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|suspension =Front: independent double wishbone, threaded preload adjustable dual-rate coil-over springs, 3-way adjustable damper, 250 mm [[wheel]] travel <br> | |suspension =Front: independent double wishbone, threaded preload adjustable dual-rate coil-over springs, 3-way adjustable damper, 250 mm [[wheel]] travel <br> | ||
Rear: cast | Rear: cast aluminum swingarm, threaded preload adjustable coil-over springs, 3-way adjustable damper, 280 mm wheel travel | ||
|brakes =Front: double disc. hydraulic. two-piston calipers. <br>Rear: single disc. two-piston calipers. | |brakes =Front: double disc. hydraulic. two-piston calipers. <br>Rear: single disc. two-piston calipers. | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|21/7-10}} | |front_tire = {{tire|21/7-10}} | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 21/7-10 front [[tire]] and a 20/10-9 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. hydraulic. two-piston calipers. in the front and a single disc. two-piston calipers. in the rear. The front suspension was a independent double wishbone, threaded preload adjustable dual-rate coil-over springs, 3-way adjustable damper, 250 mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a cast | It came with a 21/7-10 front [[tire]] and a 20/10-9 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. hydraulic. two-piston calipers. in the front and a single disc. two-piston calipers. in the rear. The front suspension was a independent double wishbone, threaded preload adjustable dual-rate coil-over springs, 3-way adjustable damper, 250 mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a cast aluminum swingarm, threaded preload adjustable coil-over springs, 3-way adjustable damper, 280 mm wheel travel. The YFZ450R SE was fitted with a 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 350.09 pounds (158.8 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.0 inches (1270 mm) long. | ||
==2009 Yamaha YFZ450R== | ==2009 Yamaha YFZ450R== | ||
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[[File:yamaha-yfz450-2009-2009-0.jpg|600px|2009 Yamaha YFZ450R]] | [[File:yamaha-yfz450-2009-2009-0.jpg|600px|2009 Yamaha YFZ450R]] | ||
The 2008 Yamaha YFZ450R is a pure sport quad, engineered to deliver the ultimate performance on the dirt track, drawing its cues from the MX world. It boasts a hybrid | The 2008 Yamaha YFZ450R is a pure sport quad, engineered to deliver the ultimate performance on the dirt track, drawing its cues from the MX world. It boasts a hybrid aluminum chassis for reduced weight and flex, but which is extremely strong, dramatically improving cornering and precise tracking at high speed. | ||
The 5-valve DOHC engine is placed low in the frame for better mass centralization, a great match for the slightly wider profile and revised suspension geometry, all ensuring a performance boost in the hands of the skilled rider. Wide foot pegs and a redesigned seat provide excellent support in tight turns and when landing a hard one. | The 5-valve DOHC engine is placed low in the frame for better mass centralization, a great match for the slightly wider profile and revised suspension geometry, all ensuring a performance boost in the hands of the skilled rider. Wide foot pegs and a redesigned seat provide excellent support in tight turns and when landing a hard one. | ||
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[[File:yamaha-yfz450-2009-2009-0_Cu97Hmw.jpg|600px|2009 Yamaha YFZ450]] | [[File:yamaha-yfz450-2009-2009-0_Cu97Hmw.jpg|600px|2009 Yamaha YFZ450]] | ||
The 2008 Yamaha YFZ450 is the “civilian” version of the “war” R model: a zero-compromise, no-jokes sport quad, built for top performance on the dirt track. It boasts the same combination of | The 2008 Yamaha YFZ450 is the “civilian” version of the “war” R model: a zero-compromise, no-jokes sport quad, built for top performance on the dirt track. It boasts the same combination of aluminum and steel elements for the chassis, thus improving cornering and shaving off unnecessary weight and boosting the rider's confidence. Nitrogen-charged front shocks provide long travel for comfort in the most demanding of situations, while the motocross-derived linkage swingarm offers even more room for movement. | ||
Electric start and eccentric chain adjuster for on-the-fly tuning are premium features when it comes to convenience, while the parking brake is a valuable addition for after-race peace of mind. | Electric start and eccentric chain adjuster for on-the-fly tuning are premium features when it comes to convenience, while the parking brake is a valuable addition for after-race peace of mind. | ||
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[[File:yamaha-yfz450-2011-2011-0.jpg|600px|2011 Yamaha YFZ450R]] | [[File:yamaha-yfz450-2011-2011-0.jpg|600px|2011 Yamaha YFZ450R]] | ||
Enter the 2010 Yamaha YFZ450R, the no-compromise MX ATV for the discerning and daring riders. Powered by a 5-valve race-specced engine, this quad is all about performance and sports an | Enter the 2010 Yamaha YFZ450R, the no-compromise MX ATV for the discerning and daring riders. Powered by a 5-valve race-specced engine, this quad is all about performance and sports an aluminum frame for reduced weight without sacrificing rigidity and maneuverability. With a wide-track chassis, stability is no longer a problem, so you can really throttle hard. | ||
The 5-speed manual gearbox is the right way to bring power from the evil engine to the wheels, and race-specced shocks and wave brakes are there to help you get ahead the pack and win the race. Ready for the track and core casual trail riding, the 2010 Yamaha YFZ450R's injected engine ensures an easy start in all conditions, from the blistering sand dunes to the wet forest. | The 5-speed manual gearbox is the right way to bring power from the evil engine to the wheels, and race-specced shocks and wave brakes are there to help you get ahead the pack and win the race. Ready for the track and core casual trail riding, the 2010 Yamaha YFZ450R's injected engine ensures an easy start in all conditions, from the blistering sand dunes to the wet forest. | ||
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However, it's on the dirt track where the beast will shine: it sports a brawny 449cc engine loaded with titanium valves, with carefully tuned performance to deliver both power and torque right off idle, for hard accelerations and swift cornering. | However, it's on the dirt track where the beast will shine: it sports a brawny 449cc engine loaded with titanium valves, with carefully tuned performance to deliver both power and torque right off idle, for hard accelerations and swift cornering. | ||
Adjustable KYB suspensions and a 4-way adjustable ProTaper handlebar provide easy setup for different riders and a multitude of terrain types. Wides-spaced wheels ensure better stability in turns while the | Adjustable KYB suspensions and a 4-way adjustable ProTaper handlebar provide easy setup for different riders and a multitude of terrain types. Wides-spaced wheels ensure better stability in turns while the aluminum-steel chassis offers better mass centralization and good ground clearance. And with Yamaha's proprietary fuel injection, precise throttling makes the 2011 YFZ450R a razor-sharp racing beast. | ||
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[[File:yamaha-yfz450-2012-2012-0.jpg|600px|2012 Yamaha YFZ450R SE]] | [[File:yamaha-yfz450-2012-2012-0.jpg|600px|2012 Yamaha YFZ450R SE]] | ||
The 2011 Yamaha YFZ450R SE is the ultimate ATV motocross racing machine designed to deliver premium performance in the most demanding situations. Since handling is one of the key ingredients of winning a race, the 2011 YFZ450R SE comes with a weldless | The 2011 Yamaha YFZ450R SE is the ultimate ATV motocross racing machine designed to deliver premium performance in the most demanding situations. Since handling is one of the key ingredients of winning a race, the 2011 YFZ450R SE comes with a weldless aluminum frame with a tensile steel bottom part for a lowered center of gravity and more stability. | ||
The titanium valve 449cc engine has been tuned to deliver low-to-midrange torque for powerful acceleration during slow corners and plenty of torque to tackle obstacles. With piggyback reservoir adjustable suspensions, the 2011 YFZ450R SE can be rapidly set up for various riders and a multitude of terrain types, delivering great grip and excellent balance. | The titanium valve 449cc engine has been tuned to deliver low-to-midrange torque for powerful acceleration during slow corners and plenty of torque to tackle obstacles. With piggyback reservoir adjustable suspensions, the 2011 YFZ450R SE can be rapidly set up for various riders and a multitude of terrain types, delivering great grip and excellent balance. | ||
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The 2011 YFZ450 comes with a smooth ratchet-type shifter and heavy-duty clutch for dependable operation and being able to handle quite a lot of abuse. The adjustable suspensions provide easy setup for different riders and a multitude of terrain types and the wide-spaced wheels ensure better stability in turns. | The 2011 YFZ450 comes with a smooth ratchet-type shifter and heavy-duty clutch for dependable operation and being able to handle quite a lot of abuse. The adjustable suspensions provide easy setup for different riders and a multitude of terrain types and the wide-spaced wheels ensure better stability in turns. | ||
The | The aluminum-steel chassis offers better mass centralization and good ground clearance to easily pass over obstacles and keep a good balance during jumps, with the disc brakes providing dependable stopping force in case you got carried away by how nice this beast feels. | ||
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The 2012 YFZ450R sports a brawny 449cc engine loaded with titanium valves, with carefully tuned performance to deliver both power and torque right off idle, for hard accelerations and swift cornering. A counterbalancing shaft reduces vibrations and the low-to-mid rpm range tuning of the power plant ensures you get tremendous thrust right off idle. And with Yamaha's proprietary fuel injection, precise throttling makes the 2011 YFZ450R a razor-sharp racing beast. | The 2012 YFZ450R sports a brawny 449cc engine loaded with titanium valves, with carefully tuned performance to deliver both power and torque right off idle, for hard accelerations and swift cornering. A counterbalancing shaft reduces vibrations and the low-to-mid rpm range tuning of the power plant ensures you get tremendous thrust right off idle. And with Yamaha's proprietary fuel injection, precise throttling makes the 2011 YFZ450R a razor-sharp racing beast. | ||
