Hybrids vs. Production 450s

[trict_out]

I was just wonderin how yzf, crf hybrids compare to the production 450's. Lets say even mods with pipe filter and jets?

[redlineranger]

it would come down to what kind of setup it had suspension/a arm wise etc...... and rider ability...i believe it would be close with equal riders

[hondardr4life]

Personally, I would get a CRF hybrid in an aftermarket frame with 250r geometry. That way you get beefed up 450 power, and 250r handling and looks.

[redrider311]

well i found out for myself today... i finally got my hybrid all worked out and got to race today.. keep in mind i have not raced in about 8 months and today was my first day back to the track.. but with my YZ426 hybrid i was right with all of the 450s so i tihnk that once i get back into the groove of racing i will have a VERY competitive bike.. if i was on the top of my game today i wouldve podiumd (sp).. maybe :p this oughta be an intresting topic..

:macho

[G Impala 63n70]

Welp, kind of a dumb comparrison to compare a pipe n filter hybrid to a yfz, simply because the reason people make hybrids is because they have a prefectly dialed sick suspension on a 250r or 400ex, and dont want to change to a new style of riding, just want more power. I mean who has a stock 400ex suspesion and everything with a hybrid in it.

[stc416rider]

i say the yzf's would be faster

[kustomfab2003]

Originally posted by stc416rider
i say the yzf's would be faster

Alot of people think that... However this past 2 weekends showed the contrary. The YFZ's are fast, I don't want to start that battle, but my hybrid put 4 or 5 of them to shame in a full on drag race at Glamis as well as at China wall. Everyone in my group went out and bought them except for me, 14/38 gearing on all our bikes and I was only 1st-3rd gear on the rides and everyone else was 1st-4th/5th on the rides.

[vinson581]

it really comes down if you want to put the time and effort into the hybrid and have a unique bike that people go "what is that" vs. buying a over priced new bike. and dont get me started on the yfz's they are great bikes. but are unreliable as a FIAT.

[redrider311]

to be honest i am very pleased with the work, effort, time and money that went into my hybrid.. and i am very pleased with the outcome.. though it was more work than just saying umm i want that one right there.. it is truly my creation and it does run with all the 450s.. even those with worked suspension etc. etc. etc.

[trict_out]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by G Impala 63n70
Welp, kind of a dumb comparrison to compare a pipe n filter hybrid to a yfz, simply because the reason people make hybrids is because they have a prefectly dialed sick suspension on a 250r or 400ex, and dont want to change to a new style of riding, just want more power. I mean who has a stock 400ex suspesion and everything with a hybrid in it. [/QUOTE
Why is that a dumb question? Speaking horsepower wise? where did i say anything about suspension etc...?

[baker250r]

id have to say the crf should kill.... i knwo a fwe guys up here that race hybrids.... and they usually stomp the production quads... granted, they can only race the 16-24 and open classes... but a stock crf motor is faster than the 450r motor....