Comparing a 450 dirt bike to a 350 dirt bike. I ride the Suzuki RMX450Z and the KTM 350 EXC-F to see the differences between the bikes.
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@graeme53644 жыл бұрын
Great video Steve, thanks for posting. Those hills look pretty gnarly but you did really well and the KTM is in its element. You seem very happy with it and good to see you enjoying it. Cheers,
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate appreciate the feedback yes I'm happy with the bike the more I ride it the more I love it.
@DirtBikingwithDonnie4 жыл бұрын
Awesome to see Zach moving up to a big bike! He’s doing great but don’t let him on that KTM again, he won’t give it back.
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think he loves the electric start lol.
@behindbarswithnoodles4 жыл бұрын
there such a great bike, the more you ride it the more you will love it more and more, it still surprises me every ride, once you fit tubeless you will see even more how it tractors up hills. so can we see another 350 in the family soon ?? (brother)
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Yeah Dean is keen for a 350 now.
@easternyellowjacket2762 жыл бұрын
I would say the only thing I do not like about my RMX is its weight. It is a handful to pick up when it is down. And it does wear on you in terrain such as this, which quite frankly it isn't designed to do. It is capable of doing technical, as I frequently do where I live, but again, there are lighter bikes available, if that is all the riding you do. A good portion of terrain that it does well on is easier single track and double track as well as fireroads, etc. On that terrain it is stable, planted, and the suspension works great and the power is nice and smooth. A bonus is just how cheap you can get one. I paid $7k US dollars. Great bike overall. I'm converting mine to be dual sport, which is should be well for. Does the RMX in Australia have a keyed ignition? I need to add one to mine to make it street legal in the States. Thanks!
@rorycarn15494 жыл бұрын
Dude keep them coming!!!
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
😉👍
@stoepie10154 жыл бұрын
I remember my RMX450 being very heavy at the front. But the bottom torque of that RMX was awesome.
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Yeah the RMX450Z has some good qualities but it's to big in the tight stuff.
@advsquared4 жыл бұрын
I think you are beginning to realize just how capable the bike is but how easy it is to ride. That's why I love mine!
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
For sure the more I ride it the more I love it it's such a capable bike and also rider friendly.
@samcooper4984 Жыл бұрын
I think the 350 enduro is an easier ride then the 250 race bike. It's a massive jump up to the 250 but will get used to it quick as the power is very controllable on those 250 4 stroke. Looks like an awesome property
@BrokenSprocket Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate appreciate the feedback
@robertfigueiras36094 жыл бұрын
Great video. I think you need to look at your gearing it can make a big difference. I had a 520 exc yes heavy , flaming out just apain in tight stuff. Played around with sprockets man what a difference made me very confident as well to the point where i hardly droped it and rare flameouts. Cheers.
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate appreciate the feedback I will look into it.
@scottgaskill48964 жыл бұрын
What are the sprockets on the 350 stock?
@Enduro2624 жыл бұрын
That looks fun. not been on my bike for 6 weeks lockdown is crazy man got 3/4 weeks to go I think. Keep the videos coming 🤘🏻
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
That's no good mate hope you are out on your bike soon. What country are you from?
@Enduro2624 жыл бұрын
Broken Sprocket I’m an English maddog m8 😂👍🏻
@silvertopenduro27034 жыл бұрын
Nice work, Big step up for Zac, 80 to 250 and then straight to a 350. Hes doing great, man. I felt that the Kato 350 was confidence inspiring, and that in the fir 30 seconds on it! Cheers man, Silver top - Dougie. P.S. did you get the thermo on it?
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Yeah Zach is to big for the 85 now and he is doing well. KTM 350 the more you ride it the more you won't to ride it lol....
@charliecefai37374 жыл бұрын
Awesome to c Steven those hills look steep but I bet they don’t do justice on da video good to c Zac given it ay crack on da kato
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlie.
