2023 YZ500 2 Stroke vs Modern 450 4 Stroke!

[@999lazer]

Please watch out for spam comments offering prizes (using our profile photo). These are scams and not us. Be Careful guys!

[@officialmysteriousrider130]

I see them on loads ov channels max spam prizes. loving the decel kit it's kind ov retro with them speed blocks 👍

[@kylecunliffe3157]

Hi Max...glad you mentioned this, someone tried me on Tommy Searles channel, looks very much like the real thing...if it sounds to good, run away people 👍

[@greenbasterd9112]

Yes someone messaged me on your comments saying I won a new rm250 and I had to pay 200 for shipping they wanted me to message them on telegram I didn't fall for it everyone be careful

[@FaceDef56]

THX. I know,I got one the other day and i told them where to go and how to get there.

[@ScalporeRocco]

yes, he had contacted saying that I would win a Suzuki 250 4 stroke, then he started contacting me with strange questions not related to motorcycles, he wanted to have my photos and videos to post on the channel, I realized he was an impostor and canceled the chat on telegram

[@davidgibbons693]

This is a much better video than previous ones on the 500. Getting the guest to talk, showing a lot of minimally edited footage of the bike being ridden, great drone usage. Loved it!

[@travis10ist]

Hell yeah, big difference comparing to old school cr500

[@nathanbrown156]

Much better track than that tight, narrow one they normally use too.

[@joeldavies2718]

The bike look's absolutely fantastic doesn't she, beautiful lines, sounds absolutely fantastic with the modern powerhouse installed. How cool would it be if there was series for 500cc 2 strokes, there's not enough interest, they could do a few races and not a whole series with veterans like Jeff Emig, Damon Bradshaw, Jeff Stanton, Jeremy McGrath, Stephan Everts, Jean Michelle Bail (JMB), I'm sure there's many riders who would love to do a series where they ride, let's say 5-8 SX races, and a handful of outdoors. They could ride what ever bike they want to.

[@chriscurbstompscm]

Nev was noticeably carrying more momentum in corners on the YZ500 and flowing better, whereas the 450 looked more stop/start in the corners. And for him to say it's the best bike he's ever ridden is high praise considering all the bikes he's ridden. Great video, I look forward to more!

[@999lazer]

Thanks Chris.

[@scootypuffjr.]

@martin barr's CRF450 so what? A brand new 450f has the development of a multi million dollar company behind it.

[@chriscurbstompscm]

@martin barr's CRF450 I'm pretty sure he said in the video that Nev just happened to bring the 450 with him, so I don't think they planned it.

[@scootypuffjr.]

@martin barr's CRF450 mmm kay, and the yz 250 it's based on had a last major update in, what was it, 2006 I believe. Sounds like you have your panties in a bunch because this will stomp your ghey 4 stroke.

[@mozer30]

@martin barr's CRF450 how do we know if it’s a stock 450? Did he say in the video and I missed it? Even if it’s suspension has been set up for Nev, then that’s a huge advantage vs a stock chassis yz. I’m not arguing, just curious.

[@yeti8it396]

being a YZ fan this made me smile to know someone sells a kit like this

[@philellis386]

Cracking video Max, Bradshaw on the Yzila is a match made in heaven, can't wait to see him race it. 👍

[@999lazer]

Thanks Phil . You know it will happen:)

[@francisguerrero3240]

I’m so stoked you brought back Neville to give YZILLA a true test. He’s the only one who can put that bike to a TRUE test. BEAST vs BEAST. Let’s get it on!

[@graysinclair6572]

I’ve been looking forward to this video and it didn’t disappoint! Thanks a lot Max, Neville, Roland, and all who had a part in this. Neville unleashed the true performance of this big bore beast and it was a thrill to watch AND listen to. Keep it up guys and definitely want to see Bradshaw race this proper mx bike! Brraapp! 🤙

[@999lazer]

Thank for watching Gray, glad you enjoyed it mate :)

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Neville is an Old School OG Insanely Talented Bad Ass!

