Didn't realize these are sold as road legal bikes in Europe and available here.
http://www.goobike.com/bike/yamaha__wr450f/
Didn't realize these are sold as road legal bikes in Europe and available here.
http://www.goobike.com/bike/yamaha__wr450f/
One went on auction yesterday. They are not cheap, usually ending up costing between 630,000 and
730,000 by the time taxes and fees are paid.
Apexmoto Inc - Dyno tuning, engine/chassis/suspension upgrades, repairs, shaken, tires & changing with balancing, graphics printing, stickers, media blasting, painting & powder coating.
Not too bad if they are electric start like the one I posted is, just a bit more than a new WR250R. Also has a 1.2 liter oil capacity so maybe it's fairly low maintenance.
http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/produc...turestechspecs
Downloadable owners manual: http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/servic...als/index.aspx
Valve clearance checks every 5000 km, not too bad....
JP model comes with this "Power Tuner" for adjusting fuel injection on the go.
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2008 R1200GS | 2009 NSF100 | 2009 CRF250X | 2011 Address V125S
Overall a good bike with good ratings. Besides the smallish fuel cell the only other significant bad mark it gets on several of the comparo videos I've watched on it is the 5 cog tranny. I personally don't see that as too big an issue unless you are going to be using it for competitive racing.
Wow, new they're as expensive as a 690 Enduro. 10 kgs lighter than the 690. Much better than a DRZ I'd imagine.
KTM 690 E; DoD#1458
JP model new is 779,000 + tax. What is it missing that would justify the price difference with EU model? Beside the turn signals and mirrors.
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2008 R1200GS | 2009 NSF100 | 2009 CRF250X | 2011 Address V125S
I realize that registering a 400+cc mx/enduro bike is more complicated and time consuming than slapping lights on a 250cc and plating it, but I don't think the whole effort is worth the difference they're charging... I'd check with your YSP guy, maybe he knows something we don't.
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2008 R1200GS | 2009 NSF100 | 2009 CRF250X | 2011 Address V125S
It's very difficult to register a domestic competition bike not matter what the size. I think it has to be "shipped abroad", aka sent through custom to the harbor and then in through customs again. No idea what that would entail for cost/effort.
Not in the market at this moment but nice to know gray reverse imports are an option.
Yes! This is the video Haildamage never wanted you to see
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM_suZAtAxY
The place you'll miss 6th gear is on the highway, or at the Kita Fuji Range :-)
KTM 690 E; DoD#1458