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2024 Yamaha Cross Country Model Intro: YZ125X, YZ250X, and YZ450F

How do the new changes to the ‘23 YZ450F carry over to the cross country ‘24 YZ450FX model? How do two-stroke cross country models fare in the woods? Mitch Kendra provides his insight after two test days at Randy Hawkins’ facility in South Carolina. By Mitch Kendra Last week, I had the opportunity…

ByKris KeeferMarch 7, 20240Comments

Top 5 Mods For The 2019 Yamaha YZ450FX

Not everyone wants to “add” parts to their new dirt bikes, which is fine, but for those that must tinker, we put together a “Top 5” must haves that we would recommend. We will be doing these “Top 5” articles with all of the new 450F/250F’s (along with a couple off-road machines) and will be…

ByKris KeeferMarch 27, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Exhaust KiT Performance Yamaha

FMF Factory 4.1 Slip-On (2019 Yamaha YZ450FX)

Story By: Michael Allen The simple fact that more manufacturers are offering off-road closed course competition bike’s brings a smile to my face since at heart I’m an off-road lover. That being said I feel like most manufacturers should know that 99% of all off-road racing organizations require race bikes to be equipped with a…

ByMichael AllenFebruary 14, 20190Comments

Bike Brands KiT Off-Road Yamaha

Living With The 2019 Yamaha YZ450FX By Michael Allen

It’s now been over three months since I took possession of the 2019 Yamaha YZ 450FX and I’ve been able to ride it in many different conditions. Mostly it has been used as my trail bike in the Southern California desert and mountains, but I have also raced it at a local District 37 Sprint…

ByMichael AllenJanuary 25, 20190Comments

Bike Brands KiT Off-Road Yamaha

2019 Yamaha YZ450FX First Impression

(Editor’s Note: Dominic Cimino is one of Keefer Inc. Testing’s OG test guys. In fact, I recruited him over at Dirt Rider when I was there because he was such a solid dude. He can ride a bike at a high level, is trustworthy, is no BS and his testing skills are good because he…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 12, 20180Comments

Bike Brands KiT News Yamaha

Yamaha Introduces Completely Redesigned YZ250F, Updated YZ450F & YZ85 for 2019

We were expecting a new YZ250F from Yamaha in 2019 and that is exactly what we get. The kids will also be stoked to learn that Yamaha made some major updates to the trusty YZ85 while the 2019 YZ450F only gets minor updates.

ByKris KeeferJune 6, 20180Comments

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