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1/16/2018 8:46am
1/16/2018 8:46am
Edited Date/Time
1/19/2018 10:45am
Loved my 2016 KTM SFX450FE but after both of my buddy's at the track broke the frame on there's Ktm's 16 - 17 bikes and one of them had gnar gnar get of on landing of jump because of that I did not trusted mine anymore and I sold it last Friday. So back to blue after couple years . I had my 2015 YZ450F and I loved the bike but then I had that crazy idea to buy Ktm , but that is all in past. Anyway I pick up new 2018 YZ450F yesterday and so far I am very impressed with the bike , the way is engineered and looks bad ass. I will do some work on it today and tomorrow and I can't wait to ride it on Thursday. Thanks to Elli at WHEELS IN MOTION for great deal.
I had the chance to ride one in the woods recently and it felt super comfortable, and that suspension is amazing!
Nice bike man!
The Shop
Me, too, wants a 450 even if only for the first half of my racing season. The 250f is getting long in tooth.
Pit Row
This is my buddy's frame at 65 hrs 2017 450sxf vet rider.
I am very curious about the engine braking compared to the 2015. Apparently the 2018 is more free flowing like a CRF. Is this true? My friend has a 15 and I like everything about it with the exception of engine braking. Would like to get one but I do not do well with engine braking hence why I have been on CRF's since 2006.
Thanks in advance.
BTW - congrats on the new ride, can't go wrong with a Yamaha.
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