2007-01-06 15:29:52 · 5 answers · asked by Brunette Diamond 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
yes it is far superior. "the stock suzuki lt450r is just as fast at what i (doug gust, suzuki's pro atv sponsered rider) rode last year" quoted by him. what he rode last year was a fully prepped one off suzuki quadracer. and it can stil be hopped up from stock.
2007-01-07 06:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by mxlj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better is a matter of opinion. There are die hard Suzuki fans such as myself and die hard Honda fans. Both machines are reliable and very fast. There are slight differences though. The Honda version of the 450 has been out for a few years and they have by now worked out some of the "first year bugs". The suzuki version was just introduced in 2006 and to some riders that can be a scary investment and a risk. You may want to research the Suzuki. I have noticed on several different four wheeler forums owners of the 2006 z400 quad complaining of a magnesium clutch cover prematurely rusting and causing engine failure. This change was made on the 06 z400 and it may or may not have also been used on the 06 Suzuki LT450R as well.
But then again "Dirt Wheels" performed a thorough test of the Suzuki and it passed all tests with flying colors. They were very happy with the performance and value.
My brother in law has the TRX 450 and I have rode this many times. It is fast and corners well. It has a slightly lower center of gravity than the Suzuki mainly because the ground clearance is a little lower on the Honda. The Honda has a carburetor and the Suzuki is fuel injected. Both models are good for racing, the Suzuki is more race ready in the stock form, but the Suzuki also has the edge when it comes to woods and trail riding. The gear ratios are slightly different. The Suzuki can handle the tight turns of a woods track better but the Honda has more top end power for straightaways and more open tracks. The Suzuki also has a reverse gear but the Honda does not. May not seem important but when you oversteer or overshoot your turn in the woods or mud, it is nicer to have a reverse gear then to have to jump off and push your 250+ quad back onto the trail.
So if you are looking to buy and not sure which one you want do your research. Look at the specs of both models and compare them side by side. Think about where you will be riding this the most. Both machines are good in their own ways.
You may also want to wait a year or so as I am probably going to. There is a new 450 quad on the horizon...Kawasaki is developing their own 450 that will be out in the summer. It will be fuel injected as well and will spec very close to the Suzuki as they share parts. Dirt Wheels has previewed it in the last couple of issues. I'm waiting for that one!!! I have a soft spot for team green. I got my start on a kx80. WEEEEEEEEE!
2007-01-10 04:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Knowitall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I'm sorry to say. the Honda is a superior machine although the Suzuki comes in second
2007-01-06 19:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by bazbikes49 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes the suzuki is far more better....such as the motor/suspension.....get the suzuki!
2007-01-07 08:11:18 · answer #4 · answered by JTM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
far better. the honda isnt even 2nd. the yamaha yfz450 is second
2007-01-09 17:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by michael d. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