pro's riding Honda

[frank mb]

I was wondering why almost every not factory backed rider is choosing honda to race at the pro class? Is it only the engine that is more reliable or are the ergonomics just better? Here in Europe the pro's race mostly Yamaha and that's just the opposite of the pro's in the US. Does someone have an explanation for it?

[big_poppa49]

Because Honda is just more reliable, less maint., and a better all around quad. Need I say more...:D

uhhh have you looked at the pro line up....hondas arent as big as they were 2-3 years ago.

[brink400]

Hes not saying pros in general he is saying the Privateers who recieve no factory support generally choose honda. I think its because you can get big hp numbers out of the motors more easily then the other motors. Thats just a guess I dont actually know for sure if thats the reason.

[klutch]

Originally posted by z400rider08
uhhh have you looked at the pro line up....hondas arent as big as they were 2-3 years ago.

They are still quite big though... Watching MX races and such I see more Honda's still than anything, next would be Suzuki.

i understand what hes saying. im just saying you still dont see many privateers on honda in my opinion i would have to say suzuki. if anyone rides a honda its personal preference because they dont have a whole lot over the competition to be honest.

The Honda's have more HP and torque and go faster than the YFZ I know that for a fact from dyno's.

[Warnerade]

maybe its because parts are twice as cheap as any other brand...I know front fenders for my zuki cost about as much as a whole set does for a honda.

Originally posted by frank mb
I was wondering why almost every not factory backed rider is choosing honda to race at the pro class? Is it only the engine that is more reliable or are the ergonomics just better? Here in Europe the pro's race mostly Yamaha and that's just the opposite of the pro's in the US. Does someone have an explanation for it?

Where in Europe do you live? In England Honda still rule the roost, then suzuki and Yamaha.

[frank mb]

I live in Holland, I know other brands are coming a bit up know but still yamaha has like 60 to 70% of the field.

[Pappy]

Out of 44 motos yesterday at the National, 27 wins came aboard a honda.


On the pro side, the Honda is cheaper to race and promotes products that build the bulk of their sponsors sales. Its pretty sad when guys that do run a honda refuse to list honda as the brand they are riding at sign up due to NO support from Honda to the series.

[KXRida]

Originally posted by FoxHondaRider
The Honda's have more HP and torque and go faster than the YFZ I know that for a fact from dyno's.


Those sweet stickers really do add hp!!!!


Around here honda and suzuki seem to be running most of the ama stuff as well. At the last high point I almost had to search to find a yfz.

[ALAMX37]

Because Honda is a winner, LOL.
they are cheap to build, easy to maintain, and very reliable.

[jesseweaver]

Originally posted by KXRida
Those sweet stickers really do add hp!!!!


Around here honda and suzuki seem to be running most of the ama stuff as well. At the last high point I almost had to search to find a yfz.

yea all the d5,6,and 7 stuff is all zuks and honda. it used to be probably around 75% honda now i see maybe for every 10 bikes 4 hondas 4 suzukis and 1 or 2 yfzs. rarely a kfx:confused: dont think ive seen a ds at a track yet either

[KXRida]

Originally posted by jesseweaver
yea all the d5,6,and 7 stuff is all zuks and honda. it used to be probably around 75% honda now i see maybe for every 10 bikes 4 hondas 4 suzukis and 1 or 2 yfzs. rarely a kfx:confused: dont think ive seen a ds at a track yet either

Yah I can't say I've seen a DS in person yet at a track.

[hondarider101]

because every one knows that honda is the fastst nicest and most reliable.. looks good to.

[honda4life72]

Originally posted by hondarider101
because every one knows that honda is the fastst nicest and most reliable.. looks good to. :huh

[hondarider101]

whats ure problem?

[KXRida]

Originally posted by hondarider101
because every one knows that honda is the fastst nicest and most reliable.. looks good to.

not "every one" thinks the same. IMO I think the yfz's look the best. Fastest, I'd take an LTR.

[hondarider101]

yea it was a joke everyone has there on thoughts.lol.