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Has anyone seen or heard what bikes are the best performing motocross bikes for 2008 and why?  I would appreciate your help. Specifically the 450 cc moto bikes Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Suzuki??  

Alot of good things have been coming from yamaha lately, but the races ive been seeing, suzuki is pulling ahead as it seems. Also, KTM is bringing back there speed, showing up Yamaha's and hondas in the endoros. But its all preference, and the riders ability and will power.  
Yamaha yzf450
Yamaha xt225

If i were to get a 450, I would get a honda first, yamaha second and a RMZ450 3rd.  
2005 YZ250F
2006 RM250
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After reading the shoot outs, As 177, I like the Honda then yami then rm. For the 450. As for the 250f. Yamaha,Honda.KTM  

The Honda 450's seem like really solid bikes.  
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from the dealers iv talked to..the once that have riden them first hand...say that they are all very close  

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In my opinion the 450 class is so competitive that it doesn't matter which bike you get. But thats just me.     And by the way the KTM looks bad to the bone  
My bike CRF250R 06'
Dad's CRF450R 07'

honda or yamaha 1st suzuki or ktm 2nd and kawasaki last. honda and yamahas 450 are extremely close to the same bike that if yu changed them to the same color and took off the company name you wouldnt know what you were on. the yamahas engine lasts longer though because the honda has slight valve issues.  
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well. the honda has a super powerful engine and with the all new honda progressive steering damper it takes corners much easier.  

Powerful, but doesnt last as long as the Yamaha.  
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I've also heard the the honda's a plagued by valve issues.... was actually from a honda dealer!  
03 YZ250 94 WR250z

the hondas engine isnt more powerful. iv riden them both a lot. the only difference is where the powerband starts.  neither of them sign off at top end but the honda has a tinny bit more grunt from idle to about 4500 rpm and the yamaha takes over again. the steering dampner isnt to brag about/  
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Im all for the yz450f, with the fact that i ahve one, but i havent rode a 2008 bike yet. Ide like to see the difference from 05 to 08  
Yamaha yzf450
Yamaha xt225

The 08 is a lot slower. the 04 was te fastest YZ450F made.  
2005 YZ250F
2006 RM250
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ya the 04 was one of the fastest but the 4 speed tranny was horrible. it was a complete failed.  
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