2021 Yamaha WR450F Off-Road Motorcycle Bike Introduction Test | Racer X Films

The Yamaha WR450F is an all-new bike for 2021, and many of the changes that occurred with the YZ line last year are now incorporated into the WR model. The off-road bike features a bigger tank, skid plate, o-ring chain, 18-inch rear wheel, odometer, lighter spring rate, off-road specific suspension characteristics, headlight, and much more. So what did we think? The frame change that Yamaha made makes the bike seem lighter with side-to-side movement, it's more nimble than the previous model. The engine character is very lively and free but also works well down low in the RPM range. Now, where did Yamaha leave some room for improvement? I wish it came with handguards, and the suspension could be a bit stiffer. All things considered, this is a great package for getting out on the trails for hours on end.
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[@davidnunez8561]

My dad bought one of these new in 2005, took it out to some of the best/harshest trails baja has to offer every weekend or so for years, then sold it to his riding buddy who still uses it today. It is still running great.

[@maverick2242]

Good review, in 2019 they really sorted out the WR range, here our 2021 WRs do have the wifi power tuner app and map switch as std, must be a US emissions thing, we are all FAB like the YZ. great bike..

[@MrPagargar1]

When is yammy gonna come out with a 450 dual sport got a perfect platform in the wr450

[@twowheelpilot]

This is a dual sport mate.... Mine will be road legal. ADR kitted OZ/NZ bike.

[@MrPagargar1]

@@twowheelpilot I know you can make them road legal but you can’t buy them that why is what I’m saying they need to go ahead and just jump in that market and I bet this bike would sell better then the others I would trade in tomorrow

[@twowheelpilot]

@@MrPagargar1 I think you might have that information incorrect I'm buying one completely road legal from brand new. However that might not apply to your country.

[@MrPagargar1]

@@twowheelpilot I hope I’m wrong that would be the best knews I will look harder but I haven’t been able to find any that come road legal

[@twowheelpilot]

@@MrPagargar1 I'm planning on doing a review of my own bike when it turns up. Keep an eye up on you tube. 20+ years on KTM so hope I like it!

[@stevenburton7922]

Very good review! I'm 6 feet tall and a muscley 205 pounds so with gear that puts me a 230lbs. Would the wr250f be enough boke to pull me around as a B plus east coast enduro rider or would the 450 serve me better? Also, is it easy to get forward on the bike for flat bermless corners....does the seat and shroud area resist you moving forward? Thanks, Steve from Ohio.

[@matthewsands7448]

Be nice if i could get my competition ecu! Its pretty good, just doing the free mods.

[@kt2816]

2 gal tank for dez? Nice you can ride around your campsite.

[@Joko-cp6so]

How does it compare to the Husqvarna FE501 ?

[@drpork1360]

Is this bike green sticker in California? I looked at a vin and didn't see a 3 or a C

[@mahdizamaeri4568]

What is the maximum speed of this motorcycle?

[@jonathondavis170]

Can anyone in the audience answer if you can purchase the 2021 YZ 450 F GYTR Ported head assembly and HC racing piston on the 2021 WR450F/YZ450FX??? Aren't they the exact same engines apart from mapping and transmission? Looking to own a 4 stroke again, and naturally owning the 2016 YZ250FX last time, I would like to move up in displacement this time - especially since I currently own a new lightweight TM Racing EN300ES 2 stroke to cover riding thats easier on the body. ;) Beautiful machine!!!

[@jetdr]

Would love to ride out west, wide open terrain without wet Roots and slick Mud!! Be a nice experience

[@thetommantom]

A headlight, kickstand, and electric start? WHERE IS THE LICENSE PLATE??

[@gilvietor1918]

I wish. Damn emissions crap.

[@AndreNUTZDEEZ]

@@gilvietor1918 what????? 😂emissions?? What you mean

[@motozz8258]

So the 6 gears tossa's want you to run the 1 and 2 gears country ? Looked like plenty more speed in those bouncers but a pleasure flowing on those trails .

