6 Month (Limited Factory
Warranty)
The Yamaha
YFZ450
Key
Features:
The lightest, most powerful ATV ever,
winner of just about every magazine shootout and 2004
GNCC and GNC Championships, is back and even more unstoppable
than before.
In honor of our favorite multi-time GNCC Champion, the
Bill Ballance Edition YFZ450 gets a
front grab bar, side nerf bars and a special graphics
package that includes his signature.
Most powerful, industry-exclusive, five-titanium-valve
engine and 350-pound dry weight give the YFZ450
the best power-to-weight ratio of any ATV ever produced.
California green sticker compliant.
Ultra-compact, lightweight, high-tensile steel frame
with fully adjustable suspension.
YFZ450 is also the best handling race-bred
ATV ever produced.
The YFZ450 comes standard with pushbutton
electric starting, a convenient flip-type parking brake
and suspension calibrated for performance.
A longer steering stem, new handlebars, a thicker seat
and longer-travel rear suspension make riding hard not
all that hard at all.
New for 2006:
Even more performance: a larger, more powerful, 449cc
engine, revised carburetion, head design and ignition
timing produce even more of an excellent thing—and
an increased-capacity radiator keeps it cool.
New, titanium heat shield is super light and strong.
New larger-capacity radiator is optimally mounted in
the frame to guard against damage.
More comfort: a longer steering stem, new handlebars
and a thicker seat make the YFZ450
nice to ride for a long time.
Longer travel out back means an excellent ride and handling.
Aluminum grab bars are light and strong.
New, eccentric chain adjuster mechanism simplifies that
job, and a new, twin-piston rear brake caliper provides
strong, controllable rear braking.
New tires provide excellent traction, handling and ride
quality.
New LED taillight is bright, tough and draws less current.
Engine:
Liquid-cooled, 449cc, five-valve, DOHC, four-stroke
with titanium valves features 95mm bore and 63.4mm stroke
for massive power with high over-rev capacity and crisp,
linear throttle response.
Reliable, pushbutton electric start in any gear adds
extra convenience.
High performance 39mm Keihin FCR flat-slide carburetor
with throttle position sensor (TPS) delivers ultra-precise
fuel/air mixing and crisp throttle response.
Additional weight-saving engine features include: magnesium
cylinder head cover and right side crankcase cover;
small-design cam chain tensioner and oil pump; aluminum
oil hose; and light CDI ignition unit.
Trick, works-style clutch lever features oversize barrel
adjuster for easy, no tool adjustability of lever/cable
play.
Dry sump engine carries oil in an aluminum tank directly
in front of the engine for excellent cooling and optimal
protection from rocks or mud.
DC ignition system delivers ultra-precise spark and
3D timing for faster, stronger engine response during
hard acceleration.
High-performance stainless steel exhaust header is mated
to a USFS-approved spark arrestor.
Smooth-shifting YZ-spec ratchet-type five-speed transmission
and heavy-duty clutch deliver all that power to the
rear tires with maximum efficiency.
Large capacity airbox features no-tool access to the
oiled dual foam filter for easy maintenance.
Ignition coil is integrated into the spark plug cap;
extremely light and compact.
Chassis/Suspension:
Independent aluminum upper A-arm front suspension features
fully adjustable competition-spec Kayaba piggyback shocks
with 9.1 inches of travel and separate adjusters for
preload, rebound and compression damping.
New rear suspension system is YZ linkage-type, controlled
by a fully adjustable Showa shock with 10.6 inches of
travel and separate adjusters for preload, rebound and
compression damping.
Ultra-rigid cast aluminum swingarm reduces weight and
ensures optimal suspension action.
Numerous aluminum components—including the swingarm,
upper A-arms, oil tank and wheels—help keep overall
dry weight down to a paltry 350 pounds.
Controlled Fill cast aluminum subframe is light and
super-strong
Lightweight front and rear master cylinders, combined
with twin 160mm front discs with twin-piston calipers
and single 200mm rear disc, deliver incredible stopping
power with progressive control and feel.
New high-performance 21 x 7R-10 front and 20 x 10R-9
rear Dunlop radials, designed specifically for the YFZ450,
deliver superb, class-leading traction.
Long, low and narrow YZ-style seat enhances the quick,
balanced steering and optimal rider movement.
Additional Features:
Rugged 45mm-wide serrated footrests provide excellent
grip and rider comfort.
Large-capacity, 2.6 gallon fuel tank ensures excellent
range.
Dual 30-watt multireflector halogen headlights set back
in the front cowl add the perfect menacing appearance.
Taillight has an incorporated brake light for added
convenience.
Easy-to-use, toggle link-type handlebar-mounted parking
brake can be set with one hand.
Yamaha Parts
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online.
