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Yamaha's class-dominating YZ450F sets the bar for motocross performance, delivering highly refined power and handling characteristics to level up your game.
The YZ450F's fully adjustable Speed Sensitive System KYB® fork is recognized as the gold standard in the 450 class, providing exceptional feel and bump absorption. The high performance KYB® shock with hand-operated low-speed compression clicker further enhances handling, providing the confidence to ride harder for longer.
POWERFUL 450 CC ENGINE
Featuring a reversed cylinder head layout, forged aluminum piston, 39 mm titanium valves, lightened crank assembly and dry sump lubrication, the latest YZ450F's advanced DOHC four-stroke engine is light, compact and world renowned for its incredibly broad pulling power across the entire rev range.
Cutting-Edge Yamaha Power Tuner App
Yamaha's groundbreaking Power Tuner App allows owners to adjust air/fuel mixture and ignition timing to tune engine performance for track conditions, record race log information and monitor a range of data such as maintenance and system diagnosis, engine run time and helpful engine and suspension tuning guides.
Yamaha Power Tuner App Like having factory team support in your pocket, Yamaha's groundbreaking Power Tuner App is revised to be even more user-friendly.
Traction Control & Updated Launch Control Traction Control System communicates wheel slip to the ECU, tuning the engine to maintain ideal rear wheel traction. Three levels can be selected: HIGH, LOW or OFF. The updated Launch Control System now features an rpm limiter which can be adjusted in 500 rpm increments between 6,000 rpm and 11,000 rpm for optimized launches when the gate drops. Both systems are controlled through the Yamaha Power Tuner App.
Hydraulic Clutch
CHASSIS
Aluminum Bilateral Beam Frame
An Aluminum bilateral beam frame provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of stability and cornering performance. The result is a better handling machine with lighter feel, more agility and increased traction allowing the rider to enter corners with greater confidence and more line choices.
Slim Body & optimized Ergonomics
Suspension with Toolless Fork Adjustment
The YZ450F's front fork features a hand operated compression clicker for simple, toolless adjustments. To match the chassis, front fork and rear shock damping characteristics are tuned to optimize traction and bump absorption.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Race-Winning Details
The YZ450F boasts a wide range of top-spec details including:
1-1/8-inch aluminum tapered handlebars
compact PVC handlebar pad
Lightweight throttle cable
Wide footpegs with new lightweight aluminum alloy brackets
A quick-adjust clutch perch
Stylish blue rims and a lightweight gold drive chain with new YZ450F-specific chain guide.
Triple Clamp with Adjustable Handlebar Mounts The top triple clamp design balances rigidity for improved steering feel while the 4-position adjustable handlebar clamp is rubber-mounted for comfort, reduced handlebar vibration and easily tunable bar position.
Embedded Graphics Yamaha’s unique embedded graphics are built into the bodywork for extended durability, resisting both peeling and damage.