Thinkink of buying a 450r

[Tloc]

Hi guys, I know this question has been asked often but I want to know something. I sold my banshee last year because it doesn't fit to my riding style (trail riding (60%), pit (30%) mx(10%). I want something fast and reliable. I hesitate between the 400ex and the 450r but I am sure i will not have enough power with the 400ex. I want to know if you have to always play with the throttle on the 450r on an open road like a 2 stroke(overheating).
Sorry for my english, I came from Quebec, Canada. What are you thinking guys??
Thanks!

[Pappy]

WFO and no problems. the R is a decent quad for what you have explained as your riding style. the only thing a new 400ex would have that a trail/play racer may want is the magic button and reverse.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Tloc

Sorry for my english, I came from Quebec, Canada. What are you thinking guys??


im thinking you type better english them most americans..lol

welcome to atvriders.com:cool:

[Syrus]

Originally posted by Pappy
im thinking you type better english them most americans..lol

welcome to atvriders.com:cool:

I second that one pappy

[hangman]

Just traded my 2001 400EX for a new 450R 2 weeks ago. Trust me, the 450R is definately the way to go. I was used to not having reverse so that wasn't a problem and as far as the kickstart goes, it fires on the first kick everytime. The R smokes the EX in every other area.

[Tloc]

Okay thanks for your reply, but do you have to always play with the throttle while you ride it?? Can you ride it like a 400ex?
Thanks again guys!

[86GN]

No need to play with the throttle. Its not like a 2 stroke that needs a shot of oil once in a while.