Buy a 09 TE450 or 2010 TE450?

Should have my 450X sold tomorrow so I will be shopping for a TE450. I am trying to decide if the changes to the 2010 is worth waiting for and paying more for vs a 09 model.

Kayabas vs Zokes? prob equal unless its the SSS Kayabas which I doubt. I would prob get either tuned anyways.

15mm shorter swingarm on the 2010? I thought longer swingarms got better traction?

The rest of the changes seem mostly cosmetic. I wonder if the 2010 will have revised FI mapping or the tune will be different then the 09?

Am I missing anything? I would venture a guess I could get a 09 for $1000 less then a 2010



Eric

I would say its not worth it to wait and pay more. Im happy with my 50mm zokes. Some people swear by the kayabas but it up 2 you.