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NEW KLX450
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From: Misawa Japan
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RE: NEW KLX450
You'll think that while you'reona trek tonearest dealer. Even if you're lucky enough to have a dealer in your area, you will pay out the azz for parts.
I think the KLX450 will give that Husky a run for it's money. The KX450F engine and chassis that it's based upon is no slouch. Combine that with the fact that 99.9% of the members of this forum (yes, including me) cannot come close toeither bike's limit and the difference in off-road performance becomes
negligible. It's just a shame that no dual sport version is on the horizon as of yet.
If Kawasaki were to make a KLX450S, the choice would be a no brainer for me. The only thing I would choose over that is if Yamaha decided to dual sport the WRX450.
I think the KLX450 will give that Husky a run for it's money. The KX450F engine and chassis that it's based upon is no slouch. Combine that with the fact that 99.9% of the members of this forum (yes, including me) cannot come close toeither bike's limit and the difference in off-road performance becomes
negligible. It's just a shame that no dual sport version is on the horizon as of yet.
If Kawasaki were to make a KLX450S, the choice would be a no brainer for me. The only thing I would choose over that is if Yamaha decided to dual sport the WRX450.
ORIGINAL: Finger Mullet
Sorry but if I step up its a 450 or 510 husky @ 239lbs dry, just no competition.
Sorry but if I step up its a 450 or 510 husky @ 239lbs dry, just no competition.
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RE: NEW KLX450
Two KLX450R's sold in my City. < klx450r.net >We are both having them street legal from the dealer. God I hope they show up soon. Snow is starting to melt i need to ride. So far no one has taken delivery of these new bikes. I will post a report as soon as my bike shows up.
I still maintain the KLX250 is a great bike. I am keeping one of ours for my wife and she just loves it. I would have no problem taking the KLX250 anywhere. The KLX 250 great bike but it is what it is and after spending $1000.00 on upgrades i could not see spending another $2,000 to make it faster.
One of each.... the best of both worlds.
I still maintain the KLX250 is a great bike. I am keeping one of ours for my wife and she just loves it. I would have no problem taking the KLX250 anywhere. The KLX 250 great bike but it is what it is and after spending $1000.00 on upgrades i could not see spending another $2,000 to make it faster.
One of each.... the best of both worlds.
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RE: NEW KLX450
ORIGINAL: tremor38
You'll think that while you'reona trek tonearest dealer. Even if you're lucky enough to have a dealer in your area, you will pay out the azz for parts.
I think the KLX450 will give that Husky a run for it's money. The KX450F engine and chassis that it's based upon is no slouch. Combine that with the fact that 99.9% of the members of this forum (yes, including me) cannot come close toeither bike's limit and the difference in off-road performance becomes
negligible. It's just a shame that no dual sport version is on the horizon as of yet.
If Kawasaki were to make a KLX450S, the choice would be a no brainer for me. The only thing I would choose over that is if Yamaha decided to dual sport the WRX450.
You'll think that while you'reona trek tonearest dealer. Even if you're lucky enough to have a dealer in your area, you will pay out the azz for parts.
I think the KLX450 will give that Husky a run for it's money. The KX450F engine and chassis that it's based upon is no slouch. Combine that with the fact that 99.9% of the members of this forum (yes, including me) cannot come close toeither bike's limit and the difference in off-road performance becomes
negligible. It's just a shame that no dual sport version is on the horizon as of yet.
If Kawasaki were to make a KLX450S, the choice would be a no brainer for me. The only thing I would choose over that is if Yamaha decided to dual sport the WRX450.
ORIGINAL: Finger Mullet
Sorry but if I step up its a 450 or 510 husky @ 239lbs dry, just no competition.
Sorry but if I step up its a 450 or 510 husky @ 239lbs dry, just no competition.
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From: Misawa Japan
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RE: NEW KLX450
ORIGINAL: Iowaguy
The reliability of the Husky means you probably won't even need parts. They don't break. Cycle World's best pick for dual-sport motorcycle. Plus, the world championships are infinite. jmo
The reliability of the Husky means you probably won't even need parts. They don't break. Cycle World's best pick for dual-sport motorcycle. Plus, the world championships are infinite. jmo
If I had enough money not to sweat such things, I figure I might as well look good while in indulging inmy modern day Walter Middy fantasy. That Arillia is HOT[8D]
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RE: NEW KLX450
That's what I'm talkin about. I'd get the motard version though. Husky, KTM or whatever...most of the people I ride with would be hard pressed to hang.
ORIGINAL: onestarr99
If we are going to talk sweetest looking dual sport, Aprilia has got my vote! But it isExpensive. MSRP $8.299
If we are going to talk sweetest looking dual sport, Aprilia has got my vote! But it isExpensive. MSRP $8.299
