2001 Yamaha WR426F review from United Kingdom
"A great supermoto single!!"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
2001 WR426F Supermoto.
Chain slider wears through very fast (this is due to the different wheels and sprockets size though, as it's a MX bike that's been converted to a road going supermoto!!)
General comments?
Totally awesome, fantastic fun, it's a 426cc single, bags of power. It's a motorcross bike that's been converted for road use / track use. If you're getting out of sports bikes like me, these are GREAT fun.
The top speed of 99 mph is about as much as it will do, but it's a scream through the twisties, will wheelie in 1st, 2nd and 3rd with no clutch at all, it's a loon bike.
It's got the following upgrades:
Talon front and rear sprockets.
Gold Talon Hubs, Morad rims, "Braking" Caliper / Disk, FMF Exhaust system with Power Bomb, gas flowed head.
Smaller rear light, Renthal bars, Tag triple clamps, shortened and stiffened suspension (front and rear).
Ohlins rear shock, Pro Circuit graphics, Heavy Duty O-ring Chain.
Carbon guards: Sump skid plate, kick plates, swing arm, frame, stone guards, sprocket covers, chain guides, numberplate...
Trialtec Digital speedo, and Alien headlight conversion.
Great fun on and off road!
Steve.
Pics are below
http://www.steviejay69.50megs.com/photo.html
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Acceleration marks | 10/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 9/10 |
| Braking marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 0 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha WR400F |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 2005 |