The Yamaha YZ450FX Is the Ultimate 'Do Anything' Dirt Bike

[@ashsowman]

Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed this one, some of my best work so far for sure, I’m quite proud of it actually. Was a really difficult edit because we got screwed by the rain on the enduro part, there was supposed to be a lot more information there and that’s where it was originally going to end, but I had next to no footage because we had to pack up and leave it got that bad! So I was forced to get creative in order to close the thing out nicely. The main bit of information that’s missing is I was going to talk about the bike’s weight, it’s on the heavy side (116kgs) and I had this joke planned where I’d compare it to a chubby girl on Instagram and claim that it has ‘an amazing ability to hide its weight’ then I’d say ‘whereas those cheeky maidens do it though cunning angles, this thing does it with brilliant suspension’ then I’d go on to explain in further detail why the suspension is so good, finishing with the punchline ‘It’s not until you actually go to pick her up that you notice *shot of me struggling to pick the bike up plays* 😂 I was gutted to have to cut that joke and as a result, finishing out the edit took ages, but I got there in the end it’s still a solid way to close. Anyway, on to the $1,000 Dirt Bike Challenge now!!! Don’t miss it, it’s going to be amazing! In the meantime, click here to see my raw sound video of this bike: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJLaiYh9ntyee9E Or click here to watch the epic adventure I took it on: kzbin.info/aero/PLl2oRg-JXjKhlUjJgqg3cQia-NciQFfFR

[@ryacerx]

Dude your editing and filming skills are top notch! I am really impressed

[@SP-ss4uo]

Yeah mate it was a great watch keep them coming. Its cool to see someone in Nz doing this

[@phygeoaabutal6138]

Idol. Soper idol for u.👍

[@phygeoaabutal6138]

Geb may yz am pilipins

[@davincicalisthenics]

That’s funny af 😂😂 still an amazing edit 💪🏽

[@coltzkawi9376]

Wanna review my 2004 Honda CTX200 farmbike with a blown top end, bald tires and no grips , it’s pretty mint

[@localenterprisebroadcastin5971]

Legit 👍

[@spar8334]

Bring your own gas and oil too

[@tru3sk1ll]

I’m laughing so hard right now my neighbors came knocking

[@ChrisJones-pi5mh]

Sounds like it's seen some good times 👍

[@RivalCo]

“$7800 mint condition lots of life, I know what I have”

[@DirtZen]

One of the greatest reviews I’ve seen. Awesome video, Yamaha should be proud of how well you showcased this beast. 👍✌️

[@DatTyGuy]

Agreed, couldn’t find any videos on my 2020FX, this one is perfect.

[@colekernel2365]

Never seen this channel before but damn this is probably one of the most well made videos I've ever seen

[@ashsowman]

Thanks mate, appreciate it!

[@justindavis8023]

Same

[@leonardoparra2516]

Totally

[@coreygee4384]

I agree... not to mention including the outtakes! 🤘🏼😎

[@Themakinfamily.]

Yeah he’s talented at editing

[@Navaho66]

It can even be a great high-performance dual sport bike. I added blinkers, horn, lights, adjusted the fuel mapping, and it gets over 55 mpg. Because of the low first gear and torquey engine, I geared it 14:48, and it will cruise nicely at 50 mph and still go anywhere offroad. In less than an hour, I can convert it back to a race bike. Yamaha should consider making a dual sport version of this bike like Honda did with the 450L.

[@austincoker9784]

Wasn’t even considering the FX.... it is now on the top of my list. Yamaha should give you one for pumping out a video like this!

[@ashsowman]

Dear Yamaha, if you're reading this, please do as this man says 🙏

[@thatguyfrommaine4400]

@@ashsowman Hell yeah, Ive never wanted a bike so much. Thing is over 100lbs lighter than my Honda 250CrfL with gobs more power. DAMN, that honda feels like a big mnt bike, so this Yammy should be the bees knees!. This is coming from "team red", blue looks like the WIN! . Cyclecruiser on KZbin has a sweet build series to make it a super-moto.

