2011 YZ450F

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 7:42am
Any chance it will come with a cast iron engine block? If they can get it up to 300lbs., it will definitely be a "must have". Just imagine how light 300lbs. of "centralized mass" would feel compared to the 250 lbs. they currently offer.
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Justin314 2/9/2010 6:42am
2/9/2010 6:42am Edited Date/Time 2/9/2010 7:09am
The YZF wasnt even the heaviest 450 this year. Why single it out? ...just sayin. Wink
wakeriderof87 2/9/2010 6:51am
2/9/2010 6:51am
Dude we get it, you think the new YZ is too heavy. I've got a great idea for you, dont' buy it.

Talk about beating a dead horse.
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DirtyFilter75 2/9/2010 8:05am
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there are plenty of lighter models to choose from.

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panic revver 2/9/2010 8:16am
2/9/2010 8:16am
wakeriderof87 wrote:
Dude we get it, you think the new YZ is too heavy. I've got a great idea for you, dont' buy it. Talk about beating a...
Dude we get it, you think the new YZ is too heavy. I've got a great idea for you, dont' buy it.

Talk about beating a dead horse.
No shit. Give it a fucking rest. Ride your bike and be happy you can.
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indy_maico 2/9/2010 8:20am
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The 450's all weigh about the same within a pound or two except the Honda which is about 12 lbs lighter.

It would be cool if a magazine or website (anyone?) took a Honda and one of the others apart and weighed components to see how Honda managed it.
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Talk about hitting a wall.Laughing Laughing Laughing
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mx317 2/9/2010 12:45pm
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indy_maico wrote:
The 450's all weigh about the same within a pound or two except the Honda which is about 12 lbs lighter. It would be cool if...
The 450's all weigh about the same within a pound or two except the Honda which is about 12 lbs lighter.

It would be cool if a magazine or website (anyone?) took a Honda and one of the others apart and weighed components to see how Honda managed it.
The KTM is second lightest and has an electric starter.
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Madmax31 2/9/2010 12:57pm
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indy_maico wrote:
The 450's all weigh about the same within a pound or two except the Honda which is about 12 lbs lighter. It would be cool if...
The 450's all weigh about the same within a pound or two except the Honda which is about 12 lbs lighter.

It would be cool if a magazine or website (anyone?) took a Honda and one of the others apart and weighed components to see how Honda managed it.
Way off. The Honda is about 9 lbs lighter. The YZ is a pig.
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lucero10x 2/9/2010 1:03pm
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Watched a guy on one this past sunday and the thing looked like it was working very well. He was a pretty smooth rider but the bike looked like it was agreeing with him and sounded way good.
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JB 19 2/9/2010 10:31pm
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newmann wrote:
Any chance it will come with a cast iron engine block? If they can get it up to 300lbs., it will definitely be a "must have"...
Any chance it will come with a cast iron engine block? If they can get it up to 300lbs., it will definitely be a "must have". Just imagine how light 300lbs. of "centralized mass" would feel compared to the 250 lbs. they currently offer.
.......then don't buy one.....very simple.
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indy_maico wrote:
The 450's all weigh about the same within a pound or two except the Honda which is about 12 lbs lighter. It would be cool if...
The 450's all weigh about the same within a pound or two except the Honda which is about 12 lbs lighter.

It would be cool if a magazine or website (anyone?) took a Honda and one of the others apart and weighed components to see how Honda managed it.
mx317 wrote:
The KTM is second lightest and has an electric starter.
You can drop another 5# w/ an ebatt as well on the KTM.
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wardy 2/10/2010 7:46am
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9 lbs!!!

thats on trip to mc donalds.

sheeeez.

but it's what 20lbs heavier then my bike. but then that would bring "strokes" into this discussion. and we can't be doing that shit.
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MxDaD324 2/10/2010 7:54am
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Im pretty sure those Blue pigs have more SX class wins that any other manufacturer the last 5 years.
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771 2/10/2010 8:12am
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You all do realize that the 245 lb measurement is wet weight, right? Most manufacturers usually show dry weight, so that's a little lesson in why you think the Yamaha is so heavy.

(Psst, it's not)
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GuyB 2/10/2010 9:40am
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Hey, c'mon guys, give newmann a break. He's got one running gag, and he's making the most of it. Smile
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indy_maico 2/10/2010 9:53am
2/10/2010 9:53am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 8:41pm
Dirt Rider apparently is the only magazine with a scale, and the only one I've seen so far to publish wet weight (tank full) in their 450 shoot out

Honda 237 lbs
Yamaha 248 lbs
Kawasaki 250 lbs
KTM 251 lbs

They also did a front/rear weight bias chart. Not sure how this was calculated, since it is sure to change with sag, fork tube position in the triple clamps,etc. So really not sure of the relevance but:

Honda 51%/49% front/rear
Yam & Kaw both 50/50
KTM 49.4/50.6
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chillrich 2/10/2010 10:02am
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If Stewart panic revs a 300lb, iron block YZ450F, does the front end come up?

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statefeed&grain 2/10/2010 10:04am
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Honda CRF450 is 11lbs lighter than any other 450? Wow! And how?
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newmann 2/10/2010 10:29am
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GuyB wrote:
Hey, c'mon guys, give newmann a break. He's got one running gag, and he's making the most of it. Smile
Just one? Damn, I must have a lot less to offer than a whole lot of people here. Have to work on that. Smile
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indy_maico 2/10/2010 11:18am
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statefeed&grain wrote:
Honda CRF450 is 11lbs lighter than any other 450? Wow! And how?
That's what I'd like to know, hence my post

indy_maico wrote:
The 450's all weigh about the same within a pound or two except the Honda which is about 12 lbs lighter.

It would be cool if a magazine or website (anyone?) took a Honda and one of the others apart and weighed components to see how Honda managed it.
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jtiger12 2/10/2010 11:23am
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and I believe that is still without a titanium shock spring
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deathgrip 2/10/2010 11:24am
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newmann wrote:
Any chance it will come with a cast iron engine block? If they can get it up to 300lbs., it will definitely be a "must have"...
Any chance it will come with a cast iron engine block? If they can get it up to 300lbs., it will definitely be a "must have". Just imagine how light 300lbs. of "centralized mass" would feel compared to the 250 lbs. they currently offer.

Power to weight ratio is what should be compared.

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