Billy D.
Husqvarna
I was coming off of a CRF250R and debated for weeks on a 310 or 449 for trail riding... finally settling on the 449. I had a chance to ride a 310, but not a 449... the money sway'd me.
Took me a little while to get used to the weight, suspension, and traction difference from the CRF. Also took some time to get used to the power... not a big deal when you are fresh... but when you start getting tired... it launches if you get sloppy and accidently give it too much gas in a tight trail.
I find that other than my hands cramping from holding on... the rest of my body is much less fatigued after a day of trail riding... than it was on the CRF. Less throttling, shifting, etc... and the added weight seems to reduce the vibration/pounding... if that makes sense.
I am very happy with the change and haven't thought twice about the decision since riding it the first time.
Took me a little while to get used to the weight, suspension, and traction difference from the CRF. Also took some time to get used to the power... not a big deal when you are fresh... but when you start getting tired... it launches if you get sloppy and accidently give it too much gas in a tight trail.
I find that other than my hands cramping from holding on... the rest of my body is much less fatigued after a day of trail riding... than it was on the CRF. Less throttling, shifting, etc... and the added weight seems to reduce the vibration/pounding... if that makes sense.
I am very happy with the change and haven't thought twice about the decision since riding it the first time.