ATV Television Test - 2005 Honda TRX450R

[@AustinRohr]

Oh man that's a bummer, you guys have had some of the best reviews out there!

[@TheToyotaAbuser]

i love how you guys have a video for all the quads i want to buy :)

[@AustinRohr]

You guys ought to do a review on the updated trx450r model. It's been out for awhile obviously but I've noticed that there's barely information or reviews on the newer 450er's. I bought one recently after having an 04 and it's different enough that it's worth another review.

[@agazda2017]

Im 15 and I just bought a 450r..2005 with HRC cam hmf and air filter...not a starter bike..im not doing good at all with the kickstart. .very hard if u only weigh 140 like I do..but overall very fun and very very fast!!

[@agazda2017]

***** nice i just sold mine carrier blew and chain went through the crankcase now i have 5,000 dollars looking to buy a fully built xc bike

[@ATVTVCOM]

@BWRProductions The '06 has better shock valving than the '04, but a set of good/great shocks will make a HUGE difference in the handling. Works, Elka, Fox.

[@JoshHowe]

i just bought a 2004 trx450r 2 days ago, i will never buy a 400ex again i love everything about the 450r especially the power

[@Jimbo718Slice]

i own a 2014, excellent quad all around, but one thing that can really sucks are the stock handlebars. it feels cramped and kind of like a tricycles. i have since bought new renthals to fix that.

[@ATVTVCOM]

Good point but we no longer review any sport ATVs.

[@ATVTVCOM]

Not sure. I don't know the workings of the 450R starter system. Seems like the best would be to replace the starter and the starter gears. Lots of times the bearings/bushings get messed up and cause the starter to turn hard.

[@ATVTVCOM]

Hmmm....I believe it comes down to the caster angle. MAny people love a steep caster. I prefer it with more angle. Plus, all I can say is we all (I think there was about 7 of us) rode these machines back to back on a race track and in the desert.

[@AustinRohr]

Throw an exhaust on one and the beast is unleashed I'm not kidding this engine is just waiting to be woken up for full potential riding, also the suspension is easy to tune and being I'm not all that big it handles incredibly. Personally I like kicking it over but that is everyones personal opinion. But honestly all it needs is the extra power and you can use your torque to do anything include keep the front end from getting beat by ruts at the dunes. This machine is only good when modified.

[@ATVTVCOM]

@mossow71 So the 450R is happy? Or it hangs around with other 450Rs?

[@AustinRohr]

@ATVTVCOM Okay I also heard they have a slightly longer swing-arm. Of those rear shocks what would you recommend as the best buy for the price? Also would a spring kit be worth looking into for both the front and rear?

[@ATVTVCOM]

@sniping12 I prefer the handling of the LTR but it's a personal thing.

[@ATVTVCOM]

@Jdenicolo333 The caster is very steep. That makes for very quick steering. I much prefer more rake and therefore more stable steering - especially in the dunes.

[@AustinRohr]

Hey I've got a question specifically for you guys at ATVTV. I got rid of my 2004 Trx450r for two reasons, first of all I had logged somewhere between 400-500 hours on the quad and it was pretty destroyed. Second I hated that the rear shock kicked up on me, no matter how I adjusted it I couldn't keep it from bucking. Now I'm starting to really miss my Trx, didn't realize how good I had it. What would you recommend I do to combat that rear shock if I get another one? I'm lookin at 06+ Thanks!

[@ATVTVCOM]

@400mattandryan Sorry. By the time we got ready to do the 400EX, Suzuki came out with the LTZ400 and we grabbed that to project.

[@ATVTVCOM]

Thanks. Nice to hear.

[@22CALVANO]

@donny6932 id go with the trx400, less maintenance then the 450 and a lot nicer to ride on trails. Its a bullet proof quad youll never have a problem with it.

[@ATVTVCOM]

@snipper117 If you like the way Honda's handle - it's the best! There's just a big difference in geometry.

[@apbrules24]

Im lookin to build a trail racin bike and Im tryin to decide between a trx 450r and an LTZ 400. whats ur opinion on this?

[@Pavone30]

what would make it better in the trail? new tires and some works shocks?

[@ATVTVCOM]

@DT400KFX Yes, assuming you do it right. Quickly!