@jessegandy70262 жыл бұрын
I own a rmx450z and I've owned the ktm and a kx and I pick the rmx all day
@MrRay534 жыл бұрын
I believe the right bike for him will be that rm125 you're building before he goes full on 250f. he looks to be doing just fine, but it will be less of a learning curve jumping straight to the 250f over the 125 from his 85. based on your video it help make the decision of maki the move to a 350, since I'm getting older and I'm doing more single track it sounds like 350 will be the better choice for me since it between that or the new honda 450x. I guess I'll have to demo one first.
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Zach will be married with kids by the time I finish that RM125 🤣😂🤣. Mate the more I ride the 350 the more I like it so flickable and rider friendly.
@rubberguy19824 жыл бұрын
im 6-4 and about 210lbs and own a 201+9 rmx450z with only the throttle screw removed and really loving this bike . Even though it is not fully uncorked the bike is FAST. But seems this type of riding it would be surly too big. I also own a 2020 honda crf250f that would be perfect for this type of riding you should check them out . Did you notice a difference when you uncorked the bike? Does it start better? For a fuel injected bike I still have to choke it to fire right up .
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Yeah my bike was unrestricted with cherry bomb started without choke the power difference it big goes like a RMZ450.
@paulferreira63374 жыл бұрын
Steve sorry mate I might be spending more of your money. Are those stock KTM hand guards mounted to the master cylinders? Mine were and I broke the bottom clamp on the clutch side...hit after hit after hit will fracture the white metal, thought I could get just the clamp...hell no...you have to buy the entire assembly...lever and all. I managed a u-bolt to keep riding until my Cycra Probends arrived, then I installed the new cylinder. They mount directly to the handle bars mm from the bar clamps, solid connection. And, be nice to your brother 😊...great spot to ride.
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
They are KTM hand guards full wraparound there not connected to the master cylinder.
@paulferreira63374 жыл бұрын
@@BrokenSprocket Sorry went to May 4th setup vid...my bad👍
@svttodd4 жыл бұрын
How does the uncorked RMX450z compare to a similar year uncorked WR450f? Here in the US the RMX is not very popular, so it is hard to get a real opinion of it compared to other bikes since no one rides one here. They are SUPER CHEAP here compared to the WRs. I can get a new (leftover) 2019 or 2020 RMX for a couple thousand(!) dollars cheaper than the WR. We ride tight, sandy woods trails here in Florida, with some occasional mud. Not too many hills here. 2 strokes usually do better here (my last bike was a 2009 Husqvarna WR300 2 stroke...loved it), but I am leaning towards a RMX or WR since I will be occasionally going slow, stopping and re-starting, teaching my little boy on his TTR50e.
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
In Australia the WR450f is popular my RMX450Z had a cherry bomb and was unrestricted and went very good. I have ridden a 2019 WR450f and I liked my RMX450Z more even though it was a bit heavier. I have had no problems with the bike and found it was good value for money.
@TheStephenspann278 ай бұрын
Great explanation.
@DirtBikesAustraliaa4 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid mate 👌 swear you’re bike sounds so different to mine lol
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. In what way does it sound different?
@DirtBikesAustraliaa4 жыл бұрын
Broken Sprocket my one makes more of a Electrical sound when riding down low lol
@dawn-moon4 жыл бұрын
I have just bought a 2020 450EXC-F Sixdays, after a small test ride with a 2019 350 EXC-F. On flat off-road, I didn't feel any difference between the 2. They both handle like a MTB compared to my 1190 Adventure R, lol. It's not easy to find a hill here to test ride on. Fingers crossed.
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Yeah my brother is selling his RMX450Z and getting a 2020 KTM 450 EXC-F about 30kgs lighter.
@JoeJoeMoto4 жыл бұрын
The KTM has to have it in the suspension department right?
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's sweet.
@user-sj8hk3uc5x3 жыл бұрын
Do you know where you can buy a cylinder kit that can get to Israel?
@MVDBR4 жыл бұрын
No more overheating probs with the 350 then?
