by
Dan Paris
Published: January 13th, 2010
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Honda refined a proven winner for 2010.
The new YZ450F is radically different than any mainstream motocross bike.
The Honda claims to be lighter than the Yamaha. It may not feel like that on the track, but the CRF still loves to fly.
Yamaha’s efforts at mass-centralization help the YZF feel lighter than it really is.
Off-track the Honda chassis feels out of place. This is a motorcycle that aggressively demands respect from its rider.
The Yamaha chassis and suspension work well for serious woods racing. With stock EFI settings, the engine does not.
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