I just got one a couple of weeks ago and rode it for the first time last weekend, amazing bike with its power and low-end torque. Not to sound like a snob but I rode a 250F and didn't think they had enough power to keep me entertained, I was riding a 2001 KX-250 two stroke and it felt like it would run circles around that Yamaha 250f that I test rode. Super skinny which was a welcome improvement over my seemingly bloated feeling KX-250, the fat rear tire provides tons of grip even on slick terrain, and even though it is a monster in terms of power its nice smooth and predictable which is also a welcome improvement over my two stroke which has a powerband that comes on like a light switch and is quite violent. Still need to take it back out and mess around with the clickers but so far I am infatuated with this bike.
@@SomeTechGuy666 Yes it does have a map switch. It does have traction control but it is only activated and adjusted through the Yamaha Powertuner app on your phone.
My only question is how it handles the tight stuff, as far as flame outs and stalling. These guys are out west so it's a totally different environment than the northern woods i ride. It's extremely rocky in some of the areas, and my '21 KX450x is awful in that stuff, even with a 52T rear. I have to focus more on keeping the bike running than anything else, living on the clutch, then of course it starts getting hot.
I’m with you there, 250f’s just aren’t in the decision for me way under powered for any kind of bottom end needs. It’s between this bike and a Husky 350 FX. I own a 23’ Beta 390 and it is a bit heavy and very unbalanced, and some other quirks. I’m not usually considering a 450 because it’s just more bike than practical, but this 24’ seems to have mitigated more of that that ever before.. Your take?
awesome video Josh !!! Great commentating as well well as great riding !!! Love to see the mix of mx sx and harescrambles attention from MXA !!! Thank you for all you , MXA and dirtbike mag do for all of us - BRAAAAAAAAAAAAP p.s. is there a test on the new Beta RX450 and Triumph 250 in the near future ?? I am a KTM guy ( I have a 23 SX 250 pre-mix'r and a 21 Fact edition 450 now ) but my new 24 Beta 300 RX is scheduled to be here next week !!!!!!!!!!
I’m 48 years old and I’ve been feeling like getting back into dirt bikes. Not racing just having some fun. This bike seems like a great choice since it’s not so hardcore.
Yamaha yz's is the fastest dirt bike i have ever owned......bar none! I would paint it the yellow they used in the past. Yellow and black, bring it back! I should be their designer....hahahaha Great Bikes!!
Here's my big question. I own a 17 YZ450FX that is set up PERFECTLY for my liking. Is the upgrade in platform (like 2 generations newer now) worth doing all the work of dialing in controls, suspension, etc all over again? Since I bought my 17, I haven't ridden another bike that I've felt more at home or comfortable on, and certainly not one that I can ride any harder at my skill level.
Since this is an older video , is there any big changes from the 2025 and the 2024 models. I have a 2018 yz450fx and love the bike, just wanting to get a newer bike.
Love to see more testing review points focused on ultra low speed tech riding. Does it chug without flame outs? 1st gear sounds extremely low. Can you shuffle it in a 360 on the rear wheel without flameout?
I've seen and ride yz450fxs frome previous years and I even have a 2021 250fx, and they all have 6 speed wide ratio transmission, is the newest bike 5 gears only, or is he wrong? Does anybody know?
@@matiasmaldonado510all good. think even pre FI WR450F were 5 speeds. I honestly prefer the 5 speed WR trans compared to a 6 speed but I know others will miss the extra gear.
Good on Yamaha. In the so ca. dev I’m still giving the nod to the KTM XC 450 or 300 2smoke. 6th gear even spread trans ratios. The Yamaha’s 1st gear is useless. Change the gearing and now 5th is unusable.
I can tell you who it's not made for.. California! Almost useless other than private property. Legally, anyway. Idk how the manufacturer are battling this. But it can't help new bike sales in a state that has such a large offroad market.
@@Alex-gn6xbhe probably wants to dual sport it but it’s probably impossible in cali other than the South Dakota or Montana registration etc. cali is sad nowadays.
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Yamaha killing it with their dirt bikes recently ❤
125 and up they have
They been killing it scene 1996 YZ125 days
@@crazypaul3997 fax
Yamaha was the 1st to use a Single rear shock "Mono shock" early 80s or late 70s😊🤓🤙
That fuel tank design is seriously slick
Love this bike ! Just got one.
I just got one a couple of weeks ago and rode it for the first time last weekend, amazing bike with its power and low-end torque. Not to sound like a snob but I rode a 250F and didn't think they had enough power to keep me entertained, I was riding a 2001 KX-250 two stroke and it felt like it would run circles around that Yamaha 250f that I test rode. Super skinny which was a welcome improvement over my seemingly bloated feeling KX-250, the fat rear tire provides tons of grip even on slick terrain, and even though it is a monster in terms of power its nice smooth and predictable which is also a welcome improvement over my two stroke which has a powerband that comes on like a light switch and is quite violent. Still need to take it back out and mess around with the clickers but so far I am infatuated with this bike.
Does it have an ECM switch for 2 maps ? Traction control ? According to the video, it does have both !
I have a 2016 YZ450FX. Love it.
@@SomeTechGuy666 Yes it does have a map switch. It does have traction control but it is only activated and adjusted through the Yamaha Powertuner app on your phone.
