2009 CRF450 vs KX450

[todthornton]

I'm 6 ft, 210 lb (with gear), 40+Vet rider (track only)... have always ridden red. But I've been considering selling the 06 CRF for a new KX450. Have heard the KX is taller/bigger dude friendly.

Thoughts??

[crf-f crf-r trx cbr]

over ten pounds heavier than 09 crf450r..welcome to tt

[todthornton]

thanks for the quick reply and "welcome to tt"! Are you saying the KX is 10 lbs heavier?

[crf-f crf-r trx cbr]

twelve to be more precise

[Chevy74]

CRF > KXF

[YZFdude2020]

honda is betteh

[YZFdude2020]

and hi newbie! you ready for TT hazing? put the banana in your exhaust pipe...nvm, just kiddin, but honda is better

[Sawblade]

honda is betteh

So why is Honda better? Cause you said so or is it just because its a Honda? Have your rode either bike?

[crf-f crf-r trx cbr]

So why is Honda better? Cause you said so or is it just because its a Honda? Have your rode either bike?

they are always mo bettah......everyone tries to be like them:applause:

[fxrs]

kawas are good bikes. but i would have to take it for long ride to see if it handles and runs like a honda. i have my doubts

[honda450rider255]

I also heard on the transworld video that they opened up the rider cockpit and stiffened the suspension on the 09's to better suit bigger riders.

(I'm 6'7" btw and I ride a honda...)

[kx232]

they are always mo bettah......everyone tries to be like them:applause:

they Just think there as good as Kawi:prof:

[NMdesertRacer]

"F" your hondas and kawasaki's I race a Bultaco!!

[mxmat813]

I'm 6 ft, 210 lb (with gear), 40+Vet rider (track only)... have always ridden red. But I've been considering selling the 06 CRF for a new KX450. Have heard the KX is taller/bigger dude friendly.

Thoughts??

I would say for me it would all come down to finding a good dealer and picking your favorite color. Size wasn't a factor, I'm 5'9" 170, but I went with the honda because the dealer has an awesome race support program. I passed up a lot of kawasaki contingency money to ride a honda but I think the dealer support and race program off set that. And honestly, you can't beat the quality of a honda IMO. Good luck!

[aaroncmh]

I don't think you will have an issue at 6' on either bike. I'm 6'3" and came off an 07 KX450 that felt great w/ just a tall seat (and stiff springs I'm 225lbs).

I was worried about the Honda but there is something about the 09 I feel fine on it.

I guess my point is I wouldn't let the bikes or your size influence your decision. Get the one you want after doing your research.

[Ga450owner]

decide after you ride both of them....don't buy based on what experts here or on the green side say or the mags preach for that matter....

[basilbug]

I have the 06CRF450R and my friend has the 08KX450 and his bike is better. Very nice engine, and handles very good. Even the seat is better.

Not sure about the 08CRF or 09 though.

[kx232]

"F" your hondas and kawasaki's I race a Bultaco!!

you ride what a drunk bull what the f**k

[crf450rm]

I have the new KX450F and I rode the new CRF450 just the other day, and I will tell you that I hated the CRF. My buddy that bleeds red didn't even like the new CRF450 and he is thinking about going to a Yamaha now. The CRF is hard to start, it is slow to get up on the power out of a corner, and the thing was nervous in the corners. Take a close look at the front fender also, it is the ugliest thing ever. KTM makes better looking front fenders. I have no doubts that it can be a good bike, but I was hoping for more from Honda. I can't believe that I was considering getting a CRF when I bought the KX450F.

[hillclimbin]

I have the new KX450F and I rode the new CRF450 just the other day, and I will tell you that I hated the CRF. My buddy that bleeds red didn't even like the new CRF450 and he is thinking about going to a Yamaha now. The CRF is hard to start, it is slow to get up on the power out of a corner, and the thing was nervous in the corners. Take a close look at the front fender also, it is the ugliest thing ever. KTM makes better looking front fenders. I have no doubts that it can be a good bike, but I was hoping for more from Honda. I can't believe that I was considering getting a CRF when I bought the KX450F.

WEll u almost made the right choice, u must like em heavy!