Was just wondering if I could get some input from the experts. I have ridden a Honda my entire life (Trx90,Trx250, Trx400ex, Trx450r). Trails/Track wherever sounds fun at the time. I have since sold my TRX450r about 4-5 years ago. Had college bills etc. Now after buying my new house, I would really like to have one again. I have been perusing through your forums and reading about how much everyone loves these quads (But this is a Honda forum, I wouldn’t expect any less). I was just wondering if someone could give me some insight. I am looking at either a 2009 450xc or 2005 450r. I will only be trail riding/riding on my property. No racing, yet. Pulling towards the KTM as I want to try something new and it has low hours. Hesitant because I don’t know how available parts are, or how they hold up against a 450r.
2005 Honda TRX 450r
– This will be only $1000 cheaper
– Has high compression piston, nerfs, pro taper bars, white bros exhaust, k&n, bead lock rims/new tires, widened 1in Front/ 2in Back
-Claims it has never been raced (Has Numbers On It)
2009 KTM 450xc
Low Hours (Under 20 claiming) Little to no wear. No aftermarket parts besides nerfs/slip on FMF pipe (Was told was offered by KTM)
So after this has been said, which would you chose. I need something before this weekend. Just looking for insight.
