2024 Yamaha WR450F: Model Update Overview!

[@knight.771]

Hello, thank you for your video, can you guide me between the Andrew motor (ktm exc500f 2024) and [wr450 f 2024], which one is more suitable for mountainous areas and mountains with steep slopes, thank you.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Hi Kris, thank you for this video as I’m currently looking for a new off-road specific bike and this one is in the mix. Alternatively, if it was your money would you spend the extra coin for this or are the improvements not enough in your opinion and would you take advantage of the deals with the 23 model. I’m starting to think 23 based on what you have mentioned in potential savings. Please factor in that I’ll be paying cash for either. Thanks in advance for your response and thoughts. 👍😎🇦🇺

[@MotoJournoKris]

I'm pretty cheap, so buying the outgoing model is probably my go-to unless there's some amazing improvement that I specifically want. I'm assuming those savings are available even for cash, not just with finance, but would be worth checking!

[@pdubowner]

Great review. I have a pretty modded/maintained/updated 2003 and really wonder what I'm missing with 20 years of advancement. It would be neat to see the two side by side and do a comparison.

[@MotoJournoKris]

Yea, that's a great question, as that's quite the gap, but obviously a modified bike is normally set up really well, especially if you've held onto it that long!

[@awalker8084]

Your missing so much!

[@pdubowner]

@awalker8084 what is it that I'm missing?

[@awalker8084]

@@pdubowner bud.... the whole thing. I owed a 06 last of the steel frames. I own a 23 wr450. Its absolutely mental. Not like the dinosaur that was. And servicing every 500km. Just oil and filter. It pulls wheelies at 150, and u can jump it like a yz. Its sooo Fucken good

[@pdubowner]

@@awalker8084 I'm just saying I wanna ride a new one without paying for it, back to back.

[@jasoncee666]

Did you know the crf450rl is coming back to Australia, next month and it's about 14k ride away 😮

[@kx501]

Don't think so, but would be good to be true

[@jasoncee666]

@@kx501 confirmed with my local dealer yesterday, you can order one today maaaate, no bull 😋

[@MotoJournoKris]

That's awesome, I know a lot of riders were hoping that'd happen!

[@kx501]

If thats the case ill be buying that intead of the wr@@jasoncee666

[@jasoncee666]

@@kx501 be aware of the previous crf450rl issues because I don't think they have been fixed for the MY24. I'm personally gonna wait until they are tested by people like Kris to see if I end up wanting one 🤔

[@Dylan-zj1lz]

7.9L was already too small for an enduro bike, why would they make it smaller, I get the better ergonomics, but I feel like the trade off isn’t worth it

[@MotoJournoKris]

Yea it's a hard one honestly, especially for an enduro!

[@1990-t1j]

This looks one heck of a bike. Lots of servicing required, I'd imagine. Nick J

[@MotoJournoKris]

That's what always scared me away from one, as I need to go so far to get to the good roads, so the WR250R fit the bill. But hopefully one day I'll own a proper enduro machine (and live somewhere I can ride it!!!)

[@danarussell4246]

I sure wish Yamaha would make a street legal version for the US. I had a WR400 & WR450 in the past and it was a royal pain in the arse to get them though motor vehicle inspection. Sad to say I went orange, street legal and breeze to get tags for.

[@MotoJournoKris]

Yea, it's a shame you don't get the registerable version like here in Australia. They are a huge seller here.

[@PBstx1100]

My dealer here in Maryland tags the WR450f. They just add a few bits for an extra 250 bucks and you get a tag out the door.

[@danarussell4246]

@@PBstx1100 Hey neighbor, I’m in Delaware and are state is a PIA. If your turn signals or brake light look small they bring out the tape measure. Delaware has it in the law the minimum square inches the turn signals and brake light need to be. They bust your balls for chain guide, DOT tires, etc. When I went orange the bike didn’t have to go through inspection. When I had to renew they bust yours balls again but will let you through. I got my WR400 & WR450 a couple times each but it was so stressful. Maybe I should move a mile away then I’d be in MD.

[@PBstx1100]

@@danarussell4246 Maryland use to be a PITA about it. They are much more relaxed about it now. You just need to add the right parts for it to pass inspection

[@donbrashsux]

I want one

[@wyattcitizenzap4539]

it weighs more than my 2008 tho?

[@MotoJournoKris]

2008 was quoted 112 kg dry. 2024 is 117 kg wet, including 7.4 L fuel weighing 5.5 kg plus the rest of the running fluids, so definitely a tiny bit lighter stock vs stock.

[@DavidBarbarine]

😅I want one!

[@StuntBike2000]

Nice

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

YAMAHA : WR 450 F= C.C. : Top - Categoria : Maior : Vantagem : Leve - Prático - Ágil ! : Top - Motor - CROSS : Competições : Mundial : Temporada : 2024 ; Temporada : Moto - Cross : 2024 = Mundial : YAMAHA ; Tem : Categoria = Inferior : WR 250 ; 4 Tempos : WR 125 2 Tempos ; WR 85 ; WR 65 ; Menor - de Todos ; YAMAHA : Todas !!! = 2024 !!! ; FUTURO - Próximo ? Todos - ser - 4 Tempos ! Normas ! ; YAMAHA : 2025 !.

[@Bushrookie820]

Yuck cable clutch

[@یاصرقویدل]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@copisetic1104]

PT Barnum, a sucker and his money is soon parted. Motorcycle’s have approached the cost of automobiles. The guys that buy these are probably single and have a real good job. The world is nuts and getting worse all the time, I’d rather keep my money and ride older bikes that are just as good if not better.

[@MotoJournoKris]

Seems like there'd be a way of sharing that sentiment, which doesn't come across as quite so bitter and jealous.

[@fred3527]

Great way to discourage people leaving comments Kris.

[@feesbeest]

In europe u cant buy this bike anymore…due strict environmental rules…😡😡😡

[@MotoJournoKris]

That's pretty sad, they are a great machine!

[@enduroxr600]

You can, but it's called fantic xef450. And its even more enduro than a wr450f

[@jakeboado4370]

that's a nice dirt bike, i want one too but i cant afford it !! ❤️😔😔😔😔😔

[@MotoJournoKris]

I feel ya!

[@jakeboado4370]

thank you man 😛🏂❤️🍉😺

[@jakeboado4370]

@@MotoJournoKristhank's mate !!