Yamaha YFZ450 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YFZ450 motorcycle specifications include a 449 cc (27.40 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 158.8 kg (350 lb).

Key specifications

2009, 2012Model years
449 ccDisplacement
158.8 kgDry weight
810 mmSeat height
9.8 LFuel tank
1,280 mmWheelbase
114 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20092012
Year-specific specification changes

The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2012Double disc. Hydraulic disc
Front suspension
2012Independent double wishbone, threaded preload adjustment, 9.1-in travel
Fuel system
2012Carburettor. Mikuni 42mm BSR
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Hydraulic Disc
Rear suspension
2012Cast aluminum swing arm, threaded preload adjustment, 10.6-in travel
Clutch
2012Wet multiplate

How the Yamaha YFZ450 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement449 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 18% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 51st percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height810 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 66th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity9.8 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 25% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement51st

449 cc — larger displacement than about 51% of Yamaha models.

Seat height66th

810 mm — taller than about 66% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity33rd

9.8 L — larger than about 33% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length1,839 mm
This bike

1,839

Yamaha avg

2,082

12% below average.

Overall width1,171 mm
This bike

1,171

Yamaha avg

823

42% above average.

Overall height1,090 mm
This bike

1,090

Yamaha avg

1,172

7% below average.

Wheelbase1,280 mm
This bike

1,280

Yamaha avg

1,416

10% below average.

Seat height810 mm
This bike

810

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance114 mm
This bike

114

Yamaha avg

181

37% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 449 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,280 mmSeat 810 mmClearance 114 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 21/7-10 front / 20/10-9 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 21/7-10
Rear tire size 20/10-9
Bore/stroke ratio 1.50:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 449 cc (27.40 cu in)
Bore × stroke 95.0 x 63.4 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches)
Compression ratio 11.4:1
Valves per cylinder 5
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin 39mm FCR w/throttle position sensor
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition DC – CDI
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Drive Train

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Independent double wishbone, w/piggy back High-/Lo-speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustment, 9.1-in travel
Rear suspension Cast aluminum swing arm w/rebound, High-/Lo-speed compression and threaded preload, 10.6-in travel

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 21/7-10
Rear tire 20/10-9

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 158.8 kg (350 lb)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Overall length 1,839 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall width 1,171 mm (46.1 inches)
Overall height 1,090 mm (42.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,280 mm (50.4 inches)
Ground clearance 114 mm (4.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.84 L (2.60 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Team Yamaha Blue/White, White/Red
Price as new US$ 7299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments 2WD

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.