2013 Yamaha YZ450F Comparison
It’s been four years since Yamaha completely redesigned the YZ450F with a backwards engine design with a rearward slanted cylinder. It was a completely unique approach to creating the ultimate motocross weapon…
Yamaha YZ450F
2012 Yamaha YZ450F Comparison
Contrary to the tried-and-true motorcycle design formula conceived by other Japanese brands, Yamaha forges a new path with its unorthodox 2012 Yamaha YZ450F ($8350). The Tuning Fork’s 450cc dirt bike employs different…
2012 Yamaha YZ450F Off-Road Comparison
Now going on its third year with the engine facing the wrong direction (or right depending on if you work for Yamaha or not) the 2012 YZ450F has been continually refined in…
2013 Yamaha YZ450F First Ride
In 2010 Yamaha introduced its current YZ450F. The bike marked a new era in motocross technology due to features including a rearward-slanted engine. The design allowed for engineers to design straight intake and…
2014 Yamaha YZ450F First Ride
Yamaha rattled some moto cages with the release of the 2010 YZ450F and its unique rearward-facing engine. But the unconventional YZ hasn’t proven dominant in either the AMA Motocross/Supercross series, nor has…
2015 Yamaha YZ450F First Ride
Five years ago Yamaha bucked motocross convention with its curious reversed engine YZ450F. The Tuning Fork company isn’t completely divorced from tradition however, and makes another batch of updates for the…
Taming the Beast: A Year with the 2015 Yamaha YZ450F
Subtle changes to the 2015 YZ450F brought about significant improvement for Yamaha’s 450 MX platform compared with the 2014 model. Adding flex in the right places, new engine mounts and…
