2019 YAMAHA WR450F
R I D E R E V I E W
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you're not careful, it can get away from you pretty
quickly when traction is scarce. Traction plays a
significant role in how much fun you're going to
have on the WR. The more traction, the more fun.
The WR is geared well to the engine. Compared
to the FX, first gear is far more useable in the
super technical stuff, like over loose rocks. When
things open up, we found ourselves letting third
and fourth gears do most of the work.
Helping you manage all the WR's power is a
strong and durable clutch that has an excellent feel.
If you want more power, however, you can,
via Yamaha's Parts and Accessories, purchase
for $150 a tunable power-up kit that replaces the
stock black box. For another $300, you can buy
the Wi-Fi communications unit that can be altered
The WR450F can be ridden aggressively or casually with great success.
