Only two months to go until the official launch of the 450. There are some reports coming out on the bike as per below.As promised... today I had the chance to test the G450X together with my XChallenge on the MX track of Horensbergdam, Genk, Belgium. This is the track that sometimes is used for the MX GP's. Nice track, steep ups and downs Joël Smets and Jeff goblet joined us, and Smets really goes fast on the G450!!For me it was the first time on a real MX track, so I took it calm. it was slippery 'cause it rained all day long. Soacking wet...But the G450X was great, even in standard trim (15t sprocket?? and 30kW). Nice smooth power in the bottom and big hit at higher revs. I drove an other one that had 38kW short cut in place, but without the sport silencer. this one didn't convince me, I allways had the impression that I was riding in 3rd, while it was 2nd. It didn't pull that smooth at low revs, but at the top, Oh my!Maybe the first one I rode had a 14t sprocket instead of the 15?? In the crate you have 2 extra sprockets btw (13 and 14t). I was told this, because I only saw the 14t in ours. That to be said, the 15t is to long for MX use, and the stock settings for the suspension are waaaay hard for my 65kilos.After some fiddling it was ok, and great traction that bike has. Nice, nice.Now would I replace my XChallenge? Maybe. I did manage to get round the track on the XC and worn tyres. Easely.But in the lines and mud it is waaaay to heavy (my arms!). But then, I use it to commute every day. Maybe if i cannot use it to commute anymore, I'll sell it and buy me the G450X...Power is smooth, great traction, quick for advanced riders, and forgiveable for novices and woosies like me (I was scared from time to time, these hills were steep and high, certainly the descents...)Overall: great bike, and fun day!
