[tdm71]

Hey Guys-

I'm going back and forth on a new 08 TRX450 purchase. How does this machine compare to say a 09/10 yfz450? I know everyone will have their preferences but I'm wondering since the 08 TRX is already 3 years old how well it comes to the newer models? Does the lack of FI hurt the machine compare to others?

Also, I have a chance to pick one up about a 2 1/2 drive from my house for $500 cheaper than a dealer 2 secs from my house who is already "blowing them" out. My local dealer is selling them for 4199 plus 300 set-up, misc +tax. Comes out to be around $5050 OTD. Same out of the crate 08 elec start 2+ hours away is $4545 OTD. The one farther away has all 3 colors and my local one just the red one. You guys think it is worth it for the drive to save the extra money?

Anyone have the black/blue flames model? Never seen it in person but it looks pretty cool on line

Any comments and opinions are appreciated!
THANKS

 

[tomgodd]

I personally do not really know how it compares to the other models. I believe in stock trim it is falling to the back of the pack. I love the 450R! They all have thier pros and cons. As far as the blue flamed one. They had one at the local dealer. It is nice looking. Most I see are red and black. Get the blueflames.
Does it cost 500 dollars to drive 2 1/2 hours. If it does than the trip is not worth it.


Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Redracer]

Agreed, Drive the extra distance and use that $500 bucks on the HRC kit. The HRC kit will change out your head pipe, open up the silencer, open up the airbox, add a new cam and they will jet it correctly. With the HRC kit added, the Honda is right there with all the other's. (Minus the KTM) I have an 07 that I race, I beat YFZ's, DS's. LTR's and KFX's all day.

 

[ostrx250]

welcome tdm71

 

[Helmut]

Welcome to the forums.

 

[mud99]

Welcome to the forums and good luck with your decision.

 

[tdm71]

Thanks for the welcomes!!

As far as the decision goes, does anyone know if an 09 YFZ450R is worth $800 more than an 08 TRX450R? That's basically what my decision consists of now. The same dealership has them and they are $800 apart on price and one model year apart. The only thing that puts me off about the Hondas is that they are already 3 years old before they even leave the store compared to the YfZ who remained unchanged from the 09 model in 10.

Any thoughts?

 

[69quadracer]

Go with the TRX they are as great machine, i beat up on the YFZ's all the time, don't care for the FI on a sport quad jets are a lot easier to change when needed compared to having to mess with the fuel injection.