Yamaha YZ450F reviews

I traded a Brute Force 750 even up for a 2005 YZ450F and I take it everywhere I want. It has been very reliable and it has more power than anyone could ever really need. Put it this way if you want something reliable don't settle for anything less than a Yamaha. Show less

I have been riding motorcycles for over 20 years. I have ridden, Hondas, Kawasakis, Yamahas, Suzukis, 2 stroke and 4 stroke and this is the best so far, KTMs a close second. It makes riding effortless and if you could compare the ride it is like driving a cadillac. The torque is amazing, and even tough it is way too much bike for my abitility it is nice to know that you have all that power on demand. The suspension is great too. Show less

This bike is really a great one! No problems to report, bike does hesitate a sec when I hammer the throttle from 0-WOT. Am working on this now-seems a bit better than when new. Love the ProTapers too, chain and sprockets are weak for the bike though! Will have to go soon. I have ridden many of the newer 4-strokes of all brands, mostly Hondas. Dealership owner's son is riding buddy has the CRF; it has a bit more motor and a lot of fun also to ride! He agrees the YZ450F forks are better, as is suspension as a whole really. I had to have the yellow/black 50yr bike, so I bought it! Show less

This bike is amazing. The handling is excellent. The braking as well as the acceleration is perfect. Show less

This is my first dirt bike to own. I rode other's when I was in my mid-teens, but it's been awhile now. I bought a Yamaha just because I like to be faithful to the blue. I know that Hondas get awesome reviews by amateurs and pros all the time, but I just like to stick with Yamaha. I also have an 04 Wolverine ATV. I really don't have anything to compare the bike to, but it has been a joy to ride so far. It definitely has tons of power, even though I haven't even come close to using it all yet. The seat is a little hard, but "they" say you shouldn't be using the seat a lot anyway. I've only had it in the woods so far, but hoping to get it on the track for the first time next season. I will say that my buddy, who is a more experienced rider and owns an 03 CR250, rode my bike and said it was the sweetest bike he's ever ridden (also the first 4 stroke he's ever ridden). Show less

My brother has a 2005 YZ250 we have debated on what bike is faster so we finaly got a chance to run together over all the 450 is faster and more powerfull to me the only down fall is the 450 is 222lbs almost 10 pounds hevier than the YZ250, it kind of feels like a tank in the air but I can still throw it around. I love it. Show less

Big improvement over previous Yamaha 450's. This one has very user friendly power. don't mistake that as slow because it isn't! If you want fast, keep turning the throttle, I dare you. The suspension works a lot better than last year's with the new forks and upgraded shock. I didn't move any adjustments from stock and found it a bit soft in the rear for my weight, but nothing I can't dial out with the next sunny day's ride. It probably just needs me to adjust the sag and put in a bit more spring to be near perfect. It can be a handful on tight trails though. It is a motocross bike after all, you know. The gearing is a bit too tall to lug around on. You could swap out the spocket and make it better though. I had the most fun on the track with it. It feels light in the air compared to other 4-stokes I've ridden. It was easy to corner for me. I don't know why some say it feels top heavy. I didn't notice it. I had a 2002 CRF 450R that was way more difficult to negotiate around tight corners than this bike. The suspension soaked up all but a couple of g-out downhills which again, was my stock set up on the bike. If Yamaha does put an aluminum frame on this bike next year, I guess it would only help an already great bike. This bike is way improved over all previous Yamaha big bore 4-strokes. I think Chad may win his first outdoor moto on this one! Show less

This bike intimidated me when I first bought it, now I love it. Excellent power in all situations. It's a little top heavy and has a tendency to wash out in the front. Reliability is outstanding. I did drop one tooth on the front sprocket as it was geared tall for my riding style. Made a big difference. Show less

What can I say, I have just purchased a new YZ450F and it is a real thumper. The bike has ample power and excellent handling, although the bike is built for racing, the power is very usable. I recommend this machine for any person wishing to have the best of both worlds...power and a lot of fun. Cheers! Show less

This is an awesome bike, it is pretty stiff sprung for my weight (120lbs) but it pulls really hard. The powerband makes it very easy to ride although I would recommend dropping a tooth on the front sproket since first gear feels really tall. This bike also likes to rattle bolts off, so check the bolts before every ride. I recommend this bike for anybody that can ride a bigger bike. Show less