New ATV?

[ColoradoZQ8]

Lets say tomorrow you were gonna buy a new sport atv, what would you choose and why?

I had the stator replaced in my YFZ450 and now it keeps having leaking issues. It started leaking shortly after i got it back. I brought it back, they found a pinched wire causing a slow leak and fixed it. Well its one weak later and its still leaking oil, so I contacted the dealer and one of the guys is actually gonna come get my quad to save me the hassle.

And if they don't get this issue sorted i might look into trading it in on something. even though i kinda don't want to.

[J Caster]

Easy one! Honda TRX700XX :D

[ColoradoZQ8]

Easy one! Honda TRX700XX :D

I almost did last week.(dealer had an 08' for 2k under msrp) but they wanted to seriously lowball me on the YFZ and were only willing to give me 2k for it

[Harpo]

Ktm 525

[trentk]

I'd like to try one of the new KTM's, the dealers around here have them for 4-5k off MSRP. Aside from that I'd give the new yfz450R a look.

Although you are probably better off sticking to your yfz, they are good machines and buying a new quad due to an oil leak seems like overkill.

[Dezertpilot]

Ktm 525

Every time I go to 3Bros I look at them and think what a nice machine:)


I'd like to try one of the new KTM's, the dealers around here have them for 4-5k off MSRP. Aside from that I'd give the new yfz450R a look.

Although you are probably better off sticking to your yfz, they are good machines and buying a new quad due to an oil leak seems like overkill.

That seems like a pretty smoking deal what are they charging for the 525's?

[trentk]

I have heard you can get a 525 for under 8000 and it comes with $1500 in KTM cash or something. I heard another rumor that they had some for $6k seems too good to be true though.

call these guys and find out the details if you want: http://www.azmotocity.com/

[Dezertpilot]

I ride a bike, no need to check:)

[RUFF_RYDER]

yfz450r
or ktm 525xc

[Vtr_Racing]

Tho Honda700 is nice. Practically speaking though, the Honda TRX450r is the bike to have. If your riding in the desert or some MX/GP races, this bike is versatile and there are a ton of parts available for it, aftermarket and stock parts. Im not saying anything bad about a Yamaha, KTM, Suzuki or Kawi. All great bikes. From a practicality standpoint, your not going to be disappointed with a Honda 450r.

[J Caster]

I can't wait until more of you guys get a chance to ride the 700 with the independent suspension. You will wonder why you didn't switch sooner.

The only spot I would choose the Honda 450 over the 700 would be a moto-x track.

[Lance Cramer]

I second the IRS idea. I ride and race the Polaris Outlaw IRS and when they are set up right they are awesome in the desert. I've never ridden the Honda.

[jfracerzr]

i really like the feel of the yfz. i have a honda right now though.....
i think the irs is the best out in the desert. i havent ridden an irs quad but it seems to work out in the desert

[BajaFand]

I would get the YFZ over the KTM. KTM's seem to be very nice bikes but not for the price, a little overrated. Plus it's not easy to get parts for them. If I had to buy a new bike I think I would seriously be looking at the new Suzuki's.

[Dezertpilot]

I would get the YFZ over the KTM. KTM's seem to be very nice bikes but not for the price, a little overrated. Plus it's not easy to get parts for them. If I had to buy a new bike I think I would seriously be looking at the new Suzuki's.

Eric KTM's are just as easy to get parts wise as any other bike.

[BANNEDFROMBAJA]

Eric KTM's are just as easy to get parts wise as any other bike.

x2 you can order anything online :D

and as for what quad you should get umm i say get a bike :D:D:D:D








ps yea im a bike guy:cool::cool::)

[ColoradoZQ8]

x2 you can order anything online :D

and as for what quad you should get umm i say get a bike :D:D:D:D








ps yea im a bike guy:cool::cool::)

eh, if i was gonna buy a bike(especially my first) it wouldnt be new. Infact i've thought of buying a bike, but buying something dirt cheap from the early 90s that'd just be fun for doing MX track.(since i live 10min from a dirtbike only track) Or pick up a DRZ/XR650L for the same basic purpose w/ street legality.

