2008 Honda TRX450ERF

[signboy]

Basically we get new colors for '08

http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/c028_029_030_031_photos_all/atvs/2008/TRX450ER/LargeHoriz/TRX450ER_large_01.jpg

[krazken]

and don't forget the gas tank going from 3.2 gallons to 2.7 gallons.

[Gray33]

what is the purpose of cutting the gas take down from 3.2 to 2.7?

[procircuit406ex]

In my oponion, not to start nothing, but to me the 450R looks worse every year. Thats why when I buy mine Im buying an 04 or 05

this one looks better than the one with the red frame...

what is honda doing to the 400ex? all their other sport biukes have the 08 version listed with the new colors, except for the 400ex...

[400exrider707]

That is the best looking 450R yet tied with the 07 white ones. I love the blue seat.

[chillinsk8err]

y would they lower the gas tank. i love the fact how i barely have to fill my gas tank up. i love it when my friend do and i dont. what about all this talk about efi and wider and all that ****.

Originally posted by 400exrider707
That is the best looking 450R yet tied with the 07 white ones. I love the blue seat.


i agree, i hope hat the blue in the seat matches the blue on the hood and rear fenders...it looks too light as is

[400exrider707]

I see they also have different tires on the rear, whats up with that? I wonder if the new ER's got the starting problems worked out.

[CHEVYZ]

Looks great, my favorite so far! I do think that the black seat would look better on it than the blue, though....it doesn't seem to match as well.

and the front tires are different too...

[CHEVYZ]

New tires all around is what it looks like, right? I am liking the new tanks, they match the bike's plastic (for the most part) now.

The other two.....

http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/c028_029_030_031_photos_all/atvs/2008/TRX450ER/LargeHoriz/TRX450ER_large_03.jpg

http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/c028_029_030_031_photos_all/atvs/2008/TRX450ER/LargeHoriz/TRX450ER_large_02.jpg

being someone that loves white bikes and was going to do my 450r in white eventually, i have to say that after seeing the white r in person, i was not feeling it...

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by speedyquad
being someone that loves white bikes and was going to do my 450r in white eventually, i have to say that after seeing the white r in person, i was not feeling it...

I kind of felt the same way, they didn't have the same pizazz in person, until I saw TWSITED's bike on here, his is awesome!!!!

[chad502ex]

Wow, colored tanks..:devil:

[R8 450]

Sorry to say this but the TRX450 it's getting outdated.

No innovations nothing what a shame for Honda.

[signboy]

Originally posted by R8 450
Sorry to say this but the TRX450 it's getting outdated.

No innovations nothing what a shame for Honda.

Its still winning a lot of races though.

[400exrider707]

and most importantly to Honda.... I bet they still sell a ton of them

[Dave400ex]

Huge disappointment. It's time for some major updates!

[IMSROLL450R]

although there are no major advancements I am happy with the looks of them!!! best ones yet! that blue is awesome

[honda4life72]

they need to update it or i might not be honda4life much longer lol

[Luecker]

I was also dissapointed in Honda with the 2008 450R. I thought for sure this would be the year it got EFI. Maybe 2010?

Oh and don't forget the $100 price increase!!!

If a 2008 isn't listed for one of Honda's models then that means that quad is getting updates or will not be available for 2008. With the 400EX it is more than likely getting an update.



And to the guy that said they are still winning races - The RIDER wins the race. The best RIDER will always win no matter what brand he is riding. Especially with the 450 quads that are out right now. They are all very close.

[BlaineKaiser450]

Originally posted by procircuit406ex
In my oponion, not to start nothing, but to me the 450R looks worse every year. Thats why when I buy mine Im buying an 04 or 05 i feel the same way. I think my 04 is the coolest looking quad made IMO

[Vade]

the only thing i like on the blk and blue R is the black frame

[Flyin-Low]

GAH... I was SOO disappointed when I saw this. Honda is still draggin' their *** when it comes time to upgrade. In two years all they could do is come up with some lame color schemes that everyone will change anyway?

Why would they let the competition just fly by like this?

-Martin

[Flyin-Low]

BTW, that looks like the same tire set up the older YFZs had.. if that's true then they went an inch smaller in front also.