[@DaCodesMan]

2:30 When you are starting a warm engine on a bike that has fuel injection, sometimes you have to open the throttle all the way while pressing the start button to clear the engine of a rich fuel mixture.

[@Shooter_Mcgavin93]

Fml I still haven’t gotten a fuel injection bike and ur telling me I have to do that damn trick with fuel injection too lol

[@2ndGenDesigns]

My favorite video on KZbin right now! You killed it! Just got my 2022 yz450fz and I'm loving it! Insane power!

[@CycleCruza]

It also makes the sickest supermoto with its 5 speed wide ratio gear box. I've had a 2019 YZ450FX supermoto since 2018 and absolutely love it, I love it so much I sold all of my sport bikes. As far as the electric starting issue, it likes being started in neutral. Btw, I've never done a single valve check ever and it rides better than it did new after 4 years of ripping it on the street. All I ever do is oil changes and clean/lube the chain. I have yet to even have to adjust the chain.

[@gasprices4754]

You had a 2019 since 2018?

[@gixxer7907]

Be better with 6 speed for road riding for the highway. I have a ktm 525 exc for supermoto, 450 exc for enduro and a gsxr 1000 so a bike for everything lol

[@ianmalleau3398]

My thanks to you Ash for the terrific review and Jason for the use of your bike! I had to re-train myself to drive this monster once I purchased one but now that I'm used to it, I'm easily catching up to and passing the younger blokes on their bikes and racing quads especially on tight, twisty, muddy tracks where this bike shines.. As far as I can tell so far, it also smokes pretty much everything else on the straights..

[@grainbrain5704]

Every time this pops up in my recommended I fell like I have to watch it. Such high quality

[@ashsowman]

Appreciate it my man

[@husqvarna199]

One of the best videos I saw on youtube of the 450FX, thank you.

[@kiwi-moto]

Great video. So.. apparently there if you look on the stock throttle grip, you'll see some lines, maybe 1/8th inch from a mark on the clamp housing, move those to match that mark and try the starter.. and BOOM it will fire. Saw that on an Aussie video of the 250FX. Works on my WR too.. Its like a hot start

[@MrLuckymimi]

The Top Gear style documentary is insane bro. Keep this up you’re truly attacking this industry you’re gonna be huge if you focus.

[@kadewatts2497]

this video deserves at least 5m views

[@vaughanscott7308]

Dude if you are not already you should be a professional tester!!!! This vid is ridiculously good!!!!!

[@stevesvids]

The first 10 minutes 50 secs is your riding life.... the last 10 seconds is mine. 😄👍 That was so me. Great video buddy and what a machine eghh. Nice.

[@Dwitter271]

Best video I’ve seen in a while. Truly showcased a bike and did what normal people do daily. Thank you!

[@ashsowman]

Appreciate it my man 👊

[@johnhansen7499]

I'm not a big four-stroke guy, but you have me sold! What a incredible dirt bike!

[@DatTyGuy]

I thought my bike was a POS because of the starting problem, glad to see that I’m not the only one with that issue. Found that changing the map helps that starting issue. Great video. The only real video that hits every spot for a review.

[@MXJEFF94]

Buy an aftermarket battery such as the anti gravity. Problem solved.

[@DatTyGuy]

@@MXJEFF94 is this a actual solution that you know works or soemthing your making a guess on

[@TheDirtbikeRider]

i think this is my next bike !

[@mako2431]

The Dirtbike Rider I wish bro I don’t have any money to buy a good dirt bike I have a Tao Tao and I gotta work with what I got but I’m saving up becuase my parents lost there jobs and I’m helping them get money and my self for a new Yamaha it’s a really nice bike!