Anyhow we'll see what happens. The Service advisor/manager(not sure on his offical title) dropped by tonight and picked up my YFZ. Pretty kickass of the service shop to go out of their way like this. The guy suspects that the pinched wire may have damaged the gasket. And after they get it sorted out they're gonna deliver the atv back at my house.

[Vtr_Racing]

The only spot I would choose the Honda 450 over the 700 would be a moto-x track.
Now, if they put the 700 in a 450r style frame! Yeah buddy......:eek:

[ColoradoZQ8]

Now, if they put the 700 in a 450r style frame! Yeah buddy......:eek:

That'd be nice if they did a "raptor" type bike with that engine, but i wouldnt hold my breath.

Afterall, i can't even believe the 450r hasnt had an EFI update.

[ADTR14]

So far I'm lovin my new KTM 450xc. As far as performance goes its right at the top and I feel its very competitive as a stock machine compared to many others, but for reliability I'm not sure on that yet.

All these sport quads have their strengths and weaknesses its just a matter of picking which one you like and addressing its short comings.

[Magellan]

I can't wait until more of you guys get a chance to ride the 700 with the independent suspension. You will wonder why you didn't switch sooner.

The only spot I would choose the Honda 450 over the 700 would be a moto-x track.
So is your 700 open for test rides at the next D38 race?? I would love to try one out!:D

[J Caster]

So is your 700 open for test rides at the next D38 race?? I would love to try one out!:D

Come say hi before the race and we can set something up for just after the race.

[chicken lips the ocho]

I can't wait until more of you guys get a chance to ride the 700 with the independent suspension. You will wonder why you didn't switch sooner.


can i try out your quad:D

[Magellan]

Come say hi before the race and we can set something up for just after the race.

I wont be able to race the nest one but I might have to go out there just for that.

[RUFF_RYDER]

Ive also heard the yfz450r could be good for open desert if u do some sprocket changes

[Elk Hunter]

I can't wait until more of you guys get a chance to ride the 700 with the independent suspension. You will wonder why you didn't switch sooner.

The only spot I would choose the Honda 450 over the 700 would be a moto-x track.

What About the San Felipe 250? Could you run that race faster with a straight axle? Just wondering.

[Harpo]

Ive also heard the yfz450r could be good for open desert if u do some sprocket changes

We run 2 yfz's on our team and love them

[ColoradoZQ8]

well to sort of bring this back to its original topic check this out.

So i finally got my ATV back. They had it for a few days and it never leaked on them. So this morning(5 days after the dealer dropped it off) i went outside to install the kill switch and its leaking again. So tomorrow its going back to the dealership for the fourth time.

I'm gonna be pissed if they don't get this sorted by oct. 10/11(next vorra race)

[450grl]

I have ridden the KTM525, the Honda 700, and several others.....and I have to say the YFZ450R is hands down the best sport quad I have ridden to date. Yes, I own one, but that's because I think it's the best sport quad to date - lol! The Honda was OK, but it was just......dare I say.....boring? The KTM525 was nice - reminded me a lot of my YFZ450.....but the suspension was nothing compared to the YFZR suspension and I didn't care for the feel of the plastics much. I have been running factory suspension since I bought my YFZR, and I still think it's the best suspension you can find on an OEM machine. It's amazing on the MX track, and it's just as great in the desert/trails as well. Just my .o2.....

[Tundranation]

Tho Honda700 is nice. Practically speaking though, the Honda TRX450r is the bike to have. If your riding in the desert or some MX/GP races, this bike is versatile and there are a ton of parts available for it, aftermarket and stock parts. Im not saying anything bad about a Yamaha, KTM, Suzuki or Kawi. All great bikes. From a practicality standpoint, your not going to be disappointed with a Honda 450r.

Ditto this ! TRX450r reason ? it's a Honda ! :D enough said. :D

[jfracerzr]

Tho Honda700 is nice. Practically speaking though, the Honda TRX450r is the bike to have. If your riding in the desert or some MX/GP races, this bike is versatile and there are a ton of parts available for it, aftermarket and stock parts. Im not saying anything bad about a Yamaha, KTM, Suzuki or Kawi. All great bikes. From a practicality standpoint, your not going to be disappointed with a Honda 450r.

i was, hondas arent as great as everyone thinks..... dont get me worng there good quads but i dont think there the best

[TYLER WOOF]

I have been running factory suspension since I bought my YFZR, and I still think it's the best suspension you can find on an OEM machine.

