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[QUOTE="Strick, post: 148198, member: 16681"] [b]'02 KTM 400SX[/b] It's sitting in my garage! The 2 biggest reasons, I bought this over the Honda CRF 450r are: 1) Proven bike with upgrades (including cam bearings now sealed with new carrier & bigger forks) 2) Scared of a 1st year bike and its powerband. There are lots of little reasons like: - I already ride a bike with the same frame (familiar) - I know the 400's power is not going to put me where my 380 did (shaking) - Easy exchange of parts between my 300 & the 400 - I could get it NOW! With the CRF: - could not get ANY information regarding primary ratio, or gear ratios - would really have to upgrade the bike, bars chain, etc. - Scotts performance hasn't even produced any of the parts for damper setup - Bigger tank, skid plate, shark fin - Does the Cr250 fit or do I waiit months. - Uncomforatable with the sales person at the local dealer(aloof). - NO HYDRAULIC CLUTCH. The CRF is very impressive in the Nationals. With Mike Larocco on board one it is probably going to be even more impressive. I am not an MX guy. I am looking for lightweight bike (that's one reason why SX vs. MXC), and not shoulder separating power. I also require a good bottom end! I have read everything I can put in front of me on the CRF. If you want a 4-stroke MXer, and can live with the uncertainty of a 1st year bike. I would buy the CRF no doubt! What I wanted was an all around 4 stroke bike I can desert race. I like the close ratio trannys, and I did NOT want electric start (weight is an issue here). Based on what I have given as MY (and only MY opinion) reasoning, you should summize that I have more questions than slams regarding the CRF 450. So doing a Ben Franklin chart, the 400SX won (easily). Once again however, I do NOT race MX! [/QUOTE]
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