Dirt Wheels shootout GasGas 450 VS Predator

[GasGas Dude]

The new July Dirt Wheels has a shootout with the new GasGas 450 VS the Polaris Predator. Read it [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

See the June review in Dirt Wheels as well.

Also check the latest news and info section about the fixes on the new gasgas quads on there way here now. New dealers have been added too.

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[Woody_YZF]

I couldn't tell if they were really for Gas Gas or Polaris? Good article though.

[Woody_393]

I thought they liked the Gas Gas a little better. Each had some problems, but not many. The GasGas has some nicer stuff though. The ohlin's suspension seemed a winner, however, the cornering wasn't quite as good as the Pred. Engine on the GasGas was better, and so was shifting. I like the fact that they used the Honda pattern on the tire bolt holes too.

The most interesting thing I read, was that the Predator lost 4th gear. Guess that is a sign of what we thought might be one of it's problems.

Looks like a sweet machine. I will be interested to see how they fare down the road. The price sure seems nice for what you get that is for sure.

[Woody_YZF]

The market is getting more competitive. If the Predator did that well against it, I'll be curious to see how the YFZ does.

[4strkepwr660R]

Hondas release of the new TRX450R is going to change everything...I love all the new toys on the market!

[Woody_YZF]

It's definitely getting good.

[MotoMan]

Interesting indeed.

I don't know if I have ever been this excited about new quads before, there is some really sweet stuff out there.

[Woody_393]

I would dare say the quad market is getting similar to the bike market. I don't know if you will continue to see the 450R and the YFZ remain the same bike like the other quads do for years (take the banshee for example).

[Yardpro393]

you guys keep bringing up the new honda. i am bummed about it. if it makes quad riding as easy as the crf has made bike riding, then my tracks are going to be full of jethro's doing superman heel clickers on the triples on quads. ;(

[4strkepwr660R]

September 10 is 27 days and 18 hous away....I cant wait.

[MotoMan]

Originally posted by Woody_CRF
I don't know if you will continue to see the 450R and the YFZ remain the same bike like the other quads do for years (take the banshee for example).

I would say unless something very drastic happens you are 100% correct woody.

[Woody_393]

I hope so...

[Woody_YZF]

Does anybody find it strange that Honda doesn't mention a word about it on their web site??

[Woody_393]

No, as it isn't announced yet. At least not officially. But I guess it is a little odd..

[MotoMan]

Honda never makes a big deal out of upcomming bikes or quads, they just come out one day and release them.

Then they proceed to sell more then anybody else.

[Woody_393]

At least when it comes to CRF's and XR 50's anyway.

[Yardpro393]

yea, the yz 125 and 250 sure have sold well.

[MotoMan]

Yes this is true, they have and they should, both bikes are top notch.

Honda is notorious for excellent products though, always have been, and this is coming from a Yamaha guy.

[Woody_YZF]

You can't argue with that.