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
It was good on this day and my fan has arrived now so I will fit it on this weekend hopefully that will fix the problem.
@graemesydney384 жыл бұрын
Every bike has its 'window of performance'. In this vid the DRZ struggling right at the lower edge. But you could jump on it and ride to Melbourne. The Katie - not so much.
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
It's not a DRZ it's a RMX450Z.
@crugwrf4 жыл бұрын
Nice video steve how good is the property, big difference in bike weightand feel 😎👍
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Yeah mate he has just got this property it's awesome. The weight difference is massive and so rider friendly.
@abones72433 жыл бұрын
How the rmx has been so far? Im really considering it for dual sport/adv to go out of the usual of either ktm or XRs, DRZs, Beta... they are cheap and assuming reliable 🤔 haven’t seen a gas tank bigger than 3gal, transmission really wr or close as some call it? Thanks in advance, Albert
@BrokenSprocket3 жыл бұрын
I never had any problems with my RMX it's a similar bike to the WR450.
@inthepumpkinpatch53834 жыл бұрын
That was an awesome trail do you think your brother is going to want to upgrade?
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Yeah mate he is keen to get a 350 now 😉👍
@murf4424 жыл бұрын
It means a lot to be comfortable.
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Yeah mate it keeps your energy levels for longer periods and you gain conference.
@tybakeis31634 жыл бұрын
Have you had problems stalling the rms in gear and and you have to wait or it won't start
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
No the bike starts with no problems.
@riccochet7044 жыл бұрын
i really wish I could say that I have wombat holes on my property in NC
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
🤣😂👍
@chrishall7814 жыл бұрын
wondering what the actual weight difference is? Have you weighed them?
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
It's a big difference about 25kg you notice it straight away.
@Papi1960R3 жыл бұрын
Take the RMX450Z to the desert and enjoy what it's designed for. I never hear any enjoyment in your voice when you are riding on any bike, except for the RMZ250, just frustration.
@mixalis61684 жыл бұрын
350 great bike, torn between this and or a 300 2T
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate I'm loving mine. I was also considering a 300 2t but I just love the 4t power delivery.
@tyrides65664 жыл бұрын
I would choose 4t for the reason of that if you wanted to you can put mirrors on it and it’s a dual sport but 2t’s aren’t legal on the road unfortunately(at least where I am) I also love 4t power delivery and low end torque. Good for what I ride
@jessegandy70262 жыл бұрын
You do get used to the rmx bogging down
@murf4424 жыл бұрын
Nice Bikes!
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate.
@brendancarroll37622 жыл бұрын
according to my mrs you have too many motorbikes in that garage, shes crazy but.
@philipsmith61524 жыл бұрын
The 350 is a better bike for sure, the 450 wanna go fast and wanna go straight
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Yeah mate it's much more user-friendly then the 450.
@MollyDogsm4 жыл бұрын
How tall are you?
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Hi l am 178 centimeters.
@The_Kayak_Guy.4 жыл бұрын
Broken Sprocket Can you get both feet (toes) down?
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@ashmyrmidonsminions92714 жыл бұрын
Good job addicting your son to a KTM,🤦♂️ I'm sure the wife will loves you for that🙄. Sooo gonna give him your 350 and get a 500 for yourself ?????? It only weighs 3 pounds more (KTM specs) 🤣🤣🤣. Good job explaining your opinions so well, most of the time its - it feels buzzy - WTF is buzzy to you??? 😵 Give a opinion on the 500 is you have the chance⌚ Tx4V
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
I have ridden a 500 and I liked it but I think the 350 is a better fit for me.
@scottgaskill48964 жыл бұрын
300 is better for that stuff.
@BrokenSprocket4 жыл бұрын
Your probably wright but I'm not fit enough for a 2-stroke I'm a lazy rider lol...
@scottgaskill48964 жыл бұрын
@@BrokenSprocket same here. I bought 250 Xcf last year. It's a good all around bike. I'm 50 now and like to mix it up. I really like groomed flowing singletrack riding.