Free Agent Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 One of the kids is ready to move up to a 450 and we're considering giving him one of the older ones,, and replace it with a new FI YFZ 450. Is their much difference in ride and performance? The 2004 YFZ is just jetted and piped. Thanks for any takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakster884 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) Both are great bikes. The new one is obviously nicer and FI No Jetting. .They also have two versions of the new YFZ. Track and trail. one sits a little higher and a couple inches less in width. I am sure they are both good. If you can have both why not...Awesome bike. Edited October 21, 2009 by Jakster884 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high octane junkie Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 i have an R model, it's very well balanced. handles well in the air. soft on power compared to the ltr450, smooth powerband. stock for stock it's stronger than the carbureted version, and handles much nicer. more travel, better geometry, better balance, smoother powerband. engine builders aren't getting alot of power out of the R model yet, the head design is giving them trouble. you'll get more power out of a carb'd version as of currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Agent Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 Thanks for the takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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