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Earlier this morning, Yamaha released details about the all-new YZ450F motocross bike, one of the best-kept secrets of the year. While we all knew that a completely redesigned bike was on its way from the Blu Cru, no juicy details were available through our normal pre-production sources. We heard several rumors ranging from mild to wild; some going as far as claiming the new bike to be steel framed with a forward-racing cylinder head. Alas, the bike remains in an aluminum chassis with the same rearward-facing cylinder head that was debuted over a decade ago in 2010. The new YZ450F is, however, significantly changed and we were able to score some Zoom facetime with Yamaha’s Mike Ulrich to dive straight into the news about the new machine and get to the good stuff that’s buried in the news release that we posted a couple of hours ago.
In a somewhat otherwise dull 2023 model year in the 450 division, the YZ450F certainly gives us something to look forward to this testing season.
Permeance_Flux
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4/5/2022
4:48 PM
Edited Date/Time: 8/10/2022 9:11 AM
Update": New Bike info here: First Look - 2023 Yamaha YZ450F | All-New
Got word from my dealer that the 23 YZ450F is coming with a redesigned frame & engine. Drops in August.
chump6784
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4/5/2022 4:59 PM
I just hope that they didn't make changes for the sake of making changes and actually improve on an already great package
4/5/2022 5:59 PM
It works well as is, but I would really like for them to change their plastics/overall look. I just cannot get over how unattractive and wide it LOOKS
tek14
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4/5/2022 10:24 PM
Japan Championship starts next weekend so we might see prototypes at track.
tek14
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4/5/2022 10:29 PM
Nellyinda803 wrote:
It works well as is, but I would really like for them to change their plastics/overall look. I just cannot get over how ...more
Looking new YZ65-125-250 2-strokes they are new generation so we might get something similar to next generation 4-strokes. They are slick and cool looking bikes. If you measure bike and compare to ktm its not really more wide just shoulder are different shape and that can be updated now.
Lasse
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4/5/2022 11:26 PM
Is the 250F also not up for a makeover?
Motofinne
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4/5/2022 11:38 PM
2023 will be an interesting year for bikes.
The YZ450F should be new, the 250F could be new, KX450 should be new, Austrians are new, Austrian moto 2-strokes are maybe going to be fuel injected, the CRF450 could get some mid generation tweaks, Triumph and Beta are on their way.
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David934
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4/6/2022 12:31 AM
Nellyinda803 wrote:
It works well as is, but I would really like for them to change their plastics/overall look. I just cannot get over how ...more
tek14 wrote:
Looking new YZ65-125-250 2-strokes they are new generation so we might get something similar to next generation 4-strokes. ...more
I got chance to ride YZ 125 2022, this bike is amazing. Even im 47yo, it was first time in my life I ride 125
20 Yamaha YZ450F
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90 Honda CR 500
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Sandusky26
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4/6/2022 1:28 AM
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I’m getting a 23 of some kind, excited to see what Yamaha does.
Permeance_Flux
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4/6/2022 7:44 AM
Motofinne wrote:
2023 will be an interesting year for bikes.
The YZ450F should be new, the 250F could be new, KX450 should be new, Austrians ...more
You would think Suzuki would release a new platform also, to separate themselves from the new Triumph branding.
MotofactioN
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4/6/2022 11:11 AM
They update the bikes too much imo. Let the gen run for 4-5 years damn.
soggy
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4/6/2022 11:30 AM
MotofactioN wrote:
They update the bikes too much imo. Let the gen run for 4-5 years damn.
The last major update on the yz was 4 years ago. In fact almost all manufacturers are on a 4 year cycle. Except Suzuki.
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4/6/2022 11:55 AM
MotofactioN wrote:
They update the bikes too much imo. Let the gen run for 4-5 years damn.
soggy wrote:
The last major update on the yz was 4 years ago. In fact almost all manufacturers are on a 4 year cycle. Except Suzuki.
You could argue that '20 was a major update for the 450 [and 21 for the 250F] even though they look similar. Big motor and chassis changes, in my opinion. Regardless, I'm sure something new is on the way. Shouldn't there be Japan Nationals spy photos showing up here soon? Might give us a look at what's to come.
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4/6/2022 12:14 PM
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4/6/2022 12:36 PM
Motofinne wrote:
2023 will be an interesting year for bikes.
The YZ450F should be new, the 250F could be new, KX450 should be new, Austrians ...more
Permeance_Flux wrote:
You would think Suzuki would release a new platform also, to separate themselves from the new Triumph branding.
soggy
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4/6/2022 1:01 PM
Eli is gonna be upset about that hydraulic clutch!
soggy
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4/6/2022 1:02 PM
This bike appears to have that power steering stabilizer thing on it as well.
Glowie
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4/6/2022 1:27 PM
Motofinne wrote:
2023 will be an interesting year for bikes.
The YZ450F should be new, the 250F could be new, KX450 should be new, Austrians ...more
Permeance_Flux wrote:
You would think Suzuki would release a new platform also, to separate themselves from the new Triumph branding.
How do we know trimph is using the suzuki platform?
soggy
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4/6/2022 2:02 PM
Motofinne wrote:
2023 will be an interesting year for bikes.
The YZ450F should be new, the 250F could be new, KX450 should be new, Austrians ...more
Permeance_Flux wrote:
You would think Suzuki would release a new platform also, to separate themselves from the new Triumph branding.
Glowie wrote:
How do we know trimph is using the suzuki platform?
Rumor back in December is they were testing there chassis with a Zuke motor in it.
Maybe triumph is kicking Suzuki some cash to develop a new 450 engine.
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4/6/2022 5:25 PM
Please no hydro clutch……
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Axel959
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7/15/2022 3:54 AM
450 YZF 2023 with hydraulic clutch and electronic shock direction
jonesaustin
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7/15/2022 6:35 AM
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Nellyinda803 wrote:
It works well as is, but I would really like for them to change their plastics/overall look. I just cannot get over how ...more
you are correct, the dislikers are clueless. they’re all about trick designs on their pickup or Yeti coolers, but somehow it’s not tough front’n enough to wax about the radical nature of motocross machine design - this means how it LOOKS. yamaha needs their 1990 KX moment, and desperately.
Joshracing
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7/15/2022 7:22 AM
Cromo-Frame is back!!!
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Zycki11
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7/15/2022 9:06 AM
I’m not sure about the stabilizer. It just seems like added weight and another item that can break. The Yamaha doesn’t even need one. Like others have stated, slightly slimmer body, weight reduction and boom. Perfect bike
GPrider
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7/15/2022 9:12 AM
No way on stabilizer, added weight and cost. Not going to happen
JB500
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7/15/2022 10:19 AM
Really interesting timing on this thread! As I just decided I’ll be in the market for a new 250 or 450 at the end of this season. I’m putting my research hat on and trying to dig your what bike will be best. Been a few years since I’ve bought a new one, so I’m excited.
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7/15/2022 10:27 AM
I hope Yamaha does for 2023 what Kawasaki did in 1990, and that’s wow everyone with a radical design.
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7/15/2022 10:29 AM
All the moto i gonna be new, the frame and engine.
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7/15/2022 10:29 AM
jonesaustin wrote:
I hope Yamaha does for 2023 what Kawasaki did in 1990, and that’s wow everyone with a radical design.
Something about those older magazine photos make the bikes look so fun