Yamaha YZ450F News & Reviews

Get the latest on the Yamaha YZ450F—built to dominate the track. This page brings you the newest updates, expert reviews, and detailed insights into Yamaha’s flagship 450cc motocross bike. From design changes to rider feedback and performance tips, everything you need to know about the YZ450F is right here.

 

2026 Yamaha YZ450F jumping
2026 Yamaha YZ450F Review

Sunday, November 2, 2025

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2026 Yamaha YZ450F First Ride Video

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

New 2026 Yamaha YZ450F and YZ250F Specs and Price
New 2026 Yamaha YZ450F and YZ250F Specs and Price

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Cycle News Magazine 2025 450cc Four-Stroke Motocross Shootout
2025 450cc Four-Stroke Motocross Shootout

Sunday, October 20, 2024

2025 Yamaha YZ450F Cycle News Review
2025 Yamaha YZ450F Review

Monday, September 2, 2024

Cycle News Magazine 2023 450cc Motocross Shootout
2023 450cc Motocross Shootout

Monday, March 13, 2023

Cycle News Magazine 2022 Bikes of The Year
Cycle News 2022 Bikes of The Year

Saturday, December 24, 2022

2023 Yamaha YZ450F Cycle News Review
2023 Yamaha YZ450F Review

Friday, October 28, 2022

2022 Yamaha YZ250F and YZ450F Cycle News Review
2022 Yamaha YZ250F & YZ450F Review

Thursday, September 9, 2021

2022 Yamaha YZF and YZ-FX Off-Road First Look
2022 Yamaha YZ-F and YZ-FX Off-Road First Look

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Cycle News 2021 Yamaha YZ450F Review
2021 Yamaha YZ450F Review

Thursday, August 20, 2020

2020 450 Motocross Shootout | We brought the 2020 class of elite 450cc motocrossers into focus to determine the best of the bunch.
2020 450 Motocross Shootout

Sunday, October 27, 2019

2020 Yamaha YZ450F Review | Yamaha made numerous behind-the-plastic changes to the 2020 YZ450F that can’t easily be seen but can easily be felt on the track.
2020 Yamaha YZ450F Review

Sunday, October 13, 2019

Yamaha says the YZ450F been redesigned to provide a lighter, more powerful, and better handling "motocross experience."
2020 Yamaha YZ450F and YZ125X First Look

Sunday, June 16, 2019

2019 450 Motocross Shootout
2019 450 Motocross Shootout

Thursday, September 27, 2018

The YZ450F got a major overhaul in 2018, which included an all-new frame, engine and electric starting. For 2019, Yamaha fine-tuned the bike even more and you can feel it on the track.
2019 Yamaha YZ450F | FIRST TEST

Friday, July 20, 2018

Cycle News throws a leg over the 2019 Yamaha YZ450F
2019 Yamaha YZ450F First Test

Friday, June 29, 2018

2019 Yamaha YZ450F Motocrosser First Look
2019 Yamaha YZ450F First Look

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

2018 Yamaha YZ450F First Test
2018 Yamaha YZ450F First Test

Thursday, July 27, 2017

2018 Yamaha YZ450F First Look
2018 Yamaha YZ450F First Look

Monday, June 12, 2017

2017 450 Motocross Shootout
2017 450 Motocross Shootout

Saturday, December 24, 2016

2017 Yamaha YZ250F
2017 Yamaha YZ250F And YZ450F: FIRST RIDES

Thursday, July 7, 2016

2017 Yamaha YZ250F And YZ450F

Monday, June 20, 2016

2016 Cycle News 450 Motocross Shootout
2016 450 Motocross Shootout

Friday, December 18, 2015

2016 Yamaha YZ450F: FIRST RIDE
2016 Yamaha YZ450F: FIRST RIDE

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

2016 Yamaha YZ250F And YZ450F: FIRST LOOK
2016 Yamaha YZ250F And YZ450F: FIRST LOOK

Thursday, June 4, 2015

2015 Yamaha YZ450F: FIRST RIDE
2015 Yamaha YZ450F: FIRST RIDE

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

2015 Yamaha YZ250F and YZ450F Motocrossers: FIRST LOOK
2015 Yamaha YZ250F and YZ450F Motocrossers: FIRST LOOK

Thursday, June 5, 2014

2014 Yamaha YZ450F: FIRST RIDE
2014 Yamaha YZ450F: FIRST RIDE

Thursday, July 25, 2013

2014 Yamaha YZ450F: FIRST LOOK
2014 Yamaha YZ450F: FIRST LOOK

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

2013 Yamaha YZ450F: FIRST RIDE
2013 Yamaha YZ450F: FIRST RIDE

Wednesday, September 26, 2012