tech
Spec
Evolution
Latest and greatest iteration of the YZ400/426/450 line, with its cylinder spun 'round backwards.
Rivals
Honda CRF450R, Husqvarna TC450, Kawasaki KX450F, KTM 450SX, Suzuki RM-Z450.
| TECH SPEC |
| Price |
$8090 (as tested) |
| Engine type |
l-c single |
| Valve train |
DOHC, 4v |
| Displacement |
449cc |
| Bore x stroke |
97.0 x 60.8mm |
| Compression |
12.5:1 |
| Fuel system |
EFI |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission |
5-speed |
| Claimed horsepower |
na |
| Claimed torque |
na |
| Frame |
Aluminum perimeter |
| Front suspension |
48mm Kayaba inverted fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Kayaba shock with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Nissin two-piston caliper, 250mm disc |
| Rear brake |
Nissin single-piston caliper, 245mm disc |
| Front tire |
80/100-21 Dunlop D742F |
| Rear tire |
120/80-19 Dunlop D756 |
| Rake/trail |
26.9 deg./4.7 in. |
| Seat Height |
39.3 in. |
| Wheelbase |
58.7 in. |
| Fuel Capacity |
1.6 gal |
| Claimed wet weight |
245 lbs. |
| Colors |
Team Yamaha blue/white, red/white |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
30 days |
Contact
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA
6555 Katella Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
800.962.7926
www.yamaha-motor.com
Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5
The biggest breakthrough in motocross since the 1998 YZ400F that ushered in the Four-Stroke Revolution.