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Posted by: reconranger
Anybody coming out with a new model, had darn well better make it better than anything else out there if they expect to sell any. The wild card will be that manufacturers are catching on to the fact that they are going to have to make YEARLY UPDATES, just like with the MX dirt bikes, if they are going to stay on top.
Posted by: LTZ
Don't leave out the KTM450. That one should be sweet, but expensive I'm sure!!!
Posted by: LTZ
I don't know if there is any info on it yet. I do know that they were looking for and hiring an engineer to design a quad frame about 2 months ago. All the speculation and rumors are that it's for a 450. Some others here may know what I'm talking about (blackbird, TPR, Recon, anything?)
Posted by: LTZ
They cover themselves with the warning labels and owners manuals now. You'd be hard pressed to win a lawsuit against them unless it was a complete mechanical failure that caused serious damage or death.
Posted by: rolsmojave3
cannondale had their 440's out for a couple of years before all the other 450's...but then they went under...
Posted by: YFZ660R
Who would you put your money on the Z450 if you don't even know how it performs or if it even exist? You're a easy bet....
Posted by: blackbird
My money is on the Suzuki LTZ 450 being the best. yep i think so too
Posted by: TPR
Yes indeed, the future of the sport market is booming....as it has been fortold. The main key to it all is patience, and understanding that quads aren't developed in a month.
Here's to the glorious return to the golden era of the 80's and hopes for the continued growth of the sport market segment.
TPR
Posted by: TPR
Yeah, there was a press release looking for designers and engineers to work on ATV development. Now with Polaris in the mix, they may be able to step up R&D time.
TPR
Posted by: TheNadine
hey mrcrazyfoot, check your facts. The first fuel injected 450 was the ATK 450 MX
Posted by: TheNadine
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Originally posted by: rolsmojave3
cannondale had their 440's out for a couple of years before all the other 450's...but then they went under...hr>
I like my cannondale thank you very much. haha
Posted by: TheNadine
Dont push your luck, it's not even out yet.
Posted by: MrCrazyfoot
A few years ago the 450 sports quad was rarely heard of, and then came the YFZ 450 followed by the TRX 450R, and before you know it 450 sport qauds start poping up all over the place. 2006 may have a total of nine or more 450 race quads to choose from. There will for sure be the YFZ 450, the TRX 450R, the LTZ 450, the ATK 450 MX, the Gas Gas 450, and the Dinli DMX 450. There may also be a 450 from Bombardier, and Kawasaki, but that has yet to be determined. And Dinli is also still developing a more racey model than there own DMX 450. Then there is also a chance that unexpected 450's pop up in 2006 that have been kept well under wraps. So this is basically a nine or more qaud shootout. My money is on the Suzuki LTZ 450 being the best. The reason I say this is:
Superior Chassis and suspension design- It will be around three inches wider than the yfz, or the trx 450, it is very low to the ground with
a very low center of gravity. The chassis and suspension is so good that Doug Gust, and
Jeremiah Jones will race it with stock A-arms, swing-arm, and shocks. Doug Gust said: "the
suspension is better than all aftermarket suspension he has used in the past."
The Z 450 has fuel injection- The first 450 with fuel injection, no more rejetting for alltitude or temp.
It should have a very advanced exhaust system, and a heavy duty clutch to handle the 450's power.
I get all of this information on the Suzuki LTZ 450 straight from the premiere issue of Quad magizine page 24-25, and the July issue of Dirt Wheels. Just so you Know I'm not making all this great stuff up.
Posted by: MrCrazyfoot
LTZ evil 400 I did not know KTM was getting into quads. Where can I get info on this KTM 450?
Posted by: MrCrazyfoot
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Originally posted by: TheNadine
hey mrcrazyfoot, check your facts. The first fuel injected 450 was the ATK 450 MX
Honest mistake, I forgot about the ATK having EFI. The ATK 450 MX is a piece of junk anyway.
The Z 450 will be the first real 450 w/ fuel injection.
Posted by: cruddymutt1
With all these new purpose built bikes comming out, does anyone fear the massive lawsuits like we had in the late 80s? I personally believe that the 450cc quads are the death of our hobby. They are purpose built motocrossers that are bought by the average joe that many times cannot handle the bike. I saw more injuries and crashes last year at Dumont than I ever have. Just a thought I had. Hopefully the manufacturers have gotten better lawyers since the 80s.
