How much weight does the 06 drop off???

[snow]

I know this has been asked somewere but I was wondering will the 06 handle way better than my 05??? My uncle will make me a great offer on a 06 but I was wondering if it will be worth it. I rode a 426 and then my 450 and WoW what a pig the 426 felt like maybe it's just me but if the 06 has the same difference I may be interested in the 06. Also would 4500-4000 grand be too much of a asking price for my 05 450 almost new and looks great.

[tp3dxf]

How about you have your uncle make me a great deal on one as well. Looks like a great bike. I am glad the 5 speed is back.

Get one and tell us all what is up with the bike.

[Wyatt]

It does not lose any weight. It just carries it better

[CHEEZE13]

Actually scientists tell me that it weighs one yoctogram (10x^-24) less, so yeah it basically weighs the same.

[snow]

So if there is no weight loss than what would make the 06 so much better other than the 5 speed tranny??? Even if the weight was moved would it make that much difference????

[markhardgrove]

Check out these specifications for updates to the 2006 YZ450F

Yamaha Motor Corporation Japan official release dates:

YZ250F: September 20

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/globa...z250f_50th.html

YZ450F: November 25

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/globa...z250f_450f.html

http://www.yamaha-motor.jp/mc/news/...n/yz/index.html

[mackeymx]

none of those sites work

[Satch0922]

lower center of gravity. The only negative the "older" YZF bikes had was the tendency to feel top heavy. I promise you....that is the difference between the CRF and the "older" YZF.