-Martin

[Flyin-Low]

Nvm, same size tires all around.

-Martin

[Quad-Handler#2]

Man, you guys are hard to please, I'm thinkin if it ran on water and could fly you would still find somethin to Bit*! about.... I thought snowmobilers were bad when new iron came out...

[450rJam]

I like the black frame, not sure about the blue seat
(cough yamaha cough)

the fact that it hasnt changed anything but color means the 06 is still as good as it gets.

I'll keep my 06 till they come up with an improvement.
(the plastic tank cover means graphics wont be peeling off)

[rollie]

i think the colored tanks look horrible, thats just my opinion though. they really should have made an MX and XC version.

[MX450]

I dont see why you guys all complain so much.. First of all EFI=$$$$ to jet, and if you ride XC, get someone to rebuild you shocks and get some good XC tires.. if you ride MX your probly gonna change everything anyways.. just look at the Zuke guys.. still getting new LT front ends, the stock axles bend ect..

I think the Honda is a great bike, maybe the frame is alittle weak but if your racin your spedin lots of money and breakin stuff no matter what you ride.

[oldlongstroke]

i printed the specs for the 07 n 08
they vary a little in the chassis dimensions
maybe the frame was updated this year
and the handling was improved?

[Vade]

ya i was wondering why the shocks on the black r where gray

[mike nash]

We'll see what Yamaha has on the 12th. Honda sales will be down for sure they could have atleast upgraded suspension.:(

[Vade]

Yamaha will bust out some kool looking colors for the yfz/700 or will add more power for sure

[mephyst]

I am also disappointed... =[ And I think the colored tanks look horrible. The black tanks looked much better.

[sunco]

My 04 blew up & the cost of a new + tax etc.... Man oh man. Someone said an 06 is good as it gets - I offered $3500 for an 06 wait & see what happens

About the 08 tank the 07 says 3.2 & the 08 says 2.7 w/ .08 reserve I guess the 08 still is smaller?

[sunco]

honda has $200 bonus bucks off on the 07 450er - shown w/ an 04/05 picture. This sucks all i want to do is ride.

[4ABURN]

I think next year will be the year, With the new kaw coming out I didn't think this year would be the year. Its like big box office movies they never put two out at the same time it just cuts into each others profit.Let the kaw have its year and then next year its hondas. I don't care to much anyway I love my 06 so I will have it for a little bit longer, even if there was big changes....Anyway my 2 cents.

[signboy]

Originally posted by Luecker
I was also dissapointed in Honda with the 2008 450R. I thought for sure this would be the year it got EFI. Maybe 2010?

Oh and don't forget the $100 price increase!!!

If a 2008 isn't listed for one of Honda's models then that means that quad is getting updates or will not be available for 2008. With the 400EX it is more than likely getting an update.



And to the guy that said they are still winning races - The RIDER wins the race. The best RIDER will always win no matter what brand he is riding. Especially with the 450 quads that are out right now. They are all very close.

if that was completely true than why didn't Matt Smiley podium on a Polaris? I agree a lot of it is the rider but the quad as to make it to the end of the race. honda have always been relible.

[bigz-71]

I will always be on a honda unless something drastic has happened. i went out on a limb and bought the second one from my dealer when the 04 models came out. i had to have one back then and i would not trade anything now for my 04. I love it and i think it can stack up to any 06 or 07 bike. the 07 might have a little more power but i believe in handling, it will handle as good as you can spend (spend 1200 handles like 1200, spend 5000 handles like a champ). I am happy with my Honda and i know Honda will release their new version of the R when the time is right.

The machine i am curious to see how it stands up to everyone esle is the can-am, it looks sweet with a no weld frame and its EFI motor.

[Big Red Menace]

Originally posted by signboy
if that was completely true than why didn't Matt Smiley podium on a Polaris? I agree a lot of it is the rider but the quad as to make it to the end of the race. honda have always been relible.

Jeremy Mcgrath couldn't win on the RM250

[ratso]

YEA my 06 is as good as it gets plus my tank is bigger! Now I don't have to worry about buying a new honda and can concentrate on getting a yfz 450

[jshtex]

Originally posted by Big Red Menace
Jeremy Mcgrath couldn't win on the RM250

I am a big Jeremy fan but I don't think he was still in the best rider catagory when he was on the zuke.

