First Impression Of The 2019 Yamaha YZ450F | TransWorld Motocross

First Impression Of The 2019 Yamaha YZ450F | TransWorld Motocross

It’s well known that the popular cycle for Japanese motocross bike manufacturers consists of three production years: an all-new machine is usually followed up by two years of subtle refinements before another major change can be expected. On this schedule, the 2019 Yamaha YZ450F is in its first year of refinement, having been debuted as a completely revamped machine in 2018.

In last year’s TransWorld Motocross 450 Shootout, the ’18 YZ450F was praised for many things, including its amazing powerplant, class-best suspension package, smart phone connectivity, and improved cornering characteristics. In fact, more than one tester liked the big blue machine best! There were some testers, however, that still felt that the YZ’s front end was a bit vague, especially when exiting corners under power, and that the suspension settings were a tad soft for more aggressive riders. This year, the revised ’19 YZ450F sounds like—on paper—the perfect bike.