I am in the market to buy a new 450 sport machine. I have read as much as I can find about both machines. From what I read the Suzuki handles better and rides better, and it has EFI. However, the Honda has a better power delivery and to me, it looks much better. I would like to hear from those that have ridden both. How much better does the Suzuki handle, and does it really have a better ride? Is the Honda alot faster. Is the ride harsh (as some say) on the Honda? I tend to keep my machines stock so I am interested in stock vs. stock. Also I have narrowed it to these two machines, so I do not need a Kawasaki or Yamaha comparison.
Thanks

 

I have a 450 and I wouldn't trade it. The only thing I wish was that the rear axle was a little longer. I adjusted my shocks to make them softer(stock). I haven't rode a suzuki yet so I can't compare the 2 yet. I'd say the 450R.

 

Ihave a honda with a cam and a slip on exhaust and it keeps up with my uncles suzuki with full exhaust, cherry bomb, and some new tech paddles from skat trak made specialy for that bike.(NEW! tested for skat trak this weekend)

 

hey i got a honda TRX450R and i love it. My friend has a LTR450 the race quad and it keeps up with the honda but it is way too low to drive of the trails... u always get hung up on stuff but they look cool as hell!!!!!! i like both but the honda has less problems.