Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed this one, some of my best work so far for sure, I’m quite proud of it actually. Was a really difficult edit because we got screwed by the rain on the enduro part, there was supposed to be a lot more information there and that’s where it was originally going to end, but I had next to no footage because we had to pack up and leave it got that bad! So I was forced to get creative in order to close the thing out nicely. The main bit of information that’s missing is I was going to talk about the bike’s weight, it’s on the heavy side (116kgs) and I had this joke planned where I’d compare it to a chubby girl on Instagram and claim that it has ‘an amazing ability to hide its weight’ then I’d say ‘whereas those cheeky maidens do it though cunning angles, this thing does it with brilliant suspension’ then I’d go on to explain in further detail why the suspension is so good, finishing with the punchline ‘It’s not until you actually go to pick her up that you notice *shot of me struggling to pick the bike up plays* 😂 I was gutted to have to cut that joke and as a result, finishing out the edit took ages, but I got there in the end it’s still a solid way to close. Anyway, on to the $1,000 Dirt Bike Challenge now!!! Don’t miss it, it’s going to be amazing! In the meantime, click here to see my raw sound video of this bike: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kMeni7h4zt3PdaM.html Or click here to watch the epic adventure I took it on: kzfaq.info/sun/PLl2oRg-JXjKhlUjJgqg3cQia-NciQFfFR

Wanna review my 2004 Honda CTX200 farmbike with a blown top end, bald tires and no grips , it’s pretty mint

One of the greatest reviews I’ve seen. Awesome video, Yamaha should be proud of how well you showcased this beast. 👍✌️

Never seen this channel before but damn this is probably one of the most well made videos I've ever seen

Wasn’t even considering the FX.... it is now on the top of my list. Yamaha should give you one for pumping out a video like this!

It can even be a great high-performance dual sport bike. I added blinkers, horn, lights, adjusted the fuel mapping, and it gets over 55 mpg. Because of the low first gear and torquey engine, I geared it 14:48, and it will cruise nicely at 50 mph and still go anywhere offroad. In less than an hour, I can convert it back to a race bike. Yamaha should consider making a dual sport version of this bike like Honda did with the 450L.

Every time this pops up in my recommended I fell like I have to watch it. Such high quality

2:30 When you are starting a warm engine on a bike that has fuel injection, sometimes you have to open the throttle all the way while pressing the start button to clear the engine of a rich fuel mixture.

The first 10 minutes 50 secs is your riding life.... the last 10 seconds is mine. 😄👍 That was so me. Great video buddy and what a machine eghh. Nice.

My favorite video on KZfaq right now! You killed it! Just got my 2022 yz450fz and I'm loving it! Insane power!

The Top Gear style documentary is insane bro. Keep this up you’re truly attacking this industry you’re gonna be huge if you focus.

i think this is my next bike !

Dude if you are not already you should be a professional tester!!!! This vid is ridiculously good!!!!!

My thanks to you Ash for the terrific review and Jason for the use of your bike! I had to re-train myself to drive this monster once I purchased one but now that I'm used to it, I'm easily catching up to and passing the younger blokes on their bikes and racing quads especially on tight, twisty, muddy tracks where this bike shines.. As far as I can tell so far, it also smokes pretty much everything else on the straights..

Dude you shredded that track on that bike. That viewer must be proud.

One of the best videos I saw on youtube of the 450FX, thank you.

this video deserves at least 5m views

I'm not a big four-stroke guy, but you have me sold! What a incredible dirt bike!

It also makes the sickest supermoto with its 5 speed wide ratio gear box. I've had a 2019 YZ450FX supermoto since 2018 and absolutely love it, I love it so much I sold all of my sport bikes. As far as the electric starting issue, it likes being started in neutral. Btw, I've never done a single valve check ever and it rides better than it did new after 4 years of ripping it on the street. All I ever do is oil changes and clean/lube the chain. I have yet to even have to adjust the chain.

Best video I’ve seen in a while. Truly showcased a bike and did what normal people do daily. Thank you!

now yamaha has to give you one, this is the best commercial ever 😂

I thought my bike was a POS because of the starting problem, glad to see that I’m not the only one with that issue. Found that changing the map helps that starting issue. Great video. The only real video that hits every spot for a review.

I’m glad more manufacturers that are supporting XC riding and not just KTM/Husky.

look at the shots! look at the stunts! look at the editing! gotta say just 12 seconds in and im impressed with the direction this has

Great video. So.. apparently there if you look on the stock throttle grip, you'll see some lines, maybe 1/8th inch from a mark on the clamp housing, move those to match that mark and try the starter.. and BOOM it will fire. Saw that on an Aussie video of the 250FX. Works on my WR too.. Its like a hot start

I love how this video is a nonstop hardcore ad for this bike, but is absolutely awesome to see! Best marketing for a motorcycle I’ve ever seen.

