2021 YZ 450?

Motofinne wrote:

2014-2017 with fucked up numberplates and rear fender.

Chris99Flannery wrote:

Dual mufflers 100%

DB505 wrote:

It’s so funny to me! People say reverse engine, turn the engine around, All they did was make what was a normal design and make the...

It’s so funny to me! People say reverse engine, turn the engine around,
All they did was make what was a normal design and make the intake valves into exhaust & the exhaust the intake! Tilt the cylinder back a few degrees
In my opinion Yamaha is leading the way in innovation, again just am opinion!!!!

DB505 wrote:

It’s so funny to me! People say reverse engine, turn the engine around, All they did was make what was a normal design and make the...

It’s so funny to me! People say reverse engine, turn the engine around,
All they did was make what was a normal design and make the intake valves into exhaust & the exhaust the intake! Tilt the cylinder back a few degrees
In my opinion Yamaha is leading the way in innovation, again just am opinion!!!!

Moto520 wrote:

The mass of the motor on the 2020 YZ450F is right between your legs. Right at the center point of the bike. It's a weird feeling...

The mass of the motor on the 2020 YZ450F is right between your legs. Right at the center point of the bike. It's a weird feeling but once you get used to it the bike feels extremely agile. It's definitely a weird feeling but you grow to like it pretty quickly. I think it's a great design but feels very different than all the other brands.

cody41 wrote:

I’m really hoping yamaha turns the engine around and scraps that design.

#76 wrote:

I have just bought a 2020 YZ 450, coming from long term KTM. With your info have you got one?... Really looking forward to riding it...

I have just bought a 2020 YZ 450, coming from long term KTM. With your info have you got one?...

Really looking forward to riding it, had the suspension re-valved with springs too, Ti/Carbon FMF, Talon hubs and rims, X8 pegs, C&S kit, Acerbis sump/rotor/lower fork guards and some 997's (with the cross bar cut!) so far....

cody41 wrote:

I’m really hoping yamaha turns the engine around and scraps that design.

MX558 wrote:

I agree they should have fuel injected the 09 and not bother with that whole b******* engine design. They haven't won a title since in the...

I agree they should have fuel injected the 09 and not bother with that whole b******* engine design. They haven't won a title since in the 450s

cody41 wrote:

I’m really hoping yamaha turns the engine around and scraps that design.

MX558 wrote:

I agree they should have fuel injected the 09 and not bother with that whole b******* engine design. They haven't won a title since in the...

I agree they should have fuel injected the 09 and not bother with that whole b******* engine design. They haven't won a title since in the 450s

indy_maico wrote:

Moto520 wrote:

I do! I also have the 2019 kx450! I love both bikes equally

MX558 wrote:

I agree they should have fuel injected the 09 and not bother with that whole b******* engine design. They haven't won a title since in the...

I agree they should have fuel injected the 09 and not bother with that whole b******* engine design. They haven't won a title since in the 450s

indy_maico wrote:

MX558 wrote:

I was talking US

Moto520 wrote:

I do! I also have the 2019 kx450! I love both bikes equally

#76 wrote:

No way, I was also thinking of a 19/20 KX450 too, as I read the whole 100+ pages on them here and was really impressed with...

No way, I was also thinking of a 19/20 KX450 too, as I read the whole 100+ pages on them here and was really impressed with all the reviews, so... If you had to keep one... What one would it be and why?, go!.

indy_maico wrote:

MX558 wrote:

I was talking US

Dirty Points wrote:

Honda doesn't have a "backwards" engine, and hasn't won in the US in the four stroke era.

newmason wrote:

I heard there is an all new YZ250 coming

Moto520 wrote:

Ok.....so i’ve thought about this a lot. I like the Kawi better than the Yamaha. The kawi has a few mechanical things that were a pain...

Ok.....so i’ve thought about this a lot. I like the Kawi better than the Yamaha. The kawi has a few mechanical things that were a pain in the ass and i worry that the bike won’t hold up as well. I’m at 40 hrs now. So far.....this has been my favorite bike to ride. The forks can be ridden aggressively and the bike is quick and agile. The Yamaha is made so well. The bike is put together perfectly and it’s built like a tank. I have 15 hours on it and haven’t sent the suspension to my favorite shop yet because it’s so good. Great bike but i can race better with the kawi. Really such a close call on this. If i could only own one bike.....it would be the yamaha. This is due to the fact that it will never be down and will go 100 hours needing nothing

Kind of a contradiction i know. I can do a better sprint lap on the kawi. I think i go faster on that bike and the ergos are amazing. Totally underrated bike and i can’t believe that there weren’t more of them at the local races.

#76 wrote:

Thank you for taking the time out to reply and put down how you feel and also rate both the bikes. Interesting views!, I too was...

Thank you for taking the time out to reply and put down how you feel and also rate both the bikes.

Interesting views!, I too was worried about the Kawasaki when the hours started mounting up, but everyone in the 100 page + thread seems to love 'em, so I went for the Yamaha as it was just an amazing deal that would never come up again, I guess if it had been a Kawasaki I would have one too!.

Post some pics please when you have the time. Cheers.

cody41 wrote:

I’m really hoping yamaha turns the engine around and scraps that design.

MX558 wrote:

I agree they should have fuel injected the 09 and not bother with that whole b******* engine design. They haven't won a title since in the...

I agree they should have fuel injected the 09 and not bother with that whole b******* engine design. They haven't won a title since in the 450s

Moto520 wrote:

My bikes! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/02/05/402424/s1200_IMG_9968.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/02/05/402425/s1200_IMG_9967.jpg[/img]

My bikes!