P108
RIDE REVIEW I 2025 YAMAHA YZ450F
Throttle feel is still light and
connected, and the "light on"
button switch allows you to
flip between the two maps
on the fly. I call it the "bail-out
button." Standard mode is the
"fast" map (light out), while
the "light on" map is mellower.
After riding in speed mode, it's
nice having the option to tame
things down a bit when you
start to get tired and the track
starts to get rougher.
Overall, the motor makes
the Yamaha a blast to ride.
This engine will definitely put a
smile on your face, and luckily,
it has the chassis to keep up.
I'm glad Yamaha addressed
the thumb-throttle issue and
the bulky footpeg mounts.
They are much better, thanks.
(Top) The rear
suspension
has been
tweaked with
a new linkage
ratio. (Middle)
New footpeg
mounts make
it easier to
grip the bike
with your
boots.
(Bottom) You
can change
engine
mapping on
the fly via
a new map
switch on the
left handlebar.
The bike still
feels narrow
between your
legs.
