some 20" tires on the back would be nice too and a softer seat. the ltr450 is like sitting on a 2x4
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some 20" tires on the back would be nice too and a softer seat. the ltr450 is like sitting on a 2x4
More photos.With credit going to atv illustrated and Jeff Henson.
that thing is sweet even though im not to big on kawasakiQuote:
Originally posted by hasbeenttduner
More photos.With credit going to atv illustrated and Jeff Henson.
I never knew the cannondale was a sport quad the cannondale was THE first outta the box race quad you didnt have to add nerfs kill swtich etc these new quads are not race ready and never will be, they cant make them fully race ready like the cannondale moto too much liability for themQuote:
Originally posted by Rootar
just think pappy youll prolly be seeoing alot of those covers this winter when people builod up their bikes for next years race season :o so quit ur complaining you lil girl lol:p
btw its about freakin one of the factories went with an aluminum frame, the cannondale/atk frames were/are definetly the strongest stock frame made on a sport quad maybe kawi built theirs strong enough to surpass where the first aluminum frame left off and be fully ready to last a whole season on a Pro ride wiht no gusseting (not replace the frames every 4-5 races like all the "other guys" running stock frames)
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Originally posted by jthunder31
Kawasaki did a bang-up job on their '06 KX450F dirt bike. They stalked the Hondas & Yamahas, built and refined and then released a superior machine! I imagine they did the same with this quad. I wonder how wide they'll go. I'm waiting for one of the manufacturers to offer a machine in several widths to fit everyone's needs. I see Honda, Yamaha or possibly this new Kawasaki breaking ground in this area! An XC or MX model choice is the next step.
Before someone lips off; I realize Cannondale already did this. They priced themselves waaaaayyy out of everyone's leauge (including themselves)!
Suzuki should be applauded for offering a virtually race-ready ATV to the masses.
BTW the brown side covers look a little lighter in person and are kinda trick!
These are the best times EVER to be an ATV enthusiast!:D
How is aobut 12k outta league you cant build a full race ready quad for that that you dont have to gusett the frame and will not come with top of the line ohlins like cannondale or a adjustable steering damper from ohlins, tag bars, nerf bars, pingle kill switch, magura clutch, Beadlock ITP wheels, ITP tires, gripper seat, fully race ready you could add nothing to make it more rac ready, I dont think you can build one for that will top of the line parts like cannondale had if you can let me know I will build 5 or 6 of them
:D :D :D :D
Joshie want's! :macho
I hear that may have to get one they look sweet!
Intentional leak, good marketing.
Well placed branch to cover the front end on the first 2 pix.
Wish it would've had the fender extensions on it. Same general lines as the 400 triplets.
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Originally posted by trx440
Intentional leak, good marketing.
Well placed branch to cover the front end on the first 2 pix.
Wish it would've had the fender extensions on it. Same general lines as the 400 triplets.
i also feel it was an intentional leak
12K for something that doesn't exist anymore. $6000.00 into a YFZ, TRX, LTR or KFX 450 makes a damn fine race machine! All the components are hand picked by the consumer and a current race machine is custom made to taste. The PARTS were nice on the Cannondale machines, but the package was not worth 12K up front to the consumer.Quote:
Originally posted by jacobw
How is aobut 12k outta league you cant build a full race ready quad for that that you dont have to gusett the frame and will not come with top of the line ohlins like cannondale or a adjustable steering damper from ohlins, tag bars, nerf bars, pingle kill switch, magura clutch, Beadlock ITP wheels, ITP tires, gripper seat, fully race ready you could add nothing to make it more rac ready, I dont think you can build one for that will top of the line parts like cannondale had if you can let me know I will build 5 or 6 of them
:D :D :D :D
I do not have to prove my point much further, because Cannondale lost all their money trying!
Lots of parts were plain copied from the good 'ol TRX250R. Well, so is everything else!
The Ohlins shocks on the 'dales left alot to be desired. 100% main bearing failure is not a great figure either.
I also have some "loyalists" im my area that drug these things along long after the chips fell on Cannondale. Maybe I can introduce you! I love to watch his sit on the battery charger while we are racing!
Yes, you may have bought half a dozen of those for $4500.00 or something...enjoy!
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The purpose of this thread is to pay homage and share information about the KFX450. :macho