New 2014 or 2015?

[motomandan35]

Hello all! I'm going to get a new bike this fall probably after the race season. Currently have a 2011 kx250f. Raced moto most of my life (pushing 39yo now) but have really gotten into woods racing the last cpl of years. Race the Vet B 35+ class in HS and moto. Wondering if I should go with a leftover '14 for around $5500-$6000 OTD or spend the extra $$ to get the '15? Anyone have thoughts/opinions or have a '15 yet?

[spin05]

i always buy leftover. The 14' is a awsome bike. Ive had both a 11,12 and 14' and the 14' will be a alot faster feeling then your 11'

[LSHD]

This ^^^.   Buy "leftover" new. Not enough change between years to pay 25% more. Of course enjoying having the newest thing out the door can also be fun and has value, but just not enough value for me. I feel better about paying a great price for an awesome bike. The reviews are out on the 15s, and they have been slightly reworked (lighter subframe, 4-position bars, etc.), but even the reviewers say you probably won't notice the difference. Except for the frame, you could add every refinement yourself to the '14 and still come out $1000s ahead.

[mxracermx]

This ^^^. Buy "leftover" new. Not enough change between years to pay 25% more. Of course enjoying having the newest thing out the door can also be fun and has value, but just not enough value for me. I feel better about paying a great price for an awesome bike. The reviews are out on the 15s, and they have been slightly reworked (lighter subframe, 4-position bars, etc.), but even the reviewers say you probably won't notice the difference. Except for the frame, you could add every refinement yourself to the '14 and still come out $1000s ahead.

I agree. Bike is basically unchanged. Pegs and clamp adjustments are pointless to us. I'm in the same boat. Selling the 13's so new 14's here we come

[Shawn250]

I will look at left over 14 next year this time just before the 16 comes out as they get discounted a lot.  There always seems to be one or two left over.  

[BrapCity]

I picked up a left over 14, saving $1,500 was well worth it over getting a 15' in my opinion. That's a lot of dough!

[spin05]

i just seen a leftover out here for 4999.00 OTD

[Stroupdog]

i just seen a leftover out here for 4999.00 OTD

Yes Power Yamaha in Sublimity Oregon has a bunch of them, blowing them out the door for $4999 OTD, $5999 OTD for the 450, it's on their FB page. GO get one....

[Bocephus3000]

2014...it's a sick bike...

[motomandan35]

Just went ahead and reserved the '14 at the dealership, last one they had. Can't wait to try it out and see how it compares to my '11!! ?

[norris_877]

Honestly I've had both and I would pay the extra money for the 15. People say the changes made between the years are small, but it's worth it. Absolutely love it.

[mattyhughes1993]

Hi,

Is the engine any different in particular the cylinder head on either of these models?