The more I think about it, Yamaha is taking the same approach with the YFZ that Honda took with the 250R in the 80s. Lots of small changes every year that make the bike better. Its the same process that goes on in the dirtbike and streetbike world....every dirtbike manufacturer (even Honda) makes changes to their MX bikes every year to stay on top. Yamaha is doing it with the YFZ. But you never know, maybe Honda will make some changes to the 450R too...it might get new graphics for '06!!!

 

yea but with the yfz450 if you want to go fast yfz will get you there in no time the raptor will take more time to get going yfz is lighter and will be the top dog on yamaha's quad poll