WR 426, DR-Z 400, or HUSKY FE 450

[Uechi45]

I am currently riding a 97 klx 300 and am looking to uprade in a little while. So my question is, For someone who is 12 years old 5' 8"
and weighs 185 with gear, who is a very agressive rider when racing(with friends) and even when not racing still going as fast as i posibly can in east coast(mass, N.H.) trails with rocks roots mud and the ocasional pit. I love my KLX's handeling and everything else about it, but im 12 and im already 5' 8" so i have a lot of growing left to do and only by a new bike every 3-5 years. Also, which bike has the best power characteristcs, handiling and suspension for tight trails to fire roads. I would like to know how the huskys mantainence compares to jap bikes. Any help is greatly apreciated. Thanks in advance:cool:

 

[ride_red_15]

big or not, the 426 still scares me. to be honest with you..KLX's really lack in the power department. go hop on a xr400 and you'll see. if your getting aggressive, go for a 2smoke. KDX220's are awesome with the mods ive got on my profile and they can go alot faster than any jap 250 MX'r

 

[Wraith]

I have nothing but good to say about Husky. But if you buy one, ask your dealer what kind of parts they keep In Stock. And how long it takes to get parts on. This will be a bid factor in the Husky. As far as the other 2, see if you can swing leg over them, and test ride the 3. The Husky has way differnt egros than the Japanese bikes. Way different. And why does a 12 year old need a Bandit 1200? :think :confused:

"but im 12" ................................................................
"so i have a lot of growing left to do"..................................

 

[bud]

If you are talking about the Husky TE450, it won't be out till late march. And it will be a lot of bike for a 12 year old. My bet is unless you are extraordinarily strong for your age, you would be better off (faster) on a euro 2 stroke, probably a 250.

"KDX220's are awesome with the mods ive got on my profile and they can go alot faster than any jap 250 MX'r"

ride-red, you must be talking about wfo in top gear?

 

[Uechi45]

Thanks for all of your answers. I am very strong and can handel my friends EXC 520 in the woods with no problem. My dad owns the bandit and im on in his name. I think i may stick with my klx for a while because i love everything about it. Thanks again.:)