Hey Zeroralf...

There are a couple of things which spring to mind, when you say "new" I take it you mean brand new from a dealer...

If so, then you need to consider your budget (if you have one)... If money is no object then the KTM shop is worth a look, the bikes maybe more expensive than the rest but they do have the best components fitted to them as stock and are truly awesome bikes to ride...

If your on a tighter budget than the cost of a KTM then there are two great options which I can personally vouch for, those being the new Kawasaki and the Honda...Both are awesome machines to ride - I have an 08 CRF450R which is a great tool and very reliable, parts availability is good and there are loads of aftermarket bits available to customise it to suit you....Now, the Kawasaki, in my humble opinion is possibly the best value 450 out of the box....It does everything well without any real need for immediate upgrades (apart from the chain slider)

I would suggest you take a look at the bikes in the shop, see which suits you and your budget and try to ride one before buying...

I didn't mention Suzuki as I haven't ridden one of the newer ones so I cannot really comment on how good they are in the desert...At the track they good...

As for Yamaha YZ450, for the desert... I had a brand new one and it was nothing but trouble....Big expensive trouble too  The Yam WR model is a great tool as they are designed for that type of riding but not too many about...

Happy hunting....

Hi Zeroralf,

Welcome to the 2 wheel club!

If you are looking for advise on what bike to buy in relation to performance, upgrades, servicing and repairs then we can help. Sandstorm has been an established business in Dubai for over 11 years, and we specialise in selling, upgrading and servicing all bikes.

We currently have many bikes of all makes for sale. We can also get new bikes from the dealers for you.

If you want to pop in for a chat and a brew, you can speak to either Jonathan or Sam who have great experience in all makes of bikes both on and off the track.

We are located just off Sheikh Zayed road. exit 43.

Or you can call us on 04 3395608. We are open every day expect Fridays 9-6

We look forward to seeing you soon 

The Sandstorm Team