2023 Yamaha YZ450F Reviews

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NeedMoto 10/24/2022 10:01am
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You the man Mav... Thanks for being quick on the draw, and posting these quickly!
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Phil109 10/24/2022 11:27am
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Wanted one anyway but after watching pings review I’m sold lol
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tek14 10/24/2022 11:35am
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Did order one soon as Yamaha opened books. Cant wait to ride bike after hearing these reviews. Rear seems really high with 95 sag so have to see how that works in soft sand.
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vdrsnk04 10/24/2022 3:35pm
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Plastics sure look a lot better than previous models. Especially the area at the front of the number plate/back of Shroud/fuel tank.

I like how it kinda hides the tank there and you have actual plastics connected there!
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DSweeney114 10/24/2022 4:33pm
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ML512 why was my post of Pings review deleted as well as the guy above me?
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mxav8r 10/24/2022 4:41pm
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DSweeney114 wrote:
ML512 why was my post of Pings review deleted as well as the guy above me?
I am guessing it wasn't ML512... but a Mod that loves "cancel culture" among other things...
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DSweeney114 wrote:
ML512 why was my post of Pings review deleted as well as the guy above me?
mxav8r wrote:
I am guessing it wasn't ML512... but a Mod that loves "cancel culture" among other things...
Long story short, can no longer post anything Whiskey Throttle.
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ML512 10/24/2022 4:49pm
10/24/2022 4:49pm Edited Date/Time 10/24/2022 7:20pm
mxav8r wrote:
I am guessing it wasn't ML512... but a Mod that loves "cancel culture" among other things...
I clipped it. Not stoked on how he's been acting towards us / me as of lately.

At least, I think, we're past the point of his IG followers calling me a liberal piece of shit. Considering I'm conservative by nature, I found that somewhat entertaining.
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JJO741 10/24/2022 4:54pm
10/24/2022 4:54pm Edited Date/Time 10/24/2022 5:09pm
Might have to go* the 450 route. Universal praise so far.
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mxav8r wrote:
I am guessing it wasn't ML512... but a Mod that loves "cancel culture" among other things...
ML512 wrote:
I clipped it. Not stoked on how he's been acting towards us / me as of lately. At least, I think, we're past the point of...
I clipped it. Not stoked on how he's been acting towards us / me as of lately.

At least, I think, we're past the point of his IG followers calling me a liberal piece of shit. Considering I'm conservative by nature, I found that somewhat entertaining.
I can respect that decision and regret jumping to conclusions.
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ML512 10/24/2022 5:02pm
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JJO741 wrote:
Might have to go* the 450 route. Universal praise so far.
We could nitpick tiny things, and say ohh maybe this is a little better on this bike or that on another bike...but it was very well rounded. I was impressed.
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JJO741 wrote:
Might have to go* the 450 route. Universal praise so far.
ML512 wrote:
We could nitpick tiny things, and say ohh maybe this is a little better on this bike or that on another bike...but it was very well...
We could nitpick tiny things, and say ohh maybe this is a little better on this bike or that on another bike...but it was very well rounded. I was impressed.
Compare to Honda?

Im just always apprehensive to completely buy into something based off paid media guys first videos.. not that I don't trust them, but money talks. Maybe not direct pay from them, but....

I bought my 21 WE early without much input other than everyone loved ergos n mapping sucked. It's been great so far but the new blue has my eye.

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Magoofan 10/24/2022 5:08pm
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ML512 wrote:
I clipped it. Not stoked on how he's been acting towards us / me as of lately. At least, I think, we're past the point of...
I clipped it. Not stoked on how he's been acting towards us / me as of lately.

At least, I think, we're past the point of his IG followers calling me a liberal piece of shit. Considering I'm conservative by nature, I found that somewhat entertaining.
Well that's a real bummer and very disappointing to hear.

Don't' know what the beef is....but for what it's worth, I think you've really taken this place up several notches since taking the reins. I think most would agree.

I do like Ping and his content as well.







EDIT: Reins!!!




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ML512 10/24/2022 5:19pm
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JJO741 wrote:
Might have to go* the 450 route. Universal praise so far.
ML512 wrote:
We could nitpick tiny things, and say ohh maybe this is a little better on this bike or that on another bike...but it was very well...
We could nitpick tiny things, and say ohh maybe this is a little better on this bike or that on another bike...but it was very well rounded. I was impressed.
Meister wrote:
Compare to Honda? Im just always apprehensive to completely buy into something based off paid media guys first videos.. not that I don't trust them, but...
Compare to Honda?

Im just always apprehensive to completely buy into something based off paid media guys first videos.. not that I don't trust them, but money talks. Maybe not direct pay from them, but....

I bought my 21 WE early without much input other than everyone loved ergos n mapping sucked. It's been great so far but the new blue has my eye.

I'll play the old "I'd give you a better answer once I ride it on a track I've spent time on"

But I'd spend my own money on it no problem.
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ML512 10/24/2022 7:03pm
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Magoofan wrote:
Well that's a real bummer and very disappointing to hear. Don't' know what the beef is....but for what it's worth, I think you've really taken this...
Well that's a real bummer and very disappointing to hear.

Don't' know what the beef is....but for what it's worth, I think you've really taken this place up several notches since taking the reins. I think most would agree.

