2023 Yamaha YZF450

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AH387 6/14/2022 8:24pm
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Donkey Kong wrote:
A 2016 KTM and a 2023 KTM look almost the same because in many ways they are. Very similar designs with essentially tuning tweaks. Frame stiffness/chassis...
A 2016 KTM and a 2023 KTM look almost the same because in many ways they are. Very similar designs with essentially tuning tweaks. Frame stiffness/chassis tuning, engine refinements, suspension improvements etc. Not sure were you're coming from.
I wouldn't say that at all. Maybe the 16-18 gen compared to the 19-22 gen, I can see that. The 23 is a totally different chassis though. The whole backbone/shock tower is totally different. It's almost like a hybrid between a single backbone and a perimeter dual-spar now. Also the subframe is totally different. It's a completely different machine than the '16 and the previous 2 gens, in most ppl's eyes.

As far as the YZF, I am not sure what to expect. I would guess it'll just be more progression of the reverse head design. Would be a shame to bail on that after all the struggles and to finally get it to where it is now. It's really good now. I assume that steering stabilizer (being tested in Japan) will somehow be incorporated.
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bvm111 6/14/2022 10:11pm
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-MAVERICK- wrote:
KyleChisholm11 wrote:
Cool video 😉
Cool video 😉
spill it chiz! Wink
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Moto88 6/14/2022 10:12pm
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-MAVERICK- wrote:
KyleChisholm11 wrote:
Cool video 😉
Cool video 😉
C’mon man, there’s gotta be a bone you can throw us w out getn in trouble!
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-MAVERICK- wrote:
KyleChisholm11 wrote:
Cool video 😉
Cool video 😉
Moto88 wrote:
C’mon man, there’s gotta be a bone you can throw us w out getn in trouble!
It's blue. Grinning
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Sandusky26 6/14/2022 11:50pm
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Zycki11 wrote:
Almost the same? When you change the frame alone it’s a big change.
Except if the bike has yellow fenders.
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Zycki11 6/15/2022 5:08am
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KyleChisholm11 wrote:
Cool video 😉
Cool video 😉
Moto88 wrote:
C’mon man, there’s gotta be a bone you can throw us w out getn in trouble!
-MAVERICK- wrote:
It's blue. Grinning
Better than black
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gregyou 6/15/2022 5:27am
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I have said a date when it’s released ?
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snillum 6/15/2022 5:44am
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That video was... a waste of time?
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Motofinne 6/15/2022 5:57am
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Things i would like to see:

- More neutral rider triangle
- Make it more nimble without sacrificing stability, not easy but should be achievable.
- Go to a WP style fork guard style. I hate the bolts and the placement of them on the KYB fork that is on the Yamaha.
- Powerflow kit style air filter
- Fork adjusters that doesn't require tools.
- Firmer seat and a grippier seat cover


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DB505 6/15/2022 6:58am
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Hopefully slimmer!
Yamaha made the already slim 2502t slimmer with new body work, if they thought it was important there, then it should be even more important on the wide body yz’s, lol
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TbonesPop 6/15/2022 8:32am
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DB505 wrote:
Hopefully slimmer! Yamaha made the already slim 2502t slimmer with new body work, if they thought it was important there, then it should be even more...
Hopefully slimmer!
Yamaha made the already slim 2502t slimmer with new body work, if they thought it was important there, then it should be even more important on the wide body yz’s, lol
Ya know, some of us are really comfortable with the extra width between our legs.....Woohoo Whistling

Coolest part of the video was the Chiz cameo. Very cool
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KyleChisholm11 6/15/2022 11:12am
6/15/2022 11:12am
DB505 wrote:
Hopefully slimmer! Yamaha made the already slim 2502t slimmer with new body work, if they thought it was important there, then it should be even more...
Hopefully slimmer!
Yamaha made the already slim 2502t slimmer with new body work, if they thought it was important there, then it should be even more important on the wide body yz’s, lol
TbonesPop wrote:
Ya know, some of us are really comfortable with the extra width between our legs.....:woohoo: :whistle: Coolest part of the video was the Chiz cameo. Very...
Ya know, some of us are really comfortable with the extra width between our legs.....Woohoo Whistling

