Riding mye 2023 Yamaha YZ450F Monster Edition on the Briarcliff MX C-track with my buddy Lorne. Always fun riding with a buddy!
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My thoughts on the 2023 Yamaha YZ450F Monster Edition:
The YZ450 is all new for 2023. The engine stands out on the YZ450 and dominates the character of the whole bike. This engine is so free feeling with 2-stroke like throttle response that builds RPM and power quickly and controllably and with low engine braking and very little engine vibration. With 12~14 lbs of fuel located under the seat at the center of gravity (CG) of the bike, the tilted back cylinder head, and the air box behind the steering head overall mass centralization plus the free feeling engine combine to make the YZ450F feel very agile and lightweight in motion - more like a 350F. The KYB suspension is firmly damped and minimizes fore/aft chassis pitch under acceleration and braking. The KYB suspension stands out on the YZ450F with a setting that feels more plush the faster you go. This is the most agile and quick handling YZ450 to date with a chassis that responds to rider inputs. This quickness helps in the corners and makes the front end feel a little busy and less planted at speed. The updated ergo's feel thin with excellent footpeg/seat/handlebar layout especially for taller riders.
Negatives: The YZ450 is tall and this is noticeable especially in the corners. The front end can feel a little busy at speed.
Summary:
The YZ450F has a unique layout with a focus on mass centralization and a and combined with a super quick and free revving downdraft intake engine results in a 450 that feels like an agile 350
11 сен 2024