And I think Smiley did podium on "A" Polaris, just not on the one they wanted him on (Outlaw).

What will be important is how does the Honda stack up at the end of the year. What will we be talking about this time next year....

[krazken]

let's all remember....honda is here to make money...at the end of the day...that is what they are doing.

Why take a risky chance with newer technology that does not produce superior results? Why move to EFI if nobody can beat you with a carb? To advance the industry? Why waste R&D money when you can let other companies do it for you?

Honda I bet looks at the pro race results...when you do that...you see a few yamaha and suzuki sprinkled in the top 3, but the majority of the time, its honda in the top 3.

So..until Honda sees drastic changes in the winning ratio, I wouldn't expect big structural changes to the R or any of the honda line.

just my .02

[ThePhantomRider]

Love the colored tanks....for anyone who says the blue seat is (cough, cough Yamaha) you need an education. In 1985 Honda 250r's had blue seats....loooonnnng before Yamaha ever thought about being blue....I think they were still Yellow at the time.

I like the white one more now with the white tank, and if Can-Am had not released the DS-450, I'd be getting a 450r.

As far as their dominance....it's more than the rider, though rider is the most important factor, look how many top racers still ride Hondas even though Honda doesn't factory back riders like Kawi, Yami and Zuki....they chose Honda!!! That's the best endorsement you'll ever have.


TPR

[TWISTED]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
I kind of felt the same way, they didn't have the same pizazz in person, until I saw TWSITED's bike on here, his is awesome!!!!

Thanks. After seeing the white tank, I think I'll be having one of those if it's fairly easy to rig up....

[Sjorge450R]

why is everyone complaining? I dont know about you guys but when I look at the results from my A class races and the B and C, most of the time its all HONDA. Shows you that they are doing something right. I wont switch from the honda, unless the Can am comes kicking everyones ***.

[the 97]

why dose everyone want efi so bad?

[N300exJ]

Im done with Honda i hate my 450R. Every year they get worse. They lost my money.

[250Renvy]

Originally posted by the 97
why dose everyone want efi so bad?


It's technology. I was at the Can-am dealer enquiring about the DS450 and he was trying to sell me a Renegade (BTW Awesome quad)

Anyway he told me he didn't believe the hype about can-am's untill he got on the renegade and could blow away a modded 450R and the power... crazy.

So the selling point was that it's efi and when you bring it in to the dealer for repair(if it needs it) they just hook up a cable to the computer and it tells you what's wrong with it. Also if you do mod the engine you don't have to jet and fool around with a carb, you just pop in a program for the efi and it'll adjust itself.

[GIXXER1KR]

I think there waiting to see the KTM and Can Am 450 to drop the bomb!!!:D

[N300exJ]

Why loose sales and riders waiting? That makes no sense to me?

[tooanxiousii]

Originally posted by 250Renvy
It's technology. I was at the Can-am dealer enquiring about the DS450 and he was trying to sell me a Renegade (BTW Awesome quad)

Anyway he told me he didn't believe the hype about can-am's untill he got on the renegade and could blow away a modded 450R and the power... crazy.

So the selling point was that it's efi and when you bring it in to the dealer for repair(if it needs it) they just hook up a cable to the computer and it tells you what's wrong with it. Also if you do mod the engine you don't have to jet and fool around with a carb, you just pop in a program for the efi and it'll adjust itself.

Sorry to tell you the Renegade is slow for a 800cc quad it should have alot more than it does.... And in the woops you can't control it ... It's big and heavy put for a 4x4 it's cool

[Flyin-Low]

Originally posted by 250Renvy
It's technology. I was at the Can-am dealer enquiring about the DS450 and he was trying to sell me a Renegade (BTW Awesome quad)

Anyway he told me he didn't believe the hype about can-am's untill he got on the renegade and could blow away a modded 450R and the power... crazy.

So the selling point was that it's efi and when you bring it in to the dealer for repair(if it needs it) they just hook up a cable to the computer and it tells you what's wrong with it. Also if you do mod the engine you don't have to jet and fool around with a carb, you just pop in a program for the efi and it'll adjust itself.

