The Yamaha YZ450FSE-Special Edition motorcycle specifications include a 449 cc (27.40 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 99 kg (218.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha YZ450FSE-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.
About 18% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 51st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 25% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 98th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
449 cc — larger displacement than about 51% of Yamaha models.
989 mm — taller than about 98% of Yamaha models.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,191
2,082
5% above average.
825
823
Close to average.
1,306
1,172
11% above average.
1,494
1,416
6% above average.
989
793
25% above average.
373
181
106% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 100/90-19 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 100 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 19 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2007 |
|---|
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 | 12.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Monocross |
| Front wheel travel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 100/90-19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 99 kg (218.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 989 mm (38.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,191 mm (86.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 825 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,306 mm (51.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,494 mm (58.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 373 mm (14.7 inches) |
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.