[@bradshaw036]

Altra The team yeah rn I just picked up a job at Burger King it’ll take a little bit to save up for like 5k for a bike

[@aflah4863]

Good luck I think I even have a dirt bike Iam dreaming when I was 12 now iam 16 but it still dreaming! Didn't get it! You guyz are so lucky 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️

[@aflah4863]

@@mako2431 me tooo

[@bradshaw036]

magnum boy get a job bro n save up

[@elipickard4]

I have a 2020 yz450fx, and I love it, I do hare scrambles and enduro races and turn around and Race tracks the next day and the bike never bats an eye, it’s the most well rounded bike I’ve ever seen

[@UnfamiliarBeetle2917]

Dude you shredded that track on that bike. That viewer must be proud.

[@leevancleef553]

You've come a long way bro. Been here since the beginning. Good luck with it all, from South West West Aus.

[@ashsowman]

Appreciate it my man 👊

[@malrobles]

look at the shots! look at the stunts! look at the editing! gotta say just 12 seconds in and im impressed with the direction this has

[@jamesmartens7273]

I’m glad more manufacturers that are supporting XC riding and not just KTM/Husky.

[@yass2460]

Honestly this one of the best review videos i have seen thevideo quality is outstanding, keep doing what you’re doing

[@dirtydave2691]

I had the 2016. Put a Ride Engineering linkage on it to bring the rear down a bit. Super reliable....put over 100 hours on mine with zero issues. I now have a 2020 YZ250fx. Yamaha's SSS suspension is the best production suspension available.

[@andrewkhrupin7174]

This was an amazing video. I was debating whether to get the wr450 or this Yz450fx, not anymore. Definitely getting this beautiful beast. Thank you for this video

[@sandshark66]

Awesome video. I went shopping for a new bike and wanted to get a YZ250X but they were all out and they only had a YZ450FX. After I watched this video I'm leaning towards the four stroke. I'm 55 and I've always had a two stroke but I think you changed my mind.

[@maxharris5353]

Hey man this video is excellent great work and awesome editing and filming

[@ashsowman]

Thanks Max, appreciate it my dude

[@dizzytheokapi8114]

These are the kind of reviews people need to see when getting ready for a new machine ❤ Yamaha's lineup is extremely capable and impressive this year. Very happy with my 2020 purchase.

[@josephmayer8880]

I love how this video is a nonstop hardcore ad for this bike, but is absolutely awesome to see! Best marketing for a motorcycle I’ve ever seen.

[@ashsowman]

Was unpaid by Yamaha and the bike was provided by a viewer. I just like thing

[@BeRAD]

had to watch this for the 10th time as i'm editing my review of the 2023 model haha. Don't know how to top this one! You nailed it so good. Forgive me when I bring up a lot of your same points in my video lol.

[@ashsowman]

Lol. Yeah I had a ride on a demo '23... Worse all rounder imo but even more competitive in what it's designed for, they've got this chassis turning so tight it's unbelievable! Suspension felt like a rock though and I found the even more powerful engine to be a bit much, at least for the terrain I was riding it in. The whole deal had me being really tentative. Hell, if I didn't look at the shroud I probably would've guessed I was just riding the motocross model. Definitely can't recommend as a good enduro/trail bike anymore :(

[@ridingdeep8530]

You are 100% on the starting issues, very frustrating, particularly on dead-engine starts. Beyond that, the FX is a super beast for wide open racing, the suspension in magical and has saved me multiple times. I highly recommend the YZ450FX.

[@CycleCruza]

It only does that when you start it in gear. Starts lighting fast every time in neutral. I've had my street-legal 2019 YZ450FX Supermoto since 2018.

[@komatsu3816]

@@CycleCruza is your state off road title friendly or did yuo use an out of state LLC?

[@Jake_Hynds]

I have a 19 .. never have problems with the electric start or kickstand being in my way.. most amazing bike I have ever owned!! so flipping fun

[@chompers6738]

The quality of your videos are amazing.

[@ashsowman]

Thanks mate!

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

What impressed me the most was the last clip when you wiped her on the fallen tree, and the bike kept running laying down. That's fucken unreal mate.

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

That's YAMAHA for ya. If it was any better it would be 2 stroke 300 efi with a 6 speed E start and big fuel tank.

