[5W0P3]

Noticed the width was 50" Wide. My 700xx with ITP 10" wheels and RAZR2 tires is only 50.5" hmmmm.....

I can't believe they made that quad with out reverse.

Looks pretty sweet though.

 

[bkelley]

Look pretty clean, I'd love to have one to play with.

 

[VelociRaptor]

The YFZ450R is 50", the YFZ450X is like 47"
Basicly the same bike except for the A arms.

 

[bkelley]

Interesting.

 

[BiFfMaN]

The site shows a 46 inch width on the X, while the R is 48.8 inches. Both have a wheel base of 50 inches.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelspeccompare/635/1952/0/compare.aspx

 

[rappyfreak]

Yeah but wheelbase means the measurement from rear axle to front tires (distance between axles) and yes the x is narrower for tight woods riding. It is also supposed to have a map more suited for woods than track. Looks like a nice machine.

 

[roadkill]

The yfz450 has been a solid quad for years now. This year they designed one optimized for trails. I was checking them out as a possible second quad, but without a reverse?? WTF - I can see not having a reverse on the yfz450r, but on the model for the trails, still not having a reverse? I really think Yami missed the mark on that call.

roadkill

 

[rappyfreak]

Yup, no reverse sucks for the trails, has saved my ass a couple of times.

 

[Admin]

Ive never needed reverse on small light machines like that. Just spin them around on a dime!

 

[VelociRaptor]

agreed, powerslide it and spin it around.

 

[scuzz]

That is why I like the KTM525XC...all that ability plus reverse.

 

[bkelley]

That is why I like the KTM525XC...all that ability plus reverse.

Those things are pretty boss. The plastics are crazy looking.

 

[5W0P3]

That is why I like the KTM525XC...all that ability plus reverse.

I like them too... except the price.

 

[kelodwro]

I saw the Yamaha dealer retreat testing em at the trails I use... I was not impressed at all... for a trail bike it has the same 3in ground clearance that just beats the hell out of the rear swing arm.

 

[bkelley]

They basically re-branded the old YFZs to Xs and added 3" to the new R.

 

[rappyfreak]

Nope, the X is the R but 4 in narrower, has a more mellow and controllable power curve. The good thing about the YFZ450R or X against the KTM is that you dont get broken foot pegs, cracked steering stems, rear brake blocking and other ridiculous problems like you do with the KTM. Don-t get me wrong I think the design, power and accessories that come with the KTM are pretty impressive but they do have a lot of problems.

 

[scuzz]

My buddy has the KTM 525 and hasn't had any of those issues, he had other issues mind you, but none of those and he rides balls-to-the-wall pretty much the whole time.

Ask simply orange and voo-doo...

 

[LOMO700XX]

KTm's are sexy.....