I have come off a 2012 500 exc and just bought the 2017 wr 450f . Its an angry rever and shines in tight stuff, the stock suspension feels balanced and pops off jumps with ease, i weigh 95 kgs. Its traction is exceptional over the 2012 500 , hills are a easier and corners feel more planted on the rear. Brakes need braided line up front, controls - bar risers needed. KTM rear sprockets fit.
Owned the Kato. Mates have had the Yamahas. Riden both numerous times and here’s my two cents worth. Both excellent bikes but I have to favour the Kato for 2 main important reasons. Number 1 is weight. The Yamaha feels like a heavy pig and the weight difference is very noticeable after 4 or 5 hours of nasty single track. The second reason is the clutch. These Japanese manufacturers have to pull their fingers out of their bums and go with hydraulic clutches. ( I think Honda has this year 2020). All that said both are awesome bikes and reliable as all hell. And for those who think KTM need more servicing it’s a load of rubbish. I’ve owned numerous Katos over more then a ten year span and service them the same as any other bike. Air Filter when it needs it and oil and filter every 25 or so hours. Never had a problem with any engine issues. Riding is supposed to be fun no matter what colour you ride.
Just picked up Rekluse auto clutches for my TWO 2010 WR 450’s, can’t wait for spring here in North Eastern Ontario! Also have a GasGas EC300 on my radar for the fall Corduroy Enduro, Canada’s toughest off road race. Should be easier on the GG than my WR’s, especially at 63 years of age. Cheers!
@@TheKitchenTechnician You’ll love the Gasser. I’ve now got one of them in my stable. The 21 EC300. Slightly more torque and is a little more lively then my sons 21 300EXC. The thing is so light and nimble that it leaves you feeling fairly fresh after hours in the saddle. The linkage rear is also night and day compared to the Kato. You’ll be happy to hear that the clutch is even lighter then the KTM. The thing I noticed is it handles like a POS if you are over the recommended weight for the springs. I’m told this is due to the linkage rear. Anyways enjoy
The chap who said Kim reliability don't know shit. They are very unreliable and he says it when he is next to a Yamaha. Yamaha are one of the most reliable bikes around.
Yamaha all day in any category for your recreational vehicle needs. OWN: 2015 Snowmobile VIPER LE 136 2015 WR450F So fun so dependable so good looking!
i have been buying orange since 2000 6 speed gearbox,hydraulic clutch and 9 litre fuel tank and Brembo brakes, i see Yamaha still havent see the light!!! cable clutch 5 speed and a tiny fuel tank!!!real clever Yamaha i will keep buying orange thanks.
This really isn't a comparison, all they talked about was how the Yamaha has improved from previous years, and that the KTM "is the same bike just fine tuned", well what if you dont know what they are like at all? Terrible review/comparison...
Hey man love the bikes. I own a 2016 yz450f 60th anniversary myself but not the wr and I was wondering if you can tell me the vin on your bike so I can order the rear fender with the tail Light? They require a vin to order
I have come off a 2012 500 exc and just bought the 2017 wr 450f . Its an angry rever and shines in tight stuff, the stock suspension feels balanced and pops off jumps with ease, i weigh 95 kgs. Its traction is exceptional over the 2012 500 , hills are a easier and corners feel more planted on the rear.
Brakes need braided line up front, controls - bar risers needed. KTM rear sprockets fit.
Gimme 2 it's been a year later. How's the yamaha holding up? I'm stuck between wr450 and ktm 500 exc
2022 and still loving my 2016 wr450. 100ft jumps and trails. Best dual sport bike out
Owned the Kato. Mates have had the Yamahas. Riden both numerous times and here’s my two cents worth. Both excellent bikes but I have to favour the Kato for 2 main important reasons. Number 1 is weight. The Yamaha feels like a heavy pig and the weight difference is very noticeable after 4 or 5 hours of nasty single track. The second reason is the clutch. These Japanese manufacturers have to pull their fingers out of their bums and go with hydraulic clutches. ( I think Honda has this year 2020). All that said both are awesome bikes and reliable as all hell. And for those who think KTM need more servicing it’s a load of rubbish. I’ve owned numerous Katos over more then a ten year span and service them the same as any other bike. Air Filter when it needs it and oil and filter every 25 or so hours. Never had a problem with any engine issues. Riding is supposed to be fun no matter what colour you ride.
