Yamaha YZ 450F

The new 2009 Yamaha YZ 450F is still all class. Looks great and feels familiar.

From the moment you throw a leg over the YZ-F, the narrow ergos and comfortable cockpit put you instantly at home.

Power delivery has a strong punch off the bottom end, but rolls into a mid and top that is maybe not as strong as other 450 motors around (this may be due to the restrictive silencer).

Great supercross motor, but for a long, sweeping outdoor motocross track it would require a little more gear changes.

Light handling and great turning are also a feature of the YZ-F and unlike other models, no EFI.

Watch the video below for a ride review of the Yamaha YZ 450F:

The Yamaha YZ 450F gets a re-designed header pipe and all new exhaust silencer.

Transmission shift forks to improve gear-shifting.

Hand-adjustable hot-start and throttle cables, black rocker cover and a gripper seat cover.

The new Yamaha YZ 450F has a host of small but effective refinements to swingarm, hubs, ergos and controls that all add up significantly on the track.