GPX FSE450R 900 Mile Update/Review

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  • Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 124

  • @badgumby9544
    @badgumby9544 4 года назад +9

    This is the first generation of the 450 and the 300. GPX will continue to improve this bike like they did the two stroke TSE250R. They are very good at listening to customers and making changes to new models. For the everyday average trail rider In my opinion they can't be beat for value, I personally would never pay the stupid money they want for similar Euro bikes. But that's just me.

  • @Wolfkan
    @Wolfkan 3 года назад +18

    the drz400 replacement. lighter weight, 6th gear, fuel injection and possibly better suspension for the same price brand new.

    • @MikeHF
      @MikeHF 3 года назад +6

      After 900 miles the thing is already having issues! Lets see how they hold up after say 20,000 miles!

  • @just_j6514
    @just_j6514 4 года назад +6

    You do decent commentary 👏.. You should start recording more of the little rides and other bs you're up to (ie. Clips from the rides to work and daily interactions and such.) Good job man, keep up it up

  • @hphillips7425
    @hphillips7425 3 года назад +2

    I appreciate your review. It is good that you can do the repairs and save money.

  • @ja-no6fx
    @ja-no6fx 4 года назад +4

    This is the first badish review ive seen. Thank you.

  • @acuraintegrar5
    @acuraintegrar5 2 года назад

    Great review! I have been doing alot of research on these bikes and its nice to see an honest longer term review.

  • @DisruptiveUnicorn98k
    @DisruptiveUnicorn98k 3 года назад +19

    these bikes are either going to kill big companies like yamaha ktm or honda or force them to lower their rediculous over priced bikes
    that needs a rebuild every 100hours

    • @MikeHF
      @MikeHF 3 года назад +2

      In all fainess Yamahas and Kawis are bullet proof!Not all of them need to be rebuilt often as an example A WR 250. You can't kill it. Plus valve adjustments every 25,000 miles. the wr has a street motor based on the R1. Hard to beat.

    • @MikeHF
      @MikeHF 3 года назад +1

      Also,those bike makers you mentioned don't clone other bike makers designs.

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307 3 года назад +1

      Just wait 10 years when you cant get parts for them anymore.

    • @DisruptiveUnicorn98k
      @DisruptiveUnicorn98k 3 года назад

      Well yeah Yamaha isn't bad at all , the price killed the fun tho haha but yeah I literally don't like gpx I have given it a thought , the issue is the frame and suspension , also knock off parts ,but also I know zongshen doesn't back up parts that well either I mean I would know after that motor has run its 10 or whatever year plan it's old news and they stop making them but same as a KTM after 10 years I'll be lucky to find parts

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307 3 года назад +2

      @@DisruptiveUnicorn98k Its still pretty easy to get parts for my 01 ktm 400. Plus it uses all premium parts unlike the chinese bikes.

  • @davidgregorovic3973
    @davidgregorovic3973 3 года назад +2

    Thank u, i love the honesty! This is the first time i heard of gpx, it sounds decent

  • @glennr9913
    @glennr9913 4 года назад +3

    Looks like a lot of bike for the money. Since it's not a competition class bike it would be nice to see GPX offer a bit more dual-sport oriented features on it. You mentioned the new model having an aluminum subframe, so maybe racks will become available. I'd like to see them add rear footpegs. It would be nice to be able to carry my daughter or wife on mild trail or dirt roads sometimes. That's the only thing I miss about the DRZ400, the rest of the bike was crap for my needs.
    Thanks for the review.

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  4 года назад +2

      I think they are headed in that direction. Next year they have a rally version of the 450 coming which I think we'll definitely fill that need.

    • @MrOscar350
      @MrOscar350 3 года назад

      You can importa foot pegs from china for this bike

  • @Oouther1
    @Oouther1 3 года назад

    I had 2003 WR450F for about 3 years, over 200 hours and nothing but sprockets, chains, and tires. Heavy though! Same for my YZ450F, over 250 hours in 5 years and went through 2 clutches but rock solid.

  • @dudleytransportinc
    @dudleytransportinc 4 года назад +3

    Just ordered the 2021.5 FSE450R today! Should be at my house in North Carolina by Friday! Hope its a good one...

    • @hardtailfails
      @hardtailfails 4 года назад +1

      How is it

    • @dudleytransportinc
      @dudleytransportinc 4 года назад +1

      @@hardtailfails Love it so far! Runs a little lean at an idle, causing the header pipe to glow at night. Hopefully that goes away as the EFI “learns”. If not, when it’s out of warranty I’ll install a programmer. Seems good on the highway too, but I wonder if there is a better combo of rear or front sprocket to get the best on and off road compromise. Also Gary, the owner of GPX has been great to work with.

