278 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Im sure you all have heard about the new YFZ 450R that's suppose to be race ready, however it's 55 pounds heavier and $700 more expensive. THe only good thing I can see on it is the EFI, it only has about 1/2 an inch more in suspension travel than the regular YFZ and it's 2 1/2 inches wider so why would you spend 700 more and have a 50 pound weight deficit for very little if any more performance... Can someone share if theres something Im not seeing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killshee Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 i though they were lighter ??? than whats the point of the new frame thats dumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKheathen Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 don't forget the new shocks :biggrin: i think they'll have to try harder next year to compete with the new ktm, imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001Stroker Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Well......EFI, 2-1/2" wider, and 1/2" more travel is well worth $700 in my opinion. That sucks that it's heavier though. How much heavier? I wonder how many people are gonna use those arms on a Banshee, to get +5" a-arms. Probably be sick handling for a lowered flattrack bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterlocal22 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 i beleive there around 50 lbs heavier w fluids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high octane junkie Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 the listed weight for the carbureted yfz450 is a DRY WEIGHT. the listed weight for the fuel injected yfz450r is WET WEIGHT. a wet carbureted yfz450 is over 400 lbs. also, the new fuel injected yfz450r utilizes a better head design, similar to the one that is on the raptor 700r, which is pretty much the new banshee of the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE420 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 $700 more for the "R" on the end. :thumbsup: The end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinner Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 $700 more for the "R" on the end. :thumbsup: The end. Ding Ding Ding :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamebo Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 YFZ 450 wet weight: 372lb YFZ 450R wet weight: 405lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE420 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 the raptor 700r, which is pretty much the new banshee of the future. There is NO BANSHEE OF THE FUTURE. Especially the raptor 700....the banshee is the banshee and the raptor the raptor.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmegill727 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 There is NO BANSHEE OF THE FUTURE. Especially the raptor 700....the banshee is the banshee and the raptor the raptor.. there cant be a future shee. the banshee is a one and only dominator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE420 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 there cant be a future shee. the banshee is a one and only dominator Thats what i said jabroni :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyman Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thats what i said jabroni :ermm: lol...............jabroni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high octane junkie Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 ha! cause you boys are stuck on the east coast.. fly out west sometime to peep a FSA race, and have some fun in our dunes too. =)~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmegill727 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 haha jabroni lol. yeah i know its what you said but i spiced it up like adding some pepper and salt on food :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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