Riding from your garage, connecting new trails by road, stopping for lunch, hitting the gas pump to keep riding all day, are all reasons why I love my 450EXC. I love woods riding and a little moto too but man nothing beats a great day of dual sporting with friends!
The only time when the 450 its better , its when you are a tall guy or a little heavier, i adore the 450 over the 500 its a little more responsive , can ride it everywhere if you are a big boned man , also the sound its better , sell so quickly 👍
Great video! I've done that same route a few times on my 17' 500excf. Been riding that whole area for almost 30 years. Take that 450 and head done coyote canyon into Anza Borrego. Another fun ride!
KTM on sunday ATM on monday. But if you live in florida like me it's better to have a 450cc it keeps you on top of the sand better. When your riding sand you need alot of power. 250cc are nice and work fine but the 450cc is definitely easier to stay on top of the sand
I live far back in the sierra's. I don't have time for all the legal stuff so i just put together some fake turn signals, headlight etc for my 450 Yami, KX 125, etc and go for a ride. Looks legal
I've tried many thing using motorcycle, and dual sport is really the best for me. Carrying all your camping stuff on a thumper is a really good feeling
Awesome video Rado! This is exactly type of riding I do on my 450 ( also 6days but '17 edition) I am all about variety so this kind of bike is great for me as it does everything really good. True dual sport. Thank you for the review! Jay builds fantastic bikes. Stay safe and happy halloween lol
Wow Rado! What an Awesome Day you had! Such a beautiful area you live in with excellent trail riding. Great little town there. That 450 is Awesome! I think that is my next bike a Dual sport like that! Great job on the build Jay! JJ
Young gun stay on 2 wheels I started when I was 4 and tried to stay on the pegs off my dirtbike ever since and I know all ktm hype and it's amazing the experience ppl pick up I now have a 10 ktm xcw400 and I adore it but do appreciate and rn it's down so Def feeling the Japanese dependability of my drz400sm
Been subscribed for a long time, let’s just say I was part of a lot of this channels child hood :) Came from your old video, ktm 300 exc 2019 vs 2004. Here’s my predicament : Started 2 going on 3 years ago on a junkier ‘73 F7 175, while riding will never die for me, the bikes getting boring. It’s way short for my awkwardly long legs, it’s heavy, it’s got all the weight in the wrong places, and its power is kinda laid back. Anyway I’ve been keeping my eye on marketplace lately for pretty much anything, gotta admit my dream bike is a yz250f anything above 2010 but everybody selling around me is wayyy over priced. Been checking out 90’s XRs, DRs, and a few WR’s which are also pretty high. Recently a 2004 250 exc popped up for 2400, looks fairly clean, about an hour and a half drive. My dilemma, I’m 16, going on 17, I am extremely smart with my money, I’m not a spender child :) Still trying to stay under 2500 though. While I know 2400 is probably a couple hundred dollars high, do you think it’s worth checking out? I have no interest in motocross, however I’ve considered trying a hare scramble or something someday. I’ve heard the 250 exc are absolute woods rockets, which is good here in Michigan. My questions, would a 250 exc be to much power for me? It’s a big jump, but one that I know I can handle with the right amount of care. I think I’m fairly good, atleast I know I caught on way faster than many others, and fully exceeded expectations that other riders had for me as a beginner. Please note that I’m 6’3” with all my height in my legs, and I only way 130 lbs (yes, scrawny) And another question - Are these bikes reliable maintenance wise? I’m not worried about normal maintenance like oil changes, I always stay on top of those things, I just mean the money maintenance like top end rebuilds and what not. If you have time to read and respond to this, great. If not, that’s alright to, I basically wrote a book. Which ever one you do though, thanks in advance. And since I leave comments like this all the time, I’m sure I’ll see you again in the next couple months.
Eli, I think its a good idea to check that bike out. 2 stroke KTM enduro model is a really good option for the riding you described. Stay safe as you ride it, have a respect for the power and you should be ok. Good luck man!
Hey man I think you should get it as long as it looks good and you gotta respect it cuz it's gonna be a lot more power than your prolly used to but any experience is nothing but experience and translates to a better rider but never forget respect 100 💯
Hey man I think you should get it as long as it looks good and you gotta respect it cuz it's gonna be a lot more power than your prolly used to but any experience is nothing but experience and translates to a better rider but never forget respect 100 💯
Hey man I just read all of ur bk and u seem like very well rounded young man I have 4 awesome boys myself a few did take the ride as I will always and I just also wanted to say your story is awesome and I applaud you and the use of a good young mind and work ethics you seem to portray I am th proud owner of a 10 ktm xc-w400 and it's the funnest bike I've had not too over baring with 450 power still light and noble enough as exc250 practicly the same frame/ chassis and you will love it
That area is in my backyard also. I ride a KTM 500 on all those trials. I do 10000+ duel sport miles a year. If your interested I can show you some more trails close to home
That was my favorite area to ride. I still never hit all of it cuz it was too extreme to hit some areas solo. Had a KLX250, YZ250FX and CRF450X out there. Loved the loop by the ponds and mine
That’s the sort of riding I do on my exc450, although it’s a bit greener here than there! Wouldn’t mind your weather though! The seat is a literal pain in the arse after a few hours, but other than that it handles road sections pretty well. Can you get Michelin Tracker tyres over there? It’s a road legal mx tyre, pretty good grip but wears quick on the road.
