Dual Sport Quest continues: Yamaha WR450F

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Martin Richard

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Nov 12, 2021, 12:04:27 PM11/12/21
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So I'm still looking for a D/S.  Came across a low mile Honda XR650L but I'm seeing some really mixed reviews.  After going back and forth I really think the XR650 is too heavy and too tall for my first D/S.  

I see several street-legal Yamaha WR450F's on FB Marketplace.  Seems like it checks the boxes:  Electric start, street legal, light weight (under 300lbs) and good performance.  

So what says the group?  

Steve Smith

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Nov 12, 2021, 1:54:32 PM11/12/21
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A WR450 is a pretty powerful bike. Hang on when you give it the beans. 

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JEFF WALTERS

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Nov 12, 2021, 2:25:30 PM11/12/21
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I have heard great stuff about the Yamahas. Probably not a bad choice to get started.

 

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Manuel

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Nov 12, 2021, 5:59:57 PM11/12/21
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I started on dirt bikes.  I would definitely be after the 450.


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Bullet Bob

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Nov 13, 2021, 10:56:26 AM11/13/21
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As always, mission dependent.  If dualsport really means trail bike (single track, Rampart, Moab, etc), 450 a great, strong weapon.  Yep, might spit you off if you go nuts with the throttle, but the 450 torque will help climbing steeper stuff, especially for 200# class riders.  But, if D/S means riding 50 miles of pavement to noodle around on 5 miles of jeep roads, the 650 class less buzzy and better road time.  Either way, getting a seat you can live with will be a priority, as I don’t expect you will stand as much as the manufacturers envisioned!

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Manuel

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Nov 14, 2021, 12:42:49 AM11/14/21
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I have to disagree on the seat.  If you are doing miles and miles of roads, then yes, the seat should be comfy.  If you are doing more off-road, you need to be doing more standing than sitting.



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