First Ride: 2021 Yamaha YZ450F

Check out my thoughts on Yamaha's 2021 YZ450F. What was new on the 2020 model? Head here: • First Ride: 2020 Yamah...

[@samm9174]

Yamaha YZ450F are the gold standard of 4 stroke dirt bikes. I have an 08, runs like a top.

[@dirtydave2691]

I've owned an 07, 12 and 16. They are super reliable, SSS suspension is the best stock suspension available. I have had to put a slightly lower shock link on all 3 to help the cornering, but other wise they have been just great. I now ride a 2020 YZ250F as I am 55 and the weight of a 450 is an ass kicker on long ride days.

[@markwindell3898]

Great review! The bike looks sooo good even stock!

[@bryand2978]

You are one the best reviewers I've seen. Very articulate and knowledgeable keep up the great work

[@ManuelLucchese1]

Great video!! I really like how you explain in depth yet concise the feeling of the bike. I can't wait to receive it in a few weeks!!

[@sxs243]

Why do you think the Yamaha 450 struggles so much to win a championship? They've had some more than capable riders over the years but they can never get it done. Especially given that its such an awesome bike in stock form

[@brianh8484]

I'm not a moto guy but I pay attention to you for an MX bike info and Jimmy Lewis for my off road info. Both you guys don't just tell me it's a good bike (I've been riding long enough now to know they're all good now) but you have a good way of breaking it down in to information I can use and find useful. Please Yamaha, make a YZ350fx and update your 2 strokes.

[@andrewmendoza1578]

Great video and super informative more so than other test videos. Any idea when the ‘21 RM-Z is coming? Or when you’ll be able to test the new Honda?

[@mxr7586]

The rider in Europe is kicking butt on this bike. Can’t think of his name at the moment.

[@timetter7062]

Video ends at :14

[@gmeyer6657]

Best reviews as always!!

[@hillbillyhorticultureselki7899]

Sum (all) of the 'big' magazines could use sum teachin from you on how to do bike tests!!

[@brettfrere5486]

yup

[@Topsnap_Podcast]

As Always... GREAT JOB MICHAEL!!

[@tylerjreed92]

Awesome review. What would be the pros/cons of keeping the bar mounts in the stock position (forward holes/mounts backwards)?

[@YoshimuraUSA]

Nice ML!

[@adamhayward6114]

Good job on the videos, enjoy your style of review on the bikes

[@jackbird8124]

Brakes still feel the same? when i read updated calipers on the Yamaha website i was hoping they would be improved but they aren't even mentioned in the video so I'm guessing they still feel the same.

[@scotthart3565]

Should I focus more on getting my sag number right? Manual says 90 to 100mm. Everyone else says 105. 102. Etc. So im confused.... Also when I set it at 102 my static sag is way off. Like 50mm. If I remember correctly... If I change to a softer spring won't I have to address the front forks ?

[@vincentvanpraag]

When are you riding the CRF450 2021?

[@mikeelbon9626]

Where is the maps?

[@Jake_Hynds]

Hey where is the screenshot of the maps

[@Swaguley]

So are you saying that you can lessen the engine braking with the app? Would that apply to the 250 as well?

[@chriszacharias7968]

Yes there’s a setting on the 250 Keefer free feeling, get it off his website

[@rexstonbull250]

hello my namer is stephenfrom southern ireland i have a 2018 yz 450f i got it recently havent realy touched anything on it just need to know what the correct settings are for the front forks and the back shock useing it for parctice at the moment im 13 stone and about 5f9 in hight

[@jdukart13]

How could I get someone to help me adjust my suspension, handlebars, and sag setup that suits me as a rider?

[@alexlowery8925]

What were the suspension settings you ended the day with?

[@haydenbaha]

When will you be able to ride the 250f?

[@MichaelLindsay]

Hayden Bahadoorsingh it’ll be available some time in September. Hoping to ride it in about four weeks.

[@Anii6969]

Don't these have a bunch of problems later down the road?

[@MichaelLindsay]

Not that I've seen.

[@3le_8ly_2lah]

How much the price

[@dustinmoore4336]

When will you get to test the 21 crf model

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Bro you wearing 2021 FXR? I WANT IT

[@khanzada3386]

Can I use this bike big momthauin

[@dr187mx]

Who did those backgrounds?

[@joshuabordner]

Thats what I wanna know

[@evo5349]

Yum Yum! Yamaha 450

[@williamgoske1178]

Nice michael

[@yourefireed]

Wow. The bike looks Like a yamaha. Lmao

[@tyronejenkins2320]

Whats ur favorite brand?😂

[@enzojacobsen4349]

My friends 2020 blew up.

[@crispincurtis8585]

That doesn't happen very often,, total bummer