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Old 04-02-2008, 01:30 AM
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hey im thinking about buying a 450 and im not sure which one to get which one do you think is the best out of the YFZ450 VS KTM450 VS DS450 VS KFX450

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Old 04-02-2008, 02:37 AM
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First, think about what terrain you mostly drive in, or if you race or not
 
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Old 04-02-2008, 10:02 AM
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Personally I like the yfz450 which is obvious because I that's what I ride. It just feels most comfortable for me. Although I'm dying to give the KTM a ride. Most of what I've read on the KFX hasn't been the best from what I've read it's a little stiff legged.

Go try'm out for yourself see what feels best for you.
 
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Old 04-02-2008, 12:13 PM
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I'm a yamaha fan myself. They have been around and have the bugs worked out of them now. I havent heard anything about the KTM but knowing KTM's reputation itll be a good choice too. The KFX i am pretty sure is the same as Suzuki's 450 and i've heard good and bad about it. The one you didn't mention was a Honda 450 which would also be a decent choice. The YFZ 450 would be my first choice
 
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The Honda 450 is a good choice. They are proven, reliable machines. They don't quite have the power of the others but, that is solved quickly with the HRC kit or other cam/pipe combo.

My bro rides the 450R. He loves the thing. It just feels a little high to me. The YFZ seems to have a lower center of gravity but, that may be just me because mine has a Houser steering stem and low rise bars.

Either way I'd go sit on them all and see what you like. You won't be disappointed by your purchase regardless.
 
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Old 04-02-2008, 04:14 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Koopa



Either way I'd go sit on them all and see what you like. You won't be disappointed by your purchase regardless.</end quote></div>


I think that says it all. They are all good quads and personal preference is going to seperate them more than anything. If there was a clear cut winner no one else would sell any.

Of the 450's I have rode I personally like the 450r the best.
 
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Old 04-02-2008, 09:42 PM
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yzf ud be nuts not to its the best bike i have ever hade the privlige to ride, would be satans first choice for a quad,constantly demonic, asweet machine with the best engine by far
 
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Old 04-02-2008, 11:57 PM
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YAMAHA they are very reliable and race proven. The hondas are a good bike with all do respect but they lack power and some what in the suspension. Iv heard a lot of problems with the Kawi. I havnt heard much on the ds. The KTM would be a good choice if you have the $$$$$. I stick with the Yamaha its been around a while and has the bugs worked out of them.
 
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Old 04-03-2008, 12:50 PM
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I would read all the shootouts between the 450's & decide which one is best suited. If I had a choice the KTM 450 would be the choice for me. It has the most goodies out of the box.
 
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simple.. if u want the best race quad or top speed and all around power and handleing ..yamaha,, if u want reverse with mot as much speed ull have to go with another quad... but if u want the best race set up outta the storektm if u have teh money but doesnt have as much power
 


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