today i had a chance to ride a well running 2009 te 450 after a brief fi reprogram session and shortly after that a 2008 ktm 450 excr with jd jet kit installed.folks you can go to sleep at night knowing the husky has the motor!the husky was geared taller,the ktm shorter.the te 450will walk all over the ktm.dan
...and they turn better, suspension works better, ergos are better, they are less expensive... - Buddy of mine a local expert MX guy bought a 08 SX450 KTM. Broke 3rd gear. Fixed it and a month later dropped a valve and destroyed the engine. he is not pleased.