[@tommyhemphill2761]

I have a 09 Honda sport trax 450r it's electric start and I've had a few problems with it when I tried to tern it over the battery sounded like it was struggling to term it over and over time I have been through about 4 battery's . Then my starter motor gave up on me what should I do ? Can I buy a kick start kit and install it

[@Jdenicolo333]

i need to know if it handles better in the sand dunes more than the track.

[@Paradise4Nerds]

Hey i gatta question im 6foot 3 in 235 i got a 400ex and people and my self see im to big for it i was jw do you think a 6 foot 3 in 235 would look good on it or should i get a bigger qaud or do u think its right for me and i also like honda better js

[@nikosalonen3046]

Did that easy to kick start????? It's that good to be starting??????

[@Paradise4Nerds]

@ATVTVCOM you should still post the 400ex i wanna no what they did to the newer one i have a 2003 400ex

[@ATVTVCOM]

Or it just might be our opinion based on riding all the machines at the same time at the Glen Helen track with the help of people like Doug Eichner, ITP tire PR, Elka shock PR, and our group of 6 test riders ;-)

[@fourwheelerjock]

does any model of the trx450r have a hydraulic clutch

[@ATVTVCOM]

Just the residue burning off. You shouldn't have used tire cleaner on the engine! It's okay - you just didn't hose it off good enough. Get it all burned off (or wash it again) before you show it to anyone. Best stuff to use on the engine exterior is (believe it or not) is vinegar - makes the aluminum look great!

[@Dylanmccutcheon747]

Just wondering haha, my buddy just bought a predator 500 wondering of this would keep up or the 700 xx?

[@Gangsterpiglet1]

i would say the battery my friend had the same problem and his headlights worked fine and he charged it and worked fine.

[@ATVTVCOM]

@Pavone30 Just the tires would be a huge help.

[@ATVTVCOM]

@fourwheelerjock YOu have to add it.

[@ATVTVCOM]

Just because how findings don't match your desires, doesn't mean they are not correct ;-)

[@moaazelmassry]

can u make a full review for the yamaha warrior ?

[@ATVTVCOM]

@dafavi90 Not sure there really is anything bigger.....I've seen plenty of guys your size on 450s and they go just fine....

[@MrDirtbiker250r]

sounds like it is the battery. it might be putting out enough power for the lights, but not enough to start it

[@ATVTVCOM]

@BWRProductions Elkas are not cheap but they really make a difference. MAybe you can look around for a used set....You never know ;-)

[@Pavone30]

@ATVTVCOM do the 450er's have reverse?

[@apbrules24]

@ATVTVCOM Thanks. Cause Im 14 and i ride a pretty highly modified 300ex and a moderatley modified 400ex like a 416 and a pipe and simple stuff like that and it just dont pack enough punch. And from what ive seen on your tests you say the z400 will eat a 400ex so im gonna start lookin for a z.

[@sniping12]

LTR 450 or honda 450r? i ride in sand mostly

[@gopromx5204]

@ATVTV Thanks my buddy has a 400ex and that thing is unbreakable and I don't want to not be able to go cuz I got a piece of crap lol thank you so much!

[@rorybobbett4324]

can u make a video on a honda trx 250r i hav one if u need one to revew

[@ds650cool]

@ATVTVCOM good idea!

[@ATVTVCOM]

All our reviews were made when these machines were new so unless we can find a time travel machine to test.......

[@ATVTVCOM]

Sorry. That's no longer possible. The Warrior is not made any more.

[@ATVTVCOM]

@josue123456789987654 First: We approve all comments before they're posted to clean up any language problems if needed. Second: We have aired tests since 2000 and with the popularity of the other 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 tests, we figured we would load our older tests as a way to help people decide on their used ATV purchase as well as just added entertainment and information.

[@gopromx5204]

@ATVTV are these as reliable as the 400ex?

[@ATVTVCOM]

+GOPRO MX Very very close.

[@ATVTVCOM]

No more sport tests at this time.

[@roberifo]

Maje a review of a Honda trx 250r 88 !!

[@cornholo1]

When are you guys going to give an honest report of the TRX...? Ive had both a yfz and TRX and the Honda seems to have more power and is way more comfortable.... Seems like yamaha pays you guys well to say those things.

