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Author Topic: What is a better Honda TRX450R or YFZ450  (Read 8180 times)
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« on: April 16, 2005, 05:39:41 PM »

What is better TRX450R or a YFZ450?
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« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2005, 06:22:14 PM »

Its like asking why zebras have stripes......Everyone has a different oppinion....the only thing i guess that matters is what you like better
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« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2005, 06:59:30 PM »

I agree with widow. Its about opinons. They have different features though. Like The yfz is electric start n the 450r is only kick. Yfz is dohc and 450r is sohc i beleive. They're both great quads.
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« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2005, 07:21:11 PM »

Both are great bikes, flip a coin, and that can make the decision.
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« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2005, 09:27:41 PM »

like everyone has already said, they are both great bikes

lots of pros have switched to the 450R recently, but the YFZ is still a great bike.  Go with whatever brand you prefer and you will be happy.  They are outstanding quads that are only made better with this healthy competition between the two.
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« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2005, 12:19:54 PM »

Well, i've herd that the yfz is a better racer right out of the box because it has a narrower harder hitting power band then the honda but the honda pulls strong through all the gears. The honda is probably gonna last longer than the yfz and it had better brakes. But i think that the yfz looks better. It depends on what you are going to do with it. Smiley
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« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2005, 08:54:18 AM »

You have to ride them both, they both are awsome i ended up with a yfz because i race harescrambles and wanted the electric start.

The reason why most pro's are switching from yamaha to honda, is because honda is offering contingencies and yamaha is not. $500 for 1st place on a honda.
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« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2005, 01:21:44 PM »

i race a 450r and i love it. its one of the fastest things on the track and handles great. I say in full race form (a-arms, shocks...) they are equal then it just comes down to rider.
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« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2005, 03:43:56 PM »

contingency or not people are winning on the 450R............not bashing the YFZ one bit, its an unbelieveable quad and there are still more local riders on them then 450R's.  

Once you start spending serious $$ on a quad I dont care if you are in a Z400, 400EX, YFZ or 450R or anything else it starts to come down to rider.
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« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2005, 03:45:57 PM »

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You have to ride them both, they both are awsome i ended up with a yfz because i race harescrambles and wanted the electric start.

The reason why most pro's are switching from yamaha to honda, is because honda is offering contingencies and yamaha is not. $500 for 1st place on a honda.



Paul, this is Mike from FTR.........I went and picked up a 450R last weekend and have started getting in ready.
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« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2005, 04:17:24 PM »

not even gonna go there, Saltsdale Drags May 28th I'll be there.
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« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2005, 05:45:01 AM »

Thanks for all the help.  I think i might go for the YFZ450
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« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2005, 10:36:38 AM »

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« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2005, 10:50:13 AM »

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is this directed at anyone inparticular or the entire thread?
do you ride anywhere else other then the salts?
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« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2005, 11:55:01 PM »

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do you ride anywhere else other then the salts?

Congrats bro! Glad to see you got the 450.  Grin
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« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2005, 07:01:33 AM »

thanks.......its going to need alot of work to get to where the EX was, but I have already ordered enough parts to make me sick.  I have everything except the front a-arms ordered and I am probably going with ARS/FX arms.

I am looking forward to getting on it and seeing how it differs from the EX.  I was starting to get spoiled with the Baldwin prepped PEP's
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04 450R............a slow quad for an even slower rider!!
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« Reply #16 on: April 20, 2005, 01:20:12 PM »

Mike i cannot belive everyone is buying new quads, are B class next year is going to be interesting. Are you going to race it at Big cypress? And what does your brother think of you changing classes?
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« Reply #17 on: April 21, 2005, 10:24:30 AM »

YFZ!
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« Reply #18 on: April 21, 2005, 03:48:20 PM »

Yeah !!! go YFZ, electric starter, handle great on the woods and even better on the MX track.
And  you guys on FTR "B" class, I'm probably moving from "C" to "B" nest season, are some of you moving from "B" to "C" I heard some are doing it, but I don't know how does FTR get racers to the next class, is it the first 10 or 5 out of the season's  finish Huh
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« Reply #19 on: April 21, 2005, 04:35:07 PM »

FTR works on a advancement point system.....if you have 50 by seasons end you must move up at the start of the next season.  It is 10 points for a win, 5 for a 2nd place finish, 4 for a 3rd and so on down to 6th.  You can figure out what you have for the season.  You can move up a class voluntarly as well.
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« Reply #20 on: April 21, 2005, 07:07:36 PM »

gotta say honda all the way good bikes
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« Reply #21 on: April 21, 2005, 08:51:32 PM »

I see "Slow" yep I know some of the guys in my class are moving forward, I think it will be better on a higer level I've seen the lap times on "B" class and I'm just arround the average so It will be a nice challenge. I could go to the vet class but I feel good in my class,  I'll see what is like on "B" next season  [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif]
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« Reply #22 on: April 22, 2005, 07:40:06 PM »

Well, here's one more reason to get the yami, they are sexy  Grin

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« Reply #23 on: April 24, 2005, 10:30:21 AM »

the Yfz and the 450r Are both Great bikes. But it Comes down to the Rider. i am  Z400 owner Right now. .But when i go out to the track i beat some guys on 450rs and yfzs all day long.

i havent rode a 450r but i hear alot of good things. im gonna buy a 450r in a couple of weeks. MY brother has a yfz and i dont like the feeling the handling is great and  GREAT POWER!.  but i dont no i dont Feel comfortable on it.  Grin
So its up to u MAn What u buy.

Im not sure but what is the Price Diffrence ?
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