[CaptShred]

I need all your expertise and help! I'm torn between a few different bikes and could really use the collective knowledge of the group. I've got a couple local bikes ranging from an 06-2020 CRF 450X and I'm wondering if it's worth the money to go with a newer bike or one of the tried and true older bikes. Thanks for your help.

[Back2-2]

That is completely up to you to decide. Not people on some site that you have no idea what you may be told is true or not.
They are all good bikes. The older ones are bulletproof once the valve system is redone. That can be done by one of the best here at CRF'sonly.
The newer bikes are just that - newer, meaning less time of usage for the most part. But if you ran across the right older bike that is pristine then it's a strong consideration. Your call.