The advanced DOHC four-stroke engine is light and compact with world-renowned and incredibly broad pulling power across the entire rev range.
While the precisely tuned aluminium bilateral beam frame balances strength and flex to optimise stability and cornering performance, delivering better handling with lighter feel, more agility, and increased traction allowing the rider to enter corners with greater confidence and more line choices.
Adding to rider comfort and ease of use is a new hydraulic clutch for smooth, consistent engagement with less effort while eliminating the need for on-track adjustments. In addition, a new clutch inner hub design lubricates over a larger area for more stable performance and longer life.
Like having factory team support in your pocket, Yamaha's groundbreaking Power Tuner App is revised to be even more user-friendly. Features include an intuitive “Simple Tuning” slide bar for engine mapping, Traction and Launch Control tuning, lap timer, along with helpful engine and suspension tuning guides.
Ride harder for longer thanks to the YZ450F's high-spec fully adjustable Speed Sensitive System KYB® coil spring-type fork, known as the gold standard in the 450 class with exceptional feel and bump absorption, combined with the high performance KYB® shock with hand-operated low-speed compression clicker that deliver excellent damping feel with less bump reaction.
The precisely tuned aluminium bilateral beam frame balances strength and flex to optimise stability and cornering performance and deliver better handling with lighter feel, more agility, and increased traction allowing the rider to enter corners with greater confidence and more line choices.
The YZ450F's advanced DOHC four-stroke engine is light and compact with world-renowned and incredibly broad pulling power across the entire rev range, thanks to its reversed cylinder head layout, forged aluminium piston, 39mm titanium valves, lightened crank assembly and dry sump lubrication.
The YZ450F's slim, flat, compact body makes it easy for riders to move around improving control. The optimised rider triangle provides ample legroom between the seat and foot pegs, with a carefully considered handlebar position that allows for a natural posture and increased comfort. Styling includes a compact front number plate, two-piece side covers, sharp rear fender and YZ graphics.
