Turning our 2026 Yamaha YZ450F long-termer into a Jed Beaton CDR Yamaha replica meant the graphics had to be spot-on, and Kustom MX came to the party with a complete replica-inspired kit. The finished product certainly looks the goods.
Kustom MX kits are consistently easy to work with. More importantly, everything is cut to the correct shape straight out of the packet. There was no trimming, modifying or fighting with sections that didn’t quite line up, with even the complicated YZ450F airbox graphics fitting neatly around all the different contours, creases and edges.
The adhesive is strong, too. These aren’t graphics you want to repeatedly peel off and reposition during installation, but that’s also part of the reason they stay put once fitted. After getting some riding time on the Beaton replica, none of the edges have started lifting or peeling away from the plastics.
Durability has also impressed so far. The graphics use a one-piece construction with a clear layer over the top rather than multiple layers of stickers laminated together. There are already a few minor scuff marks from boots and riding pants, as you’d expect, but the colours aren’t rubbing through and there’s no excessive wear appearing.
Considering the apprentice even managed to fit the kit without leaving bubbles everywhere, we reckon Kustom MX has made the installation process about as painless as graphics can be. We’ll keep hammering the YZ450F and see how they look after a proper dose of abuse.