    • @hardtailfails
      @hardtailfails 4 года назад +1

      @@dudleytransportinc how fast have you got it up to on the highway?

    • @dudleytransportinc
      @dudleytransportinc 4 года назад +1

      @@hardtailfails 60mph. Taking it easy until I’m sure it’s broken in.

    • @dudleytransportinc
      @dudleytransportinc 3 года назад +2

      @@hardtailfails Love it so far! Install the baffle in the exhaust that's included in the cardboard box to keep it from flaming out due to not enough back pressure. Drill the holes in the baffle out larger before installing. I'm up to 200 miles so far, with no problems.

  • @170bcuda
    @170bcuda 3 года назад

    Im lookin hard at this 450, thanks for the honest review. Those loose handle bars, man, thats wierd

  • @bigk5746
    @bigk5746 2 года назад

    I just broke down and bought a SSR300S for trail duty. I gotta say, it's built like a tank, uses a lot of CRF parts, and the little MFer is fast lol. Son took out of the CRF250X with me and the SSR is all over it. Love the bike, stupid value.

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  2 года назад

      In my experience having owned both an SSR 450 and the GPX, I'd go with the SSR. Easier to get parts for in a pinch.

    • @bigk5746
      @bigk5746 2 года назад

      @@wrightcycleworks I dig the GPX as well, they look really good. Also, from what I've read the suspensions a bit more sorted out. How did you like the SSR450?

  • @emfl4437
    @emfl4437 3 года назад +2

    Great review, appreciate the honest info.

  • @johnnydangerously9426
    @johnnydangerously9426 Год назад

    I owned a GPX 250tse . I sold it , bought a used 01 cr125 . Much liter softer more dependable. 😎

  • @boomattack02
    @boomattack02 Месяц назад

    So you’re close to me if you drove out near st Mary’s. I just picked one of these up and looking for riding buddies

  • @painsrides3616
    @painsrides3616 4 года назад +2

    I ride with the usual suspects, KTM, Husky, Beta and an assortment of Japanese bikes... We have punishing terrain here in New England and I'm the only on a Chinese bike. At this point I'm pretty sure my GTX FSE-R has gained their respect. I had some problems at when I first got it and I just got it back up and running after being sidelined for a month over a loose wire in a connector going from the ECU to the coil 😡 But all in all its had no more issues than any of these bikes that get thrashed on around here, the key is to keep up on maintenance and keep an eye\ear out for problems.

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  4 года назад

      Same here, if anyone in our group is gonna punish a bike it's me. So far, I've had minimal problems.

  • @450hooligan6
    @450hooligan6 3 года назад +1

    Is GPX better than SSR? How does their 450cc power stack up?

  • @silverhill377
    @silverhill377 Год назад

    What years KTM silencers hit the GPX? Thanks

  • @jamesmccabe8736
    @jamesmccabe8736 4 года назад +2

    Agreed, I'd love a t7 also. I went way cheaper and got the Orion rxb250 and spent about 1k to get it where it's usable as a trail bike. 3k all in and there's a little buyer remorse. Thinking about pulling the trigger on the gpx for next spring. Let me know if your selling it this winter.

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  4 года назад +2

      As soon as I get a couple things buttoned up on it, it will be going up for sale.

    • @cotyshotyou
      @cotyshotyou 3 года назад +1

      @@wrightcycleworks that's unfortunate mate 😕 hope you can get a bike you wanna keep 👍

  • @terrynicewonger5434
    @terrynicewonger5434 3 года назад

    I’m in pa and I love to ride this ... seems priced great

  • @MikeHF
    @MikeHF 3 года назад +1

    love the loose handle bars!

  • @chadnoel9640
    @chadnoel9640 2 года назад

    Hey man, I’ve been eyeing one of these for a few weeks now. I’m a bigger guy, 6’1” 270ish. Past bikes were kdx220 and an old xr650 air cooled. Really wanting an EFI bike cuz we’re planning on moving up north. Just want to know how the suspension would handle my weight. I’m more of a conservative rider, just want something to get back and fourth to the shop and take in trails. Just wanted to get your opinion

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  2 года назад

      Hey man, thanks for the comment. I would stay away from GPX personally. I'm going to post up a video explaining my experience with both the bike and GPX's customer service.
      Being 279, the stock suspension will be entirely too soft. It's one of the softest stock setups I've ever seen, so you would definitely need springs and valving done.
      If it were me, I'd try and find a used Japanese or Euro 450.

