2017 Yamaha YZ450F, 2017 Yamaha YZ450F MULTI MOTO SHOOTOUT WINNER Dirt Rider, and shootout winner. Huge power and industry-best suspension, even better for 2017. Features may include: Innovative Engine Design The revolutionary rearward-slanted-cylinder design of the YZ450F allows for a straight down-draft intake with a symmetrical port layout for smooth controllable power delivery throughout the RPM range. This engine design also achieves unmatched mass centralization, for light and nimble handling. GYTR® Power Tuner Ready Accessory GYTR Power Tuner lets owners adjust air/fuel mixture and ignition timing maps to match engine performance characteristics to the rider and track conditions in a matter of seconds with the push of a few buttons, as well as monitor engine diagnostic codes. Launch Control System (LCS) LCS optimizes engine output for quicker, smoother race starts every time, boosting controllability out of the gate. Ideal Frame Rigidity Balance The bilateral beam frame features a carefully chosen combination of forged, cast and extruded aluminum pieces, when combined produce superior cornering traction and unmatched lightweight handling. Class-Leading Suspension Industry-leading, fully adjustable KYB® spring-type fork with speed sensitive damping provides exceptional balance between handling and bump absorption, for race-winning handling performance. The linkage type rear suspension features a KYB® shock with ideal damping characteristics to match the compact chassis.
2012 YAMAHA YZ450F, OTHER BIKES, PLEASE MOVE TO THE REAR The revolutionary YZ450F will have many gazing far into the future. By slanting the cylinder rearward and reversing the intake and exhaust ports, the YZ450F's mass is more centralized for amazing balance, unprecedented handling and cornering. The Bilateral Beam frame and suspension offer fantastic feedback to the rider. Add fuel injection to the mix of these innovations and you'll agree: backward is the right way forward.
2006 YAMAHA YZ450F, BRACE YOURSELF, HERE IT COMES AGAIN.The motorcycle that reinvented motocross is all-new, aluminum-framed, and ready to retake the lead.