[@travis10ist]

HELL YEAH! That what I’m talking about! No vibration and more linear power comparing old school 500! Neville Bradshaw should race again modern 450 with modern 500 2 stroke! Bradshaw’s favorite chassis Yamaha!

[@TyfoiD75]

Just to hear a 2 stroke come to life is always a sign that something good is about to happen. I did mx and enduro as a youngster with 2 strokes.. then came the 4t.. :/ found my passion again with snowmobiles tho^^

[@joeldavies2718]

Bradshaw's one of my favourite riders, never a dull moment when he's riding, love it!

[@Jasonsadventures]

Been refreshing this channel for days waiting for this. Long live two strokes

[@999lazer]

Hell yeah! Thanks for watching Jason :)

[@keithfenwick5502]

That was awesome, great drone shots of the man riding 👍 and reading some of the comments it’s really not about which bike is a second faster or slower, I think it’s about the feeling that a big bore two stroke gives you riding and going by Neville’s bloody big smile all you four stroke riders have forgotten that.....maybe I’m wrong . Thanks 999 great job 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍀👍🙏

[@999lazer]

Thanks Keith, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nate2838]

The fact that he was faster on the new bike, instead of the one he's more familiar with, says a lot about how good a job they did with that motor!

[@alankelter9416]

According to his stop watch. That really bugs me. This bike won't be super fast. It will be smooth and fun though.

[@JBK647]

Chassis gets a lot of credit also.

[@2strokesandstuff580]

Nice to see the bike get ridden properly... Nevster you lucky bugger! 👏💪❤✌

[@rider7488]

THIS VIDEO IS FUCKING SICK AF!!! Probably Bradshaw’s best riding days ever! DUDE the way he blasted that berm is fucking SICK!!!!

[@999lazer]

haha , well put. Thanks for watching

[@rider7488]

@@999lazer Dude your channel, Is one of the top motocross channels going on KZbin. Give yourself huge pat on the back mate. You deliver. Content is worth paying for. 👌

[@grantpeet9774]

Yz 500 best bike ever built....I rode a 2000 cr 500 now I have a Yz250 I'm gonna build one..love you guys..I just rode the Bc round of the international word old timers..in British Coumbia canada..you guys are awesome...I podium against a sea fourstrokes

[@999lazer]

Nice work Grant, glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@markgibbons4938]

That was a joy to watch. Brilliant footage and the sound of that thing was amazing. Bring on the race.

[@999lazer]

Thanks Mark

[@pjofurey6239]

Enjoyed this very much.built my own one year chassis tuned CR500 power. Beast , STOLEN

[@DjRay1967]

YZILLA FOR THE WIN!!! Watching Bradshaw rip that bike was a thing of beauty. Thanks 999 Lazer for this awesome video.

[@999lazer]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for checking it out

[@mxcoolman]

Nev is right!!! The grunt and power of the CR 500s is pretty crazy at times! The later year CR 500s rev too! This BRC bike looks easier to ride with more sensible power, that your average rider could enjoy and not get in trouble on! Great video!

[@999lazer]

thanks Joe

[@MrCR500AF]

I ride a Service Honda 500,I have run whole motos off the pipe,just short shifting it (with exception of the gate drop of course)just using the great low end torque and have close to my best lap times as the bike has way more horses than my c class 50 year old skills can use. Guys on revvy 4 strokes and 250/125 2t's are amazed at how fast it is going and revving so low.

[@mxcoolman]

@@MrCR500AFme too lol and I totally agree. Set up correctly a CR500 is a torque sensation and you can lugg them everywhere, carrying lots of speed. The addition of a rekluse is a game changer too!

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

When done right, it sounds like its allmost idling around the track and still hauling ass.

[@herbcanter2114]

@@mxcoolman The CR power is much more jerky and dies off so fast compared to the YZ , the YZ keeps pulling even in 5th gear .

