Yamaha WR450F 2021 vs 2020 Differences

In 2021 Yamaha significantly updated the legendary WR450F, although it isn't noticeable at first glance. The bike became lighter, more powerful and better balanced. Key updates: a cylinder head like on modern motocross models, revised frame stiffness and a more effective front brake. Overall weight savings reduced the bike's weight by only 1.3 kg, but it feels lighter thanks to better mass centralization and more power across the rev range.

Overall, in our opinion, the WR is the best enduro on the market for amateur and semi-professional use: a durable engine (even a valve adjustment isn't needed within 200 engine hours), excellent KYB suspension, a fan, dash and headlight as standard, and unique technologies that achieve better mass centralization and lightness on the move.

Uncorking the Yamaha WR450F: Uncorking Yamaha WR450F 2021