[@twowheelpilot]

Huh? What do you mean?

[@brettfrederick6356]

I want one.. that is all.

[@mikelyon5595]

Too bad there's no WR 300 X with an electric starter!

[@Sanguine_Addiction]

Does anyone know if the 2021 or 2022 WR450F is green sticker eligible in CA? Stupid C.A.R.B. law making 2022 models that aren't green sticker to be confined to MX tracks only, which is bullshit. I have a deposit on a 2022 YZ250X, but if I can't ride it off road (in it's natural habitat), then I need to find a green sticker bike. I know the CRF450X is 100% green sticker ready, but unsure about the WR450F.

[@zzxx33mh]

If X is ok,thenwhy not WR..?!

[@Sanguine_Addiction]

@@zzxx33mh not sure why the WR, but I know the 2021 model was red sticker, even though it came all choked up from the factory. CA is getting ridiculous with these CARB laws. They're bullying the power sports industry. I'm now forced to get a used bike.

[@mattf5630]

Pretty sure the WR is green sticker

[@human1513]

@@mattf5630 Never assume. Ask the one(s) that enforce the laws or aska dealer.

[@OnRappel]

Why would I get this bike instead of a YZ450FX?

[@chazzgonzalez1356]

Some people just don’t have the experience to smash through the desert and track and enduro.

[@twowheelpilot]

101 reasons. Like road legal too if you want it to be and heaps better resale value. Fan stock too

[@zzxx33mh]

.. Completely depends on type and place you want to ride..

[@IHroddin]

Funny how you Cali boys always mention "the east coast" when you talk about tight woods riding. Just a reminder, California is the only west coast state out of 3 (yes there is other west coast states other than Cali) that is desert. The other two have tight wood riding. 2018 YZ250FX rider.

[@chumps7974]

Typical Californian. He could simply refer to the terrain and he tested on/in and refer to other conditions instead of going for the generic east.

[@kellytaylor4046]

Just tell us about the bike and quit with all the side note stuff. Not sure if you just like to hear yourself talk or not.

[@jaysonconcepcion2570]

That would make for a sexy super motto!

[@SouthernUtahMx]

Super motos are gay

[@TheTWhite]

@@SouthernUtahMx You obviously haven't enjoyed one yet.

[@SouthernUtahMx]

@@TheTWhite I have, and its gay. Holding a WR wide open in the dez doing 90-100 mph is much much more fun. Plus its not something many people can do

[@chnl2commentisdumb]

@@SouthernUtahMx pix or it didn't happen.

[@SouthernUtahMx]

@@chnl2commentisdumb Theres video on my instagram

[@jameslockmann6873]

can you make it street legal?

[@zzxx33mh]

Depend on states you are.. there are street legal kit.. WR only came legal in Australia where this Blue Purplish Shines since long..#soloride_zx

[@Lutnie]

I will not be buying this bike now thanks to this video

[@vaughanscott7308]

Dude wtf do you mean it doesnt have the power tuner app????? YOU ARE WRONG OF COURSE IT HAS THE APP. Man thats a major blunder on your part.

[@scoop3894]

In North America the tunable ECU comes stock on the YZ's and FXs only. You can buy the tunable ECU and the wifi module for the WRs separately from Yamaha and add them.

[@vaughanscott7308]

@@scoop3894 wtf that doesn't make sense. Why would they not supply it in North America?

[@scoop3894]

@@vaughanscott7308 Good question for Yamaha. I think it’s because of the EPA and California green sticker rules. Selling them with the programmable ECU makes them closed course competition bikes.I’m in Canada and we don’t have those rules.I like the WR’s, but think they would be more appealing if they came with programmable ECU’s/Wifi module. FX 250’s are very popular here because they are programmable.

[@bentbars9366]

Who cares about the East coast!