[@jmard24]

for a 450 four stroke to keep it that close against a 500 2 stroke is a testament to how far 4 stroke technology has come. I believe that in a race the 4 stroke would come out on top given equal riders. I want both

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Must be very satisfying too here such positive feedback from a pro rider for both you & your builder.

[@999lazer]

It sure is. Roland who put it together is a master technician and a massive 2 stroke fan and Riley and the crew at BRC have created something really special. Thanks for watching

[@mrdjangofreeman5560]

@08:44 "Very smooth power...", lol. What a bike and what a pilot. Impressive. Thx guys.

[@kevinmee3501]

Great video Max, loved the camera work and drone shot's, Nev was so fast on that bike, you are going to start a trend in these conversion's. yzilla the four stroke killer, keep the videos rolling Max you're smashing it.

[@999lazer]

Thanks Kevin, we'll keep 'em coming :)

[@Stonefly2112]

That track has been prepped to perfection. He is just living on the outside line at full tilt.

[@RimShotWiLLEy]

The railing of the berm WFO @ 7:00 - 7:04 is absolutely ........ someone help me finish the statement, my brain is still in shock!

[@chadrides914]

Absolutely HUGE shoutout to you guys for getting the audio synched with the drone follow footage. Absolute rad because NOBODY else does that. 💪💪

[@999lazer]

Thanks Chad. Its got to be right when it s a 2 stroke :)

[@chadrides914]

@@999lazer 👊👊👍

[@tahandcrafted]

Huge thumbs up to 999 and Roland, your 2 smokers are on another level. Hold your heads high boys, great work

[@999lazer]

Thank you.

[@jeffbaker5038]

It is so fun to watch talented riders! That bike got a proper wringing out! Rider and bike = incredible!

[@paddy2661]

That's the best test video ever , gave me goosebumps, drone footage awesome.. Wouldn't matter if 4st did win by half a second you wouldn't ride if you have 2st blood..

[@999lazer]

Thanks for watching Patrick, Glad you enjoyed it:)

[@RTS1980]

What a great video! That 500 is so crisp. Mr Bradshaw pinning it✊

[@999lazer]

no-one better to put it to the test than Nev

[@rickrossi4468]

Very cool bike and video MAX!!!!!!!. "Best bike I've ever ridden" Amazing bike. No vibration, unreal for a big bore 2 stroke. Killed it with this video MAX! YZILLA. Very impressed

[@999lazer]

Thanks Rick, Nev was blown away by how good the bike is :)

[@Yz4Life]

Hell ya brother!!! This build and the riders are sick!

[@levisylvester]

Whoa wbat a ripper! The sound to... must be my favorite sound ever! This combined with nev makes it one of the best vids so far for me. The riding footage was insane! Cant wait to see some races on this👍

[@999lazer]

Thanks, always appreciate your comment:)

[@levisylvester]

@@999lazer thank you! You do a great job with this channel! Never boring

[@jmendo2546]

The best video Ive seen someone drive a 500cc two stroke ever and video work with drone perfectly following. Also as far as I can see the Pipe is perfect size and doesn't' have alot of twist's and turn's for perfect smooth power. I do love a two stroke punch on power band like having a Nitrous button, but a smooth power band is more controllable.

[@999lazer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tomnekuda3818]

This bike certainly isn't like the old YZed 490 air-cooled. This acts light toi throw around with right-on controllable power instead of the chunky on-off of the old 490's. It doesn't look like you could possibly want for more or better power. Great upload.

[@999lazer]

Thanks for watching Tom.

[@husamnour4606]

The old 490 was an absolute pig to ride, mate!

[@tomnekuda3818]

@@husamnour4606 Agreed.....I had an absolutely great YZ465 that I'd done head work, porting, and jetting on that was very good for both off-road and on the track. I rode my buddy's YZ490 and wondered how Yamaha could drop the ball so bad in just one year. The only guys that made them run put a ton of money in head work, suspension, etc and the still were miserable with a heavy feeling that never went away.

