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I rode the Alta on a track, not wide open down a pit lane so I have no answer for that.
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and yes it can be overrevved past 85mph. The tooth smaller rear sprocket of the mx model gives it an even higher top speed.
Anytime I see KTM and Husky spread that far apart the shootout loses all credibility imo. Husky last period is a joke.
I have to agree with you on the Husqvarna comment. Hard to take a shootout seriously when a bike like that finishes last. Either the line up of riders are somewhat biased or something was wrong with the bike.
And it isn't a surprise that the Honda has won most shootouts, it was a really good bike last year and like with all bikes even "small" changes can make a good bike a great bike!
It's a lesson for me on how important "snap" is to test riders in power vs how important real hp is.
The kawi has a lot of work to go to be same power as ktm and crf... but still has reviewed well in all tests.
but all the reviews have pointed out that any bike is good. Throw in a piston and and slip on for the rmz, Get the suspension done and it's close.
I don't know many people who keep their bikes stock (which more should) so ultimately the bikes are all soo good... buy what makes you happy inside... what's available locally, or good price... etc. I think the Yamaha would make most consumers happiest off all the reviews I read. It's plusher/comfy, Has a great engine and e start. It's not necessarily the "pro racers" choice where the stiffness of crf or ktm seem to do better
1. No engine braking
2. Clutch feel was weird
Said he felt really comfortable on it the first time.
But in the end he a loyal Yamaha guy with a good dealership to work with. So I told him to stick with what he knows and he got the 18 YZ450f
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Are you around the office tomorrow btw? I'm swinging through.
As for the Husky, wow, even I am blown away they rated it last, I have ridden one and heck I think its a great bike...no way is it a dog (not that any of them are).
I'll be here tomorrow. Shoot me a text/call when you get here and I'll run down to the shop and say hi.
(310)892-28foursix
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