YAMAHA WR450F (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, Yamaha released the WR450F, an off-road motorcycle that marked the beginning of the fifth generation. The bike was part of the WR series in Yamaha's range, comprised of motorcycles with different engine displacements.

The 2012 WR450F motorcycle had several modifications that improved engine performance and handling. The bike had a new Bilateral Beam frame with light handling capabilities and a revised engine with a fuel injection system for instant throttle response and smooth power delivery.

The bike was fitted with standard features, such as a redesigned front cowl with a new headlight design, a high-mounted front fender and exhaust system, a new aluminum frame, a side stand, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

In the power department, the bike was fitted with a 449cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with a new fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 58 hp with a maximum peak at 9,000 rpm and 49 Nm (36 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.

The bike's suspension was also revised, featuring a new 48 mm upside-down telescopic fork on the front with 300 mm wheel travel and a link-type shock absorber with 305 mm wheel travel on the rear.

The braking performance remained unchanged, with a dual-piston caliper and a 245 mm disc mounted on the rear wheel and a four-piston caliper with a 250 mm disc mounted on the front wheel, delivering strong stopping power.