i recently sold my 02 yzf 426, and after riding with guys on 08 crf450 there is no way i will be buying a crf ever. the crf450x didnt corner the front washes out and the brakes are spoungey also the seat is narrow and very uncomfortable. three of the guys i ride with have the crf and all rode my yxf426 and prefered it hands down. mind you i just purchased a ktm 520 and cant compare it to any other bike ive owned or riden.even though its a 2000 model and a big bike its a plesure to ride, sorry japan im not coming back any time soon