…the only suspension component on either bike that hasn't received a change in spring rates. A few clicks out on the compression adjustment had the WR450 soaking up everything our tester could find.Both the 250F and 450F come as 50-state legal machines in stock trim, and Yamaha warns that the bikes must…

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….Yamaha Notes:- Only bike with aluminum engine guards.- Dual rim locks on rear tire.- Rubber gasket seals steering stem.- MSRP: $6,799 2006 Yamaha WR450 Shootout Gallery Recent Dirt Bike Motorcycle ReviewsDealer Locator

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…acceleration, the red machine will pull away from the blue bomber, but much of that is a result of the gearing rather than power delivery."Yamaha's WR450 has the best overall power characteristics," offers Chilly, "being nearly as fast as the 450X and almost as friendly as the KLX. It's quick revving…

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The Yamaha WR450F can take riders through plenty of tough terrain and successfully make it through the other side, even when it seems unlikely.There were a few big changes for Dubyas in 2009, including George W?s last days in the White House, but we're glad Yamaha?s big-cheese off-roader, the…

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…/Jeff Kaplan, Thousand Oaks, Calif./Tim Withers, Pepeekeo, Hawaii, Honda CRF450X, 60; 3. Julio Abril/Oscar Hale/Mario Acosta, Ensenada, Mexico, Yamaha WR450, 56. CLASS 50?1. Jim O?Neal, Simi Valley, Calif./Andy Kirker, Santa Ana, Calif./Dan Dawson, Agua Dulce, Calif./Tim Withers, Pepeekeo, Hawaii, Honda…

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…close the power gap on the likes of the YZ and CRF. If you are looking for a bike capable of taking on anything you can throw at it, then the $6399 WR450 is the easy choice. It's outclassed on the racetrack where a high power-to-weight ratio is a must, and the $6299?YZ450F really shines in that element…

…Ohlins wants a bike manufacturer to put its two-wheel-drive system into production. First seen working on a 2001 Yamaha R1 and then on a Dakar-running WR450, the 2-Trac system has lain dormant since.Yamaha,?despite?owning 75% of the original Swedish-based company, is said to be reluctant to lead the way…

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…SuperSingle is to provide an affordable entry-level ride for aspiring racers. RSD is already accepting order for a turn-key racer based off the Yamaha WR450.When it comes time to slow things down, the rider realizes how precious the gift of light weight is. Even with a single front disc brake, stopping power…

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…winner in our virtual book.The 2004 KTM 525EXC, at $7,448, is not the cheapest enduro option, but it's money well spent. For just 300 bucks more than a WR450 you get an extra gear, quality components and a few extra ponies to boot. Add that along with KTM heritage that delivers features like quick-release…

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…conditioning waned over 123 minutes of pounding palmetto roots in the GNCC, trust in the WR grew equally. There were certainly times when the power of the WR450 or at least the zip of a YZ250F would have been nice, but managing to hold onto those machines would have been much more difficult over the span of…

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