Yamaha YZ450FX
Type of motorcycle
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The Yamaha YZ450FX is an off-road performance motorcycle made by Yamaha Motor Company. It currently has a 450 cc (27 cu in) liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. First offered in 2016 at 450cc, it shared many components and design concepts with both the Yamaha WR450F and Yamaha YZ450F motocross model. The 2016 model premiered as a closed-course, competition GNCC/Woods racer.[1] The YZ450FX features a wide ratio transmission, 18" wheel, electric start and kickstand.[1]
2022 Yamaha YZ450FX | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Yamaha Corporation |
| Production | Since 2016 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | Single-cylinder, DOHC, Multivalve, water-cooled, four-stroke |
| Transmission | 5-speed, wet clutch, chain drive |
| Suspension | Front: Kayaba inverted fork; fully adjustable Rear: single shock; fully adjustable |
| Brakes | Hydraulic single disc brakes |
| Tires | Front: 21 in (530 mm) Rear:18 in (460 mm) |
First Generation (2016)
Second Generation (2019)
Third Generation (2021)
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Production | 2019-2020 |
| Engine | Titanium 4-value, 450 cc, 97mmx 60.9mm, compression ratio 12.8:1[3] |
| Transmission | Constant mesh, 5 speed[3] |
| Frame type | Semi double cradle, aluminum[3] |
| Suspension | Front: KYB SSS cartridge forks, 12.2 in (310 mm) travel Rear: 12.5 in (318 mm) travel[3] |
| Brakes | Front: Hydraulic single disc, 270mm Rear: Hydraulic single disc, 245mm[3] |
| Tires | Front: 80/100-21 51M Rear: 120/100-18 65M[3] |
| Rake, trail | 27.2°, 116 mm (4.6 in)[3] |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm (58 in)[3] |
| Dimensions | L: 2,175 mm (85.6 in)[3] W: 825 mm (32.5 in)[3] H: 1,270 mm (50 in)[3] |
| Seat height | 955 mm (37.6 in)[3] |
| Weight | 116 kg (256 lb)[3] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.2 US gal (8.3 L; 1.8 imp gal)[3] |
The third generation YZ450FX was introduced in 2021 and featured a lighter cylinder head, new camshafts and piston, and a longer connecting rod.[4] It shares the same chassis as the YZ450F.[4]
