Benn looking at a left over 06. How good is this machine. Does it compare to the big boys such as Honda's 450R and Kawasaki's 450?

 

not quite as fast but its with them I wouldn't mind having one

 

We have an 03, an 04 TLD, and an 05. I had bought a 04 450r too. It was way fun. But in my opinion, the preds gave us more bang for the buck. It was easier to find great deals on them. I have personally purchased and ridden the three preds, a 2003 blaster (mine), a 2003 400ex (mine), 2004 250 ex (son #1), 1991 frankenblaster (son's) the 2004 450r, plus 7 minis for all the kids. I'm not brand loyal - I want the best quad for my limited funds.

So, in comparison, in my opinion, the 450r is #1, the pred #2, and the kawi 450 #3 (a friend has one and it has some issues!) What is the best deal for YOU?

If you get the pred, ALWAYS use the clutch - it is not forgiving the way the hondas are with respect to power shifting. And, keep in mind, if you want to be the fastest.....well someone else will always be a little faster. All it takes is money..........

 

aint no 450 gonna keep up with that preddy

 

I agree with V rod. None of those will beat the preddy at top speed. I am on my second preddy and think they are definitely the best bang for the buck out there. Better axles, rims/tires, steel braided brake lines, etc. and all for less money. But, the 450R is a great quad as well, it is proven.