A test of the 2018 Yamaha WR450 F from the perspective of an average rider. This bike has a lot to offer the racer but most who buy them won't race them
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Thanks Dave for this excellent review. Earlier this year I purchased a 2017 KTM 350 EXC F. I like it very much, but not so sure that I shouldn’t have waited for this bike. I’m 63 and have been riding for 51+ years. Raced off road most of my riding career, but not anymore. Mostly just a little road riding on a capable street machine and some woods riding on the KTM. Thanks again for all your informative reviews. I really enjoy your adventure series!
I've been following these videos for a couple months now. I'm looking to add a 450 to the roaster for next year. I like how you have had this bike for awhile before making a full review. I was just about to order mine for after the 1st of the year when you said ride one. Well shit that is the only thing I haven't done. I talked with the dealership and I'll bring home a demo for a week or two before I commit to it.... or three or until they report it stolen haha. Thanks for all the info! Savannah Georgia USA waving at you
yeah fare enough Dave ,, fun machine for sure ,sweet engine revs its tits off makes good traction , a kato 500 will do 140-150klm on 8 liters stock tank , ,and you had it on soft map so it makes me wonder ,, i guess it is the yz motor ,so most MX race bikes a thirsty only 90klm range ,, seems the Wr is no different in fuel consumption area ,,your in the fuel range zone of a old 2008 carbi 530exc , just dont seem right to me not for a modern day fuel injected enduro , i though it would be more like 125 -135klm ,,,but in the end i dont care to purchase one , so makes no different to me ,
Suggestion when creating facts or faults about a bike please PLEASE say why you do or don't like certain things. A few times there were cons but no excuse why you thought so. Thanx
Whilst it might be some time before an Orange bike makes its way into the BBA garage, a Blue one might not be that far away. There’s no doubt a WR450 will be my next dirt bike.
Would the WR450 make a great supermoto? In the US the only supermoto is the drz which is old tech, plus I'm a Yamaha fan. My WR250R is great off-road (which I'm keeping), but under powered for street use. I'm interested in having a second bike for a supermoto or another dual sport.
Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV thanks! When will Yamaha make the WR450R and X models for us to just buy from the dealership? Just saying I think they are missing out on customers and we all are missing out because they don't make them from factory. Thanks again and I'll be buying my 450 in couple months!
Where did you get the license tag holder that's on this bike? I have a wr250f and have been searching for tag frame that attaches with the screws for the tail light. Please advise. Thanks!
Nice video as always. Hope the leg is ok now. Would you take the 450 on a longer trip? Like the ones you have done with the 690? Though after fitting bigger fuel tank, luggage rack and maybe a fairing. Haven't tested one but looks tempting. Low weight , enough power etc
Yes I have tested one and the vid is on this channel, it's called Desert Sled. It was excellent for a 3 day trip, but can't take too much weight on the rear seat.
On average how many hours or km can this engine go before rebuild is due. No body seems to want to answer this. Yz450f most say 50 hours n new piston and timing chain. Is this engine built to handle more hours.
I don't know, but what I would say and suggest with absolutely no knowledge to back me up is that riding it like I do I would expect to double, or possibly triple that time. but I simply don't know, but someone here will.
I love Yamaha because of the performance, reliability, quality, and design. But I hate WR250F/450F Headlight design. It is too ugly. The worst ever Yamaha headlight design. The previous one like 2008 model headlight was much better than this new one.
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Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV is it street legal? Or is it able to be street legal
Yes in Australia
Thanks Dave for this excellent review. Earlier this year I purchased a 2017 KTM 350 EXC F. I like it very much, but not so sure that I shouldn’t have waited for this bike. I’m 63 and have been riding for 51+ years. Raced off road most of my riding career, but not anymore. Mostly just a little road riding on a capable street machine and some woods riding on the KTM. Thanks again for all your informative reviews. I really enjoy your adventure series!
I was having a very strong look at the Kato 350 EXC. But I've decided on a Husky 300 fuel injected that will arrive in Australia in January.
Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV ....... I am a 2 stroke guy at heart, but now I have to admit I do enjoy the 350’s 4 cycle engine!
Orange is just a colour, blue is a state of mind.
Great review as always!
Great review, thanks
Good stuff mate. What a great rider too!
I like how they have made it look like the older bikes.
I've been following these videos for a couple months now. I'm looking to add a 450 to the roaster for next year. I like how you have had this bike for awhile before making a full review. I was just about to order mine for after the 1st of the year when you said ride one. Well shit that is the only thing I haven't done. I talked with the dealership and I'll bring home a demo for a week or two before I commit to it.... or three or until they report it stolen haha. Thanks for all the info! Savannah Georgia USA waving at you
Thirsty at 8 to 100 damn ,,,,Great work thanks for the review Dave , Quality stuff as always ,
Adventure Moto Enduro QLD and hot..
