opinion on 450 please for newbie

[Oldcow]

Hello all, as this is my first post I would like to introduce myself. I recently got back into riding dirt after a 30 yr break. I now ride with my 13 yr old in Eastern Canada on mostly double track, rocks, roots... I ride a 2003 DRZ 400 stock. I have been checking out this site for some time now and thank you for already having helped me better know GasGas as it was new to me. There is great information here. I am not yet a very aggressive rider but am looking to improve and maybe participate in some harescrambles. I have no aspirations in being famous.

I am considering replacing the DRZ with a 2006 450 with 1200 km. The DRZ is a great tractor and seems bullet proof but I am curious about how better more enduro style bikes are and frankly I love bikes that are different and not the same as everybody elses. I have not seen any GasGas on the trails here. I searched and looked but did not find what I was looking for. Perhaps because I don't know the site well enough. I hope you don't mind helping me out or redirecting my questions to another thread if these are repeats.

I would like to know general impressions on the 2006 FSE 450;

1. how would the power compare to the DRZ
2. How would the handling compare to the DRZ
3. What should I watch out for if I take a look at the bike (photo only so far)
4. Are there any known mechanical or performance issues with this year and model?
5. This bike is stock other then a Clarke tank. Are there any obvious mods needed for this bike?
6. What is the current value of this bike in Canada?
7. Is this bike compatible to a Rekluse type clutch?
8. Any major differences between a 2006 and 2007 model (brand new holdover at dealership $8K)

Thanks in advance for your help, I appreciate it

Oldcow