[@ZmannR2]

So a KTM 300 XC? Lol

[@philipp4109]

ZmannR2 2020 xc or Exc

[@ashleysoder6377]

@@ZmannR2 uauwu

[@ashleysoder6377]

John Edwards was 7bhhhuhh

[@ZmannR2]

Ashley Soder having a seizure over there?

[@ReaLzEdits]

Dude, freaking chills. Another great video from you guys.

[@colooutdoors8949]

Great video Ash! I just wanted to let you know this video led me to but the 450FX over a year ago. Not much for content or reviews on this bike. Glad I got it. I needed an in between as I ride everything. Sure, 2 bikes is best but this one is good enough to do it all. Thanks man!

[@ashsowman]

Glad I could help mate!

[@justindavis8023]

Man I never leave comments.. this video/review is tight! Yamaha forever of course 💪🏻

[@luckasvanghyseghem1035]

now yamaha has to give you one, this is the best commercial ever 😂

[@1969fishman]

One of the best reviews that I have ever seen. You gained a follower with this one! Please do a review on the 2024 model.

[@TheKitchenTechnician]

All bikes will start in neutral easier than in gear because they’re not dealing with any clutch drag, even a Gold Wing. Love my 99 WR 400 and my 03 YZ 450, they never let me down on the trails here in North Eastern Ontario Canada. Great review!

[@francisco9517]

Yamaha should pay you for this video .. loved it man damn!

[@leom5028]

They are, why do you think he is promoting it.

[@MXJEFF94]

@@leom5028 How do you know this? Did you speak with the creator of the video personally? Or is that your internet (un sourced) opinion....?

[@jasegazzard3743]

@@MXJEFF94 they are not paying for it its my bike I offered it up for a review as I know Ash, it come back with new tyres chain and sprockets, and a few extra gifts.

[@WDAREW]

This bike is gonna Go Nuts

[@270raptor]

Awesome video I’m riding a 19 for ice racing and 22 for enduro absolutely love theses bikes

[@kenniewebb]

What a great vid, thank you for the outstanding review! One thing to add... All KTM and Husqvarna XC/FX models come equipped with pushbutton TC mapping (Traction Control). It's a little useful for weekend rides with the homies, but during a race it's not very useful and tends to detract my focus a bit.

[@rixogtr]

Great video, those minor issues with starter and side stand look like an easy fix. Should be also good for a newbie in that enduro mode

[@SomeTechGuy666]

I have a 2016 YZ450FX. It starts perfectly every time. Yamahas are very sensitive to idle speed adjustment. I'd also check the fuel pump pressure. I'd mount a gauge and watch it every time it doesn't start. BTW, that plastic skid plate is marginal at best. It needs to be replaced with an aluminum one. I removed the sidestand from my bike. I don't need it for woods riding. I love my 450FX in the woods. People look at me like I'm crazy, but it works great.

[@sundayracing]

Thanks for the video, really professional. I really like this bike. The electric starting problem is the only thing keep me thinking. My first thought after you said this is the only bike that can do it all was, wait my Tenere 700 can do all that too :). Cheers mate great work shooting this video, I can see you have an amazing production and editing team behind.

[@easternrednecks4055]

Magin they put a headlight and street n trail title and the bike came with a rear lighting kit that just had to be installed

[@drews.h.5505]

That’s what the wr450f is for

[@kaoticrod_yt9106]

@@drews.h.5505 I don't think he knows about bikes lmao

[@drews.h.5505]

KaoticRod _YT clearly 😂😂

[@x.bozhidar]

Review on point. About strokes, rpm on 1st gear compared to others, handling in other disciplines. Its a good review and good mavhine overall

[@frah_nd]

this man do Top Gear but w the bikes. BEST REVIEW EVER

[@Wc_Eddy]

I have the 2021 yz250x 2 stroke and I could honestly say the same about it although being a 2 stroke u require much more clutch control in technical single track and enduro . But overall bike performs really well in all types of riding .

