i just bought a 07 450r i loved it for about two days. the third day i had it the starter went out that was on a wednesday. i got it back on friday rode it for two hours friday nite woke up saturday morning rode for twenty minites and the crank bearings went out. seizing the whole engine that was two months ago, its been in the shop ever since. i didnt even get the break in oil out of it. yes honda does make a good machine but with a problematic starter, and more and more crank problems appearing by the day, the extended warranty is well worth the extra money. but honda still kicks yamahas ass!!