Yamaha YZ450 FX Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YZ450 FX motorcycle specifications include a 449.7 cc (27.44 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 116.1 kg (256 lb).

Key specifications

2020-2021Model years
450 ccDisplacement
116.1 kgWet weight
965 mmSeat height
8.3 LFuel tank
1,481 mmWheelbase
335 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20202021
Year-specific specification changes

The 2020 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Fuel system
2021Injection. Mikuni® 44mm
Wet weight
2021115.2 kg (254 lb)
Overall height
20211,280 mm (50.4 inches)
Seat height
2021955 mm (37.6 inches)

How the Yamaha YZ450 FX 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.

Displacement450 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 weight116.1 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 38% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 19th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height965 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 22% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 96th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity8.3 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 36% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 27th 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

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

Wet weight19th

116.1 kg — heavier than about 19% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 81%.

Seat height96th

965 mm — taller than about 96% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity27th

8.3 L — larger than about 27% 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 length2,174 mm
This bike

2,174

Yamaha avg

2,082

4% above average.

Overall width826 mm
This bike

826

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,270 mm
This bike

1,270

Yamaha avg

1,172

8% above average.

Wheelbase1,481 mm
This bike

1,481

Yamaha avg

1,416

5% above average.

Seat height965 mm
This bike

965

Yamaha avg

793

22% above average.

Ground clearance335 mm
This bike

335

Yamaha avg

181

85% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 450 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,481 mmSeat 965 mmClearance 335 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/100-21 front / 120/90-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/100-21
Rear tire size 120/90-18
Front tire width 80 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 100%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 120 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.59:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 449.7 cc (27.44 cu in)
Bore × stroke 97.0 x 60.9 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 12.8:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Mikuni® fuel injection, 44mm
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc

Chassis and suspension

Frame Aluminum Bilateral Beam frame
Front suspension KYB® spring-type fork with speed sensitive damping; fully adjustable
Rear suspension KYB® single shock; full adjustable
Front wheel travel 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear wheel travel 318 mm (12.5 inches)
Rake 27.2°
Trail 117 mm (4.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakes Single disc. Hydraulic
Front tire 80/100-21
Rear tire 120/90-18
Wheels Dunlop® MX3S tyres

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 116.1 kg (256 lb)
Seat height 965 mm (38.0 inches)
Overall length 2,174 mm (85.6 inches)
Overall width 826 mm (32.5 inches)
Overall height 1,270 mm (50.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 335 mm (13.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 8.33 L (2.20 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Team Yamaha Blue
Factory warranty 30 Day Limited Factory Warranty
Price as new US$ 9599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.