[@mxfam6700]

Yzeeeeeee

[@Maplicito]

I didn't think the YZilla was going to beat out the YZF - that was awesome to see!

[@A-non-theist]

Always

[@apocx4290]

Fantastic video, again! Nev is great to watch on and off the bike(s) especially on a 2-stroke. Look forward to more content. Really good job to all involved!

[@999lazer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scottyd2262]

I'm loving this YZM500 series.. It won this lap time challenge but if one of us average guys were doing it we would be quicker on the 4 stroke. I'm a 2 stroke guy but when it comes to 500's only a handful of guys can ride them properly. I know that this won't be a popular comment but it's the truth..

[@twinpiperzed7222]

There’s a reason the 500 died off ,they didn’t sell and few could ride them well

[@kelevra558]

Best riding ive seen on your channel. Nev Bradshaw ladies and gentlemen.

[@gregwoolley6105]

You could see it straight away. So sweet. Well done.

[@othgmark1]

Fun series to follow. Neville is very good on a two stroke. In slippery conditions the four stroke should of had an advantage. I do not believe a cr500 engined bike would have fared as well. The Yzilla looks and apparently performs great.

[@999lazer]

its an amazing bike. Nev was blown away with how good it is.

[@geomann1009]

Good lord!! The way he hammers that turn!!

[@motoxmainia]

The 2 stroke legend back on the channel, it was cool as F watching nev rinse the granny out of that yzm, i really hope hes gonna race that wild puppy next year. supperb 2 smoke action as always,chers guys

[@999lazer]

Thanks Buddy

[@Lee-mx5li]

EXCELLENT 👍 👍.. I was really hoping it was going to ride like a 125 on full blown steroids which revs, my dream bike, the Holy Grail of dirt bikes (lol)l!! Moreover, no vibration!!!.. im buying a kit!! Thank You Gentlemen phenomenal job on build and film footage! I love listening to Bradshaw as he just kept on laying out my key interest areas on such a mythical beast, and yet it is now reality in 2022!!!!!... you can see it ripping... oh yah, lastly, THE DRONE FOOTAGE WAS SUPERB, really caught him and bike going thru the motions 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@999lazer]

Glad you liked it Lee

[@jamesstenner8335]

I said it before but my god that thing sounds amazing ,Bradshaw was ringing that things neck

[@999lazer]

Thanks James

[@arthurdunga345]

a monster machine with the 500 guru onboard what a pleasure to watch

[@999lazer]

Thank you

[@Censortubes]

You know its been warmed up when it started first kick. Nothing beats the 2 stroke power band dump.

[@dazmos_65]

What a fantastic machine you've all built Max 😍 Amazing effort mate! and with the brilliant videos👌

[@999lazer]

Thanks Darren

[@Darylbarker]

My favourite MX video of the year 😊 Mega Rider and awesome content. The only way to better this video is to get him to race it with Roland on the spanners 🔧 enjoyed the conversation between the 2 of them. Keep it coming boys 💪👍🔥

[@999lazer]

We'll try and make that happen for sure, thanks for the awesome comment Daryl

[@fugginrambo]

Awesome, Nev was pushing it like a beast!

[@999lazer]

he always does, he only knows one way of riding and that's flat out! Thanks for watching

[@jhmonthetube6339]

That’s amazing to see the 2 stroke actually get around the track faster. I rode a YZM500 that was an Ohlins kit back in 1988 ( not the 360, but a full 500). The motor produced a more tractable power than a modified 490 air hammer. My point is the 4 stroke now produces more tractable and is simply easier to ride fast. This could be a real aftermarket boon and boost 250 two stroke sales !

[@shanemcclain8562]

Nevelle is my favorite rider and I'm from the USA.just his demeanor and what he believes in his personality makes u just root for him plus he can ride like crazy

[@michaellee1663]

999 & the Nevsta never disappoint. At first, I thought you'd sped the film up ! That is the best build yet. Nev just has to race that thing guys. Watching this has made my day. Thanks chaps 😃

[@999lazer]

Thanks Michael , Glad you enjoyed it.

