Yamaha YZ450F | Best Prices & Test Rides

Powerful 450cc Engine

Featuring a reversed cylinder head layout, forged aluminium piston, titanium valves, lightened crank assembly and dry sump lubrication, the YZ450F's advanced DOHC four-stroke engine is light, compact and world-renowned for its comprehensive pulling power across the entire rev range.

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Lightweight Aluminium Beam Frame

The precisely tuned aluminium bilateral beam frame provides the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of stability and cornering performance. The result is a better handling machine with a lighter feel, more agility and increased traction allowing the rider to enter corners with greater confidence and more line choices.

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Easy-to-use Power Tuner App

Yamaha's Power Tuner App optimises your engine's performance for different track conditions. It records race data, monitors maintenance, and has a user-friendly interface with helpful tuning guides. Plus, it's free.

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Strong, Lightweight Wheels

The careful computer-aided design of each wheel’s cross-sectional profile shaves weight without sacrificing durability. The YZ450F's rear wheel comes laced with a three-cross-spoke pattern for improved impact absorption and rider feel.

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Class-leading Suspension

The KYB suspension has been revised, including updated rear linkage and new settings front and rear. The rear shock lever ratio is revised for added traction and stability, and a lighter spring rate is used for the rear shock. Additionally, the front fork has tool-free compression clickers for easy adjustment.

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New Air Intake

The optimised intake path draws air from under the side covers and seat, allowing for a lighter, slimmer, and more compact shroud area. This redesign allows the airbox cover to be lower and narrower and the radiator shrouds to be slimmer.

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High Performance Braking System

The bike comes equipped with a 270-mm front brake rotor and a Nissin calliper, ensuring optimal braking performance. The rear brake has also been improved by reducing the rigidity of the brake hose, allowing for a wider range of control at the pedal.

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Compact Five-Speed Transmission

Tri-shaft transmission layout vertically stacks the transmission shafts, raising the centre shaft and forming a triangle between the crank, drive shaft and main shaft for a lighter, more compact transmission.

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Race-Winning Details

A new compact PVC handlebar pad, a new lightweight throttle cable, and wide footpegs with new lightweight aluminium alloy brackets, a quick-adjust clutch perch, stylish blue rims and a lightweight gold drive chain with a new YZ450F specific chain guide.

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