I have a 2020 yz450fx, and I love it, I do hare scrambles and enduro races and turn around and Race tracks the next day and the bike never bats an eye, it’s the most well rounded bike I’ve ever seen

You've come a long way bro. Been here since the beginning. Good luck with it all, from South West West Aus.

Yamaha should pay you for this video .. loved it man damn!

What impressed me the most was the last clip when you wiped her on the fallen tree, and the bike kept running laying down. That's fucken unreal mate.

These are the kind of reviews people need to see when getting ready for a new machine ❤ Yamaha's lineup is extremely capable and impressive this year. Very happy with my 2020 purchase.

The guy who owns that land be like " thanks for mowing the lawn"

Honestly this one of the best review videos i have seen thevideo quality is outstanding, keep doing what you’re doing

I must be the only one who got a little anxious at 1:33 seconds thinking he was gonna ride off the edge of a cliff

This bike is gonna Go Nuts

Hey man this video is excellent great work and awesome editing and filming

Dude, freaking chills. Another great video from you guys.

I have a 19 .. never have problems with the electric start or kickstand being in my way.. most amazing bike I have ever owned!! so flipping fun

Man I never leave comments.. this video/review is tight! Yamaha forever of course 💪🏻

You are 100% on the starting issues, very frustrating, particularly on dead-engine starts. Beyond that, the FX is a super beast for wide open racing, the suspension in magical and has saved me multiple times. I highly recommend the YZ450FX.

The quality of your videos are amazing.

Awesome video. I went shopping for a new bike and wanted to get a YZ250X but they were all out and they only had a YZ450FX. After I watched this video I'm leaning towards the four stroke. I'm 55 and I've always had a two stroke but I think you changed my mind.

This is exactly how I wished my Yamaha Mini Enduro would perform everytime I rode it. Thank you!!

This was an amazing video. I was debating whether to get the wr450 or this Yz450fx, not anymore. Definitely getting this beautiful beast. Thank you for this video

I had the 2016. Put a Ride Engineering linkage on it to bring the rear down a bit. Super reliable....put over 100 hours on mine with zero issues. I now have a 2020 YZ250fx. Yamaha's SSS suspension is the best production suspension available.

can you do a Honda 450 review please

this man do Top Gear but w the bikes. BEST REVIEW EVER

All bikes will start in neutral easier than in gear because they’re not dealing with any clutch drag, even a Gold Wing. Love my 99 WR 400 and my 03 YZ 450, they never let me down on the trails here in North Eastern Ontario Canada. Great review!

I remember when my old XR 600 with Al Baker suspension was the best do it all bike in the day, Man look how far technology has advanced this would be considered a works bike back then....

I miss my 2006 YZF450, what a great bike it was and this one looks drastically improved.

Great video Ash! I just wanted to let you know this video led me to but the 450FX over a year ago. Not much for content or reviews on this bike. Glad I got it. I needed an in between as I ride everything. Sure, 2 bikes is best but this one is good enough to do it all. Thanks man!

One of the best reviews that I have ever seen. You gained a follower with this one! Please do a review on the 2024 model.

me knowing i'll never be able to afford this: "oh boy i better save this video when it's time to buy a dirt bike"

had to watch this for the 10th time as i'm editing my review of the 2023 model haha. Don't know how to top this one! You nailed it so good. Forgive me when I bring up a lot of your same points in my video lol.

Yamaha can only dream of such an advertisement. Phenomenal video.

Magin they put a headlight and street n trail title and the bike came with a rear lighting kit that just had to be installed

Review on point. About strokes, rpm on 1st gear compared to others, handling in other disciplines. Its a good review and good mavhine overall

What a great vid, thank you for the outstanding review! One thing to add... All KTM and Husqvarna XC/FX models come equipped with pushbutton TC mapping (Traction Control). It's a little useful for weekend rides with the homies, but during a race it's not very useful and tends to detract my focus a bit.

I have a 2016 YZ450FX. It starts perfectly every time. Yamahas are very sensitive to idle speed adjustment. I'd also check the fuel pump pressure. I'd mount a gauge and watch it every time it doesn't start. BTW, that plastic skid plate is marginal at best. It needs to be replaced with an aluminum one. I removed the sidestand from my bike. I don't need it for woods riding. I love my 450FX in the woods. People look at me like I'm crazy, but it works great.

Thanks for the video, really professional. I really like this bike. The electric starting problem is the only thing keep me thinking. My first thought after you said this is the only bike that can do it all was, wait my Tenere 700 can do all that too :). Cheers mate great work shooting this video, I can see you have an amazing production and editing team behind.

