Jer,
I know we've already had dialogue on this topic. Just want to revalidate in that I'm very close to making a decision. I'm on the fence between a CRF450 and KTM525SX. I understand both the motors to be excellent and well suited to my size, 6'2" (210 to 220 lbs) and riding preference (MX only). So from a riding standpoint, the decision comes down to suspension. And as far as I'm concerned, the comparison should be between modified vs modified in that I don't ride stock suspension. To this end, is an MX-Tech tuned 525SX comparable to and MX-Tech tuned CRF450?. Again, I ride MX only and I like to do it all. Jump, turn inside, rail berms, blitz whoops; you get the picture. I don't race so the cc limit is a non-issue for me. I've found several new 03 525SX's in the $5000 to $5500 range but no 2004 models. Is there a big difference between these models? Thanks in advance. I definitely respect your feedback.
Jim
I know we've already had dialogue on this topic. Just want to revalidate in that I'm very close to making a decision. I'm on the fence between a CRF450 and KTM525SX. I understand both the motors to be excellent and well suited to my size, 6'2" (210 to 220 lbs) and riding preference (MX only). So from a riding standpoint, the decision comes down to suspension. And as far as I'm concerned, the comparison should be between modified vs modified in that I don't ride stock suspension. To this end, is an MX-Tech tuned 525SX comparable to and MX-Tech tuned CRF450?. Again, I ride MX only and I like to do it all. Jump, turn inside, rail berms, blitz whoops; you get the picture. I don't race so the cc limit is a non-issue for me. I've found several new 03 525SX's in the $5000 to $5500 range but no 2004 models. Is there a big difference between these models? Thanks in advance. I definitely respect your feedback.
Jim
