First Impressions: 2016 Yamaha YZ450F 6

Hear our thoughts on Yamaha's revised 2016 YZ450F. For more information on the changes Yamaha made from 2015 to 2016, check out our First Look.

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YZed250
11 years ago
Bobby Bell is a great test rider! An off-road Pro who knows what he likes, gives very good feedback and seems relatively impartial. Thanks @vitalmx @ml512 and bbell.
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Markopolo400
11 years ago
Wow...A bike test where the test rider actually knows whats going on. Kudos.
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James_Fahnestock
11 years ago
Me Bell. You're now the Gold Standard of these onsite video test. Everybody except for Basher needs to study your talents for a year or more before they make another.

Very well done sir!!!
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Johnny89superbike
11 years ago
What's the story on Yam going from 22mm offset triples to 25mm? I guess that would explain the long/heavy feel of the bike, and the lack of front bite. When most riders these days are going for 18mm offset from 22mm for better steering & stability.
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ML512
11 years ago
Based on the math involved with front-end trail, increasing the offset should increase turning capabilities and decrease stability. I've never fully agreed with the math, as I've found that front-end weight and total bike length makes a difference as well.