Awesome video I’m riding a 19 for ice racing and 22 for enduro absolutely love theses bikes

a big shoutout to the guy who gave you this bike for the review. awesome mate.

Amazing review and edit quality. If I could give 5 thumbs up I would!

I have the 2020 YZ450FX, regarding the starting issue that is very common & fixable, take it to your Yamaha Shop to get them to check it over, our shop here changed one thing & it has never failed to start since then.

I love that Yamaha and Honda are making Moto-trail bikes, but after years of racing 450's I'm at a point where I'm not in "race shape" any longer and the power of a 450 makes me lazy and tired on big rides. I've switched to a 300 2-stroke and I wish I had made this decision many years earlier, I feel like I'm 10 years old again on the 2-stroke...it's absolutely brilliant! I would love to take the 450FX out into dunes and desert though...

I have the 2021 yz250x 2 stroke and I could honestly say the same about it although being a 2 stroke u require much more clutch control in technical single track and enduro . But overall bike performs really well in all types of riding .

Would just love a WR450 Rally to be made, it would be as close to a all you can do enduro/dual sport you could get, please Yamaha as I'm a big fan 🤞

Awesome review. Mean skills. Terrific videography and editing. Seriously, best review vid on KZfaq. Im subscribed.

I have a 16 and I love the absolute shit out of it. I actually don’t have the starting problem, mine seems to start absolutely wonderfully. 10/10 bike, love it more the more I ride it

The YZ250FX is gnarly in regards to speed, I could only imagine the 450FX

I love these top gear style bike reviews

Great video, those minor issues with starter and side stand look like an easy fix. Should be also good for a newbie in that enduro mode

There was a tear in my eye by the end of this video

This!! Is the best review i have ever seen. Dudes a Boss

Those color splash shots at 9:25 are amazing

Awesome review mate, just brought one yesterday super pumped to get on it after watching this

Great vid Ash. Have a 450fx for about 18mths. Yams are such value, performance and reliability are on point. Adding a 125x to have the opposite end of the spectrum. Like the simplicity of a 2 stroke and may end up with a 250x one day. Keep it up Yamaha.

If there’s a perfect test drive mx video out there, it’s this one!!! Congratulations Bro!

I watched this video when i couldnt decide between a wr450 or 450f, thankfully i saw it before I made the decision and love the fx

The ultimate machine! I love the video man, I had a 2012 yz450f with a rekluse clutch and many other things for trail, all it needed was e start and fans for the radiators because it would sometimes over heat in first in the woods big 250lb motor cross bike but I had to sell it due to hard time but man I regret it to this day and want one soooooo bad and when I’m able to buy one again this one will b it. Thanks again

That's YAMAHA for ya. If it was any better it would be 2 stroke 300 efi with a 6 speed E start and big fuel tank.

Great video guys. Just found you, but will be watching everything from now on.👌

Yamahas seemed to still be plagued with hot starting issues 🤦‍♂️...I’m sure you can play with the map to lean out the bike for any hot start situation 🤷🏼‍♂️ my bike still has a carb and hot start lever with 0 issues, after I’ve seen so many problems with newer bikes electronics I think I’m keeping my old dinosaur 02 426...boy I would sure love the suspension and brakes of the new bikes though 🤔

Absolutely amazing production quality

Hell yeah! Awesome edit! If you are ever in Western Australia and want to be shown some good trails let us know 👍

Pretty damn fine production my friend!

Best review I've watched in ages!!!

Ridden super sport bikes all my life but it is evident this is a magnificent machine. Japanese manufacturers have let KTM too much ground, but Japan quality is unparalleled. Need to make it a euro 5 spec.

That was the best review video I have I ever seen. You got to be the best salesman ever. Hahahaha!

could you please review a yamaha YZ250FX or the YZ250X please!

Another great video. Everyone needs to like this! Make it go viral for dirtbikes. The idiots thumbing down are so jealous.

I hope yamaha paid you for this best review ever

This video made me purchase one immediately.

What a banger of a review! So fun.

Can't wait to pick this bike up....

bruh.....i'm a street rider (primarily my z900....love that thing) and want to break into the whole off-road scene ever since moving to a more "country" state. your riding skills are amaze balls and i'm super jelly. this might just be the bike i get. i want to get my son into it as well so i might get me this bike and him the tt-r110 (hes 10 )

Amazing video editing and production skills

This is the type of terrain I love

Yeah no can I get a Netflix series because this is insane quality

Best review I’ve seen, now I know what my next bike is.. coming off 17 yz250 2 stroke, the wr is nice but no yamaha app