BTW, a Renegade WILL NOT blow away a 450r.. My quad is about a lenght and maybe a half ahead of one the whole way through a drag race.

-Martin

[700bRad]

Im a converted Honda fan. I went from 06's Raptor 700r and YFZ450 to a Honda 450r and I was so surprised how much more solid of a quad honda made then yamaha. I love my 450r and right now wouldnt want anything else. But with this new Can Am coming out and the YFZ probably getting a major update im scared, lol. I like having whats the very top notch best all the time and dont want to have to change brands again :( . But im going to give Honda untill 2009 and if they havnt hooked me up with efi then im just gonna have to throw my money else where. The 700r has spoiled me big time with efi I LOVE IT. And became addicted to the crisp feeling of the throttle and non hesitation. If only the 450r had efi it would be a perfect quad for extreme woods riding, and steep hill climbing... Thats my plan, im stapling my pockets shut untill 2009 and if nothing has changed, im going back to Yamaha or switching to whatever is best.

[maddmatt02]

Originally posted by ThePhantomRider
Love the colored tanks....for anyone who says the blue seat is (cough, cough Yamaha) you need an education. In 1985 Honda 250r's had blue seats....loooonnnng before Yamaha ever thought about being blue....I think they were still Yellow at the time.

I like the white one more now with the white tank, and if Can-Am had not released the DS-450, I'd be getting a 450r.

As far as their dominance....it's more than the rider, though rider is the most important factor, look how many top racers still ride Hondas even though Honda doesn't factory back riders like Kawi, Yami and Zuki....they chose Honda!!! That's the best endorsement you'll ever have.


TPR

I got an old, 78 i think TT500 and its yellow.

[MX MaNiAc 06]

Originally posted by the 97
why dose everyone want efi so bad?

Seriously..

Actually i was hoping they would have efi so i could get another brand new 06 or 07 for real cheap.

[xwarriorx]

Originally posted by krazken
let's all remember....honda is here to make money...at the end of the day...that is what they are doing.

Why take a risky chance with newer technology that does not produce superior results? Why move to EFI if nobody can beat you with a carb? To advance the industry? Why waste R&D money when you can let other companies do it for you?

Honda I bet looks at the pro race results...when you do that...you see a few yamaha and suzuki sprinkled in the top 3, but the majority of the time, its honda in the top 3.

So..until Honda sees drastic changes in the winning ratio, I wouldn't expect big structural changes to the R or any of the honda line.

just my .02

Some suzukis sprinkled? i see suzuki taking the top five at round 2 of the wpsa and winning round three also.

[krazken]

ATV MX Nationals:

Round 1 - 1st Honda, 2nd Honda, 3rd Honda
Round 2 - 1st Honda, 2nd Honda, 3rd Suzuki
Round 3 - 1st Honda, 2nd Honda, 3rd Suzuki
Round 4 - 1st Suzuki, 2nd Honda, 3rd Honda
Round 5 - 1st Honda, 2nd Honda, 3rd Honda
Round 6 - 1st Honda, 2nd Yamaha, 3rd Honda
Round 7 - 1st Honda, 2nd Honda, 3rd Yamaha


GNCC
Round 1 - 1st Yamaha, 2nd Honda, 3rd Yamaha
Round 2 - 1st Yamaha, 2nd Honda, 3rd Honda
Round 3 - 1st Honda, 2nd Yamaha, 3rd Honda
Round 4 - 1st Honda, 2nd Yamaha, 3rd Honda
Round 5 - 1st Honda, 2nd Yamaha, 3rd Honda
Round 6 - 1st Honda, 2nd Honda, 3rd Yamaha


As you can tell...a whole lot of Honda, and a whole lot of Yamaha. Why make changes when you look at an overall level across racing styles and you are still receiving at least a top 3 finish for your brand with EVERY race you enter?

