Show #512 - 2027 Honda CRF450R vs. Yamaha YZ450F Comparison

Arguably the two most popular 450s in 2027 are the blue and red bikes so we put them up against one another to see how they compare on the track. We take four test riders and break it down to see which one is best for which type of rider. Eddie Laret joins Keefer for a roundtable discussion on blue vs. red. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:37 Intro and sponsor reads 07:59 Meet Eddie and Greg 10:03 Test setup: riders, Yosh pipes, Dunlops 14:48 Yamaha sprocket bolt PSA and Loctite 18:33 Eddie's first impressions of the 2027 Honda 24:44 Seat foam breakdown 25:45 Who picked which bike and why 41:04 Ad reads: Blood Lubricants, Ride Engineering, Power Motorsports 46:16 Stock valving, springs and suspension tuning 54:54 Test sheet: engine, clutch and gearing 1:06:01 Test sheet: handling and steering 1:13:24 Test sheet: suspension, brakes and comfort 1:21:20 Verdict and track toughness 1:27:05 Pyramid idea: KTM vs Cowie next 1:28:52 Who won and wrap-up 1:30:22 Texting 'I love you' tangent 1:35:04 Sign-off