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Posted by: hondarider88

Ok i've got to know.. is the r better than the yfz? and i want the truth if anyone knows.. is it better on track and drag racing? and with the bikes STOCK! lol if anyone knows i would love to hear it cuz i haven't raced one yet and i don't feel like being embarrased or some ****

Posted by: Greg Z

go do a search im almost getting sick about this topic

Posted by: Sportrax10

I could have either, but I have an R...

Posted by: BYRD-MAN

If you want the truth go to a non honda/yamaha fourm and ask this question. You will get real responses.

Posted by: lukester720

the 450r's have been kicking butt in the stock 4 stroke classes at the drag races around here this year.

Posted by: FatBoy Racing

all right, I'll have a shot at this one this time around . . . . I'm gonna take a good look too.

Beaten to death question #1: Which is better? R or YFZ?

Beaten to death question #2: Which pipe is best?

Beaten to death question #3: Carb jetting?

Beaten to death question #4: What cam?

Beaten to death question #5,6,7,etc: Nerf bars, tires, handlebars . . . . blah blah blah . . .

Ya know what? The YFZ is best. Go get 'em. See ya on bluetraxx . . .

Posted by: RedRaider

I think they are close enough that it basically comes down to if you want a honda or a yamaha.

Posted by: Bill Fuller

In my opinion the only difference is the riders preference to kick or push the button.

Posted by: wvspeedfreak

^^^What they said^^^

Posted by: Cody_300ex

go to z400 central and ask.

Posted by: mephyst

lol. What's to be embarassed about? Just remember... there will always be someone better out there than you.

Posted by: BigAl

Unless your initials are BB or DG...hmmm neither one of those guys ride a Honda.

just kidding you know, It's all rider at that level, and it shows the current crop of quads are all pretty good.

Posted by: stocktires

quote:
Originally posted by BigAl
Unless your initials are BB

mine are

but really, it comes down to a honda or a yami. Yami is faster, honda is more comfortable. kick vs push

I'd take either, but would rather a Honda

Posted by: Lason

I looked at and test rode both quads and it came down to 2 factors, either living with a kick start or living with a stone for seat foam, I chose kick start. I started thinking about it and the worse expirience I had with my old quad was being stuck in the middle of the woods with a dead battery and a big ole DS650 to push home. I could have changed out the seat foam on the YZF but I just didnt like the whole feel. As far as performance is concerned, I think they are way to close to compare. I think stock to stock the YZF will pull a little harder in the straights while the R will take the turns a little better.

Posted by: tapeman13

Hey I've just bought a new 450r and I was talking to another 450r owner. He said that it was better to go aftermarket instead of the hrc kit. Any views on this?

Posted by: FatBoy Racing

I found the HRC kit for $200 on ebay, but before then I had the same thoughts. After having installed the kit, the cam works really well for me. And I really dig the changes to intake and airbox lid. I had already switched out to another exhaust and carb, so the leftover stuff (exh endcap, jet/needle) goes back out on ebay. For what I paid, definately worth the small amount of money for what I got.

My goal is to get all I can out of the 450r without having to go to race gas. My RV has a big gas tank and I like the convenience of being able to fuel the generator, my truck and all the bikes right from one tank without carrying different gas for each. Your needs may be different, but that's my $0.02.

Have fun!