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[mike nash]

It's not changed at all is my problem with it do something at least better suspension. Yamaha releases on the 12th, can-am and KTM dealers aren't as plentiful as Honda Yamaha.EFI they can keep it,don't want it anyway.

if it aint broke, don't fix it...

not saying that the e-starter issue don't need addressed...but look at the demographics of who are actually buying these bikes...everyday trail riders that want to have a good, dependable all around bikeand that is what honda has put out...

joe schmoe don't need fat bars...joe schmoe wouldn't notice any suspension upgrades...joe schmoe is going to leave this bike stock and run the devil out of it

most of the guys i ride with are on bone stock machines because they don't really care and guess what, that is what 90% of honda's customers are....why make major changes and creating a price increase at the same time to upgrade the things that joe schmoe don't need or want...

[Unverfehrt400ex]

I see no point at all of changing it yet. People are still buying them so there must be somethin good about them. One they arnt making as much money and sales drop drastically then make a change. BUt if ya look at most local races. or A anb B class races in GNCC or mx its almost all honda's. Baja 1000. Honda dominated. And for whoever stated earlier about how suzuki dominated the pro class a few weeks ago at taylorville. Its all in the rider. If Honda Felt like droppin the money to have Gust, Wimmer and all the big name guys they'd be winnin on a 450r

[4ABURN]

Do you guys remember how many peaple say "I think I will wait a year" when ever big changes happen to a quad. Some times big changes don't mean big sales. at least not the first year 450rs are selling good so there doing the right thing. I just read the SPORT ATV mag 450 shout out and the honda just about won the thing so there not that far behind!!!!!!!!. my 2 cents...

[pats2007450er]

Originally posted by GIXXER1KR
I think there waiting to see the KTM and Can Am 450 to drop the bomb!!!:D that way they can come out and make everyone that switched regreat it.everyone is complaining about honda not updating and trashing honda than ****ing switch.you think it is going to hurt honda any (wrong).if a pro is riding yam,suz,kaw it's because they are factory rides and they save money.but what do you see (honda) they dont care if they are factory or not they are going to pay the money for the honda which i don't blame them.i will wait til 2009 to see what honda is doing,either way im not switching.it's the only one that doesn't look like a spaceship.:huh :eek2:

[pats2007450er]

Originally posted by N300exJ
Im done with Honda i hate my 450R. Every year they get worse. They lost my money. the way you talk you are switching because they didn't upgrade.you say this and you have a 04-05 than when they updated the 06-07 why didn't you switch. there is a big difference there and the power is a big difference on the 06-07.btw you have motor work done by insane illusions designs racing and your bike is set up for mx than what you problem.:huh

[bigH]

Originally posted by 250Renvy
It's technology. I was at the Can-am dealer enquiring about the DS450 and he was trying to sell me a Renegade (BTW Awesome quad)

Anyway he told me he didn't believe the hype about can-am's untill he got on the renegade and could blow away a modded 450R and the power... crazy.

So the selling point was that it's efi and when you bring it in to the dealer for repair(if it needs it) they just hook up a cable to the computer and it tells you what's wrong with it. Also if you do mod the engine you don't have to jet and fool around with a carb, you just pop in a program for the efi and it'll adjust itself.

Bud im positive a renegade 800 would have problems with a stock 450r....my dads HRC 450r rapped one in a drag race numerous times....its a really overrated bike....the one thing going for it is its throttle response and thats all i liked when i rode it. I think Honda needs to change there quad but i still like the way it is. change it or not i wont complain.the only 450 that is as fast as it in stock form is the YFZ.

[250Renvy]

Originally posted by pats2007450er
that way they can come out and make everyone that switched regreat it.everyone is complaining about honda not updating and trashing honda than ****ing switch.you think it is going to hurt honda any (wrong).if a pro is riding yam,suz,kaw it's because they are factory rides and they save money.but what do you see (honda) they dont care if they are factory or not they are going to pay the money for the honda which i don't blame them.i will wait til 2009 to see what honda is doing,either way im not switching.it's the only one that doesn't look like a spaceship.:huh :eek2:


Why wait for 2009? Honda is traditionally not very innovative. They want to appeal to the masses so they will probably stay the same, maybe they'll have efi for 09 and a few minor changes with the motor or possibly body styling. But I think these race quads are set and only minor changes will happen each year, just like the bikes.

AS far as the CAN-AM comment, I'd have to see it - that's just what the dealer was selling me.
RENEGADE in whoops? Why would you ever have that thing on a track?

