Stills, Reviews, Specifications of YAMAHA YZ450F


2008 Yamaha YZ450F

The best just keeps getting better. The bike that started the 4-stroke revolution benefits from a host of engine and chassis improvements for 2008. The intake tract has been revised, as have the cams, header pipe and stylish new "shorty" type muffler. Even the fame has gone under the microscope and now features a shorter steering head for better balanced handling and reduced weight. The bike that started the trend just keeps on getting better.Our most powerful, most flickable 450 ever. The bike that started the four stroke revolution keeps moving forward with chassis and engine refinements that ensure the five titanium valved 2008 Yamaha YZ450F remains at the head of the open class pack.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

EngineType..........449cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 5 titanium valves

Bore x Stroke..........95.0 x 63.4mm

Compression Ratio..........12.3:1

Ignition.........CDI

Transmission........Constant-mesh 5-speed; multiplate wet clutch

Chassis

Suspension/Front.........Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable, 11.8-in travel

Suspension/Rear...........Fully adjustable single shock; 12.3-in travel

Brakes/Front..........Hydraulic single disc brake, 245mm

Brakes/Rear..........Hydraulic single disc brake, 245mm

Tires/Front.........80/100-21-Dunlop 742FA

Tires/Rear.........120/80-19-Dunlop 756

Dimensions

Length.......86.4 in

Width.........32.5 in

Height........51.4 in

Wheelbase........58.8 in

Ground Clearance.........14.7 in

Fuel Capacity..........1.8 gal