Berkheimer#19
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So been going back and forth on on the 19 Yz450 or a 19 kx450 been checking out all the shoot out and first impressions vids looking to see if anyone on here has any in put?
Hmmmm new 19??
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TwentyThreeMX
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ive got a 19 yz and am very happy with it so far, it seems very good at everything, i cant pick out anything to complain about other than maybe feeling a little heavy compared to my 18 honda..
Berkheimer#19
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I liked my 13kx overall minus the air forks. I'm leaning towards the Yamaha always rode blue until I took a chance on the kawi. Crute I think you should start a channel on YouTube for bike reviews lol.
Do you like the Yamaha more than the Honda? What’s different?
Scoob
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I'd buy the one you like best. Not enough different IMO between any of them. At this point, if I was going with what is considered "the best bike", I'd be buying a KTM. Since I wouldn't be, I'd buy the Kawasaki. I can't afford to change out my wardrobe also...
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Jack Bierbower
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State 8 has a killer deal on green right now. Just sayin.
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MX_Implements
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I went from an 18 Honda to a 19 yz450f. When setup properly the Honda is phenominal, but that takes constant tinkering with the clickers and fork height. I’ve always been set it and forget it guy. First moto it could be perfect - second moto way off. Having the correct sag is critical more so than any bike I’ve owned. The frame is so rigid I would get sore in odd places. I felt like I had to ride it perfect, it’s not forgiving. The clutch was complete garbage and the recommended oil capicity is way off by 250 ml. The Honda eats chains no matter how anal you are about chain maintenance. In 20+ years of riding I only snapped one chain before the Crf, with the Honda I snapped 3 in one summer. It’s a known problem with race teams.
The Yamaha is good(not great) every where no matter what. It’s forgiving and has power for days. The overall fit and finish is better than the Honda in my opinion.
Listen to Kris Keefer’s podcast he’ll give you a good honest opinion on all the bikes.
Buy the Yamaha. Listen to John!!
The Yamaha is good(not great) every where no matter what. It’s forgiving and has power for days. The overall fit and finish is better than the Honda in my opinion.
Listen to Kris Keefer’s podcast he’ll give you a good honest opinion on all the bikes.
Buy the Yamaha. Listen to John!!
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GeorgiePorgie
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If I didn’t get that ktm I was gonna try a green machine.
TwentyThreeMX
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I wouldnt say i like it more than the honda, honestly at my speed it doesn't matter what i ride, 250 350 450, hell theres days that i am 100% faster on a 125 than a 450.
the only bad thing ive found so far is the clutch seems to fade fast. i ran regular yamalube in it for the original oil obviously and then my first change.. i've got some good maxima in it now hoping maybe that will help a little bit.
if they knocked 10lbs off that bike and put a hydraulic clutch on it at the factory it would be hard to find a better bike. for me it was another 350 because i love the 350s and love ktms for obvious reasons, or try out the new kawi, or the yamaha. I think there was a lot of hype on the kawis originally and then it seems like most of the reviews kinda took steps backwards after their first initial impressions, but i do know people with them and they love them..
any 2019 is a great bike. except the yellow ones, you still have to kick those stupid things!!
the only bad thing ive found so far is the clutch seems to fade fast. i ran regular yamalube in it for the original oil obviously and then my first change.. i've got some good maxima in it now hoping maybe that will help a little bit.
if they knocked 10lbs off that bike and put a hydraulic clutch on it at the factory it would be hard to find a better bike. for me it was another 350 because i love the 350s and love ktms for obvious reasons, or try out the new kawi, or the yamaha. I think there was a lot of hype on the kawis originally and then it seems like most of the reviews kinda took steps backwards after their first initial impressions, but i do know people with them and they love them..
any 2019 is a great bike. except the yellow ones, you still have to kick those stupid things!!
Berkheimer#19
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Thinking it's going to be blue this weekend
trent56mx
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Jack Bierbower
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I cannot believe what I’m seeing.....is this real life!
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jfalat
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Trent on a Kawasaki..sweet.congrats on the new bike...
