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Jeffjam Jeffjam
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 02/07
Posted: 02/06/07
08:22 PM

I am not by any means an outstanding rider, but I do well and am not too bad. I currently have a DRZ400E that I use for basically trail riding where I live in Jamaica. I ride on smooth to rough trails, roads up in the mountains on a weekend. I am buying a new bike however I am indecisive as to what to buy. The choices are the Honda CRF450x offroad or the CRF450R motocross. The less fuel is not a problem with the motocross and neither are the absence of the lights as I rarely get caught at night (maybe twice ever). Which should I go with? I am a heavy rider, 210 pounds if that makes any difference. Would the motocross version have low down torque for the slow tight rough areas? Help someone!!  

 
yzwoods yzwoods
Addict | Posts: 18457 | Joined: 05/06
Posted: 02/07/07
06:10 AM

(I) would say the 450x would be the way to go. As i ride some tight trails and have seen the motto x bikes have problums in the really tight stuff. as well as get really hot and stall. I also read a article where they ran a 250 2 stroke against a 450f in tight trails and although it did well in most areas, It was horrible in tight places, And even the pro stalled it and could not keep up. I would not put a 450 mx bike in the woods. Just (MY) Opinion.  
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pin_it pin_it
Addict | Posts: 2550 | Joined: 01/05
Posted: 02/07/07
01:16 PM

Well, its all reider preferance...I personally would not trade my 450 for the world and I ride woods. Its all about getting used to your bike. I am pretty darn fast in the woods, and I honestly don't think a different bike would make me any faster.
In this case, coming off a DRZ400, a 450X will feel worlds better. But if lights are not a must, and electric start, then go for the R, it is much lighter and you will be able to ride longer without getting tired.  

 
twostrokemilitia. twostrokemilitia.
User | Posts: 152 | Joined: 02/07
Posted: 02/20/07
02:50 PM

I think a 450R would be awesome for you if you're not using the headlight and don't mind kicking. If you really have a problem with stalling, you can always opt for a Rekluse clutch on it.  
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