2025 YZ450FX GYTR Hydraulic Clutch Install & Test – Eli Tomac Hates It, But I Love It

In this video, we are installing and testing the GYTR hydraulic clutch kit on my 2025 Yamaha YZ450FX, putting it through its paces on the track and trail. This clutch upgrade promises a lighter lever pull and more consistent performance, so we wanted to see how it compares to the stock cable clutch in real riding conditions. The twist? Eli Tomac – a multi-time motocross champion – refuses to use a hydraulic clutch and has been vocal about disliking its feel. In fact, Tomac pushed to keep a cable clutch on Yamaha’s new 450s because he hated the hydraulic system he tried on his Kawasaki. Yamaha listened: they left the YZ450F/FX with a traditional clutch and offered this GYTR kit as an optional upgrade. That means the YZ450FX’s engine was designed to accept the hydraulic system with no modifications needed, making the GYTR clutch install a simple bolt-on process. Get the kit for your bike: https://yamaha-motor.com/p/gytr-hydra... If you shop online at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC please click this affiliate link to shop in the future. There is no extra cost & it helps support our channel. Remember to click this link RM ATV/MC -DBTV Shopping each time you need to go there to shop. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/... If you shop Amazon visit the DBTV store to see all of our top products we use! https://www.amazon.com/shop/dirtbiket... Instagram: @dirtbiketv1 Facebook:   / dirtbiketv1   Website: https://dirtbiketv1.com Email: [email protected] Who is this video for? If you’re a dirt bike rider, Yamaha owner, or motocross enthusiast curious about the YZ450FX hydraulic clutch upgrade, you’ll want to check this out. I cover the entire GYTR clutch install process step by step and then hit the track to see how this upgrade performs under real riding conditions. You’ll get an honest look at whether this clutch mod delivers better performance and if it suits your riding style. We also discuss why some pro riders (like Eli Tomac) stick with old-school cable clutches, and how the hydraulic clutch compares in feel and maintenance. By the end of the video, you’ll see the performance improvements for yourself – and I’ll give my final verdict on whether the upgrade is worth it. Spoiler: it improved my YZ450FX so much that I might never go back to a cable clutch on this bike 😲. Watch till the end to find out why and to see if the GYTR hydraulic clutch kit lives up to the hype! 🔥 #YZ450FX #HydraulicClutch #GYTR #ClutchUpgrade #Yamaha #DirtBike #Motocross #EliTomac