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RisAbv
02-01-2006, 07:50 AM
I want to get A Yamaha YZF 450 but I have herd some bad things I was curious as to if any one knew how dependable they were you know the pros and cons... Thanks
RC-5Juan
02-01-2006, 08:03 AM
The older YZFs had some reliability issues (98-02). The newer ones are great. The 06 is many riders favorite bike of the year. In the 2 tests ive read it came in 2nd to the 06 Honda. What kind of bad things have you heard? What year are you looking at? Interested in doing supermoto (I believe YZFs are only 4-speed).
Kyosho26
02-01-2006, 09:28 AM
the older wr/yz426 were 5 speed. Thats the one i'm looking for now.
RC-5Juan
02-01-2006, 09:36 AM
the older wr/yz426 were 5 speed. Thats the one i'm looking for now.

Shoot for a YZ. Its got a more aggressive cam and you will take advantage of the extra power if you decide to tard it out.
Kyosho26
02-01-2006, 09:54 AM
Shoot for a YZ. Its got a more aggressive cam and you will take advantage of the extra power if you decide to tard it out.

i thought the wr would be better for tard b/c of the wide ratio trans??
RC-5Juan
02-01-2006, 10:11 AM
I dont think you necessarily need a wide ratio tranny. Its nice on bigger tracks with long straights, but a 5 speed should work fine. It might have a little more on top, but the YZ will get you there quicker. You really cant go wrong with either though. PLenty of guys tard out the WRs and 450X's.
fallclassic02
02-01-2006, 01:17 PM
The 426 is a good bike although it is kinda heavy by todays 450 standards. The dirt rider 2006 450 shootout was a little harder on the Yamaha as it finished behind the Honda, the Kawy and the KTM. I love the yellow plastics on the 06 but I would go with the WR because of the gearbox and the light (I'm a dez rider.)

This is for dirt right? I doubt you would tard an older 426...
devilslounge
02-07-2006, 02:28 PM
Have an 04 ... Awesome bike & no problems ... 06 yz, Aluminum frame even better...
Hurricane
04-05-2006, 11:49 PM
I am looking at an 02 YZ 426 this weekend. Would it be a 4 or 5 speed?
RC-5Juan
04-06-2006, 07:42 AM
I am looking at an 02 YZ 426 this weekend. Would it be a 4 or 5 speed?

According to Kyosho, 5-speed. A quick google search or test ride when you look at it will tell you for sure.
fast4360
04-06-2006, 09:03 AM
I have the 06 YZ450F, and I have had no problems with it, It was much improved over the 05 model aluminum frame, 5 speed etc, etc. All of the 450s are coming along and I don't think you can make a bad choice in this class. The close ratio gear box provides plenty of speed in the dirt and the acceleration is unreal. I am very happy with my YZ450F.:D
Hurricane
04-11-2006, 11:02 PM
Well I bought the 426. Sweet bike, a pain to swap the plugs though...aaaarrrrgghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did I mention it is a street legal dual sport? :D
RC-5Juan
04-12-2006, 07:30 AM
Well I bought the 426. Sweet bike, a pain to swap the plugs though...aaaarrrrgghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did I mention it is a street legal dual sport? :D

Congrats...awesome bike and the streetability makes it that much better! Plugs wont need to be changed very often, so thats not a big worry.
Hurricane
04-12-2006, 08:42 AM
Yeah, the sauce and I fouled the plug on saturday, but it is all better now. I can't wait to ride it some.