[@garethdavies2815]

AWESOME what you guys do with the 2 strokers....im 2 stroke through & through #faaaaantastico

[@kylecunliffe3157]

Brilliant vid as always Max, good to see my brother from the south at it again, bike is looking even better! ...you guys might of started a revolution....the YZILLA...🤙💪👍🏁

[@999lazer]

Thanks Kyle

[@jasonjackman9221]

Nice one Nev!! Great build guys!!✊👊

[@999lazer]

Thanks Jason

[@russellroberts2035]

I've had a couple of conversations with Nev top bloke and I am stoked to see him ride and tame the beast 💯

[@make2strokesgreatagain512]

Awesome video what a bike and rider

[@999lazer]

thanks for watching

[@clubstyleridahd4695]

A Dyno comparison between the YZ500, cr500 , kx500 and the 700 meg would be awesome. Definitely a first for the internet !

[@999lazer]

Noted!

[@peteroreckinto4990]

To Mr.Bradshaw and the men who built this weapon. Thank You for keeping the two stroke alive. Nothing better than the sound ,smell and roost from a two cranked over singing till the cats are howling.

[@999lazer]

You're welcome, Thanks for watching

[@dannysapp5559]

i raced a 500 yamaha when they first came out i am verry old now al most fell aslep then i herd the torque and the lack of vibration opened my eyes and was amazed thanks for the vid

[@jeffschaller1562]

Really fun to see that bike ridden by someone who can tear it up. I am looking forward to seeing him race it.

[@999lazer]

Thanks Jeff, We can't wait to race it :)

[@thomasknapp7236]

So sick! I liked the new blue plastics. So clean

[@joeldavies2718]

Look just how smooth he is, makes it look easy doesn't he. Very deceptive how fast he's actually going when you're that smooth! 👍👍👍💚💚💚💚💚

[@Badger345]

Fantastic, an absolute pleasure to watch, providing a skilled master with a tool that matches his ability.💪👍

[@onlygazza]

The sound is just superb 👌

[@danielclayton-davies8063]

Just looked insanely fast! Well handled well built 👏🏻

[@billolsen5401]

Thanks for the upload🤘🏻 I could listen to a 2Banger all day on song -musical not mechanical… I Come across your channel a few times,today u got my subscription. Rider seems like a humble dude,it’s beautiful when a rider of that calibre meets a bike of the same and magic happens. Hang’n for next upload..

[@999lazer]

Thanks for subbing Bill, We've got some good stuff coming :)

[@brucetrotzuk7486]

This bike appears to make riders younger, shaving at least 20yrs off their life instantly. A Time Machine in action… Kudos

[@davethomas7881]

great footage guys thanks i would love to see nev do a race meeting on this beauty of a machine.

[@TheSkinnyboy1234]

You have built probably the best motor cross bike ever Max👌🏼 and there wasn’t a better man on the planet to test it 🤩 #bringbackthe500

[@999lazer]

Thanks for watching James, glad you enjoyed it.

[@jamesstenner8335]

Max you gotta get him racing that 👍👍

[@jesseison-bowman3964]

Holy $hit he was hauling ass!!!!! I don't know what to say. Never heard or seen a 500 do that on a mx track. He was over clearing everything, hammering those berm whoops wide open, and just flat out letting that thing eat!!!

[@999lazer]

Thanks for watching Jesse. Nev always gives it 100% and he loves his 2 strokes :)

[@jesseison-bowman3964]

@@999lazer as the kids here in the states say, "Saaaame!" I can appreciate 4 strokes but will always ride and own 2 strokes. I forgot to mention, I really liked the part when the front end popped up as he was exiting a turn but he was all over it, chopped the throttle and kept perfect balance until the front end came down but never slowed down. A sure sign of big torque and by the way, awesome riding! Great video. Thank you. Can't wait to see him race the YZilla!