I would have to ride one but I think I'd still bet on the renegade.

[N300exJ]

Hah the 04/05 450r is better than the 06/07 450r. Thats why the pros are still on 05 R's. Im gettin rid of it cause its always breaking. If i knew about all the engine problems it had back when i got it in 05 i wouldnt have bought it. Live and learn.

[lumi]

as a X banshee owner i never complained about them not changing or updated the quad... it was a great quad and if someone wanted something done different it was aftermarket..


right now the 450r can be setup for almost all kinds of riding..

and it has a 1 year warranty now not 6 months... i guess it proven reliable

[07250ex]

Originally posted by pats2007450er
that way they can come out and make everyone that switched regreat it.everyone is complaining about honda not updating and trashing honda than ****ing switch.you think it is going to hurt honda any (wrong).if a pro is riding yam,suz,kaw it's because they are factory rides and they save money.but what do you see (honda) they dont care if they are factory or not they are going to pay the money for the honda which i don't blame them.i will wait til 2009 to see what honda is doing,either way im not switching.it's the only one that doesn't look like a spaceship.:huh :eek2:

IMO the yfz does not look like a spaceship, if u ask me the yfz is a muchhhhh more attractive quad then the honda 450r

[maddmatt02]

Originally posted by N300exJ
Hah the 04/05 450r is better than the 06/07 450r. Thats why the pros are still on 05 R's. Im gettin rid of it cause its always breaking. If i knew about all the engine problems it had back when i got it in 05 i wouldnt have bought it. Live and learn.

not sure about the pros on 05's still, however if they are Id assume because only good thing about the 06 vs 05 was power, I think the frames are the same, suspension was barely changed also I think, so if you already got a setup 05, and you got whatever engine work done, why get a newer, very slightly different version of the same quad to once again replace every part with your aftermarket stuff.

and I agree, looks to me goes kawasaki tied with honda (kawi only looks good without the lights though), yamaha, then suzukis alright and the KTM and can am are pretty ugly to me.


you could prove to me that the honda was the slowest, worst handling 450 out there and id probably still want one because I honestly cant see any of the 450's being "crap" and I am loyal to honda.

[pats2007450er]

Originally posted by N300exJ
Hah the 04/05 450r is better than the 06/07 450r. Thats why the pros are still on 05 R's. Im gettin rid of it cause its always breaking. If i knew about all the engine problems it had back when i got it in 05 i wouldnt have bought it. Live and learn. your crazy as hell if you think the 04-05 is better than the 06-07.my buddy has an 04 with full system esr exhaust,hot cam,bigger piston,bumped up compression with thinner gasket,K&N power lid,uni air filter,and 13 tooth front sprocket and 39 rear sprocket.i have an 07 with slip-on HMF,uni air filter,12 tooth front sprocket and 38 rear sprocket.on a 300ft drag i pull 2 bike links on him and top end i pull away slowly.i let him ride mine in the woods and he said that when he had cornered it in and out around the tree's the power was raw compared to his.the handling is better and btw they tilted the motor back for a reason.if you would of had baldwin or yoshimura build your motor your motor might run better.theres a lot of people that lives around me that has an 04-05 and there motors are running fine.the only reason people complain about there motors is because they go ****ing with it and it never runs right.then when that happens they go around trashing honda's.every honda i have owned got me from point A to point B so i think i will stick with honda.btwc.borich,c.jenks,b.cook,m.smily,s.derisi, d.johnson they are on the 06-07,i dont know about mx i dont get into it.grow up buddy and hope everything works out for you.btw how much do you want for your 450r.

[hondamx82]

I think honda has alot of catching up to do with yamaha, kawi, and suzuki.

ALOT....

And the blue seat looks gay

[maddmatt02]

only one Ive heard anyone say they think might be more powerful than honda is yamaha, suzuki and kawasaki are weak stock.