Yeah, I agree, but this was a heap of single trail, quite tight. I'm sure it would be better on more open forest.
yeah fare enough Dave ,, fun machine for sure ,sweet engine revs its tits off makes good traction , a kato 500 will do 140-150klm on 8 liters stock tank , ,and you had it on soft map so it makes me wonder ,, i guess it is the yz motor ,so most MX race bikes a thirsty only 90klm range ,, seems the Wr is no different in fuel consumption area ,,your in the fuel range zone of a old 2008 carbi 530exc , just dont seem right to me not for a modern day fuel injected enduro , i though it would be more like 125 -135klm ,,,but in the end i dont care to purchase one , so makes no different to me ,
Next bike when the rmx gets to old. Great vid...
The Tractor Factor is huge ! the Guys building the Drz need to jot down a few notes on the other stuff tho 💯
Impressive that you can change the mapping to suit your riding purpose, style and competence. You were both ripping it through the single trail.
Thanks mate. I have always been fast on single trail, it's when I get into the open stuff that I become very average.
Orange is just a colour, blue is a state of mind.
what differs from this and the 16/17 models?
Headlight on/off!! switch, maps x3 options switch on dash odometer, less switches on handlebars to get damaged.
Suggestion when creating facts or faults about a bike please PLEASE say why you do or don't like certain things. A few times there were cons but no excuse why you thought so. Thanx
damn that hamstring bruise....ouch.
Took me about 6 weeks to get over and I still have muscle weakness 2 months after the injury. I must be getting old.
crazy stuff , getting old happens to all of us ...
From 1 litre, how far can it run???
Whilst it might be some time before an Orange bike makes its way into the BBA garage, a Blue one might not be that far away. There’s no doubt a WR450 will be my next dirt bike.
Would the WR450 make a great supermoto? In the US the only supermoto is the drz which is old tech, plus I'm a Yamaha fan. My WR250R is great off-road (which I'm keeping), but under powered for street use. I'm interested in having a second bike for a supermoto or another dual sport.
YEP!
Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV thanks! When will Yamaha make the WR450R and X models for us to just buy from the dealership? Just saying I think they are missing out on customers and we all are missing out because they don't make them from factory. Thanks again and I'll be buying my 450 in couple months!
Is there enduro version of this WR450F? Or it’s considered enduro?
im waiting on mine coming wont be here to january
worth the wait.
hope so i had a 05 one i bought new so time for a newer one the 05 one has never let me down hope the 2018 one is the same
Did you ask yamaha if they have a long rang fuel tank as an optional extra. Or do you know of an after market one ?
Safari tanks mak a long range tank.
Where did you get the license tag holder that's on this bike? I have a wr250f and have been searching for tag frame that attaches with the screws for the tail light. Please advise. Thanks!
It comes with the bike in Australia
Thank you!
Urgent! what type of headlight is that on the front??
UFO
Where were you riding, looks fantastc
Around the east coast of Australia around Newcastle. North, South and West!
Is that in the watagons?
I put that fork on my dr650 with a head set and clamps from a Kawasaki .
A great fork
Wow...that looked painful 😖
Nice video as always. Hope the leg is ok now.
Would you take the 450 on a longer trip? Like the ones you have done with the 690? Though after fitting bigger fuel tank, luggage rack and maybe a fairing. Haven't tested one but looks tempting. Low weight , enough power etc
Yes I have tested one and the vid is on this channel, it's called Desert Sled. It was excellent for a 3 day trip, but can't take too much weight on the rear seat.
Day glow green 😝
WR450F is $300 cheaper than a KTM 500EXC-F in NZ retail... Not that sharp here for pricing..
Those bloppers are killin me haha
Have you tried the new 2018 wr250f? That bike is also getting a lot of interest
No I haven't but apparently it's excellent.
Tough!
On average how many hours or km can this engine go before rebuild is due. No body seems to want to answer this. Yz450f most say 50 hours n new piston and timing chain. Is this engine built to handle more hours.
I don't know, but what I would say and suggest with absolutely no knowledge to back me up is that riding it like I do I would expect to double, or possibly triple that time. but I simply don't know, but someone here will.
I’ve got over 7000km on mine..as it’s road legal...it’s still as strong as..
Keep doing till you can’t, then brag (loudly) about over beers with your mates...
450r , then i woke up.
F F F
Awesome looking bike
I do really like the headlight you put on that WR250F/400F. But hate the original big ugly headlight design.
To bad it's so heavy.
I love Yamaha because of the performance, reliability, quality, and design. But I hate WR250F/450F Headlight design. It is too ugly. The worst ever Yamaha headlight design. The previous one like 2008 model headlight was much better than this new one.
Yeah I got rid of my ugly light..
That dude's accent is so annoying can he stress Australian accent any more than possible
Why did you watch it? Flog.