Now that the initial hype has died down and these quads are showing up in riding areas have they proved to be all that? I don't follow racing very closely but it seems like the recent results and popularity have favored the YFZ. Not bashing, just curious.

 

Thats the typical consensus. If you do a search or scan through the honda or yamaha forums you will see literally dozens of threads on this topic.

 

you just missed a thread, prolly on page 4 or something.

 

true man...every race i see its like 8 yfzs 1 zuki (gust) and 2-3 450rs

 

I don't really care about all the hype. I don't race and don't plan to. I'm 46 years old and bought my 450R in February. I love it! I really don't mind the kick start, and who needs reverse? The power is awesome. I may be biased because I love Hondas and their proven reliablity. Yamaha owners are just as biased toward their Y's and I can't fault them for that. It's all what you prefer. I just prefer Hondas. Getting into arguments about which is better is stupid.
I just know I always "RIDE RED"

 

seems it takes a year to see where things land. word is suzuki is on the way with a 450 if it turns out to edge out the other two what then.