Yamaha YZ450F SE - $13,899

Features

• CC Rating: 450 CC
• Power Output:
• Torque Output:
• Weight:
• Seat Height:
• Fuel Capacity:

Special Edition colour available
In order to further heighten the pride of ownership, a white version has been added as a second colour option. This white provides a sharp and refined image that adds value and includes a pair of trick black rims.

2009 MX bikes turn the corner

The term "stuffing it up the inside" might raise some eyebrows in polite company. But MX riders know this is one of the biggest buzzes to be had on an MX track. Because cornering is where races are won and lost.

For 2009, the YZs have been developed with a particular focus on quick cornering performance in tight curves.

YZs continue to dominate on all fronts with the 2007 AMA-MX championship closely followed by a win in the 2008 AMASX title. They also won the world MX championship in 2007 and the YZ450F is currently leading both the world and Australian series in 2008.

By dominating supercross with its consecutive tight turns and motocross with its large number of high-speed turns, the YZs have proved that their development direction is spot on.

Tight curve performance is an important development issue for motocross machines that requires the ultimate in rider-machine unity. In the YZ series we have worked continuously to reduce weight to a minimum, optimise rigidity balance and maintain traction to maximise balance during braking on bumpy surfaces, ensure lightness in leaning and give the rider maximum freedom in the choice of riding lines.

The capacity to turn all of the abundant power of the 4-stroke engine into forward drive with optimum traction and no waste is the key to increasing the speed that will be achieved on the straight waiting at the exit of the curve. And that means better lap times over the full course.

Riders who ride the YZ series models will find that after they come through a tight corner they can enter the straight with more speed than ever before and take the jumps with greater height than ever. Advances in analytical simulation and measuring sensing technologies have increased the speed and accuracy of machine development. This means that a prototype already attaining a certain level of performance can be prepared before entering the test-riding stage. This makes a big contribution to the development process for the YZ series, which undergo further maturation each year.

At the same time, Yamaha has always placed special importance of the evaluations made by the test riders, and this is true for the YZ series models as well.

Main changes and features of the YZ450F

Rear arm 350g lighter
Rear hub assembly 180g lighter
Diametre of rear axle 25mm (up from 22mm)
Number of bearings 3pcs (up from 2pcs)