  • @DisruptiveUnicorn98k
    @DisruptiveUnicorn98k 3 года назад +1

    sounds like awesome bike

  • @henryalvidres4326
    @henryalvidres4326 3 года назад +2

    How does the 450 do on road? What is a comfortable cruising speed? Can you run down the highway comfortably?

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  3 года назад +3

      I think you may have posted on the GPX group on Facebook too, but it cruises well at 65-70 mph with 14-48 gearing.

  • @mhmadgenious
    @mhmadgenious 3 года назад +1

    Its kinda looking like kayo and gpx are gonna be the new Cannondale and ATK

  • @beachbarlouie
    @beachbarlouie 3 года назад

    You sure are handy with make fixing all the problems.

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  3 года назад

      Haha thanks, it got old though and I ended up selling it.

    • @beachbarlouie
      @beachbarlouie 3 года назад

      @@wrightcycleworks Well that does it for me then. It was an option in my quest to find a good performance duel sport. I skipped over the 300's because not enough power. I am thinking the CRF450RL now. But I remember the hard work to counter the weight of the CRF450R motocrosser, and it's lighter. So its frustrating! Thanks for you good review.

  • @arminlucasbombardier9721
    @arminlucasbombardier9721 3 года назад

    Hey m8 nice bike its basicly the same as my exc ktm 450 i like it. With the chain slider bolt stripped out i found that it is way more sturdy to just run a long bolt all the way from top to bottom with nut n washers i did it that way on my wr 426 cause it kept fuckin up cause they cop alot of vibrations. Alot of people fix it that way so u dnt have 2 worry about it again. I wish i bought 1 of these i didnt know they made this improved bike engine i thought they only had the earlier model the crossfire one they call em here down under in australia .i paid 4k 4 exc450 with fried piston wrings its got 14k odometer n 400hrs though.use good quality oils n this thing will go 4 ever i dnt doubt it.

  • @carlatamanczyk3891
    @carlatamanczyk3891 3 года назад +3

    How well do they hold up after 4,000 miles?

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  3 года назад +2

      Chassis wise, they are fine. Some guys have the earlier 250's with that many miles with no major issues. This engine is used on alot of different bikes and no problems with over 5k miles. I'd venture to say it will last that long with routine maintenance.

  • @ChrisSmith-yl3vd
    @ChrisSmith-yl3vd 2 года назад

    How would you compare it to the DRZ? Assuming you’ve road one. I’m looking to get something to ride around town and maybe hit a trail every once in a while. Great review!

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  2 года назад +1

      Well after the bad experiences I had with both the bike and GPX customer service, go with the DRZ. You'll get a way better bike in the end.

    • @ChrisSmith-yl3vd
      @ChrisSmith-yl3vd 2 года назад +1

      @@wrightcycleworks I appreciate the response and the honesty bro. Thanks

  • @bobbyratliff3349
    @bobbyratliff3349 4 года назад +2

    Maico bar mount will have movement similar to that not exactly but you can fell it. I've rode one a bit not for me lol

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  4 года назад

      I was never a fan of the Flexx bars either. I like mine as solid as possible.

    • @bobbyratliff3349
      @bobbyratliff3349 4 года назад

      @@wrightcycleworks me either I have the same ones in my gpx and they are rock solid zero movement I wonder what changed between the 19, tse and the 450

    • @jonathondavis170
      @jonathondavis170 4 года назад

      Mako 360* -also have you guys even used the Flexx bar system??? It's actually a nice piece of kit. 🤘🇺🇸

    • @jonathondavis170
      @jonathondavis170 4 года назад +1

      Looks like you need to place an order at TM designs for chain slider & full 8mm skid plate. :) just spent $$$$ on the same things...
      Very well thought out review, and you seem to know the bike pretty well. Cool content, brother! Ride safe bro
      Is the SWM RS500R next???

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  4 года назад +1

      @@jonathondavis170 if I could my hands on one, definitely!

  • @glennr9913
    @glennr9913 4 года назад

    Does this bike have enough Hp to power wheelie? I had a street plated WR450 that would do it in the first 4 gears. It was a beast & was a blast to ride. A little too heavy on the single track though, so I swapped for a 300 2T.
    @Wright Cycleworks, have you tried the GPX 2 stroke bike yet, or know any riders in WV that have? I'd like to hear how they do in the mountains.

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  4 года назад +2

      It definitely has enough power to wheelie. I do it regularly haha. I haven't got to try the two stroke yet. As far as I know, I'm the only one in WV with a full size GPX.

