2024 Yamaha YZ450F at Glen Helen Raceway 

That's a tough comparison: One is a current class leader (YZ450F) and the other has been bringing up the rear end of 450cc Shootouts for a couple years. The 23/24' CRF450R is an improvement over the 21/22's, but still needs more fine tuning and suspension work than the YZ450F from track to track. Build quality is good on both, it's just a more uncomfortable ride on the CRF, especially when settings are off (even a little bit). When it's on, it's fun; the YZ450F is just more forgiving all-around and easier for most to find happiness with. Hydraulic clutch on the Honda is solid and more consistent than the cable of the Yamaha, but the Power Tuner app/KYB suspension/ability to install a GYTR clutch kit on the YZ450F put it over the top. Both bikes are monster 450 motors, the Yamaha just comes in a more forgiving chassis and can be mellowed out/tamed in an easier manner. The Honda has TONS of potential, just takes a good rider and suspension wrench to get it there: 23.5/24mm triple clamps are a good addition on the CRF450R as well. Good question!

@@69peterpumpkineater those sent jumps they’re ant hills. Fox vet track has 3 times the jumps and 3 times bigger

@@69peterpumpkineater GH just sucks. It’s high speed dangerous with no substantial jumps to keep the speeds down. Seen way too many injuries and deaths at that track. 5th gear start straight is just dumb.

@@69peterpumpkineater LACR design and layout blows away GH

​@@stevesmith756 mate that also is what makes a good rider and a smart rider not everyone can rely on jumps to regulate speed

Fox Vet track is the best track around. Great safe fun design