Hey, Orange Guys

[Kent2]

Quick question for you guys.
I am currently riding a 01 wr426 and was drooling over a 525EXC, in the local showroom.
I was wondering if any 525 owners have ridden or own a 426 and how much more horsepower and top end speed am I gaining buy upping to a 525??
I have been riding alot of fire roads and am looking for a bike whos engine doesnt have a problem doing 60 - 65 mph for half and hour to an hour at a time. My 426 will do it but I think I am pushing the engine a bit. Was wondering about the throttle response of a 525 also. I like my 426's quick response on the gas and was looking for your input on that also.
Basically I am asking your honest opinions about your bikes and is it worth spending the money on a new bike when I am pretty much happy with my 426. How much more is in the 03 525?

Well guys, Should I turn orange?

 

[01HondaCR]

If the only problem is that you think your WR has trouble going that fast all you have to do is change sprokets and save your self a wad of money.

 

[Tony Eeds]

Check out the current DirtRider. Good article on the 525 on an extended ride in Colorado.

 

[Kent2]

Thanks Tony,

I read it and that's probably what's going to lead to my bankruptcy. :uh:

 

[Tony Eeds]

I love my 02 MXC 400. Engine revs like an electric motor. No big rush, but it never seems to quit.

 

[Buckholz]

kent2
Your WR would probably be happy running down the road WFO for hours on end around 90mph.

The KTM is a better race package, but the WR is hard to beat for a DS bike

 

[Nverfastenuf]

My O2. I had a YZ426 and a 520EXC at the same time. I know the YZ is not a WR, and the 520 is not a 525, but still very close. The 520 is such a versatile bike that I sold the Yamaha and was not in the least bit sorry. Don't get me wrong, the Yamaha is a great bike, but for all around riding, the 525 is going to be very hard to beat. I know the new WR is going to be neat, but it will have LARGE shoes to fill if it knocks off the 525. The 6 speed trans is way cool as is the E button(I know the WR will have one). Gety the 525 and fall in love with a motorcycle.

 

[sountek1002]

Here is my experience, i've buy a 400 exc 2002 and plate it as street legal, i've buy aggressiv tire kenda trackmaster cuz i wanted dot legal... i have discover in 4 months of riding, that a bike cannot be good for dirt and road at the same time. first reasons why are tires,a lil use trackmaster arent s12 in mud and trail, it means i had more difficulties in trails and i didnt get much on the road cuz i didnt want to scrap my tires... and a s12 on road may do around 300 miles and thats write on it NOT FOR HIGHWAY USE! they are kinda dangerous on road.

Man keep your wr426 and buy a street bike you'll save money. Dont think you'll be happy to get out of a muddy day and get back at home all wet melting your new tire, think about it, a trailer or a carrier is a better thing!