First off, I am not trying to pick a fight with anyone, I just want to get your guys' opinion.
I have had 2 TRX450R's, an 04 and 05. I sold me 04 recently, and am in the market for a new bike. The Zuke looks real attractive, but I am concerned about the power output. I ride the gambut of styles that our sport offers. I race TT, XC, and occasionly I will ride MX. My new bike would be more of a playbike that could be raced on the XC or MX track. I have seen some postings from HMF that say the LTR makes 41-43 horsepower with the Cherry Bomb kit, Pipe, and Power tuning. I know that an 06 450 r makes 46hp with an HRC kit. I know that Horsepower isn't everything, but what do you guys think. Have any of you guys transferred from a Honda to the Suzuki? What are your opinions. I could get an 06r out the door for 5700. If I put an axle, a-arms, and the HRC kit, I would be around the same price as a LTR. I just don't know which one I want. If I go to the Suzuki shop, I lean towars the LTR. I rode a stock 06r yesterday, and now I am leaning towards it. Any help would be appreciated.
Also, how are the brakes on the LTR? I love the Honda's brakes. It is hard me to ride a Yamaha agressively in the woods because I do not like the brakes. Do the LTR's brakes compare?