Here are the comments I got from the Trailzone Mag guys when I asked them about stepping up from the DRZ.
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Jeff,
Thanks for your email. Truth-be-known I’d have probable advised you try the Sherco first after reading what you want in a 450. Unfortunately (for you) all the current 450s are fairly hard charging competition-based machines (compared to DRZs) and all require much more stringent tool-time than the DRZ. We often have feedback from DRZ400 riders that have ponied-up for a 450 only to find they become tired too quickly and are disappointed with the low speed grunt and bottom end chugging ability of the 450s, again when compared to their old faithful DRZ. But that aside I do have some advise you may ponder over prior to making a new-bike decision: Test ride all the bikes you can, certainly test ride the WRF and TE Husky! Though I think you’ll find most all of the 450s have very comparable power delivery. After that, if you’re still disappointed, or over-whelmed by these machines, consider sticking with the DRZ.
Cheers,
Dr Phil.
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