[bigH]

Originally posted by maddmatt02
only one Ive heard anyone say they think might be more powerful than honda is yamaha, suzuki and kawasaki are weak stock.

agreed the YFZ is fast...honda and yamaha are about even...IMO those are the top 450's and they definately look better

[trx400EXtreme]

Originally posted by the 97
why dose everyone want efi so bad?

seriously. basicly, its like a "why fix what aint broken" situation. carbs seem to be workin just fine, why change it?:ermm:

[crash83]

damn i just got a left over 06 and so far im happy as hell with it.
i like it better than my old raptor.[except not having reverse].
whats funny is it seems as though these new 450 just came out...
no there outdated,so was my banshee it was a 91 i had it for 10 years,updated or not.

[Quad-Handler#2]

Originally posted by crash83
damn i just got a left over 06 and so far im happy as hell with it.
i like it better than my old raptor.[except not having reverse].
whats funny is it seems as though these new 450 just came out...
no there outdated,so was my banshee it was a 91 i had it for 10 years,updated or not.

Your 06 is fine, everyone is looking for latest and greatest every year, but the MFG's Know they will never satisfy everyone every year. Honda will keep selling bikes long after we are all gone...

[IMSROLL450R]

Originally posted by Quad-Handler#2
Your 06 is fine, everyone is looking for latest and greatest every year, but the MFG's Know they will never satisfy everyone every year. Honda will keep selling bikes long after we are all gone...

amen......... everyone should stop *****ing its a friggin 4 wheeler most people bought honda for a reason if they arent satisfied they should change to something else........simple

[atvwdsrcer]

Since there arent any changes worth mentioning. Hopefully this means they are not going to make the same mistake they did with the release of the 06's before the e start was working up to par for a race quad. Maybe they will re-do everything and not release it until they actually have evrything working properly.

[400ex_rider13]

Alright. Ride it, until it breaks. My dad works at a Suzuki/Honda dealer. And our household has Suzuki and Honda quads, and we will always own these brands no matter what. But I'm not too worried about the 450R, it's selling and getting podiums. But they shouldn't get all the credit. In my mind Suzuki is just as reliable as Honda, and advanced. The LTR is winning alot of races too! But anyways, maybe Honda is working on improvements like EFI, and others. And knowing the rep they have for being reliable, maybe they're taking their time, making sure all the bugs are out of their new products, and so they won't fail. Once they hit the showroom. As for looks. In my mind the 2008's look the best. I'm loving the red one, as well the Black and Blue. Not sure what Honda was thinking when they decreases the gas tank. But they do look good coloured. But thats my .02

-Kyle

[racerx573]

Originally posted by sunco
My 04 blew up & the cost of a new + tax etc.... Man oh man. Someone said an 06 is good as it gets - I offered $3500 for an 06 wait & see what happens

About the 08 tank the 07 says 3.2 & the 08 says 2.7 w/ .08 reserve I guess the 08 still is smaller?


If you notice on the Honda site, the '08 lists a 2.7 with 0.8 reserve, giving it a 3.3 gallong total tank..

And '07 lists ONLY 3.2 gallon without a reserve amount given. So is is the tank for '07 and earlier 2.7 with a 0.7 or 0.8 reserve?

That would mean they didn't really change the size of the tank if you think about it. Unless somewhere it lists the size of the tank with res for '07 and prior.

[xwarriorx]

first of all i think its funny how we compare 450's by how many wins they have. go look on any pro ATVA or WPSA bikes, stock frame and well thats about it. i dont really think we can use that as a brameter. and when the 450's first came out they were all about progression, moving the sport forward and cutting edge technology, now that goal has taken a back seat to a safe sales number and a "niche" market. lets face it if the 450's are the flagship of ATV progression then shouldnt they progress? it could be anything, honda didnt even have to take efi or anything the other brands did, just do something think outside the box try something your freaking honda. anyway i like all the 450's i just think there playing it a little to safe.

[400ex_rider13]

Originally posted by xwarriorx
first of all i think its funny how we compare 450's by how many wins they have. go look on any pro ATVA or WPSA bikes, stock frame and well thats about it.

I was just going to say that!;)

[400exrider99]

if you want a honda with efi so bad buy an efi off of a zuke and mod it to work for the honda:D i love my 400ex and i plan on buying a 450r when i find the money to. long live honda:D

[400ex_rider13]

Originally posted by 400exrider99
i love my 400ex and i plan on buying a 450r when i find the money to. long live honda:D

I'm thinking of doing the same;)