Just picked up Rekluse auto clutches for my TWO 2010 WR 450’s, can’t wait for spring here in North Eastern Ontario! Also have a GasGas EC300 on my radar for the fall Corduroy Enduro, Canada’s toughest off road race. Should be easier on the GG than my WR’s, especially at 63 years of age. Cheers!
@@TheKitchenTechnician You’ll love the Gasser. I’ve now got one of them in my stable. The 21 EC300. Slightly more torque and is a little more lively then my sons 21 300EXC. The thing is so light and nimble that it leaves you feeling fairly fresh after hours in the saddle. The linkage rear is also night and day compared to the Kato. You’ll be happy to hear that the clutch is even lighter then the KTM. The thing I noticed is it handles like a POS if you are over the recommended weight for the springs. I’m told this is due to the linkage rear. Anyways enjoy
Ktm and reliability do not belong in the same sentence.
I'll take the Yamaha thanks .
thanks for no info...? "They are two different bikes" No kidding shirlock holmes!!!!!
not really into yamahas but that wr looks so nice
The chap who said Kim reliability don't know shit. They are very unreliable and he says it when he is next to a Yamaha. Yamaha are one of the most reliable bikes around.
YAMAHA 😍
Yamaha all day in any category for your recreational vehicle needs.
OWN:
2015 Snowmobile VIPER LE 136
2015 WR450F
So fun so dependable so good looking!
i have been buying orange since 2000 6 speed gearbox,hydraulic clutch and 9 litre fuel tank and Brembo brakes, i see Yamaha still havent see the light!!! cable clutch 5 speed and a tiny fuel tank!!!real clever Yamaha i will keep buying orange thanks.
Fair call
You guys need to get some joe blog trail riders on them and see what they think.
when i get money for brand new bike.
s gonna be Yamaha Wr 450 for sure.
This really isn't a comparison, all they talked about was how the Yamaha has improved from previous years, and that the KTM "is the same bike just fine tuned", well what if you dont know what they are like at all?
Terrible review/comparison...
Hey man love the bikes. I own a 2016 yz450f 60th anniversary myself but not the wr and I was wondering if you can tell me the vin on your bike so I can order the rear fender with the tail
Light? They require a vin to order
Just get a vin off a site like cycle trader bro
Suzuki's rmx450z is a very reliable enduro, beast of a bike
were is the comparison?!
Lord, I gotta comment. Started out with weight on yami, thought this was going to be a quality review. But the case
Sounds like you thought it was going to be a video praising the wr450 and saying how much better it is. For me the weight is a deal breaker.
LOVE THE COLOR!!!!!
They are not the same bikes, one is orange one is jellow😮😅😅
Yamaha is better.
Those guys did not really know what they were talking about. Total muppets sorry to say.
+King Carl I heard a lot of "maybe" in this vid. lol
ya these guys are really not very nice reviewers
@@outthere9877 Ha! Neither did u!
Wish we got the Yellow in the States
I honestly couldn't get used to a non-blue yamaha, all a matter of opinion though.
@@crimsonchin9632 I grew up with Yellow YZ's. I like the Blue but Yellow brings back some nastalgia.
Need some vid of riders thrashing these bikes
👌
Yamaha is 271 lbs wet.
Are the 6 speeds?
The Yamaha is a 5 speed, idk about the KTM though...
KTM's EXC models are all 6 speed.
so I got the yz450fx and really it doesn't even need six speed's and if it did I still wouldn't have used it yet for where I ride at.
Yamaha
worst review ever... "they're two different bikes"...no shit
ssooooo???
wow the yamaha is revvy.... whatever the fuck that means thanks for not explainijg shit!
Yellow yamaha... The fuck?
I think it is Yamaha 60th Anniversary Edition :P
exactly
i hade a yellow banshee .
ktm is better
LOL Really???
ktm not kdm ya goon sacks
So much butt hurt from yamaha fan boys :D
thanks for no info...? "They are two different bikes" No kidding shirlock holmes!!!!!
+rubberducky41 Sherlock*