Yamaha Kodiak 450 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha Kodiak 450 motorcycle specifications include a 421 cc (25.69 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 288.9 kg (637 lb).

Key specifications

2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023Model years
421 ccDisplacement
288.9 kgWet weight
841 mmSeat height
15.1 LFuel tank
1,232 mmWheelbase
245 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20182019202020222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2018 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
2019202084.0 x 75 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Front suspension
2020Adjustable Independent double wishbone
Fuel system
2020Injection. Mikuni throttle body FI 34mm
2022Injection. 34mm
2023Injection. Steel Blue
Rear suspension
2020Adjuatable Independent double wishbone
Wet weight
20202023289 kg (637.1 lb)
Wheelbase
201920231,240 mm (48.8 inches)
Front wheel travel
20192023170 mm (6.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
2020202314.00 L (3.70 US gal)
Overall height
20191,161 mm (45.7 inches)
202020231,160 mm (45.7 inches)
Overall length
201920232,035 mm (80.1 inches)
Overall width
20191,181 mm (46.5 inches)
202020231,180 mm (46.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel
20192023188 mm (7.4 inches)
Seat height
20202023855 mm (33.7 inches)

How the Yamaha Kodiak 450 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.

Displacement421 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 23% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 49th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight288.9 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 55% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 88th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height841 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 6% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 80th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity15.1 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 16% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 64th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

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

Overall length1,994 mm
This bike

1,994

Yamaha avg

2,082

4% below average.

Overall width1,092 mm
This bike

1,092

Yamaha avg

823

33% above average.

Overall height1,120 mm
This bike

1,120

Yamaha avg

1,172

4% below average.

Wheelbase1,232 mm
This bike

1,232

Yamaha avg

1,416

13% below average.

Seat height841 mm
This bike

841

Yamaha avg

793

6% above average.

Ground clearance245 mm
This bike

245

Yamaha avg

181

36% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 421 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,232 mmSeat 841 mmClearance 245 mm
Automatic • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 25/8-12 front / 25/10-12 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 25/8-12
Rear tire size 25/10-12
Rear tire width 25 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 10%
Rear rim diameter 12 in
Engine oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 421 cc (25.69 cu in)
Bore × stroke 84.5 x 75 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 34mm
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Oil capacity 2.60 L (2.75 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox Automatic
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Independent double wishbone
Rear suspension Independent double wishbone
Front wheel travel 160 mm (6.3 inches)
Rear wheel travel 180 mm (7.1 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakes Sealed multidisc
Front tire 25/8-12
Rear tire 25/10-12

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 288.9 kg (637 lb)
Seat height 841 mm (33.1 inches)
Overall length 1,994 mm (78.5 inches)
Overall width 1,092 mm (43.0 inches)
Overall height 1,120 mm (44.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,232 mm (48.5 inches)
Ground clearance 245 mm (9.6 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.14 L (4.00 US gal)

Electrical and instruments

Instruments Digital

Other specifications

Color options Fall Beige w/Realtree Xtra, Red, Hunter Green
Factory warranty 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)
Price as new US$ 5999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Electronic Power Steering (EPS).

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.