what was the knock on the YZF, was it a close second or some flaws that can be easily compensated? I didnt see the review on the online site.
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Disregard.. I went to the site and used the search function and found it.
Pretty much states that the Yami is good in everything, doesnt "shine" in motor or handling (behind the honda motor and Kawi handling), but doesn't not do well in anything either.
I will take a close second anyday, I am not a racer and this bike seems with the 5 speed tranny to be a better choice for me riding mx/ and occasional trail (havent been on a trail in a couple years though).
Crazy how things have changed over the years (just reviews). The Honda was always known for being light and having a smooth motor-not the most powerful compared to the arm jerking, heavy-tall yz426s and 450fs. Now the say the Honda has the most powerful motor and the Yami has a smooth and mellow motor and feels very light.
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Being a novice myself, I would have to think all the 450 bikes have "enough motor for me". I am kinda happy to hear the yz is very handible, light and smooth.
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thanks for the heads up on the post motodawg. I think I should hang in there and get the bike I have waited 3 years to come out, esp since it is the yellow/black one..
....p.s. that kawi review is awesome and also made it tough for me because a friends friend is selling one he just bought, knowing I can get it for probably $1500 less that yami makes it appealable, but will stick to the yami. I like the fact that over the years the Yami has had great reliability traits with the motor. I know this yami is new this year, but the Kawi is new from scratch is unknown with future motor issues. Hats off to Kawi for doing their homework. Even though they waited the longest to put theirs out, at least it wasnt a half-hearted effort.