Segment: ATV/Quad
Production years: 2011, 2012
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For ATV motocross racing, wood trails or even sand dunes fun, the 2011 Yamaha YFZ450 is one of the nifty choices a discerning rider could make. 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.
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 aluminium-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.
YAMAHA YFZ450 2011-2012
YAMAHA YFZ450 449
| engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled w/fan, 4-stroke; DOHC, 5 valves | Displacement: | 449 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.7x2.5 in OR 94 mm | Compression Ratio: | 11.4:1 | Horsepower: | -/- KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/ lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Mikuni 42mm BSR |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5 speed | Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | sealed O-ring chain, eccentric adjustment |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Aluminium, steel | Front Suspension: | Independent double wishbone, threaded preload adjustment, 9.1-in travel | Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminum swing arm, threaded preload adjustment, 10.6-in travel | Front Brake: | 127mm Dual hydraulic disc | Rear Brake: | 173mm Hydraulic disc |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 72.4 in OR 1839 mm | Overall Width: | 46.1 in OR 1171 mm | Seat Height: | 31.9 in OR 810 mm | Wheelbase: | 50.4 in OR 1280 mm | Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in OR 114 mm | Weight: | 381 lbs OR 173 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2.6 gallons OR 9.8 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | Dunlop AT21 x 7-10 | Rear: | Dunlop AT20 x 10R9 |
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