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Yamaha YZ450F: Detailed Specifications 🚀
Engine: ⚙️
- Displacement (cc): 450cc
- Cylinder Configuration: Single Cylinder
- Bore and Stroke: 97.0 mm x 60.8 mm
- Compression Ratio: Varies slightly depending on the year, generally around 13.0:1
- Valve Train: DOHC, 4-valve
- Fuel Injection: Mikuni® fuel injection, 44mm ⛽
- Horsepower (HP): Varies, but typically in the 55-60 HP range.
- Torque (Nm or lb-ft): Substantial low-to-mid range torque, ideal for motocross.
- Cooling System: Liquid-cooled
- Engine Type: 4-stroke
Transmission: ⛓️
- Number of Gears: 5-speed ⏩
- Final Drive: Chain
- Clutch Type: Multiplate wet clutch
Chassis/Frame: * Frame Type: Aluminum bilateral beam frame ️
- Wheelbase: Varies slightly based on year.
- Suspension (Front): KYB® spring-type fork with speed-sensitive damping, fully adjustable
- Suspension (Rear): KYB® single shock, fully adjustable ⚡
- Swingarm Type: Aluminum
- Ground Clearance: High ground clearance, designed for motocross terrain.
- Seat Height: Varies slightly.
- Weight: around 245 pounds wet weight. ⚖️
Brakes: * Front Brake Type: Hydraulic single disc
- Rear Brake Type: Hydraulic single disc
- Brake Caliper Type: varies between manufactures.
- Traction Control: Included on modern versions.
Wheels/Tires: * Front Wheel Size: 21-inch
- Rear Wheel Size: 19-inch
- Tire Type: Off-road motocross tires
- Tire Size: Varies depending on tire choice.
- Tire Pressure: Varies depending on track conditions.
Dimensions/Ergonomics: * Overall Length, Width, Height: Designed for motocross agility.
- Fuel Tank Capacity: Variable.
- Rider Ergonomics: Optimized for aggressive off-road riding.
- Handlebar Width and Height: Adjustable to rider preference.
- Footpeg Position: Designed for motocross control.
Electronics/Features: * Yamaha Power Tuner App.
- Riding Modes. ⚙️
- LED Lighting on some newer models. ✨
- Instrument cluster: mostly very basic, designed for racing.
- Battery type and capacity. very small, designed to reduce weight.
Performance Metrics: * Max Speed: Off-road focused, not typically measured.
- Acceleration: Extremely rapid.
- Fuel Economy: Varies significantly based on riding conditions.
- Range: limited by fuel tank size, and the intensity of usage.
Other Important Specs: ️
- Materials: Lightweight materials used throughout.
- Build Quality: High, designed for racing durability.
- Service Intervals: Frequent due to racing conditions. ⏰
- Availability of Aftermarket Parts: Extremely high.
- Sound: loud offroad sound.
- Emissions Standards: Varies by regions.
- Warranty: Limited, due to the nature of the sport.
- Price: highly variable.
- Paint quality. designed for offroad, not to be pretty.