  • @parajared
    @parajared Год назад +1

    welp, that didn't work out! Sorry about your bike.

  • @MickeyMikeMd
    @MickeyMikeMd 4 года назад +2

    Do these come with the turn signals and mirrors? Thanks!

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  4 года назад +1

      Yes they do!

    • @offroadaddict2822
      @offroadaddict2822 4 года назад +1

      @@wrightcycleworks how good are the controls and have you had problems out of them also would you be able to show me how bright the headlight is

  • @hardtailfails
    @hardtailfails 4 года назад +2

    I'm looking for a purely street super moto and I was going to convert a 450 MX bike but alot of the ones I find for less then 3000 are trashed no maintained correctly also getting a title is another issue do you think this would make a good supermoto

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  4 года назад +2

      I think it would make an excellent supermoto!

    • @hardtailfails
      @hardtailfails 4 года назад +1

      @@wrightcycleworks do you happen to know the top speed on the bike?

    • @sebastianklapprat9964
      @sebastianklapprat9964 4 года назад +1

      Trust me get a name brand bike they feel better have more power and almost never break I have had my 2006 Yamaha yz85 never had to put any parts on it and same with my 1998 Suzuki rm 125

    • @hardtailfails
      @hardtailfails 4 года назад +1

      @@sebastianklapprat9964 oh I have 4 name brand bikes 2 Suzuki's a Yamaha and a husky I just can't find a good super moto option for cheap probably going to have to get another husky like a 510

    • @sebastianklapprat9964
      @sebastianklapprat9964 4 года назад +1

      @@hardtailfails ok ya I was just trying to make sure you weren’t a “beginner” getting your first bike lol cause a lot of beginners that get those bikes don’t like dirt biking after cause they break also I would suggest a Suzuki drz400 or something like that

  • @ckguadg
    @ckguadg 3 года назад

    what do you call the bags you have there on the bike?do you have any link where you bought them from? thanks in advance dude, very nice video btw..

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  3 года назад +1

      They are Nelson Rigg Dualsport bags which can be bought here:
      www.amazon.com/Nelson-Rigg-RG-020-Black-Motorcycle-Saddlebag/dp/B018AXNM12/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=nelson+rigg&qid=1622570404&sr=8-7
      Thanks for watching!

    • @ckguadg
      @ckguadg 3 года назад +1

      @@wrightcycleworks thanks man! appreciate it!

  • @rnovia80
    @rnovia80 4 года назад

    thank you for doing a video. im very interested in this bike. just curious how different the power is to my WR250R i would love to be able to ride one to feel. I love my WR but u have to rev the snaaat out of it to get it alive which is ok. Im looking for something that will lift the front end without clutch in 1st or 2nd and even 3rd but i dont know if this will do it. i ridden plenty of DRZ400 that are ok but im hoping it has more than that but IDK. I ride my friends CRF450r and its crazy and i know the GPX is not like that but is it somewher close? whats ur opinion on that.

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  4 года назад +1

      It's close to the DRZ, definitely more power than one. It also has better suspension, brakes, and is lighter than a DRZ.

    • @MikeHF
      @MikeHF 3 года назад

      get a 300 kit or larger for your WR! Problem solved! It seems to me there is some work involved in owning these Chinese bikes. The old saying time is money. How much is your time worth?

  • @dudleytransportinc
    @dudleytransportinc 4 года назад

    What Seat Concepts seat did you put on the bike? I was wondering, thinking they don't actually make a GPX specific seat.

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  4 года назад +2

      On the 21' and older bikes, you'll want to order one for a Husqvarna. I'm not sure on the 21.5' and up bikes, as they switch d to a KTM style tank. It may need a KTM style seat as well.

    • @dudleytransportinc
      @dudleytransportinc 3 года назад +1

      @matty d Gary at GPX got a Seat Concepts seat in stock for the 2021.5 FSE4540, and it was ordered for a 2018 KTM 450SX. I purchased it from him at $169 shipped and I'll let you know how well it fits when I get time to install it.

  • @meddis4647
    @meddis4647 4 года назад +1

    How often do you change oil and oil filter?

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  3 года назад +1

      I change the oil at about 500 miles ride and the filters at the same time. Probably overkill but since this uses Rotela, it's cheap to do.

  • @MikeHF
    @MikeHF 3 года назад

    My buddys Husky has 11,000 miles on the clock and the main bolt the holds the front end on the bike has remained tight. Its that sort of thing that concernes me about these Chinese bikes. Personally i think you can find a used low hour Husky TE 449 for less money. Its a better bike!