[@NoStress90s]

lol really? you must be really bad at feeling the difference on these 2 quads, its like night and day. the yfz is clearly way more powerful than a trx. everyone knows this, I have no idea why your saying otherwise, maybe you own a trx

[@ATVTVCOM]

@Spenlard Huh???????

[@ATVTVCOM]

Yes

[@ATVTVCOM]

@dmaheryfz450 Haven't heard that.

[@gymman96]

@400ex92 Yes you will be able im 15 and they are fast and have lots of power but for the most preformance you want a 2006 and up because it 2006 they redesigned the engine to make it more like the crf450r therefore makin the 2006 and up faster and have more power and another thing if your 13 i would recomend the 450ER its the same bike just with electric start

[@bordcatinfrezer]

take a look at the spark plugs

[@ATVTVCOM]

@apbrules24 My choice would be the LTZ400. It's an amazing machine. Check out our project - hmmmm, have to check our website and see if those videos are up...

[@ATVTVCOM]

@400mattandryan Might be closer, but NO.

[@Spenlard]

ive heard bad news about this, but im a honda guy and getting a yfz would kill me.

[@bilyjoe96]

@ocp it could be the solenoid cause that's the same thing that happened to my atv

[@Dylanmccutcheon747]

Anyone know the top speed ?

[@UnlimitedGravitiy]

Change your battery, and check the starter.

[@cornholo1]

Why hate soo much in the trx? But give the yfz a way better review while the trx is way more beneficial!

[@JOscarsson9615]

@snipper117 yeah

[@ATVTVCOM]

Calm down. You are making it all too obvious that you are justifying your ownership so which one of us is biased here?

[@michael51197]

i agree to you

[@ATVTVCOM]

Don't know....Sorry

[@ATVTVCOM]

Not us ;-)

[@vestrevekk]

Saying honda isent the best choise for the track is a white lie. It has the bottom end power to come out of a corner like no others can and its light and reliable. Also there are tons of cheap aftermarket parts for the 450r. And last alot of the general part for the 450 fits the 400 visa versa

[@rc8rsracer]

@fourwheelerjock no

[@fourwheelerjock]

@ATVTVCOM lol you are a lil late on the timeing lol and i just got a crf250r so no biggy

[@markhelbig4296]

ok

[@Spenlard]

@ATVTVCOM how he was calling it gay.

[@BeastModeRob]

450r is the best for trail.

[@rc8rsracer]

honda needs to build a race bike not a sportbike

[@AustinRohr]

I own a 450r, and hate it. Terrible shocks, weak motor and outdated technology. It's a trail bike engine in the 250r frame, and has the same problem the 250r had with the a-arms. Straight up don't buy this quad, I did and now I can't even get rid of it.

[@fredcivicek9]

@apbrules24 I was in the same situation last year...I choose the LTZ400!!All I can say, i dont regret my choice!LTZ400 is a very very nice machine, 10/10 ;) Sorry if my english is weak, i'm fench :P

[@MiDLiFECRYSiS]

@mossow71 yea dude you would only care about speed that's TRULY NOT what ATVs are about... quads are meant for fun, handling, performance nothing about speed really. seriously yamaha's are somewhat overpowered in the sport quad market... a 700 sport quad i mean that's too much. TRX 450R FTW!

[@ATVTVCOM]

Gosh I wish ;-)

[@JUSTCALLMEKID1]

@donny6932 trails 400 track 450

[@305SALAZAR400EX]

@Pavone30 Nope

[@Spenlard]

@ATVTVCOM haha nice thats a way to deal with an 11 year old

[@mossow71]

@ATVTVCOM the trx 450r is gay 450 its too slow.yeah thats the only good thing they have is handling.if your looking for a fast and good 450r get a yfz 450 way better than trx.in a race yfz would smoke a trx

[@ridin4life100]

@dafavi90 Better for whoops dood. Im your height and use them knees and ur golden!

[@Itslizzy83]

How can you say that the honda lacks in power against the yamaha. the honda has more cc's and is 28 pounds lighter. this doesn't make sense at all. what a joke. who's paying you to up there quad? yamaha? can-am? lol

[@imtofine1851]

I can dive it

[@hondaspeed152]

@sniping12 honda