I do like Ping and his content as well.







EDIT: Reins!!!




Ping does a good job with his content.
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LouisianaMotocross 10/24/2022 8:22pm
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After all the first rides on the ktm’s were good(and later found out to be not good) I’m being a little patient with my optimism until they hit the dealers.
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Can’t we all get along … sheesh 🙄
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Who woulda thought the YZ80 number plate would look so good on the 450? 😂 hoping I can get one of these bikes! Looks like it’s a home run.
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ML512 wrote:
We could nitpick tiny things, and say ohh maybe this is a little better on this bike or that on another bike...but it was very well...
We could nitpick tiny things, and say ohh maybe this is a little better on this bike or that on another bike...but it was very well rounded. I was impressed.
Meister wrote:
Compare to Honda? Im just always apprehensive to completely buy into something based off paid media guys first videos.. not that I don't trust them, but...
Compare to Honda?

Im just always apprehensive to completely buy into something based off paid media guys first videos.. not that I don't trust them, but money talks. Maybe not direct pay from them, but....

I bought my 21 WE early without much input other than everyone loved ergos n mapping sucked. It's been great so far but the new blue has my eye.

ML512 wrote:
I'll play the old "I'd give you a better answer once I ride it on a track I've spent time on" But I'd spend my own...
I'll play the old "I'd give you a better answer once I ride it on a track I've spent time on"

But I'd spend my own money on it no problem.
Thank you. I kinda hate when a new bike come out, gets ridden on one track grommed to perfection and guys want to say it’s the best bike ever.

Not a Ping hater, but ride the bike some more before it’s the greatest bike ever.

I remember reading the first reviews for the 2010 YZ450.
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Dirty Points 10/25/2022 3:56am
10/25/2022 3:56am Edited Date/Time 10/25/2022 4:06am
Meister wrote:
Compare to Honda? Im just always apprehensive to completely buy into something based off paid media guys first videos.. not that I don't trust them, but...
Compare to Honda?

Im just always apprehensive to completely buy into something based off paid media guys first videos.. not that I don't trust them, but money talks. Maybe not direct pay from them, but....

I bought my 21 WE early without much input other than everyone loved ergos n mapping sucked. It's been great so far but the new blue has my eye.

ML512 wrote:
I'll play the old "I'd give you a better answer once I ride it on a track I've spent time on" But I'd spend my own...
I'll play the old "I'd give you a better answer once I ride it on a track I've spent time on"

But I'd spend my own money on it no problem.
Sandusky26 wrote:
Thank you. I kinda hate when a new bike come out, gets ridden on one track grommed to perfection and guys want to say it’s the...
Thank you. I kinda hate when a new bike come out, gets ridden on one track grommed to perfection and guys want to say it’s the best bike ever.

Not a Ping hater, but ride the bike some more before it’s the greatest bike ever.

I remember reading the first reviews for the 2010 YZ450.
At least the Yamaha has this: The other new bikes didn't seem to even be aimed at the marks the customer was pointing towards the target.

The new Honda is even more sharp-edged, when most buyers said they needed to relax the bike. And the new KTM seems focused on re-working the chassis compliance, when that was the big thing riders liked and attributed, probably myopically, to a steel frame.

The Yamaha appears to be lighter, thinner, and roomier ergonomically, which is everything buyers specifically asked for.
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Dirty Points wrote:
At least the Yamaha has this: The other new bikes didn't seem to even be aimed at the marks the customer was pointing towards the target...
At least the Yamaha has this: The other new bikes didn't seem to even be aimed at the marks the customer was pointing towards the target.

The new Honda is even more sharp-edged, when most buyers said they needed to relax the bike. And the new KTM seems focused on re-working the chassis compliance, when that was the big thing riders liked and attributed, probably myopically, to a steel frame.

The Yamaha appears to be lighter, thinner, and roomier ergonomically, which is everything buyers specifically asked for.
I agree and I have no doubt this bike is good.
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ML512 10/25/2022 5:37am
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Sandusky26 wrote:
I agree and I have no doubt this bike is good.
Would you try one over your RMarmy?
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Sandusky26 10/25/2022 6:26am
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ML512 wrote:
Would you try one over your RMarmy?
Let me in the 450 shootout, I've never been to California and I'll pay my own way.
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ML512 wrote:
Would you try one over your RMarmy?
Sandusky26 wrote:
Let me in the 450 shootout, I've never been to California and I'll pay my own way.
We all know you would put the RMZ in first... Tongue
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Yz229 10/25/2022 7:51am
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This is really tempting me to put my 2020 YZ450F for sale. Must resist
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Sandusky26 10/25/2022 7:52am
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startbuttonarmpump wrote:
let the hippie Ride!
I'm not even joking. Let's find a way to make this happen.

I used to lay an MXA magazine in my English book and read the bike test's 20 times.
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ML512 10/25/2022 7:57am
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Sandusky26 wrote:
I'm not even joking. Let's find a way to make this happen. I used to lay an MXA magazine in my English book and read the...
I'm not even joking. Let's find a way to make this happen.

I used to lay an MXA magazine in my English book and read the bike test's 20 times.
I never invite first time testers for a Shootout. But maybe we could figure out how to get you in one in the future after we do something in between to decide if it's even a good idea or not. Laughing

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