Remember that reversed engine block? What was that, a Triumph? Anybody have a pic of it? Check out Yamaha's new YZ450F! Reversed engine! Carb & air cleaner where the gas tank used to be, tank now under seat. Improved C of G. Slanted the engine too. Lots of other new tricks. Holy Rad-ness!
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelinnovation/209/0/innovation.aspxHere's a pic Keeps: