Crowdog Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Anyone have thoughts on the new KFX450R? Just saw a few today at my local dealer. They looked nice and it felt pretty good size-wise. Electric start. Reverse. How would you compare it against at Yamaha 700 Raptor? More pictures and specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadracer Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Anyone have thoughts on the new KFX450R? Just saw a few today at my local dealer. They looked nice and it felt pretty good size-wise. Electric start. Reverse. How would you compare it against at Yamaha 700 Raptor? More pictures and specs. sweet there out and able to be bought now?? whats the $$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowdog Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 sweet there out and able to be bought now?? whats the $$? Full tilt MSRP with freight, tax, etc. was over $8K. I didn't try to buy one so I don't know what they are willing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadracer Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Full tilt MSRP with freight, tax, etc. was over $8K. I didn't try to buy one so I don't know what they are willing to do. 8k huh...well the suzuki came out @ 7400 so its around there being this has reverse...man the pics the thing is sweet would like to see one in person..then again maybee not ..would have to buy one then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duneraider Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 (edited) They look nice and should be a good runner. We want to wait and see how the suspention is, performance, and if Kawi will offer aftermarket performance parts (probably not). And of course,, any bugs. It's an all new engine (they dropped their last 450 because of chronic problems), but has so far had good results in the 2 wheeler 450. They were priced $7200 to $7400 at my local dealer, and you could probably get them out the door for close to that this time of year. I think colors are the only reason for the price diff. Nice looking and they feel teriffic to sit on. Everything comes apart easy for service. Super easy, I mean really lite to the touch throttle. Easy on the thumb. Seat seems good too. Edited March 22, 2007 by Duneraider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulyPaul Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 but it is stock width 46.5 in wide..Ill stick with my suzuki... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadracer Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 but it is stock width 46.5 in wide..Ill stick with my suzuki... They didnt widen the front like the suzuki?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowdog Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 Single box-tube lower frame contains the front A-arm attachment points. This design is narrower than the competition’s frames and enables the use of longer lower A-arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadracer Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Single box-tube lower frame contains the front A-arm attachment points. This design is narrower than the competition’s frames and enables the use of longer lower A-arms. jon do you have any other full shot photo's of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowdog Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 I have added a few more front end pictures here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_burgh Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I just checked with a dealer in northern UT. He's selling them for $7300 OTD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadracer Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 The one all black looks sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulyPaul Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 They didnt widen the front like the suzuki?? suzuki 49.5 in wide all the way around.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I think I woud wait a little while to see how it holds together....Kawi had some issues with the 450 motor in the kfx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duneraider Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I think I woud wait a little while to see how it holds together....Kawi had some issues with the 450 motor in the kfx Yep big issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowdog Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 I am going to take the plunge. Should pick one up on Tuesday and have it at Sand Mountain April 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazlay43 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 the write up about em on the LTR forum wasn't that good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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