2022 Vital MX 450 Shootout

What's the best 2022 450cc Motocross bike? Check out our latest Shootout to find out where we place these machines against each other: 2022 Honda CRF450R vs Kawasaki KX450 vs. Yamaha YZ450F vs. Suzuki RM-Z450 vs. Husqvarna FC 450 vs. KTM 450 SX-F vs. GasGas MC450F.

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[GrandPrixKings]

The real winner is the modern motocross consumer! 7 different options and they're all solid, what a time to be in motocross.

[trn]

Nice review. But, if I've learned anything after several shootouts, it's that none of them seem to agree on anything other than the Suzuki is at the bottom.

[MichaelLindsay]

Comprehensive article should be live on our website by Wednesday and the round table video around Friday! 😁

[jdatwood]

Well stated in the intro. The “best bike” could be the worst for a particular rider and “worst bike” a perfect match. All about preference, they’re all great bikes.

[lospanchos]

Yamahas are great machines and so are the rest of them, I own a 21 yz 450 and all I can say is the new breeds of bikes are unbelievable.

[MatthewCross]

Yamaha, 12 years of development with a backwards motor and they finally won a premier class pro championship! I love the unmatched reliability and durability the Yamaha has always had. It's nice to see the Yamaha design finally getting the respect it deserves.

[Urkuwayku]

Michael is the man. Good to see him back at Vital MX!

[MXJEFF]

Great shootout....The Yamaha is a great bike no doubt!

[ridendrive]

Michael Lindsey is by far the best reviewer. 98% reviews are absolutely garbage and he actually provides quality and valuable info and breaks it down in a great way. Wish he did the 250 also for model year 22

[thegibsonkids]

Will be interesting to see what Triumph bring to the table with RC developing it

[mclovin]

you should do a worcs edition/special edition bike shootout now that kawi has the sr

[tdel]

tldr: RMZ will be fine for 92% of the weekend warriors on youtube. Or save some money and get the gas gas

[michaellatanzio]

Mikey is This guy it a true man of the people and his intelligence and integrity are equal!!!

[Dickson]

I THINK YALL SHOULD DO A WORKS EDTION SHOOTOUT WITH THE HONDA, KAWI, KTM🙌

[scallop]

I wish suzuki got their stuff togethor, an electric start and a good power plant, would help them get back towards the top. I miss the days when suzuki was a top factory team, good days

[evo]

Good short test and Fly kit looks great all done well Michael as usual.

[mmazz]

The great thing with the Suzuki is 2nd hand parts will be around for years.
Try and get parts for 1 and 2 year upgrade models down the track will be a pain.

[thanepetroff]

Great shootout. Unbiased. Straightforward. Keep it up👍

[mikeking]

Must be so cool to try these back to back!

[haussman]

Just picked up my ‘22 yz450 today. She rips!!!