My only question is how it handles the tight stuff, as far as flame outs and stalling. These guys are out west so it's a totally different environment than the northern woods i ride. It's extremely rocky in some of the areas, and my '21 KX450x is awful in that stuff, even with a 52T rear. I have to focus more on keeping the bike running than anything else, living on the clutch, then of course it starts getting hot.
We tested this bike in South Carolina and rode some extremely tight stuff with it. We didn't have an issue with flame out or stalling
I’m with you there, 250f’s just aren’t in the decision for me way under powered for any kind of bottom end needs. It’s between this bike and a Husky 350 FX. I own a 23’ Beta 390 and it is a bit heavy and very unbalanced, and some other quirks. I’m not usually considering a 450 because it’s just more bike than practical, but this 24’ seems to have mitigated more of that that ever before.. Your take?
That dirt is what dreams are made of!
awesome video Josh !!! Great commentating as well well as great riding !!! Love to see the mix of mx sx and harescrambles attention from MXA !!! Thank you for all you , MXA and dirtbike mag do for all of us - BRAAAAAAAAAAAAP p.s. is there a test on the new Beta RX450 and Triumph 250 in the near future ?? I am a KTM guy ( I have a 23 SX 250 pre-mix'r and a 21 Fact edition 450 now ) but my new 24 Beta 300 RX is scheduled to be here next week !!!!!!!!!!
We should do a 2024 450cc off-road shootout
Josh you do a great commentary
Cheers
wonderful!
This season I will be riding the 2024 YZ450FX.
Looks like this would be a great Vet bike.
Good review
I’m 48 years old and I’ve been feeling like getting back into dirt bikes. Not racing just having some fun. This bike seems like a great choice since it’s not so hardcore.
This bike looks so fun… woods/trail/desert day with friends💯
ps- That intro tho!🔥🤘
Ima KtM 450 XCF fanboy…. But this bike got me questioning my decisions 😅😂
Same here… Thinking about picking one of these up here in the next few weeks lol
Yamaha yz's is the fastest dirt bike i have ever owned......bar none! I would paint it the yellow they used in the past. Yellow and black, bring it back! I should be their designer....hahahaha Great Bikes!!
Yes, yes you should 😊
Is the bike equiped with the WR Flywheel or the YZ one?
Woods riders are nuts, in a good way!
If I needed a new bike, that's the bike I would get.
Sounds like you need a new bike
@@chazzgonzalez1356 wouldn't hurt to add a nother to the garage I guess 😀
Here's my big question. I own a 17 YZ450FX that is set up PERFECTLY for my liking. Is the upgrade in platform (like 2 generations newer now) worth doing all the work of dialing in controls, suspension, etc all over again? Since I bought my 17, I haven't ridden another bike that I've felt more at home or comfortable on, and certainly not one that I can ride any harder at my skill level.
Since this is an older video , is there any big changes from the 2025 and the 2024 models. I have a 2018 yz450fx and love the bike, just wanting to get a newer bike.
love the poweeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Curious but is the fuel tank translucent ? With the tank's location, can you see the fuel level thru the fill cap?
Nice vidio 👍
Love to see more testing review points focused on ultra low speed tech riding. Does it chug without flame outs? 1st gear sounds extremely low. Can you shuffle it in a 360 on the rear wheel without flameout?
Come on Yamaha give us some 350's 🙏
Exactly what needs to happen! If the manufacturers actually knew what was coming they’d be racing to get one out. A 385 would be perfect.
Any tall riders own one of these? I’m 6’2 and heard the cockpit feels small. Coming off a 20 450xcf.
Cockpit on these definitely are tailored to smaller riders. Still do able though.
Is this bike for enduro?
Good stuff..
Question: Is the 250 version of this bike the same?
No, the 2024 YZ-250FX still retains the last generation chassis, I believe the 2025 model will get the new chassis and slightly redesigned engine.
Thankyou!@@SAS_3419
Map it all the way up and control power with the wrist that's how our parents and grandparents did it and how I prefer it
Dream bike 😢😢
I've seen and ride yz450fxs frome previous years and I even have a 2021 250fx, and they all have 6 speed wide ratio transmission, is the newest bike 5 gears only, or is he wrong? Does anybody know?
450FX has been a 5 speed for awhile.
The YZ450FX and WR450F have always been wide-ratio / 5-speed, oppositely the YZ250FX and WR250F have a wide-ratio / 6-speed.
@michellatour150 the yz250fxs have 6 gears, I thought it was the same forthe 450fxs, now I know, thanks.
They have never been a 6-speed
@@matiasmaldonado510all good. think even pre FI WR450F were 5 speeds. I honestly prefer the 5 speed WR trans compared to a 6 speed but I know others will miss the extra gear.
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Good on Yamaha. In the so ca. dev I’m still giving the nod to the KTM XC 450 or 300 2smoke.
6th gear even spread trans ratios. The Yamaha’s 1st gear is useless. Change the gearing and now 5th is unusable.
Should be titled upgrades and comparison this was the most absolute shit 2024 yz450fx video “tested”
I can tell you who it's not made for.. California! Almost useless other than private property. Legally, anyway.
Idk how the manufacturer are battling this. But it can't help new bike sales in a state that has such a large offroad market.
why? bacause of the silenser ? it can be upgraded , not a big deal
@@Alex-gn6xbhe probably wants to dual sport it but it’s probably impossible in cali other than the South Dakota or Montana registration etc. cali is sad nowadays.
@@F80mthree dual sport a cross country dirt bike? Omg 🫠