2023 YZ450F Yamaha Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition Dirt Bike Review

From Motocross to US Supercross and MXGP, Yamaha Official Riders push the envelope in every race, giving it their all. Thus, check out the 2023 Yamaha YZ450F Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition Dirt Bike if you’re looking for the best factory-style racing bike.

The all-new 2023 YZ450F Yamaha Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition Dirt Bike enhances even more power, better handling, less weight, a new, narrower body with improved ergonomics, and the next-generation Power Tuner app—all while maintaining its renowned ease of use that makes fast riders even faster. The bike is built on its best-in-class power delivery and suspension performance. Among the most attractive production motocross motorcycles we have ever constructed has to be this one.

2023 YZ450F Yamaha Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition Dirt Bike – Features and Specs

Engine

The new 2023 YZ450F Yamaha Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition Dirt Bike’s engine has been entirely redesigned, now with a 500rpm higher rev limit. The changes include new exhaust and intake port shapes, larger diameter titanium intake valves, crankshaft, new piston, cylinder, and balancer assembly, and a switch from wet sump to dry sump lubrication. The combined effect of these features are more power output across the entire rev range in a lighter and more compact engine.

The free Yamaha Power Tuner App allows iOS® and Android® devices to incorporate the GYTR® Power Tuner capabilities easily. Using a wireless connection; this software will enable users to interact with the bike’s onboard CAN-bus network and modify the ignition timing and air/fuel ratio. With this fine-tuning feature, riders may record race log information, tune the engine for specific track conditions, and monitor various statistics, including engine run time, maintenance details, and system diagnostics. The software has been updated to be more user-friendly in 2023. It now includes features including a lap timer, extensive engine and suspension tuning manuals, an easy-to-use “Simple Tuning” slide bar for engine mapping, and adjusting for Traction and Launch Control. Furthermore, adding new lightweight switchgear on the handlebar allows for the instantaneous selection of preset engine maps.

The updated launch control system and new traction control system enhance this sophisticated tweaking capacity. The latest innovation, the Traction Control System, allows the engine to modify and maintain optimal rear tire traction by communicating wheel slip to the ECU. Three settings are available to users: HIGH, LOW, and OFF. In addition, the updated launch control system—now equipped with traction control—introduces a variable rpm limitation setting that can be adjusted in 500rpm increments between 6,000 and 11,000 rpm. The Yamaha Power Tuner App provides easy control of these two systems.

The YZ450F has an Advanced Fuel Injection system that uses a high-pressure electric pump to feed a 44mm Mikuni® throttle body. It guarantees the best possible power and fuel atomization under all riding circumstances. The tiny throttle body helps reduce weight, increase mass centralization, and improve fuel economy.

The YZ450F’s powertrain has a newly designed Compact Lightweight Clutch design. This novel clutch combines the main gear and basket into a single steel unit, replacing coil springs with a new disc spring. The end product is a more robust, lightweight, and compact component that offers a superior feel and smoother interaction. The matching clutch cover has a chic geometric pattern that reduces scuffs and elevates the look.

The performance of the YZ450F is further improved by adding a new five-speed gearbox. The primary shaft, driving shaft, and crank are arranged in a triangle by the tri-shaft gearbox architecture, which uses vertically stacked gearbox shafts. This arrangement makes the gearbox lighter and more compact by raising the center shaft.

The revised Air Intake system maximizes the intake route by pulling air from beneath the seat and side covers. It enables a lower and narrower airbox cover and thinner radiator shrouds. It also makes the shroud area lighter, smaller, and more compact.

The small design of the Electric Starter System minimizes restart time on the track and adds convenience elsewhere, rounding out the package. This technology adds very little weight to the YZ450F, is powered by a four-cell lithium-ion battery with a large capacity, and is very light.

Chassis/Suspension

The newly designed Aluminium Bilateral Beam Frame achieves the best possible handling stability and accurate cornering performance. This revised frame enables precise adjustment of the stiffness and flex characteristics of each aluminum component, which are constructed from over ten separate elements that are welded together. Consequently, the machine feels lighter and has better traction and bump absorption. This improvement gives riders self-assurance and flexibility while navigating turns, guaranteeing top-tier performance.

The highly specified, fully adjustable Speed Sensitive System KYB® coil spring-type fork on the Class-Leading Suspension has been redesigned to provide superior bump absorption. With significantly redesigned internal valving, the KYB® shock fitted to the linkage-type rear suspension matches the new frame and body, improving traction and cornering performance. A hand-operated compression damping adjuster has been added to the front fork, enabling toolless changes and making tuning easier.

Excellent stopping performance is achieved by combining an oversized 270mm front brake rotor with a Nissin caliper in a High-Performance stopping System. Making the brake hose less stiff makes more control available at the pedal, improving the feel of the rear brakes.

The YZ450F’s body has been revised with a smaller, flatter, and more compact shape to enhance control and allow easier riding. The smooth, curved lines flow from the side covers and seat edges to the front shroud and the smaller fuel tank. Better legroom between the seat and footpegs and a repositioned handlebar position improves rider ergonomics by encouraging a more natural posture and better comfort.

Careful computer-aided design ensures less weight without sacrificing durability in these robust, lightweight wheels. The three-cross-spoke design on the YZ450F’s rear wheel improves rider comfort and impact absorption.

The top triple clamp design of the Triple Clamp with Adjustable Handlebar Mounts balances stiffness for better steering sensation. Rubber mounting on the four-position adjustable handlebar clamp reduces handlebar vibration and makes bar position adjustment simple, adding comfort.

2023 Yamaha YZ450F Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition Dirt Bike – Price

The new 2023 Yamaha YZ450F Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition Dirt Bike is available at $10,099 only.

2023 Yamaha YZ450F Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition Dirt Bike – Technical Specifications

Engine

Suspension, Brakes and Tires

Dimension