Adjustable KYB suspensions and a 4-way adjustable ProTaper handlebar provide easy setup for different riders and a multitude of terrain types. Wides-spaced wheels ensure better stability in turns while the | Adjustable KYB suspensions and a 4-way adjustable ProTaper handlebar provide easy setup for different riders and a multitude of terrain types. Wides-spaced wheels ensure better stability in turns while the aluminum-steel chassis offers better mass centralization and good ground clearance to easily pass over obstacles and keep a good balance during jumps/ | ||
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[[File:yamaha-yfz450-2013-2013-0.jpg|600px|2013 Yamaha YFZ450R SE]] | [[File:yamaha-yfz450-2013-2013-0.jpg|600px|2013 Yamaha YFZ450R SE]] | ||
The 2012 Yamaha YFZ450R SE is an ATV motocross racing machine. Since handling is one of the key ingredients of winning a race, the 2012 YFZ450R SE comes with a weldless | The 2012 Yamaha YFZ450R SE is an ATV motocross racing machine. Since handling is one of the key ingredients of winning a race, the 2012 YFZ450R SE comes with a weldless aluminum frame with a tensile steel bottom part for a lowered center of gravity and more stability. Even more, thanks to the ProTaper 4-way adjustable handlebars, riders can choose the best stance to suit their riding style and thus max out the performance. | ||
The racing-spec titanium valve 449cc engine has been tuned to deliver low-to-midrange grunt for powerful acceleration during slow corners and plenty of torque to tackle obstacles. With Yamaha's proprietary injection system, this ATV not only offers precise throttle but also delivers a predictable amount of power to allow the rider to make the best decisions. | The racing-spec titanium valve 449cc engine has been tuned to deliver low-to-midrange grunt for powerful acceleration during slow corners and plenty of torque to tackle obstacles. With Yamaha's proprietary injection system, this ATV not only offers precise throttle but also delivers a predictable amount of power to allow the rider to make the best decisions. | ||
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The 2012 Yamaha YFZ450 is one of the nifty choices a discerning rider could make for pretty much any purpose involving the absence of a road. Loaded with packs of power, torque and top-spec features, this ATV is the basis upon which the pro-racing machines have been developed on and will feel at home on the motocross track, in the woods or across sand dunes. | The 2012 Yamaha YFZ450 is one of the nifty choices a discerning rider could make for pretty much any purpose involving the absence of a road. Loaded with packs of power, torque and top-spec features, this ATV is the basis upon which the pro-racing machines have been developed on and will feel at home on the motocross track, in the woods or across sand dunes. | ||
This ATV comes with a smooth ratchet-type shifter and heavy-duty clutch for dependable operation and being able to handle quite a lot of abuse. The adjustable suspensions provide easy setup for different riders and a multitude of terrain types and the wide-spaced wheels ensure better stability in turns. The | This ATV comes with a smooth ratchet-type shifter and heavy-duty clutch for dependable operation and being able to handle quite a lot of abuse. The adjustable suspensions provide easy setup for different riders and a multitude of terrain types and the wide-spaced wheels ensure better stability in turns. The aluminum-steel chassis offers better mass centralization and good ground clearance, with the disc brakes providing dependable stopping force in case you got carried away by how nice this beast feels. | ||
And if you feel like adding to it, the 2012 Yamaha YFZ450 can get a ton of GYTR accessories for both aesthetic and functional purpose. | And if you feel like adding to it, the 2012 Yamaha YFZ450 can get a ton of GYTR accessories for both aesthetic and functional purpose. | ||
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[[File:yamaha-yfz450-2014-2014-0.jpg|600px|2014 Yamaha YFZ450R]] | [[File:yamaha-yfz450-2014-2014-0.jpg|600px|2014 Yamaha YFZ450R]] | ||
Engineered for top-class motocross racing and extreme riding on unwelcoming terrain, the 2013 Yamaha YFZ450R sports a weldless frame made of lightweight | Engineered for top-class motocross racing and extreme riding on unwelcoming terrain, the 2013 Yamaha YFZ450R sports a weldless frame made of lightweight aluminum elements combined with a high-strength steel lower part, helping centralize mass for better handling and more stability through tight, high-speed turns. The high-revving 5-titanium valve engine is now better tuned for delivering even more power across the whole rpm range, and the slipper clutch adds a smoother feel when downshifting, eliminating much of the hopping. | ||
The 4-way adjustability of the handlebar offers the best ergonomics for multiple riders, a good match for the revised seat and wider foot pegs, ensuring improved maneuverability and less fatigue. Ready to race out of the box, the 2013 YFZ450R can also receive multiple aftermarket parts and accessories from Yamaha's GYTR line. | The 4-way adjustability of the handlebar offers the best ergonomics for multiple riders, a good match for the revised seat and wider foot pegs, ensuring improved maneuverability and less fatigue. Ready to race out of the box, the 2013 YFZ450R can also receive multiple aftermarket parts and accessories from Yamaha's GYTR line. | ||