John250
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Agree. I've just always thought Honda and Yamaha had a higher quality about them.
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Meister
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Honda hasn't won a shoot out anywhere Ive seen? I'm not any brand blind I just pick what I think I'll like the best. I loved my Honda but all the early reports about this yz sounded like it put it in my comfort zone.
Reasons I didn't like yams before. Ive ridden Harleys less wide. Might be an opinion, but it's mine.
Once they reported it became narrower I started watching for reports and opinions.
Things that made me pick the yz over keeping the Honda or buying another.
Power tuner app that tracks hours too.
Wanted to try kyb again.
Cockpit "rider triangle" now similar to Honda.
Reported motor characteristic. I like a long 2nd. I also like that they're saying it's not quite as abusive as the Honda down low. While I love a hard hitting bike because of so much time on 2 strokes, I'll likely ride it better without a huge hit.
Holeshot assist similar to Honda where it's basically a way to set a consistent, yet changeable max rpm.
It wasnt actually planned either but I caught wind Action had one coming and asked to be updated if it showed up and no one put a deposit on it. That happened, so I bought it.. just so happens it may have been the first one in Ohio lol.. Anyone that knows of action knows it's probably the smallest Yamaha shop in Ohio that carries the most OEM parts lol.. very mom and pop and was glad to do business with them again. Heather and Diana made it quick and painless..
Reasons I didn't like yams before. Ive ridden Harleys less wide. Might be an opinion, but it's mine.
Once they reported it became narrower I started watching for reports and opinions.
Things that made me pick the yz over keeping the Honda or buying another.
Power tuner app that tracks hours too.
Wanted to try kyb again.
Cockpit "rider triangle" now similar to Honda.
Reported motor characteristic. I like a long 2nd. I also like that they're saying it's not quite as abusive as the Honda down low. While I love a hard hitting bike because of so much time on 2 strokes, I'll likely ride it better without a huge hit.
Holeshot assist similar to Honda where it's basically a way to set a consistent, yet changeable max rpm.
It wasnt actually planned either but I caught wind Action had one coming and asked to be updated if it showed up and no one put a deposit on it. That happened, so I bought it.. just so happens it may have been the first one in Ohio lol.. Anyone that knows of action knows it's probably the smallest Yamaha shop in Ohio that carries the most OEM parts lol.. very mom and pop and was glad to do business with them again. Heather and Diana made it quick and painless..
SCHAFFERNOCKER
PR Addict
If Action Sports Cycle doesn't have the OEM one in stock, your bike probably didn't come with it.
Mark414
PR Member
Not talking winning talking fit and finish
Meister
PR Founding Father
Sitting next to each other and staring at them, I can't say one is better than the other to be honest.
SCHAFFERNOCKER
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Mark414
PR Member
I never said the blue bike was not well built all I said was the Honda has been the standard for years as far as fit and finish.
GeorgiePorgie
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I’d say ktm has taken those reins…
Mcaupp22
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Perfect for my 6’5 build. Maybe I won’t have to add bar risers !! Doubt I won’t have to but definitely have been looking for maybe a new bar bend rather than stick with risers
Meister
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Ron505
PR Founding Father
Yeah but just think about how good it will feel if you keep the risers and Fastway pegs. I'm only 6'2", and have added these to about every bike that I've had. I'll bet this thing would feel soooo good with additional room. Hmm
MarctheSharc
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MarctheSharc
PR Founding Father
...and badd ass on the Yam 450 Meister!!
Romanyak256
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I just changed my plastics and hate the bolts lmao. A 6mm head and they were like screws haha. But still i feel ktm are the best built bikes
Mcaupp22
PR Addict
I have 1 1/8 risers on my bike and that’s the most comfortable and best positioning for me and my size. I have never tried different foot pegs than stock. I have never had a problem with stock besides not being sharp enough
hershey
PR Elite
Those are only in a few places where it's holding plastic lightly. I like the 8mm bolts with the torx inside. Don't know why people bag on them. Out of all the bike I've owned I feel the KTM and Honda are about equal. KTM is cheapened up just a bit lately. Yamaha has always been a really close second. Suzuki is fair and has the worst fastners by far. I haven't owned any KX's so can't say.
Scoob
PR Founding Father
I haven't really owned any others that I can comment, although the torx inside the bolt head makes sense when you round one off. Although, you'll probably break or pull out the threads before that happens in most cases. Not that I have ever done that and/or would know...lol.