Looking to purchase a brand new bike for the first time ( Previously only bought 2nd hand dirt bikes ) and was wondering what the best way to go about it is in regards to haggling on the price and not buying locally or buying locally so I have someone to take it back to and whinge at when things go wrong that aren't suppose too! Any other pointers would be greatly appreciated!!

Simondo, you do know that at some point you do have to get it dirty.........errrr the bike that is

Here's mine

ok said..

Looking to purchase a brand new bike for the first time ( Previously only bought 2nd hand dirt bikes ) and was wondering what the best way to go about it is in regards to haggling on the price and not buying locally or buying locally so I have someone to take it back to and whinge at when things go wrong that aren't suppose too! Any other pointers would be greatly appreciated!!

ohhh dear...
wr450f, hope you do weights and drink protein.
heaviest **** of a bike there is...

'"ok",
How's the bike shopping going!?


I can confirm the you would love a new KTM. At 90-100km/h, it still has enough pulling power to make the rear wheel break traction! The stock 450EXC has beautiful throttle response... Instant power on, and off... But really manageable too...

The stock pipe sounds really sweet too...
No need to touch a thing (if your are a recreational rider).
I bought the Power Switch (to reduce the power in the wet). But you don't need it... Just ride with less throttle... You can also set it "Rocket Mode" (extra power), but there's no need. The stock power set-up is 'endless'!

Few photos of it!

Sweet!