I know the 450's are produced and intended for mx racing but would the 450r be ok for trail riding? From what I have read the yfz isnt all that great for trails so I'm here looking for suggestions because I plan on selling my Z soon and upgrading. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

I dunno, but I have the front shocks from an 04 on my 300ex, and they are F*$%*$#% SICK

 

love mine, you do need to do some clutch slipping when going really slow, but other wise, I love it, fast as hell.

 

If by "trail" riding you mean tight technical trails, then none of the high reving 450's is a great choice. For that venue, you want a 400EX.

If you mean faster more open trails or wide open country, then the 450 is a great choice! The chassis and suspension are superb, but like he said if you want to go slow you will have to do some clutch slipping.

 

I have the '05 TRX 450R ...............can't I cheat and put on a 12 tooth front spocket and say a 40 tooth rear sprocket ? Then it would be more suited for trails and I wouldn't need the top end ?? I sure hope so -because that is what i`m doing .
These freaking 450's are made to go like bats out of hell- but I got one for my wife for trail riding and without the gear changes ..........she ain't going anywhere near the thing let alone ride it !

 

Stock is 14/38 and I would think 13/40 would be sufficient. 12/40 may be gearing it too low!

 

yeah, I think you would be shifting like no tomorrow haha!
That or it might be so low, you don't need to shift from a high gear!

 

450's aren't the best for slow trail riding but if you suffer it out till you get to a play area it is way worth it! Love my YFZ! It is pretty good around 3rd on the trails.

 

i got a 13 and a 12 tooth comming ......i will try them both and decide

 

Still looking to buy a 450 hopefully I will have it by next week!