Bought the TRX450R

2k5gixxer1k · January 10, 2005, 07:57:46 AM

OK wich bike does everyone think will be better for Ocala National forest riding.. i was leaning toward the honda but the 450r has KICK .. Is there anywhere i can find the HP specs on all of em ?? I guess reverse isnt that important.. OK IM really undecided.. too many of em..

T2 · January 10, 2005, 08:46:12 AM

Do you want to manually shift gears or do you want an automatic. They are both good bikes and very reliable, I think the KFX is a little bigger than the Raptor so you need to sit on both bikes and see what feels more comfortable to you.

Chuck_Norris · January 10, 2005, 09:00:33 AM

Raptors were have one way problems, KFX is a big machine but they will move.

2k5gixxer1k · January 10, 2005, 09:12:06 AM

Doesnt really matter to me if i shift or not.. Do enough on my Gixxer.. Just want something pretty fast that handles the sand decent. and has reverse ...

Smoknbanshee · January 10, 2005, 09:21:02 AM

I don't like either really. I would suggest the yam 450, and you probably won't use reverse that often, cause it will spin around on a dime. my personal suggestions.

2k5gixxer1k · January 10, 2005, 10:08:40 AM

Hows the torque on the 450's ??

2k5gixxer1k · January 10, 2005, 10:37:02 AM

Hey how about a BOMB DS650??

dvx400#1 · January 10, 2005, 02:37:48 PM

if u like riding in ocala the trx is for you . the yfz is race ready for racing. the bombordier is really wide but a fast bike and good suspention. the raptor good all around bike. the predator i don't know too much about it but i think is a race bike. the trx is set up for the woods wich is what you said what kind of riding you like to do. and it's a honda wich are very reliable and hold their value.

PredaGator · January 10, 2005, 05:04:46 PM

I am partial to the '05 Predator,with reverse. I have had mine since October and it has fared very well in any situation I have put it in(Pumpkin Run,Big Scrub,dirt roads,tight trails,etc)
It has good top end but it is very quick and nimble on the trails and the handling is very predictable. Reverse is a nice feature. When you don't have it,it's no big deal but once you get used to it you wonder what you ever did without. It has saved me more than once on tight trails and in mud from having to get off,pick up the bike and turn it around.
Good luck with your decision.

2k5gixxer1k · January 10, 2005, 07:06:12 PM

OK narrowing it down some more .. Im between the Raptor, YZF450 and Predator..Thnx for the help

Smoknbanshee · January 10, 2005, 07:08:16 PM

YFZ 450................

Chuck_Norris · January 10, 2005, 07:37:00 PM

QuoteYFZ 450................

second that !!

B-man · January 11, 2005, 04:34:15 AM

seeing as how Yammy frames are weak... j/k...lol, I would go with a Honda.

ripraff · January 11, 2005, 04:50:32 AM

just make sure it has reverse

big-daddy · January 11, 2005, 05:11:12 AM

had a Raptor, heavy Quad. the YFZ450 is my choice. very quick,the best in turning and spins tire at will. In ocala great Quad to ride. I spend a lot of money on my Raptor and the YFZ450 with very little work done to it. Out turn me and was almost as fast. and after driving his YFZ450 I can till its lighter and quicker out of the turns. and for reverse, only crabs walk backward.

2k5gixxer1k · January 11, 2005, 05:58:22 AM

Yeah im pretty much narrowing it down to the Predator and the YFZ450.. I like the extras on the Predator ..

tampaboy813 · January 11, 2005, 09:43:34 AM

QuoteYeah im pretty much narrowing it down to the Predator and the YFZ450.. I like the extras on the Predator ..

KFX700 all the way for ocala

2k5gixxer1k · January 11, 2005, 05:45:12 PM

think ive decided on the troy lee predator..

LE450-RACER#77 · January 11, 2005, 07:21:34 PM

Just to let you know I bought a predator rode it for about a month & took it back & traded it for the YAMAHA YFZ450. The 450 is way faster, lighter, & very fun to ride.

If your looking for good dependability then go with the new 400EX because it runs well ,has reverse ,& is a very long lasting bike no matter how bad you abuse it.

THE 450 IS THE BEST CHOICE THOUGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

eric · January 11, 2005, 08:48:24 PM

I have ridden a YFZ stock several times. A stock Predator I rode only once for 10 minutes at Ocala. The YFZ does have more punch but the handles bars sit really low so I felt hunched over when I sat up to ride over whoops and things. I felt the Predator was more comfortable and easier to wheelie because the powerband felt more controllable and constant. To me the YFZ felt too punchy and the stiff thumb throttle wears on you quickly. Both bikes are good though. The YFZ did feel very light and is crazy on power at high rpm. The Pred has 50 extra cc packed in and a lower price tag to. That's my pro's and con's

2k5gixxer1k · January 12, 2005, 04:38:53 AM

i got a good deal on the pred about $500 off msrp .. yamaha didnt want to budge...

J.D. · January 12, 2005, 07:17:07 AM

I had a Pred . Got a YFZ and give the pred to my boy . The pred is a great quad , I put on a aftermarket rev box , it made the engine run alot better " sounds better than the yfz " I dont agree with alot of the bad stuff some say about the pred. 3 years no problems . My boy has a hard time finding people to keep up with him in the heavy whoops , it handles them great .

T2 · January 12, 2005, 08:16:17 AM

Just go with your orignal plan and get the Raptor

tampaboy813 · January 12, 2005, 09:22:46 AM

Quotei got a good deal on the pred about $500 off msrp .. yamaha didnt want to budge...

theres a reason why they will sell so cheap..."wink wink" you will be sorry in the long run

2k5gixxer1k · January 12, 2005, 09:27:20 AM

Yeah im figuring that after talking to a buddy up north.. Looks like im between the Yam and Hond .. $6600 for trx and the YFZ $7000.. THink the Yam is worth the extra bucks..

Bought the TRX450R

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