450r or yfz?

[KD 428]

Hey I am planning on buying a new atv in the next 2 weeks or so. I am mostly going to be trailriding(croom) and riding levys(holylands), But every once in a while(once or twice a month) going to seminole motocross. I am wondering which to buy, a honda 450r or a yfz 450. So far I've heard that the 06 and 07 honda engines are not as good as the 04 and 05's. I am leaning toward a new leftover 05 450r, but not completely sure yet. any suggestions?

  thanks in advance
                        Kenny

[rubicon500kid]

450r hands down

[Jax_Rdr_01]

450r because its a honda  :wink.gif

[KD 428]

ok thats 2-0. Anyone else have any suggestions?

[Fox17]

im gonna have to say 450R too. definately get a 05 though. with a kicker and all that. no battery. great machines. im gonna be getting one in a few months. 

[KD 428]

im gonna have to say 450R too. definately get a 05 though. with a kicker and all that. no battery. great machines. im gonna be getting one in a few months. 

Yea i was going to get the 05 kicker. anyways anyone know whats exactly wrong with the 06 and 07s?

[ebtrx450r]

I have an 06 and I haven't had any problems! It's faster than the 04 and the 05's. If you want a kicker get an 06 or an 07. They make both with kick start.

[Alba450]

im gonna have to say 450R too. definately get a 05 though. with a kicker and all that. no battery. great machines. im gonna be getting one in a few months. 

Yea i was going to get the 05 kicker. anyways anyone know whats exactly wrong with the 06 and 07s?

Tranny's are screwing up....

[450rcrazy]

ive got an 06 450r I love it and i havent heard anything bad about the trannies,the only thing I have heard about was the electric starter cluch breaking but only when people try starting it with the throttle opened up 06 is faster for sure.stock 06 vrs stock 05

[ebtrx450r]

im gonna have to say 450R too. definately get a 05 though. with a kicker and all that. no battery. great machines. im gonna be getting one in a few months. 

Yea i was going to get the 05 kicker. anyways anyone know whats exactly wrong with the 06 and 07s?

Tranny's are screwing up....

the only problem they've been having with the transmissions is with the ones with built engines. and being ridden as hard as the pros do. so If you don't plan on having a full on race machine then you'll be just fine

[4fittyr]

05 450r is the best machine on the market, i got mine xmas eve 04 and it rocks  no problems

[rubicon500kid]

iv herd ppl are geting more power out of the 05s
i know the 06's are faster stock but iv herd the 05s with engine mods are better

[#13_LT-R450]

LT-R daaaa!

[Chillinthemost]

YFZ for me

[RAD 450r]

If i were you id wait and get the kfxr450

[Tripyn]

It is all a matter of what you like.  Both bikes are fast, handle well and are rock solid on the track.  I have an 06' 450R with a pipe, cam, jetted (more or less the HRC kit) and I run neck and neck with a modded YFZ.  The only trouble I have had is the starter issue and that was right out of the box.  They fixed it and it has run great since and I ride the pizz out of it every weekend. My recommendation is to try both before you buy, I rode my buddies YFZ before and did not like it.  I rode an R and loved it. Good luck with your purchase!

[gearhead400]

well from everything i have read with no REAL riding experience, for what your going to ride i would say the 450r. i've heard they are better if your going to to more trail riding then track, but really it all comes down to personal preference like tripyn said. Ride a friends or see if a dealer somewhere will let you test ride one.

[jeepnrocks]

IM gonna have to say the R

[KD 428]

Alright!! saturday im gonna pick up my reserved brand new 2005 black kickstart honda 450r!!!!! I'll post up pics in the photo gallery if all goes well. And thanks again for all the repiles.

[4fittyr]

great choice  lots of modds to personalize it to be your own  here's mine

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