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MtnEX
02-28-2009, 10:59 PM
Well, I thought I'd share it here first...

I couldn't trade my 400EX... not that I couldn't get a good trade-in value on it... I just couldn't bring myself to do it for some reason. Not sure why exactly.

I thought I had 'buyers reluctance' there for a while, but I finally realized I was just very confused about what to get and very uneasy about trading EX off for it's immediate replacement.

So I decided to just keep it.


I did go buy myself a brand-hammer new KFX450R though.
hypersnyper6947
02-28-2009, 11:37 PM
you will have to let us know how you like it compared to your ex, also lets see some pics
03-01-2009, 04:49 AM
i think that was a wise move...
MtnEX
03-01-2009, 09:25 AM
Originally posted by hypersnyper6947
you will have to let us know how you like it compared to your ex, also lets see some pics

I'll let you all know after I get some ride time.

I haven't even unloaded it yet.
It's been raining and about 1 degree above freezing.
MtnEX
03-01-2009, 09:26 AM
Originally posted by speedyquad
i think that was a wise move...

Keeping the EX or getting the KFX450R?
250x_kyle
03-01-2009, 10:45 AM
Originally posted by MtnEX
Keeping the EX or getting the KFX450R?

probably both. 450s can be kind of high strung for the woods. I dont care for the power of the kfx much though but you bought what you liked and its a nice bike for sure.
tyman2395
03-01-2009, 10:54 AM
woah nice bike man. I am like you before i had my 400ex for sale got a bunch of offers but just couldn't let it go i dont know why i just love the bike.
03-01-2009, 12:14 PM
keeping the ex...if the kfx is anything like the honda 450r ...i don't think you'll be happy on it...at least from the style of riding you described
250x_kyle
03-01-2009, 12:19 PM
Originally posted by speedyquad
keeping the ex...if the kfx is anything like the honda 450r ...i don't think you'll be happy on it...at least from the style of riding you described

it seems alot differnt then the 450r to me. seems as though its snappier in the mid power area.
MtnEX
03-01-2009, 03:32 PM
I've been on an '05 450R and the KFX450R is a lot different than it. It doesn't have as much bottom as the KFX450R, not even with mods and a 13t.


Overall, stock, I see the 450's like this...


KTM/Outlaw 450... stroker, strong low end and all.

KFX450R... low-midrange.

Rest of 450's... mid-topend.
honda400ex2003
03-01-2009, 09:37 PM
I hear ya on keeping the 400. I don't care how many times it needs rebuilding or what goes wrong in the future. It will always have a place in the garage. One day I want to have a 250r, 400ex, 250x, 450r. most of the group. maybe even a 300ex and a 250ex if I have teh funds. I want to restore the 250r to completely stock and have a stock old body style 400ex also with the one I have. Ah dreams are awesome aren't they.:p One day!! It would be awesome to have the whole collection. Good decision on the new machine I hope you like it. They are all really nice. Steve