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2008 Yamaha YZ450F
The bike that started the four-stroke revolution keeps moving forward with chassis and engine refinements that ensure the five-titanium-valved YZ450F remains at the head of the open-class pack.
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The bike that started the four-stroke revolution bene?ts from chassis and engine re?nements that ensure the ?ve-titanium-valved YZ450F remains at the head of the open-class pack.
Subtle modi?cations to the aluminum frame and suspension mean light, precise, con?dent handling at any speed.
New head and exhaust design delivers stronger low- to midrange power without sacri?cing top end power.
Ready to race straight out of the crate—with a ProTaper aluminum handlebar in adjustable clamps, titanium shock spring, gripper seat, Excel rims, etc.
Five-speed gearbox provides maximum ?exibility and the right gear for a wide range of riding environments.
2008 Yamaha YZ450F
Specifications
Engine
- Engine
- 449cc liquid-cooled, DOHC 4-stroke w/5 titanium valves
- Bore x Stroke
- 95mm x 63.4mm
- Compression Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Carburetor
- FCR-MX39 x 1
- Fuel Capacity
- 1.8 gal
Transmission
- Ignition
- CDI
- Transmission
- Constant-mesh 5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
- Final Drive
- #520 chain
Chassis
- Suspension Front
- Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable, 11.8-in travel
- Suspension Rear
- Fully adjustable single shock; 12.3-in travel
- Brake Front
- Disc, wave-type rotor
- Brake Rear
- Disc, wave-type rotor
- Tires Front
- 80/100-21 51M Dunlop
- Tires Rear
- 120/80-19-62M
Dimensions
- Length
- 86.4 in
- Width
- 32.5 in
- Height
- 51.1"
- Seat Height
- 38.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 58.8 in
- Ground Clearance
- 14.7 in
- Dry Weight
- 219 lb
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