I beg to differ. ds 650 stock suspension is pretty plush, feels like a 650cc couch:D.That is if you dont mind lugging around a 500lb couch. haha

[TCRAFT]

Lets say tomorrow you were gonna buy a new sport atv, what would you choose and why?

I had the stator replaced in my YFZ450 and now it keeps having leaking issues. It started leaking shortly after i got it back. I brought it back, they found a pinched wire causing a slow leak and fixed it. Well its one weak later and its still leaking oil, so I contacted the dealer and one of the guys is actually gonna come get my quad to save me the hassle.

And if they don't get this issue sorted i might look into trading it in on something. even though i kinda don't want to.


Visit Planetmoto.com or call them it looks like your from colorado if so they are in Montrose....Great shop and baja racers too

[ColoradoZQ8]

well i think the issue has finally been resolved. The shop took it back and kept it for 5 days and it didnt leak a drop. Then they were cool enough to drop it off at my house.

So we'll see what happens, i've got it all setup and there is a small race this weekend.

[mpower]

raptor 700 . everything else i ride dosent handle or have the power . i had no problems with mine with probably an easy 100 hours on it, untill a rock ripped the front suspension out from under me. thats the only thing i would change about it , id get rid of the front aluminum arms and get something less fragile.

[07FJRog]

raptor 700 vote here also. I would like to try out a honda 700 though to compare.

[450grl]

The Honda 700 with IRS doesn't even compare to the Raptor 700 W/O IRS!! One word for the Honda - BORING!!! Raptor 700 is an amazing machine......

[bajaxp]

I love my 2009 Outlaw 525 IRS. WAY lighter than the Honda, KTM power and great suspension for the dez. :)

[07FJRog]

The Honda 700 with IRS doesn't even compare to the Raptor 700 W/O IRS!! One word for the Honda - BORING!!! Raptor 700 is an amazing machine......

nice to know Corry. dang I miss my 660 rappy :(

[mpower]

nice to know Corry. dang I miss my 660 rappy :(

i have a 660 now and its a pile of **BAN ME****BAN ME****BAN ME****BAN ME** compared to the 700. cant wait till i can afford another 700 . i like the ktm 525 too but i hate dealing with carbs , i never had as much as a hiccup from my yamaha fi system

[450grl]

The EFI systems on the Yami's are nice - I have never had an issue with any of them on the Rappy, Griz or my YFZR.....

[FarrisMotorsports]

I have been through every year YFZ including the new R. I switched to KTM and don't plan on riding a Yamaha any time soon....

[J Caster]

The Honda 700 with IRS doesn't even compare to the Raptor 700 W/O IRS!! One word for the Honda - BORING!!! Raptor 700 is an amazing machine......

Looks like the "boring" quad just won in Baja again. Maybe that should be its new slogan - "So boring, its fun!" :D

[D Bergstrom]

The Honda 700 with IRS doesn't even compare to the Raptor 700 W/O IRS!! One word for the Honda - BORING!!! Raptor 700 is an amazing machine......

I guess this is where differences of opinion come in. I am the opposite, I have ridden the Raptor 700, and I think it is boring! Just another solid axle quad, did not think it was anything special. I like my 700XX so much better!

Doug

[450grl]

Looks like the "boring" quad just won in Baja again. Maybe that should be its new slogan - "So boring, its fun!" :D

LOL!! Sorry - just didn't do it for me, but apparently it did it for you guys!! ;):D Congrats!!!

[BajaWarrior]

Just bought the Honda 700xx. Brand new but '08 model. Made a good deal at Fun Bike Center on it but almost walked out cause the salesman was a punk. I LIKE THE BIKE A LOT!! Floats over the rough stuff with ease and of course plenty of power.

[chicken lips the ocho]

Just bought the Honda 700xx. Brand new but '08 model. Made a good deal at Fun Bike Center on it but almost walked out cause the salesman was a punk. I LIKE THE BIKE A LOT!! Floats over the rough stuff with ease and of course plenty of power.

how does it handle in the high speed turns?

[ColoradoZQ8]

wow, this thread is still going. well i kept my YFZ450 for now as they stopped the leaking issue.