Yamaha YFZ450R Special Edition Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YFZ450R Special Edition motorcycle specifications include a 449 cc (27.40 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 184 kg (405.7 lb).

Key specifications

2011Year released
449 ccDisplacement
184 kgWet weight
810 mmSeat height
10 LFuel tank
1,270 mmWheelbase
115 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha YFZ450R Special Edition 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 weight184 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 52nd 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 capacity10 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 23% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 35th 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.

Wet weight52nd

184 kg — heavier than about 52% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 48%.

Seat height66th

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

Fuel capacity35th

10 L — larger than about 35% 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 width1,240 mm
This bike

1,240

Yamaha avg

823

51% above average.

Overall height1,065 mm
This bike

1,065

Yamaha avg

1,172

9% below average.

Wheelbase1,270 mm
This bike

1,270

Yamaha avg

1,416

10% below average.

Seat height810 mm
This bike

810

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance115 mm
This bike

115

Yamaha avg

181

36% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,270 mmSeat 810 mmClearance 115 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)

Model information

Year released 2011

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
Valves per cylinder 5
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. 42 mm EHS with ISC
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI
Lubrication Dry sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Weldless lightweight aluminium frame
Front suspension Independent double wishbone, threaded preload adjustable dual-rate coil-over springs, 3-way adjustable damper, 250 mm stroke
Rear suspension Cast aluminium swingarm, threaded preload adjustable coil-over springs, 3-way adjustable damper, 280 mm stroke

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. ventilated discs with hydraulic twin piston callipers
Rear brakes Single disc. Wave-type ventilated disc with twin piston callipers
Front tire 21/7-10
Rear tire 20/10-9
Wheels Aluminium

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 184 kg (405.7 lb)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Overall width 1,240 mm (48.8 inches)
Overall height 1,065 mm (41.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,270 mm (50.0 inches)
Ground clearance 115 mm (4.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 10.00 L (2.64 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Black

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.