I don't have one or ridden one but a few friends have them. The general consensus is that it's a great bike. Probably the only person that would not like it, is if you are the type of rider who is hyper-sensitive to the size of the bike. It still is going to feel bigger than your KTM. For some people (like me) it is a major factor with 450s, but for most people it is not. Ideally, being a Yam guy, I would love to get one. But based on what I like in a 450, the KTM/Husky/Kawi are still a bit more appealing to me. But I have a friend who went to a 20 YZ from a 19 KTM and loves the YZ.
I have a 2019 KX450 and bought a 2020 YZ450F towards the end of the season. I have 15 hours on it. I really like the bike. I changed the handlebars and left everything else alone. I'm afraid to send the suspension away because i don't want it to get messed up. It's that good. The thickness of the radiator area is a non-issue. What specifically do you want to know? Great bike. With that being said.....i still love my Kawasaki a little more for racing.
I love my 19, and I hear the 2020 is even better. Like someone else said, stock suspension is so good, I'm afraid to touch the valving! I had my guy rebuild my suspension but I told him to keep the valving the same!
I love my 19, and I hear the 2020 is even better. Like someone else said, stock suspension is so good, I'm afraid to touch the...
I love my 19, and I hear the 2020 is even better. Like someone else said, stock suspension is so good, I'm afraid to touch the valving! I had my guy rebuild my suspension but I told him to keep the valving the same!
Send it to someone like Enzo or Brough that knows KYB and it’s will feel even better that’s the crazy part. I loved mine box stock (18 model) finally had suspension done it’s super nice feels plush like stock but stays up in the stroke and handles amazing
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