This past week I finally rode a CRF450. It was an '02. With all of the hype in the magazines I figured riding the mighty CRF would make me want to sell my '02 EE big bore kitted 450 MXC and buy red. The CRF was nice. I can say without a doubt that I prefer my pumpkin. Now it is my understanding that the '03 450 SX will be a short stroke motor, like my kitted MXC. Might not be a great comparison but after my ride I believe that my pumpkin makes more power than the CRF, certainly more usable power, which leads me to believe that the '03 450 SX should be the odds on favorite to be the king of the 450 MX bikes this year. I have read all of the articles on the new YZF and am sure that the conclusion in the magazines wether it be MXA, Dirt Bike or Dirt Rider will be something to the effect of "although the KTM has the best power, comes stock with the best equipment, handles great, starts easy (hot or cold), very reliable the color of the bike didn't set well with our testers. As a result we rated it a close third to the CRF and YZF, the gap closes every year." Although McGrath was a great pick up for KTM I think their next payroll addition should be a magazine editor. :flame: