The Yamaha YZ450FX Is the Ultimate 'Do Anything' Dirt Bike
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ค. 2020
- With the new YZ450FX, Yamaha have accidentally but inadvertently created a swiss army knife, jack of all trades, do anything dirt bike… and I want one! Here’s why.
In little old New Zealand, it’s extremely difficult to procure bikes for these reviews, I’m always hounding manufacturers to let me film with their latest bikes, but it’s to little avail. If you have a cool bike that you’d be willing to let us shoot with, please get in touch via any of my social medias:
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Created by: Ash Sowman
Riders:
Cross country - Keegan Anglesey (@keegz119)
Motocross - Nic D'Arcy (@darcy_148)
Enduro - Ash Sowman (@sowmanfilms)
Camera operators:
Ash Sowman
Kynan Ayers
Matt Limmer
Nicola Fleitas
Bike: 2020 Yamaha YZ450FX - provided by viewer, Jason Gazzard (if you're reading this, comment: Jason you bloody legend!)
Vehicle: 2018 Nissan Navara - provided by Nelson Bays Motor Group (www.nnbaysmotorgroup.co.nz)
Directed by: Ash Sowman
Produced by: Ash Sowman
Edited by: Ash Sowman
Camera equipment used:
Sony PXW-FS5
Sony a6500
GoPro HERO5 Session on a ProShot Mount
Tascam DR-10L Lavaliere Microphone - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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: th-cam.com/video/ZawXUGiwkEo/w-d-xo.html
Or click here to watch the epic adventure I took it on: th-cam.com/play/PLl2oRg-JXjKhlUjJgqg3cQia-NciQFfFR.html
Dude your editing and filming skills are top notch! I am really impressed
Yeah mate it was a great watch keep them coming. Its cool to see someone in Nz doing this
Idol. Soper idol for u.👍
Geb may yz am pilipins
That’s funny af 😂😂 still an amazing edit 💪🏽
Wanna review my 2004 Honda CTX200 farmbike with a blown top end, bald tires and no grips , it’s pretty mint
Legit 👍
Bring your own gas and oil too
I’m laughing so hard right now my neighbors came knocking
Sounds like it's seen some good times 👍
“$7800 mint condition lots of life, I know what I have”
One of the greatest reviews I’ve seen. Awesome video, Yamaha should be proud of how well you showcased this beast. 👍✌️
Agreed, couldn’t find any videos on my 2020FX, this one is perfect.
Never seen this channel before but damn this is probably one of the most well made videos I've ever seen
Thanks mate, appreciate it!
Same
Totally
I agree... not to mention including the outtakes! 🤘🏼😎
Yeah he’s talented at editing
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!
Dear Yamaha, if you're reading this, please do as this man says 🙏
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.
i think this is my next bike !
The Dirtbike Rider I wish bro I don’t have any money to buy a good dirt bike I have a Tao Tao and I gotta work with what I got but I’m saving up becuase my parents lost there jobs and I’m helping them get money and my self for a new Yamaha it’s a really nice bike!
Altra The team yeah rn I just picked up a job at Burger King it’ll take a little bit to save up for like 5k for a bike
Good luck I think I even have a dirt bike
Iam dreaming when I was 12 now iam 16 but it still dreaming! Didn't get it!
You guyz are so lucky 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️
@@mako2431 me tooo
magnum boy get a job bro n save up
Every time this pops up in my recommended I fell like I have to watch it. Such high quality
Appreciate it my man
Dude if you are not already you should be a professional tester!!!! This vid is ridiculously good!!!!!
My favorite video on TH-cam right now! You killed it! Just got my 2022 yz450fz and I'm loving it! Insane power!
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.
Fml I still haven’t gotten a fuel injection bike and ur telling me I have to do that damn trick with fuel injection too lol
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 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..
One of the best videos I saw on youtube of the 450FX, thank you.
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.
Honestly this one of the best review videos i have seen thevideo quality is outstanding, keep doing what you’re doing
this video deserves at least 5m views
Best video I’ve seen in a while. Truly showcased a bike and did what normal people do daily. Thank you!
Appreciate it my man 👊
Dude you shredded that track on that bike. That viewer must be proud.
I'm not a big four-stroke guy, but you have me sold! What a incredible dirt bike!
Dude, freaking chills. Another great video from you guys.
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.
You had a 2019 since 2018?
Be better with 6 speed for road riding for the highway. I have a ktm 525 exc for supermoto, 450 exc for enduro and a gsxr 1000 so a bike for everything lol
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.
You've come a long way bro. Been here since the beginning. Good luck with it all, from South West West Aus.
