New Bike

[Harold WithingtonMember]

:cheer:

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

[Damien BonoraMember]

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

[MARTIN TWINEMember]

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

[Eric SmithMember]

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

You LUCKY LUCKY BASTARD!!

[Ben GuestMember]

Get a 300 2 stroke

[RachMember]

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!

[Harold WithingtonMember]

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

[scott bockingMember]

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

STM

[Harold WithingtonMember]

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

[murph the surfMember]

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.
Good luck with what ever you chose
Cheers
Murph

[Harold WithingtonMember]

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

[Damien BonoraMember]

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

[Harold WithingtonMember]

anybody got the klx450r

[Nathan HeatherMember]

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.

[Harold WithingtonMember]

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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