Coolest part of the video was the Chiz cameo. Very cool
Thanks 👍🏼
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KyleChisholm11 6/15/2022 11:13am
6/15/2022 11:13am
mattyhamz2 wrote:
I’m starting to think you didn’t go to Club for an FXR shoot Wink
I was there for a photoshoot 😁
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Lightning78 6/15/2022 12:54pm
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When are they gonna show the new bike??
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Zycki11 6/15/2022 12:56pm
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mattyhamz2 wrote:
I’m starting to think you didn’t go to Club for an FXR shoot Wink
KyleChisholm11 wrote:
I was there for a photoshoot 😁
Is it exciting? I mean Chiz basically works for yamaha now right?
KyleChisholm11 6/15/2022 1:30pm
6/15/2022 1:30pm
Zycki11 wrote:
Is it exciting? I mean Chiz basically works for yamaha now right?
You’ll have to wait until they release it 🤐 sorry haha. And no I don’t know when that is
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adamdf 6/16/2022 7:27am
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-MAVERICK- wrote:
KyleChisholm11 wrote:
Cool video 😉
Cool video 😉
Let's decode this video.

1) this bike will have magnets that cause the dirt below it to rise from the earth.

2) it will be blue, ultra reliable, and easy to work on.

That's all i've got lol



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Cayden Thompson 6/16/2022 9:53am
6/16/2022 9:53am
The only things I got from the video:

1) Made by Yamaha
2) Bike is a 450
3) Bike is blue w/ blue wheels
4) Chiz rode it

That's it.
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Keefer says it will be late this year. What is point not telling release date for Yamaha? This years models are sold out and dealers cant get new ones(or current ones).. just cant understand how it will make Yamaha look better just not telling people when we will see new bikes?
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Johnny Ringo 6/30/2022 7:08am
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I can’t believe how bad Yamaha is at getting bikes over here. One dealer nearby literally just had a ‘21 show up. Easily the worst of the Japanese brands in getting product on the floor.
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stone881 6/30/2022 7:25am
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tek14 wrote:
Keefer says it will be late this year. What is point not telling release date for Yamaha? This years models are sold out and dealers cant...
Keefer says it will be late this year. What is point not telling release date for Yamaha? This years models are sold out and dealers cant get new ones(or current ones).. just cant understand how it will make Yamaha look better just not telling people when we will see new bikes?
Because they may not know when. Not only is the world struggling in at best a deep recession, but supply chains are still fragmented AND the Japanese yen is basically a failed currency, meaning that suppliers may not want yen for their goods.
mattyhamz2 6/30/2022 8:43am
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tek14 wrote:
Keefer says it will be late this year. What is point not telling release date for Yamaha? This years models are sold out and dealers cant...
Keefer says it will be late this year. What is point not telling release date for Yamaha? This years models are sold out and dealers cant get new ones(or current ones).. just cant understand how it will make Yamaha look better just not telling people when we will see new bikes?
Still plenty of 22’s of all brands around here
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rocketsocks26 6/30/2022 2:16pm
6/30/2022 2:16pm
plenty of 22 in nj as well
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Really interested to see if the YZ250 gets an update from the '99 engine design. I doubt it, but would be cool to see.
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wwdiii 7/1/2022 7:46am
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I could very easy take 20 pounds off my YZ 250f…………..all I would have to do was go on a keto diet and loose some weight, problem solved!
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wwdiii wrote:
I could very easy take 20 pounds off my YZ 250f…………..all I would have to do was go on a keto diet and loose some weight...
I could very easy take 20 pounds off my YZ 250f…………..all I would have to do was go on a keto diet and loose some weight, problem solved!
you ride yourself? interesting
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