Yamaha YFZ450R SE Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YFZ450R SE motorcycle specifications include a 449 cc (27.40 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 183.7 kg (405 lb).

Key specifications

2010, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
449 ccDisplacement
183.7 kgWet weight
810 mmSeat height
9.8 LFuel tank
1,270 mmWheelbase
114 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20102012201520162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2010 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
2015202311.8:1
Front brakes
2012Double disc. Ventilated hydraulic disc, twin piston
20152019Double disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Front suspension
20152019Independent double wishbone, threaded preload adjustable dual-rate coil-over springs, 3-way adjustable damper, 250 mm wheel travel
20202023Independent double wishbone, w/Kashima coated piggyback shocks, High/Low speed compression, rebound
Front tire
2012202321/7-10
Fuel system
20152017Injection. Fuel Injection 42 mm EHS with ISC
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Wave Style Ventilated Hydraulic Disc, Twin Piston
20152019Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
20202023Single disc. Wave Style Ventilated Hydraulic Disc, Twin Piston
Rear suspension
20152019Cast aluminium swingarm, threaded preload adjustable coil-over springs, 3-way adjustable damper, 280 mm wheel travel
Rear tire
2012202320/10-9
Wet weight
20152023184 kg (405.7 lb)
Fuel capacity
2015202310.00 L (2.64 US gal)
Ground clearance
20152020115 mm (4.5 inches)
20212023236 mm (9.3 inches)
Ignition
20152019TCI
2023Transistor Controlled Ignition
Overall height
20172018810 mm (31.9 inches)
202020231,065 mm (41.9 inches)
Overall length
201520231,795 mm (70.7 inches)

How the Yamaha YFZ450R SE 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.

Wet weight183.7 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

Very close to 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

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,270 mmSeat 810 mmClearance 114 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 21/7-AT10 front / 20/10-AT9 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 21/7-AT10
Rear tire size 20/10-AT9
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 11.6:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI) , 42mm
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Independent double wishbone, w/ Kashima coated piggy back shocks, High/Low speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustment, 9.8-in travel
Rear suspension Cast aluminum swingarm w/ piggyback High/Low speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustment, 11.0-in travel

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 21/7-AT10
Rear tire 20/10-AT9

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 183.7 kg (405 lb)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Overall length 1,796 mm (70.7 inches)
Overall width 1,240 mm (48.8 inches)
Overall height 1,064 mm (41.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,270 mm (50.0 inches)
Ground clearance 114 mm (4.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.84 L (2.60 US gal)

Other specifications

Price as new US$ 8999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments 2WD; Sealed O-Ring Chain, Eccentric Adjustment

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.