Buying New Bike...Either a 02 KTM 520 EXC or a Yamaha WR450f 2004. Need Advice?
  • yammiedirtrider
    Posts: 75
    Hey there everyone. I have saved up and now have the money to buy a good Enduro/Trail Bike. I am currently looking and have gotten great prices on 2 bikes...a KTM 520 EXC(2002) and a Yamaha WR450f(2004) for roughly the same amount of price, however want some much needed tips, advice and opinions on which 1 to go for as I am in 2 minds.

    What things should I know about either bike before purchase including issues, part prices/availability, ease of riding, etc??
    and what are some of the pro's and con's of each??
    and which is overall the better bike??

    I wouldn't mind the extra bit of power the KTM 520 gives out but I currently have a 2 stroke Yamaha 250 motocross bike so im not sure If i should stick with Yamaha(as I am quite happy with them and know what part availability is like, etc) or choose the KTM?
    I obviously do a lot of forest riding, I am about 75kg and 5 foot 10 inches tall...do a bit of single trails and hills and ride for around 5-6 hours.
    My biggest concern is part availability and part prices...i have been told the KTM's are quite pricey on parts and maintenance, etc but I also am looking for an enduro bike that is easy to manouver around and control and also that is reliable...any help is greatly appreciated, thanks :)
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,292
    If my name was yammiedirtrider I'd prolly go for the yahama.
  • yammiedirtrider
    Posts: 75
    lol true! i should've added just disregard the username lol. I do really want to know which to buy as I am highly considering both!
  • yammiedirtrider
    Posts: 75
    Wow! So much useful help and advice on here!
  • NZriderNZrider
    Posts: 5,090
    me personally out of those 2 i'd go for the WR. its newer and KTM wasnt at its best way back then IMO

    theres ya advice
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  • yammiedirtrider
    Posts: 75
    cheers :) will definitely consider what you said.
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,292
    Ktm comes with higher quality components but if u break something gona cost more to fix. There both able to be street legal. Ktm has more power. You decide.
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