[quote=wbyfan1]Great bike! Hope you're in shape though. The Honda 450RL 's are H-E-A-V-Y! However, if it's all you're used to, probably won't know otherwise. For comparison, the KTM 500 EXC is 20-30 lbs lighter. Doesn't sound like much, but it's very noticeable when riding, especially in the woods.
Additionally, they're choked up big time with emissions garbage, so you'll want to add a JD Fuel tuner or new ECU. Without either, or, the bike will feel very anemic and be prone to stalling in slower, tighter trails. These are all well known issues with the RL's.
Good luck with the bike and enjoy. If you ever get a chance to hit some mountain trails, I'd highly recommend it. Just returned from my annual "Boy's Trip" to Colorado, where we put in several days of riding mountain single track. Riding off road, especially in the mountains, is simply therapeutic. Already looking forward to next year.
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Are you the white sheep of the Orange Brigade? I know so many people that ride Colorado in the summer, I need to get off my ass and figure it out.