Dirt ad Trail Online Nov 2020

YZ250F PUTTING
YOU BACK INTO THE
Anthony Raynard
2020 S.A MX 2 Champion
The 450 FX: Competition machine.
This bike is geared toward off-road competition
and GNCC-type racing. GNCC
racing has evolved into more open, faster-flowing
trails where a 450 has power
and speed advantages.
The YZ450F motocross bike received
a complete makeover in 2018, and in
2019, the FX received all of the same
updates along with a few additional
off-road-specific features, one of which
is the Yamaha Power Tuner app which
enables the rider to modify the engine
mapping in greater detail than was ever
previously possible and is a completely
free application for iOS and Android
devices.
The 2019 YZ450FX received the updated
engine that went into the 2018 YZ450F.
Some of the key features include a new
cylinder head, a high-compression piston
with a DLC-coated piston pin, new camshaft
profiles, a new crankshaft, and a
new 44m Mikuni throttle body, The EFI is
controlled by an ECU with YZ450FX-specific
base mapping along with a
dual-mode engine-mapping switch.
This five-speed wide-ratio transmission
is really slick. Compared to the YZ450F
motocrosser, first gear starts much lower,
second is about halfway between first
and second, third and fourth are very
close to being equal, and fifth gear is
geared higher and is faster.
The gaps between each gear are not far
apart and the broad, torquey power can
easily cover them.
This bike has a fantastic amount of
torque, good bottom-end, strong midrange,
and is very revvy for single-track
riding. The biggest challenge is making
the power work best for the
conditions.
The KYB SSS coil-spring fork
and KYB shock have great
stock settings.
The added rigidity in the
frame is matched very well
to the suspension settings,
offering a good balance of
comfort and performance.
At low speeds, the bike feels
quite firm, but as soon as you
start riding at any type of race
pace, the suspension works
perfectly.
This bike is really strong.
A typical 450. Absolutely
designed for the ver verlaate
vlaktes where you can open
wide. In tight twisty trails,
second gear is your choice –
maybe third and very
occasionally fourth… but
judicious use of the throttle is
highly recommended ʼcause it
will get away from you in the
corners if you are not careful…
and you can overshoot.
We used the mapping switch. The preprogrammed
map 2, is slightly mellower
for tighter trails but this bike still lets you
know that it is the boss.
Fantastic fun to ride! MX riders will love it.
GXCC type riders will also be in lust. Go
far, go fast – what an exciting machine!
Dylan Ferrandis. 2020 Monster Energy
AMA Supercross. 250 Title
WHEN WINNING
CHAMPIONSHIPS
LOOK NO FURTHER
THAN THE YZ250F.
Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250 title,
AMA Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250 title, EMX
MX2 Title, SA MX Nationals MX2 title.
Dylan Ferrandis. 2020 AMA Lucas Oil
Pro Motorcross. 250 Title
2020 YZ250F
NOW R119 950
Limited Stock available
*Ts and Cs apply
Thibault Benistant.
2020 EMX 250 Title
INC VAT
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