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Racer X Films: 2022 Yamaha YZ450F Bike Intro

August 25, 2021, 12:00pm
Simon Cudby Simon Cudby Kris Keefer Kris Keefer Spencer Owens Spencer Owens
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  • First Ride on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F | Right for Vet Riders?

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Most thought the 2022 YZ450F would be all new, but we think the pandemic put that on pause maybe until 2023. The 2022 Yamaha YZ450F has minimal changes to it, but does get new fork/shock valving, a lightened hub, sprocket, and chain. The BluCru machine has been in the top three of many other media outlet shootouts so having a solid engine and suspension can still take you a long way with your money. However, does that mean it's the right bike for you? Watch as Keefer breaks down the positives and negatives of the 2022 YZ450F and brings in an older 50-something year old, to see if it's too much bike for a rider that is getting back into the sport after retirement.

2022 Yamaha YZ450F

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    2022 Yamaha YZ450F Spencer Owens
  • 2022 Yamaha YZ450F
    2022 Yamaha YZ450F Spencer Owens
  • 2022 Yamaha YZ450F
    2022 Yamaha YZ450F Spencer Owens
  • 2022 Yamaha YZ450F
    2022 Yamaha YZ450F Spencer Owens
  • 2022 Yamaha YZ450F
    2022 Yamaha YZ450F Spencer Owens
  • 2022 Yamaha YZ450F
    2022 Yamaha YZ450F Spencer Owens
  • 2022 Yamaha YZ450F
    2022 Yamaha YZ450F Spencer Owens
  • 2022 Yamaha YZ450F
    2022 Yamaha YZ450F Spencer Owens
  • 2022 Yamaha YZ450F
    2022 Yamaha YZ450F Spencer Owens
250 Words: A New Yamaha YZ125! Thu Jul 8 250 Words: A New Yamaha YZ125! Yamaha Announces 2022 450F and 250F Lineup Thu Jul 8 Yamaha Announces 2022 450F and 250F Lineup

the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F in action

  • Kris Keefer on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F.
    Kris Keefer on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F. Spencer Owens
  • Kris Keefer on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F.
    Kris Keefer on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F. Spencer Owens
  • Kris Keefer on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F.
    Kris Keefer on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F. Spencer Owens
  • Kris Keefer on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F.
    Kris Keefer on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F. Spencer Owens
  • Kris Keefer on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F.
    Kris Keefer on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F. Spencer Owens
  • Kris Keefer on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F.
    Kris Keefer on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F. Spencer Owens

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