  • @mattyfresh9698
    @mattyfresh9698 4 года назад +1

    WV BABY YEEUH

  • @A1.CLiiiPz
    @A1.CLiiiPz 3 года назад +1

    Is that a seat concept? I was wondering which would fit better ‘cause I want to get I wider seat for comfort! I got the 2021.5 FSE 450

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  3 года назад +1

      It is a Seat Concepts seat for a 2017 Husqvarna. It's just the foam and cover, which I stapled to the stock GPX seat base. Mines a 2021 so it's the Husky style base. You would need the KTM style foam and cover, since the 2021.5 uses the KTM style base.

    • @A1.CLiiiPz
      @A1.CLiiiPz 3 года назад +1

      @@wrightcycleworks sweet! Thank you so much for the info! Great content man!

  • @FluffyCoos
    @FluffyCoos 2 года назад

    Awesome

  • @jedielder7970
    @jedielder7970 4 года назад +2

    The last review I saw one of your videos, it was on the SSR Chinese bike.Dude... now you are in Thailand territory... let us know when you review a Russian moto. BTW, you need a bigger tank on that thing! 🤣
    Thanks. 👍

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  4 года назад +1

      Definitely need a bigger tank. I'm hoping to try some Husky oversized tanks here next week and see what fits. Russian bikes here I come!

    • @jedielder7970
      @jedielder7970 4 года назад +2

      @@wrightcycleworks I was kind of kidding, compared to a MX bike, it is a huge tank you have there. BTW, you do not go looking for Russian motorcycles... they come looking for you! 🤣🤣🤣
      Thanks.

  • @alexgroezinger762
    @alexgroezinger762 4 года назад

    How much power? And miles per gallon ?

  • @ktm513513
    @ktm513513 3 года назад

    Did you ever get set up as a dealer?

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  3 года назад +1

      No, I wasn't impressed with the parts availability and the dealings I had with GPX. Sold the bike and on to other projects.

  • @chuckmiller2504
    @chuckmiller2504 3 года назад

    Where can you buy one??

  • @terkelkvejborg8545
    @terkelkvejborg8545 3 года назад

    is there a dealer in europa ? I am from Denmark

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  3 года назад

      They are sold under a different name in Europe I believe. Pretty sure they are a GR7? Sold out of Russia.

  • @JoeTheBlacksmith13
    @JoeTheBlacksmith13 2 года назад

    Seems like most of your problems have to do with whoever assembled it didn’t use loctite. Kind of concerning. Good to know. I’d buy a crate bike and assemble it myself probably.

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  2 года назад +1

      Bike was assembled with loctite on all important pieces when assembled. This was the 3rd 450 ever in the US, and it definitely had teething problems. That, coupled with the absolute horrendous customer service, is why I will never recommend GPX to anyone.

    • @JoeTheBlacksmith13
      @JoeTheBlacksmith13 2 года назад

      @@wrightcycleworks thanks for the heads up!! Did you ever make a follow up video about your final thoughts on gpx? Didn’t see one on your channel.

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  2 года назад +1

      @@JoeTheBlacksmith13 working on it. Can't wait for the flame and hate lol

  • @wyattcarey2383
    @wyattcarey2383 4 года назад +1

    How does this pair up to the ssr sr450s bang for your wise?

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  4 года назад +3

      The SSR is a good bike, but this GPX is better. More power, 6 speed wide ratio trans, lighter, and better suspension. Also alot better customer service and parts dealing.

    • @wyattcarey2383
      @wyattcarey2383 4 года назад +2

      @@wrightcycleworks thanks for the info I appreciate it

  • @stevensee4755
    @stevensee4755 3 года назад

    My son lost a steering nut on his ninja 250 , so can happen

  • @MRORTOY
    @MRORTOY 4 года назад

    new subs my friend im number 281.liker number 60..haha

  • @mikeschleicher6114
    @mikeschleicher6114 4 года назад +1

    *digital business card lol

  • @terrynicewonger5434
    @terrynicewonger5434 3 года назад

    Sell me your Gpx ...

  • @tonyrichengod9280
    @tonyrichengod9280 2 года назад

    Honestly I just can't buy a GPX on principle because it's a design stolen from people who actually took the time, money, and effort to come up with. I'm gonna save up and get a 450 EXC-F instead

    • @wrightcycleworks
      @wrightcycleworks  2 года назад +1

      You're better off, the price of the new GPXs are in the used KTM range.

  • @tanorkewl8360
    @tanorkewl8360 2 года назад

    Junk

  • @yourdady83
    @yourdady83 2 года назад

    No one cares bro no 1