I had the PRIVILEGE to ride this same model bike yesterday, a 2018. It was my first time on a KTM 4 stroke. It was an absolute REVELATION. WOW! Amazing power, lightness, handling and SUSPENSION like butter! I know what my next bike is!!
This is exactly the kind of riding I do here in the Uk... 80-120 miles on a day out, road/unpaved roads (green lanes). I should probably get a 450 4T, but I love my beta 300 too much (road legal too!). Great to see your “home” looks like a spectacular area to live as a biker 🤙🏽
Man, those are some really nice trails for just about any kind of riding that you would want. I don't understand why the state requires 'street legal' on some of those trails. I'm assuming you're in California and they do just about everything different there. Although I'm not into 4-strokes (too big/heavy for an old man) I'd still like to throw a leg over the 450 you're riding. (P.S. Just got informed by orthopedic doctor last week that they can't do another operation on my back to help with pain, etc. Not enough left of it.....I guess you can only rebuild an old Ford so many times; so I'll just live with what I've got. I bet I've got more titanium in me that these new bikes have.....no lie!). Anyway, looks like a fun trail. P.S. Good clutch control in the rock pile! Love the smell of pines.....when I was young I was a National Park Service ranger in the Rockies and always loved the pines and their wonderful smell. Really miss those days except for times on the fire line.
thanks for sharing Tom, you had a lot of fun in your life, tried many things and thats really good. Sorry to hear about your back, but maybe its better to not go under knives again, may God ease the pain for you! take care
I like that place lots of trees and looked like your on a small town on the mountains. What's the name of that place? That looks like a good place to ride a feet forward motorcycle.
@@dirtniron kool bro.. Yeah i was born in dover/ england. Moved to west coast Canada.. Its wild over here, we have the biggest back rds in the world over here..
Riding from your garage, connecting new trails by road, stopping for lunch, hitting the gas pump to keep riding all day, are all reasons why I love my 450EXC. I love woods riding and a little moto too but man nothing beats a great day of dual sporting with friends!
Thank you for taking us on such an awesome ride. That looked like a great day! 👍✌️
thanks brother, glad you enjoyed it!
The only time when the 450 its better , its when you are a tall guy or a little heavier, i adore the 450 over the 500 its a little more responsive , can ride it everywhere if you are a big boned man , also the sound its better , sell so quickly 👍
Man how do you not have one of these in your garage with all that in your backyard! That’s some awesome riding. And great vid As well👍
I know! thats exactly what I am thinking ;) glad you like it
That needs to be your next build Rado 👍
Great video! I've done that same route a few times on my 17' 500excf. Been riding that whole area for almost 30 years. Take that 450 and head done coyote canyon into Anza Borrego. Another fun ride!
thanks for sharing Todd, hope to meet you on the trails one day!
Thanks for listing all the bits.... Cheers!
no problem, glad you like it!
KTM on sunday ATM on monday. But if you live in florida like me it's better to have a 450cc it keeps you on top of the sand better. When your riding sand you need alot of power. 250cc are nice and work fine but the 450cc is definitely easier to stay on top of the sand
Thanks for the info, I dont have a lot of experience riding in the sand
The 500 exc is amazing for this :)
I bet its great!
Man I've missed that chase pump to pump while sitting here lookin at 10 ktm xcw400 trying to finish
I live far back in the sierra's. I don't have time for all the legal stuff so i just put together some fake turn signals, headlight etc for my 450 Yami, KX 125, etc and go for a ride. Looks legal
Thats cool! How far from Kennedy Meadows?
I've tried many thing using motorcycle, and dual sport is really the best for me. Carrying all your camping stuff on a thumper is a really good feeling
Right on, thanks for sharing!
Great video 👍👍
thanks, glad you like it!
Awesome video Rado! This is exactly type of riding I do on my 450 ( also 6days but '17 edition)
I am all about variety so this kind of bike is great for me as it does everything really good. True dual sport.
Thank you for the review! Jay builds fantastic bikes.
Stay safe and happy halloween lol
Right on! thanks for sharing Darco, these EXCs are such a great bikes
I love my dual sport. So many more opportunities available.
exactly, it opens up new roads for sure!
