I'm sure it is a good bike. Just didn't do as well when compared to the others in a few areas. . . except price!
As to your question. . . About a year ago I sold my DS and bought a Raptor 700. It has given me new passion to riding. I've only done bolt-on's to this new bike where the old DS was a Pami 760. I miss the power but, I love the fuel injection and the nimbleness of this new Raptor. Reverse is nice and the lighter quad is great. I love the looks of the 2007 SE2 - blue frame - I have too. It looks bling'd out from the factory!
If you have the money - do it. If you are anything like me you'll find yourself doing more riding (and I rode a lot before) and enjoying the change. For me the time had come for a change. Based on how much fun I'm having with this new bike, I may have to upgrade more often.
Apr 15, 2008 | 02:58 PM
#13
Should i do it?
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: pipelayer
I would get one If I could, maby next year for me</end quote></div>
Same here..
The only down fall on the new DS450 is that it does not have a choke, I use mine alot in the winter months on my DS650. But they did say it starts very well
I would get one If I could, maby next year for me</end quote></div>
Same here..
The only down fall on the new DS450 is that it does not have a choke, I use mine alot in the winter months on my DS650. But they did say it starts very well
Apr 15, 2008 | 03:24 PM
#14
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Lol it doesnt need a choke, when its super cold out mine doesnt have a problem firing up starts frist click, warms it self up and teh works, all tho i think the yellow ds450's look ugly just with the yellow a black is a must have, thats what won me over+i needed the nerf bars/handle bars riser so i just desided to roll with it+no on esle has the ds450x out here so when i go out and ride everyone garthers around my bike and drool/asking if they can take it for a spin =] alltho it doesnt have reverse that sucks but o well
Apr 15, 2008 | 05:23 PM
#17
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Ds650powe:
You better think twice before spending money on a second quad? Gas will be $4.00 a gallon by July and the economy is only going to get tighter. I would be very careful to anybody considering buying any additional toys right now.
Like the commercial on TV (Feed the Pig) It's a stupid commercial where a guy is being talked into buying a big screen TV and than he says I'll take it! All of a suddon his hand is slapped by a guy dressed up like a pig, than the guy says you are right I dont really need it. The moral of that story is not to **** away your money when sometime down the road you may really need it.
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Garman
You better think twice before spending money on a second quad? Gas will be $4.00 a gallon by July and the economy is only going to get tighter. I would be very careful to anybody considering buying any additional toys right now.
Like the commercial on TV (Feed the Pig) It's a stupid commercial where a guy is being talked into buying a big screen TV and than he says I'll take it! All of a suddon his hand is slapped by a guy dressed up like a pig, than the guy says you are right I dont really need it. The moral of that story is not to **** away your money when sometime down the road you may really need it.
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Garman
Apr 15, 2008 | 05:53 PM
#18
Should i do it?
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: SilverBomb
It's got Fuel Injection brotha. You don't need a choke! [img][/img]</end quote></div>
It still would be nice to have.
It's got Fuel Injection brotha. You don't need a choke! [img][/img]</end quote></div>
It still would be nice to have.
Apr 15, 2008 | 06:47 PM
#19
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Should i do it?
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: BioWare
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: SilverBomb
It's got Fuel Injection brotha. You don't need a choke! [IMG][/IMG]</end quote></div>
It still would be nice to have.</end quote></div>
Actally i love not having it, dont gotta ***** around with it just start it and let it warm up and ur g2g tear up some trails
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: SilverBomb
It's got Fuel Injection brotha. You don't need a choke! [IMG][/IMG]</end quote></div>
It still would be nice to have.</end quote></div>
Actally i love not having it, dont gotta ***** around with it just start it and let it warm up and ur g2g tear up some trails
Apr 15, 2008 | 06:55 PM
#20
Pro Rider
I'm a Plumbing contractor and I have some old friends that always called me Pipelayer for some reason?
I'm a Plumbing contractor and I have some old friends that always called me Pipelayer for some reason?
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Should i do it?
Hay Mark hows it going man? havent seen you around.When are you going up to Sand MT Nv next? we are going on memorial if not sooner.
Im with you on the economy thats the big reason I am holding out on getting one and trying keep my head out of the water, construction is sloooowwwww in my hood
Im with you on the economy thats the big reason I am holding out on getting one and trying keep my head out of the water, construction is sloooowwwww in my hood