[@guttersnipe3246]

Love watching mr Bradshaw on these 2 strokes he is a weapon end of .

[@yzmoto80]

OMG !!!! THAT YZ IS AN ABSOLUTE MONSTER !!!

[@jeffboyd7780]

We need a video of this bike in America with Tomac ripping up his personal track in Colorado.

[@howardwoods342]

Nev Bradshaw is a legend. And for him to say his favorite chassis is the YZ 250 is amazing, cause that's all I ride. That y zilla is amazing. 2 strokes for life

[@999lazer]

Thanks Howard, Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@nvmcrider8475]

This series is one of the best on KZbin.

[@999lazer]

Thank you

[@marktavcar567]

What a great video of the YZ500 and the ultimate rider, Loved it and as per always Brilliant job 999 Laser

[@999lazer]

Thank Mark, Glad you enjoyed it.

[@gateshoser]

What a wonderful sounding beast!

[@scottthompson2481]

That was awesome max, loved it .................

[@999lazer]

Thanks Scott

[@jamessharp9790]

Holy cow man ! Love it !

[@999lazer]

Glad you like it!

[@garethbuttery8996]

Cracking video...good lad!!!

[@999lazer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@oldmanoffroad]

It sounds so good!

[@OKFrax-ys2op]

Now that’s music to my ears. Grew up on 2-turner’s, and using castor bean oil, my favorite men’s cologne 🏆

[@DMMeier66]

So good. Makes me wish I had some space to store something like that. I could have a lot of fun on the Oregon dunes with a bike like that.

[@Luscombe47x]

That track looks so sweet...

[@kaiboshvanhortonsnort359]

That drone footage is nuts, it looked like they were pulling focal length on the fly? Or is that post production? Either way, incredible work.

[@TDub_ADV]

Man that YZILLA sounds fantastic when its on the pipe.

[@jasonfalcon7821]

Damon Bradshaw is a legend and he's ripping on the YZILLA 500. ❤️ 🏆also I get chills down my spine when I see guys doing long nose wheelies being I invented long nose wheelies being from Baton Rouge and Kevin Windham invented the stoppie and I took it to flat, or high hills, or on any track. 😎

[@kingoffunelvispresley261]

The Best of Both Worlds, 250 Frame & 500 CC, Motor is Spectacular 🤗👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Damjansen]

Great rider, and a dream bike cobination.

[@999lazer]

We agree! Thanks for watching

[@suffolksquitter2268]

After hearing the knowledgeable Nev saying the bike is not like an old school 500, then it's now understandable why it sounds so revvy. Dave Thorpe says in his book that he likes to rev his 500s. Would be interesting to see him have some time on the bike. Is it possible?

[@marco88co]

Devastating & sick video 👌🏻🔝

[@999lazer]

Thank you

[@angry-al]

Digging that drone wish you'd do more videos with the drone following can't wait to see Bradshaw race that thing Brrraaap

[@999lazer]

We'll do more like that just for you :) Thanks for watching Al

[@dirtbikedave]

Nev's personal race bike vs a bike he just got acquainted with. Crazy... yet, I'm not surprised. Team BRC/999LAZER /HardCore Racing should sponsor him to race the YZilla, anywhere he can, from here out.

[@999lazer]

Thanks Dave. We all want to see that happen :)

[@jasoneardley2202]

He’s very talented 2 stroke’s for life!! Loved seeing it take the 450 on the hot lap!! What an awesome machine might have to build my own BRC Yz I’d run the vintage yellow/white and black plastic 🤙🏻sounds amazing!! Blowing those burn’s up!!

[@999lazer]

Thanks for watching Jason

[@jasoneardley2202]

@@999lazer hell ya man awesome build I have 5 Yamaha’s in my garage love em’!! You put up some great videos 🤙🏻

[@Eric--zs6um]

Awesome Yzilla. Love 2 strokes.

[@Meekerextreme]

How does it do in the good stuff like boulder fields? Tracks, anyone can ride tracks.