Wow Rado! What an Awesome Day you had! Such a beautiful area you live in with excellent trail riding. Great little town there. That 450 is Awesome! I think that is my next bike a Dual sport like that! Great job on the build Jay! JJ
thanks JJ, glad you enjoyed it! 450 is great for this kind of riding
Rode into Idyllwild years ago on a 530exc after starting at Tecate. Definitely a nice place.
It sure is!
Really nice ride. Really enjoy, could be nice bike for two worlds
glad you like Abraham, it sure is good bike for both worlds
I can see it next project ktm450exc i think you need one i can tell you have fun on it
I will definitely look for one in the future!
This is so cool 😎 i am 11 and ride a 2001 husky boy you inspire me to ride more.
Right on! Glad to hear that
Young gun stay on 2 wheels I started when I was 4 and tried to stay on the pegs off my dirtbike ever since and I know all ktm hype and it's amazing the experience ppl pick up I now have a 10 ktm xcw400 and I adore it but do appreciate and rn it's down so Def feeling the Japanese dependability of my drz400sm
Been subscribed for a long time, let’s just say I was part of a lot of this channels child hood :)
Came from your old video, ktm 300 exc 2019 vs 2004. Here’s my predicament : Started 2 going on 3 years ago on a junkier ‘73 F7 175, while riding will never die for me, the bikes getting boring. It’s way short for my awkwardly long legs, it’s heavy, it’s got all the weight in the wrong places, and its power is kinda laid back.
Anyway I’ve been keeping my eye on marketplace lately for pretty much anything, gotta admit my dream bike is a yz250f anything above 2010 but everybody selling around me is wayyy over priced. Been checking out 90’s XRs, DRs, and a few WR’s which are also pretty high. Recently a 2004 250 exc popped up for 2400, looks fairly clean, about an hour and a half drive.
My dilemma, I’m 16, going on 17, I am extremely smart with my money, I’m not a spender child :) Still trying to stay under 2500 though. While I know 2400 is probably a couple hundred dollars high, do you think it’s worth checking out? I have no interest in motocross, however I’ve considered trying a hare scramble or something someday. I’ve heard the 250 exc are absolute woods rockets, which is good here in Michigan.
My questions, would a 250 exc be to much power for me? It’s a big jump, but one that I know I can handle with the right amount of care. I think I’m fairly good, atleast I know I caught on way faster than many others, and fully exceeded expectations that other riders had for me as a beginner. Please note that I’m 6’3” with all my height in my legs, and I only way 130 lbs (yes, scrawny)
And another question - Are these bikes reliable maintenance wise? I’m not worried about normal maintenance like oil changes, I always stay on top of those things, I just mean the money maintenance like top end rebuilds and what not.
If you have time to read and respond to this, great. If not, that’s alright to, I basically wrote a book. Which ever one you do though, thanks in advance.
And since I leave comments like this all the time, I’m sure I’ll see you again in the next couple months.
Eli, I think its a good idea to check that bike out. 2 stroke KTM enduro model is a really good option for the riding you described. Stay safe as you ride it, have a respect for the power and you should be ok. Good luck man!
Hey man I think you should get it as long as it looks good and you gotta respect it cuz it's gonna be a lot more power than your prolly used to but any experience is nothing but experience and translates to a better rider but never forget respect 100 💯
Hey man I think you should get it as long as it looks good and you gotta respect it cuz it's gonna be a lot more power than your prolly used to but any experience is nothing but experience and translates to a better rider but never forget respect 100 💯
Hey man I just read all of ur bk and u seem like very well rounded young man I have 4 awesome boys myself a few did take the ride as I will always and I just also wanted to say your story is awesome and I applaud you and the use of a good young mind and work ethics you seem to portray I am th proud owner of a 10 ktm xc-w400 and it's the funnest bike I've had not too over baring with 450 power still light and noble enough as exc250 practicly the same frame/ chassis and you will love it
It would be nice if you mentioned where it was so the rest of us could enjoy it!
it was Idylwide, didnt I mention it in the video ?
@@dirtniron I didn't hear you mention it! Thank You!
That area is in my backyard also. I ride a KTM 500 on all those trials. I do 10000+ duel sport miles a year. If your interested I can show you some more trails close to home
thanks Kevin, that would be great. however, I am usually on non-plated dirt bikes
@@dirtniron Search for Cooper Cienega Truck Trl. That area is OHV legal and may trails not listed on a map.
*many
That was my favorite area to ride. I still never hit all of it cuz it was too extreme to hit some areas solo. Had a KLX250, YZ250FX and CRF450X out there. Loved the loop by the ponds and mine
I’m about to get a 500 - how many hours do you do a top end at?