[@nicolasayer1908]

Great vid Ash. Have a 450fx for about 18mths. Yams are such value, performance and reliability are on point. Adding a 125x to have the opposite end of the spectrum. Like the simplicity of a 2 stroke and may end up with a 250x one day. Keep it up Yamaha.

[@brookjohnston7732]

Awesome review mate, just brought one yesterday super pumped to get on it after watching this

[@unclequack5445]

I remember when my old XR 600 with Al Baker suspension was the best do it all bike in the day, Man look how far technology has advanced this would be considered a works bike back then....

[@TheFlashbackFiesta]

I have the 2020 YZ450FX, regarding the starting issue that is very common & fixable, take it to your Yamaha Shop to get them to check it over, our shop here changed one thing & it has never failed to start since then.

[@Scott_Bishell]

Awesome review. Mean skills. Terrific videography and editing. Seriously, best review vid on KZbin. Im subscribed.

[@ashsowman]

Glad to have you onboard mate! A good thing too, I've got some great content coming up

[@GravityBunk]

Yamaha can only dream of such an advertisement. Phenomenal video.

[@Josharbor476]

This!! Is the best review i have ever seen. Dudes a Boss

[@velliejohnson8355]

I must be the only one who got a little anxious at 1:33 seconds thinking he was gonna ride off the edge of a cliff

[@bobe3250]

This is exactly how I wished my Yamaha Mini Enduro would perform everytime I rode it. Thank you!!

[@samuelford]

Best review I've watched in ages!!!

[@joviwar2034]

a big shoutout to the guy who gave you this bike for the review. awesome mate.

[@jimigreco7230]

The guy who owns that land be like " thanks for mowing the lawn"

[@Bendigan]

I watched this video when i couldnt decide between a wr450 or 450f, thankfully i saw it before I made the decision and love the fx

[@laneboy1771]

I love these top gear style bike reviews

[@BrianLampright913]

I love that Yamaha and Honda are making Moto-trail bikes, but after years of racing 450's I'm at a point where I'm not in "race shape" any longer and the power of a 450 makes me lazy and tired on big rides. I've switched to a 300 2-stroke and I wish I had made this decision many years earlier, I feel like I'm 10 years old again on the 2-stroke...it's absolutely brilliant! I would love to take the 450FX out into dunes and desert though...

[@adriannegron6974]

The ultimate machine! I love the video man, I had a 2012 yz450f with a rekluse clutch and many other things for trail, all it needed was e start and fans for the radiators because it would sometimes over heat in first in the woods big 250lb motor cross bike but I had to sell it due to hard time but man I regret it to this day and want one soooooo bad and when I’m able to buy one again this one will b it. Thanks again

[@localenterprisebroadcastin5971]

Yamahas seemed to still be plagued with hot starting issues 🤦‍♂️...I’m sure you can play with the map to lean out the bike for any hot start situation 🤷🏼‍♂️ my bike still has a carb and hot start lever with 0 issues, after I’ve seen so many problems with newer bikes electronics I think I’m keeping my old dinosaur 02 426...boy I would sure love the suspension and brakes of the new bikes though 🤔

[@Jimmy_Watt]

It dances through the tight stuff "like a ballerina?" I don't mean to be rude, but it just plainly didn't look like it did. It looked like it deflected off everything, and slid everywhere.

[@krishanattri9305]

For a 450 it was like the best ballerina on planet earth, for a dirt bike no... 😂

[@BikerDarren24]

Would just love a WR450 Rally to be made, it would be as close to a all you can do enduro/dual sport you could get, please Yamaha as I'm a big fan 🤞

[@BSDShoes]

I miss my 2006 YZF450, what a great bike it was and this one looks drastically improved.

[@yota87truck]

Amazing review and edit quality. If I could give 5 thumbs up I would!

