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  • August 15, 2013 at 3:57 am #103136

    Harold Withington
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    B) :cheer: :P

    Ok Ive just got the go head for a new bike.
    Im after some input on what you guys think on the two particular brands I have picked.
    I have ridden both the Honda CRF450 and the EXC450 but cant make my mind up on what way to go as I admire both brands and both have their strong points.
    have any of you had any problems that salesmen arnt going to tell you about with either of these bikes.

    Im going to register it and hopefully this will open up places to ride for me rather then the back of the dam, may be I could even chuck it on the back of the ute (and not do a diff or smash any roos :pinch: “Dont Ask”) and go for a bit of a ride with the southern folk.

    Cheers Harold

    PS WHOOOO HOOOOO B)

    August 15, 2013 at 4:23 am #248037

    Damien Bonora
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    Hi –h–,
    I have a 2013 KTM 350 EXC-F, 1000kms, so far no problems other than rider induced issues :blush:

    August 15, 2013 at 4:41 am #248038

    MARTIN TWINE
    Member

    Ive got a KTM 450 EXC 2008 and its a cracker of a bike to ride.

    Been very reliable and has more than enough power.

    As Trailraider mentioned,maybe even try a KTM 350 and see how you like it, i know they are very popular.

    Cheers Marty

    August 15, 2013 at 4:46 am #248064

    Eric Smith
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    I have no comment on the bikes you have shortlisted, but as to getting a new bike…

    You LUCKY LUCKY BASTARD!! :P :P

    August 15, 2013 at 4:52 am #248065

    Ben Guest
    Member

    Get a 300 2 stroke B)

    August 15, 2013 at 4:58 am #248062

    Rach
    Member
    Trailraider wrote:
    Hi –h–,
    I have a 2013 KTM 350 EXC-F, 1000kms, so far no problems other than rider induced issues :blush:

    +1 on the 350, I am up to 3,200 kms and no probs yet! Everyone I have come across who has one seems pretty impressed with them and they are nice and light!

    August 15, 2013 at 4:59 am #248063

    Harold Withington
    Member

    hi trailraider
    thats one of the ones they quoted me 13.5k on road.
    how do reckon it would be with my fat ass 116 kg

    August 15, 2013 at 5:03 am #248067

    scott bocking
    Member

    You could find a brand new CRF450x for around 10k if you look around.

    STM

    August 15, 2013 at 5:06 am #248068

    Harold Withington
    Member

    Kinda want to be local up here so if anything goes wrong i can go direct to where i bought it
    up here they are 12k on road

    August 15, 2013 at 5:07 am #248066

    murph the surf
    Member

    Depends on the availability of spares locally.
    I was thinking of a 300 Kato but have shyed away a little and may stick with my 500
    As said the 350 seem to have a bit of punch and are lighter than the 450/500’s.
    Would probably be perfect for our type of riding (singles and rock steps)
    Still love the big hit of the 500 and would probably miss it.
    No problems with my 012 Kato, has over 6500kms on her. B)
    Good luck with what ever you chose
    Cheers
    Murph

    August 15, 2013 at 5:18 am #248039

    Harold Withington
    Member

    Wurths up here have just told me that they get a shipment of kato’s in next week and will be stocking parts

    August 15, 2013 at 5:32 am #248040

    Damien Bonora
    Member

    Hi –h–,
    I have no problem power wise, has plenty all the way thru.
    Its not a 450 but it gets going ok, depends on what type of riding you are doing.
    Its awesome in the singles and keeps up in the open stuff
    I am 95kg on a good day ;)

    August 15, 2013 at 5:54 am #248041

    Harold Withington
    Member

    anybody got the klx450r

    August 15, 2013 at 6:01 am #248071

    Nathan Heather
    Member

    My brother has one and i reckon its an underestimated 450. They have all the power you need but after riding the 300 its a bit heavy but not more than the wrf’s.

    August 15, 2013 at 6:07 am #248042

    Harold Withington
    Member

    you do a bit on yours NATO a 350 would be ok heading out to byfield from Mount Morgan and stuff, Not thinking of running interstate with it but a good days ride what do ya recon

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