Post your 2020 YZ450 feedback

SweetDaddy
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None of my crew has one so I haven't ridden one yet. Currently ride a 17 KTM 450.
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Rupert X 1/8/2020 6:09am
1/8/2020 6:09am
“Not bad at all”- Justin B
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AH387 1/8/2020 6:14am
1/8/2020 6:14am Edited Date/Time 1/8/2020 7:41am
I don't have one or ridden one but a few friends have them. The general consensus is that it's a great bike. Probably the only person that would not like it, is if you are the type of rider who is hyper-sensitive to the size of the bike. It still is going to feel bigger than your KTM. For some people (like me) it is a major factor with 450s, but for most people it is not. Ideally, being a Yam guy, I would love to get one. But based on what I like in a 450, the KTM/Husky/Kawi are still a bit more appealing to me. But I have a friend who went to a 20 YZ from a 19 KTM and loves the YZ.
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SweetDaddy 1/8/2020 6:22am
1/8/2020 6:22am Edited Date/Time 1/8/2020 6:28am
Rupert X wrote:
“Not bad at all”- Justin B
Doesn't he get paid to say that???
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Dirty Points 1/8/2020 6:32am
1/8/2020 6:32am Edited Date/Time 1/8/2020 6:35am
Rupert X wrote:
“Not bad at all”- Justin B
SweetDaddy wrote:
Doesn't he get paid to say that???
Nah. He gets paid to PROVE that. You gotta get to RV stature before you can get paid just to SAY that.
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Moto520 1/8/2020 8:02am
1/8/2020 8:02am Edited Date/Time 1/8/2020 8:04am
I have a 2019 KX450 and bought a 2020 YZ450F towards the end of the season. I have 15 hours on it. I really like the bike. I changed the handlebars and left everything else alone. I'm afraid to send the suspension away because i don't want it to get messed up. It's that good. The thickness of the radiator area is a non-issue. What specifically do you want to know? Great bike. With that being said.....i still love my Kawasaki a little more for racing.
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Hudd_421 1/8/2020 8:55am
1/8/2020 8:55am
I love my 19, and I hear the 2020 is even better. Like someone else said, stock suspension is so good, I'm afraid to touch the valving! I had my guy rebuild my suspension but I told him to keep the valving the same!
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Spudnut 1/8/2020 9:22am
1/8/2020 9:22am
The 19 is the Best 4 stroke I’ve ever ridden, so I’d assume the 20 is even better
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Bennett59 1/8/2020 9:23am
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Hudd_421 wrote:
I love my 19, and I hear the 2020 is even better. Like someone else said, stock suspension is so good, I'm afraid to touch the...
I love my 19, and I hear the 2020 is even better. Like someone else said, stock suspension is so good, I'm afraid to touch the valving! I had my guy rebuild my suspension but I told him to keep the valving the same!
Send it to someone like Enzo or Brough that knows KYB and it’s will feel even better that’s the crazy part. I loved mine box stock (18 model) finally had suspension done it’s super nice feels plush like stock but stays up in the stroke and handles amazing
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Ronnie_Gardner 1/8/2020 9:25am
1/8/2020 9:25am
I wonder if they still have problems corner entrance
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holeshot100 1/8/2020 10:01am
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Rupert X wrote:
“Not bad at all”- Justin B
SweetDaddy wrote:
Doesn't he get paid to say that???
Even more when he wins
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Hudd_421 1/8/2020 10:13am
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Ronnie_Gardner wrote:
I wonder if they still have problems corner entrance
Coming off a 17 KTM, I haven't noticed any hesitation or vagueness. If I do, it's probably because my technique is off.
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Racer16 1/9/2020 10:31am
1/9/2020 10:31am
I just bought one and I’ve ridden a few older models over the years and can say this is the best YZ450F they have ever made. Hands down👊🏼
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