[@mattskewes]

Great video guys. Just found you, but will be watching everything from now on.👌

[@adamsbana6011]

Absolutely amazing production quality

[@TMacMotorTouring]

Hell yeah! Awesome edit! If you are ever in Western Australia and want to be shown some good trails let us know 👍

[@maxfried5328]

I have a 16 and I love the absolute shit out of it. I actually don’t have the starting problem, mine seems to start absolutely wonderfully. 10/10 bike, love it more the more I ride it

[@stevenburton7922]

Really cool video! I'm thinking of this bike or the KTM 500exc. Once again...cool video....thanks for posting!

[@cleanmachineautodetailing]

Another great video. Everyone needs to like this! Make it go viral for dirtbikes. The idiots thumbing down are so jealous.

[@RoughIronRehab]

Those color splash shots at 9:25 are amazing

[@Leoms081077]

If there’s a perfect test drive mx video out there, it’s this one!!! Congratulations Bro!

[@mattprice37664]

Pretty damn fine production my friend!

[@ogmanman7093]

can you do a Honda 450 review please

[@scottbrown8142]

This is a really well crafted video, nice job.

[@kiwikingi1]

Great review mate definitely stepped up on the filming. But if the yami is so good why are all the top riders on ktms?

[@ashsowman]

KTM have more money

[@jeremys1496]

Best review I’ve seen, now I know what my next bike is.. coming off 17 yz250 2 stroke, the wr is nice but no yamaha app

[@boringrelic6213]

me knowing i'll never be able to afford this: "oh boy i better save this video when it's time to buy a dirt bike"

[@emondrag]

That was the best review video I have I ever seen. You got to be the best salesman ever. Hahahaha!

[@ianshingleton8150]

There was a tear in my eye by the end of this video

[@user-ex7qx4pv2u]

Same here. I muted it and had a great watch until the end when he started driving the sponsor truck ?? and that was the end, little bit crying

[@felixfournier9126]

Really Good video I have one of this bike and everything was true except the stand my bike has 40hours and since I ride it I never had any problem with the stand being in the way even in a track. The edit was awesome 😎

[@alankuentz4617]

I have this bike, 2019 yz450fx. Only use it for single track and the biggest problem is restarting when the engine is hot. From what I hear, it's a common problem. Hopefully Yamaha releases a fix for this. 🤞

[@brandonlenox2543]

ampro has program for that

[@RogerBadgerDSFlyer]

Great film 👍 Damn, I just sold my 450FX though (2017 model). I’m buying a new YZ250X instead, mainly because I love 2-strokes. I’m Kiwi, living in Dubai, and the 450’s are great for the sand. All that power! And wheel spin will usually forgive you if you give it too much. I know the 2-stroke 250 will also cut it because a mate’s old ‘94 WR250 stroker does, and a seasoned pro here used to have a 250 and regrets selling it. He’s also getting a new one btw. Anyway, another reason is I anticipate coming home one day soon, and I definitely don’t have the enduro skills you have so the 450 will be way too much of a beast for me on NZ trails. Maybe the 250 will too... Anyway, great vid. I hope you approve of my decision. My mother-in-law in Nelson alerted me to your growing success. I wish you more. 👍👍

[@absolutetuber]

bruh.....i'm a street rider (primarily my z900....love that thing) and want to break into the whole off-road scene ever since moving to a more "country" state. your riding skills are amaze balls and i'm super jelly. this might just be the bike i get. i want to get my son into it as well so i might get me this bike and him the tt-r110 (hes 10 )

[@Trusty_Steed]

This bike is too much for most people offroad especially if your new to it. Get a 250, dipping toes into dirt on a 450 is like learning street on a gxxr 1000. Highly recommend ktm 2strokes for pretty much everything but MX.

[@ferider8728]

Hey have u been on the Kawasaki 450x 2021 ++..

[@LarkDawg97]

Amazing video editing and production skills

[@Skronkman]

You should edit your description: “accidentally but inadvertently.” Those words mean the same thing lol. Great video though 👌🏼 I love my 2017 fx. Looking at the 2021 because of the power tuner being on the app, the map switch, the sweet updated graphics, and especially the near 10 lbs weight reduction.