That’s the sort of riding I do on my exc450, although it’s a bit greener here than there! Wouldn’t mind your weather though! The seat is a literal pain in the arse after a few hours, but other than that it handles road sections pretty well. Can you get Michelin Tracker tyres over there? It’s a road legal mx tyre, pretty good grip but wears quick on the road.
yea, weather is great but wouldn't mind little more rain. I am not sure about Michelin tires here, I ride Dunlop most of the time. thanks for sharing!
You guys are hauling ass! I love my exc 525 for exactly this type of riding!
cool man, great bike as well! I need to get myself some street legal 500 too ;)
@@dirtniron btw I think a few years ago your videos helped get my exc up and running when I was having some carb issues so thank you for your content
I had the PRIVILEGE to ride this same model bike yesterday, a 2018. It was my first time on a KTM 4 stroke.
It was an absolute REVELATION. WOW! Amazing power, lightness, handling and SUSPENSION like butter! I know what my next bike is!!
Thanks for sharing
Another good one man. That type of bike is what I need for where I live we have a lot of back roads in the country. Stay safe and much love man.❤️❤️
thanks Bryan, yea this bike would work great for backroads and some lighter trails.
Oh GREAT!
Now I've gone from looking at a 350 to a 450 EXC-F!!!
Great video! Can't beat riding from your garage.
Couldn't agree more!
Looks like it’s time to get a dual sport bro this was a different video really enjoy it 👍
Glad you enjoyed, I will consider it for sure!
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I think I went and got old, because Im thinking about fuel capacity and getting back out..LOL
Sick dirt bike 😎
glad you like it!
Rider up !
Beautiful ride
It sure is!
great video.....
Great video- cool bike!
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome 👍😉
20$ burger? Wow!
yea.. thats what you pay in this mountain towns.. but it was pretty good
I'm planning to buy 2012 efi version. What you think this version?
This is exactly the kind of riding I do here in the Uk... 80-120 miles on a day out, road/unpaved roads (green lanes). I should probably get a 450 4T, but I love my beta 300 too much (road legal too!). Great to see your “home” looks like a spectacular area to live as a biker 🤙🏽
Beta 430 should be your choice ?
thanks mate, it sure is a great place to be.. hope the laws wont change too much and we will still be able to enjoy public land on our bikes
Try to build a supermoto😁
Regards from Spain
maybe one day ;)
I’m going to get a dual sport one of these days. Looks like fun. What was the name of that town you visited? Looks like a cool place.
go for it for sure, you will enjoy it. the name is Idyllwild
That 450 machine is sweet for day-to-day use.
exactly, very capable too
Man, those are some really nice trails for just about any kind of riding that you would want. I don't understand why the state requires 'street legal' on some of those trails. I'm assuming you're in California and they do just about everything different there. Although I'm not into 4-strokes (too big/heavy for an old man) I'd still like to throw a leg over the 450 you're riding. (P.S. Just got informed by orthopedic doctor last week that they can't do another operation on my back to help with pain, etc. Not enough left of it.....I guess you can only rebuild an old Ford so many times; so I'll just live with what I've got. I bet I've got more titanium in me that these new bikes have.....no lie!). Anyway, looks like a fun trail. P.S. Good clutch control in the rock pile! Love the smell of pines.....when I was young I was a National Park Service ranger in the Rockies and always loved the pines and their wonderful smell. Really miss those days except for times on the fire line.
thanks for sharing Tom, you had a lot of fun in your life, tried many things and thats really good. Sorry to hear about your back, but maybe its better to not go under knives again, may God ease the pain for you! take care
@@dirtniron Thanks, Chief.......stay Moto-vated,
Really cool video....Thanks for posting! Was the 450 street legal from purchase or made street legal after purchase?
I am pretty sure it was street legal before
I like that place lots of trees and looked like your on a small town on the mountains. What's the name of that place? That looks like a good place to ride a feet forward motorcycle.
yea, its a nice little town called Idyllwild
@@dirtniron tnx
Great bike .nice place to ride it seems... U put 91gas .we use 94.. Is 91 the highest u guys have?
yes, 91 is the highest we have. I am from Europe originally, we have 98 at the pumps..
@@dirtniron kool bro.. Yeah i was born in dover/ england. Moved to west coast Canada.. Its wild over here, we have the biggest back rds in the world over here..
👍🏼
Where is it? Its a nice trail and city👍🏼
Idyllwild, CA glad you liked it
Thomas mt truck trail love it
cool place!
what brand is that headlight
Baja design, link in the description
Show , and What is the final speed of this motorcycle ?
@@Dp1v Wow thanks
yea, over 100mph should not be a problem
like
thanks
If someone has achieved your level of riding skills can afford a 450. Before there are 250 and 350
I am just joy riding, 450 feels really good on those trails
@@dirtniron lots of work before can enjoy riding on a 450... :-)
Man I've missed that chase pump to pump while sitting here lookin at 10 ktm xcw400 trying to finish