looking into a honda CRF450r

[marabaan]

ok iv been looking at some CRF450's
and would like to know if there a big difference from a 2003 to 2005 model.
and if there is what are they.

also whats other dirt bikes would be good to look into.

[FASN8U]

well il start by sayin good choice in a honda dirtbike.
can i ask do you have or have ever owned dirtbikes? do you honestly no how to ride because a 450 is a hell of alota power on dirt/gravel roads so keep it in mind they can be handfull. not that im trying to deter you ! 2003 - 2005 visualy are fairly similar from memory the 05 has different tank shrouds but there prety similar. 2005 comes with renthal bars stock over the 2003 and is claimed to be abit lighter to but they claim the bikes are sooo much better every year i mean realy they dont change that much within 4-5 years.

personaly go for something as new as possible , a well maintained honda fourstroke will never let you down , but an abused uncared fourstroke engine will end up costing you a fortune

[lam.666]

something like this is nice

http://www.netrider.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=53954

[marabaan]

well il start by sayin good choice in a honda dirtbike.
can i ask do you have or have ever owned dirtbikes? do you honestly no how to ride because a 450 is a hell of alota power on dirt/gravel roads so keep it in mind they can be handfull. not that im trying to deter you ! 2003 - 2005 visualy are fairly similar from memory the 05 has different tank shrouds but there prety similar. 2005 comes with renthal bars stock over the 2003 and is claimed to be abit lighter to but they claim the bikes are sooo much better every year i mean realy they dont change that much within 4-5 years.

personaly go for something as new as possible , a well maintained honda fourstroke will never let you down , but an abused uncared fourstroke engine will end up costing you a fortune

well this is going to be my first bike which im going to own.
and i have riden a 250 and a 600.. before
i found the 250 a bit slow.
where as the 600 was just quick and fast.
i plan to take it really easy when i first get the bike.. dont want to go to hard.
iv been taking to mates who have had 250's before but they found that they got bord of it to quick and ended up getting a 450 later on.

and i was also looking at the price difference between the 250 and 450 and would rather spend a lil bit more and a bigger bike that way i dont have to sell and buy another bike later on.

also keeping in mind im about 90kg and close to 6foot4

[FASN8U]

yer fair enuough , takin it easy ....bit easier said than done lol

like i said try go for something newer 2005 +

[marabaan]

yer fair enuough , takin it easy ....bit easier said than done lol

like i said try go for something newer 2005 +

thanks mate
ill be looking out for one over the next few months

[S2kane]

Just get the new 09 450R.. fuel injected totally new design.
Thats a sweet bike !!

[FASN8U]

yer herd about the new fuel injected bikes , dont no i think itd just be another part thats realy expensive to repair

[marabaan]

yeh i dont think i wanna go for one with Fuel injection.
im not a hard core rider.