Appreciate it my man 👊
now yamaha has to give you one, this is the best commercial ever 😂
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
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.
Was unpaid by Yamaha and the bike was provided by a viewer. I just like thing
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!
Glad I could help mate!
If there’s a perfect test drive mx video out there, it’s this one!!! Congratulations Bro!
Hey man this video is excellent great work and awesome editing and filming
Thanks Max, appreciate it my dude
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.
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.
Buy an aftermarket battery such as the anti gravity. Problem solved.
@@MXJEFF94 is this a actual solution that you know works or soemthing your making a guess on
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
Awesome review mate, just brought one yesterday super pumped to get on it after watching this
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
Awesome video I’m riding a 19 for ice racing and 22 for enduro absolutely love theses bikes
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
The quality of your videos are amazing.
Thanks mate!
This bike is gonna Go Nuts
This is exactly how I wished my Yamaha Mini Enduro would perform everytime I rode it. Thank you!!
I love these top gear style bike reviews
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’m glad more manufacturers that are supporting XC riding and not just KTM/Husky.
Best review I've watched in ages!!!
Awesome review. Mean skills. Terrific videography and editing. Seriously, best review vid on TH-cam. Im subscribed.
Glad to have you onboard mate! A good thing too, I've got some great content coming up
Great video guys. Just found you, but will be watching everything from now on.👌
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.
Absolutely amazing production quality
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.
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 miss my 2006 YZF450, what a great bike it was and this one looks drastically improved.
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.
I've never watched your channel before but I hit that subscribe button. This was a really good video. I still wouldn't but this bike. Nothing beats a 2 stroke for hard enduro or hard single track.
Man I never leave comments.. this video/review is tight! Yamaha forever of course 💪🏻
Was waiting for this 👍🏼👌🏼
What a banger of a review! So fun.
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
a big shoutout to the guy who gave you this bike for the review. awesome mate.
The guy who owns that land be like " thanks for mowing the lawn"
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.
Lol. Yeah I had a ride on a demo '23... Worse all rounder imo but even more competitive in what it's designed for, they've got this chassis turning so tight it's unbelievable! Suspension felt like a rock though and I found the even more powerful engine to be a bit much, at least for the terrain I was riding it in. The whole deal had me being really tentative. Hell, if I didn't look at the shroud I probably would've guessed I was just riding the motocross model. Definitely can't recommend as a good enduro/trail bike anymore :(
this man do Top Gear but w the bikes. BEST REVIEW EVER
Review on point. About strokes, rpm on 1st gear compared to others, handling in other disciplines. Its a good review and good mavhine overall
Great video! Enjoyed it thoroughly! Keep up the good content!
Sick vid. Great cinema-tics and narrating.
Fantastic video! Makes me want to go tear it up mid way through the week!
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
That was the best review video I have I ever seen. You got to be the best salesman ever. Hahahaha!
Pretty damn fine production my friend!
That was the dopest video ever!!!
Yamaha should pay you for this video .. loved it man damn!
They are, why do you think he is promoting it.
@@leom5028 How do you know this? Did you speak with the creator of the video personally? Or is that your internet (un sourced) opinion....?
@@MXJEFF94 they are not paying for it its my bike I offered it up for a review as I know Ash, it come back with new tyres chain and sprockets, and a few extra gifts.
Bloody good review and solid riding bud 😋👍
Such top gear vibes when this started! sick video mate
This is a really well crafted video, nice job.
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.
That is a great video and review!
Awesome honest review and great vid!
Really cool video! I'm thinking of this bike or the KTM 500exc. Once again...cool video....thanks for posting!
Amazing review and edit quality. If I could give 5 thumbs up I would!
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
Props for this review👌🏽
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
Amazing video editing and production skills
what a great review! good job mate!
Great review AWESOME video 👍👍
first video I've seen from you and earned the subscribe, top stuff
This is how you do a review 🔥
Outstanding work sir!!!!!
Can’t wait till braap vlogs gets this 💯💯🔥
Terrific video, thanks!!
Yamaha can only dream of such an advertisement. Phenomenal video.
Can't wait to pick this bike up....
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
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.
AWESOME REVIEW THANK YOU🎉🎉🎉
Awesome coverage mate thanks 👍🏾
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 .
Awesome video!! I’ve got the 2019 fx ! So awesome all the above 👌
Really Good video I have one of this bike and everything was true except the stand my bike has 40hours and since I ride it I never had any problem with the stand being in the way even in a track. The edit was awesome 😎
Awesome video just great, keep up the great work 👍
Bro this is top notch great job