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2008 Yamaha YZ 450F

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2008 Yamaha YZ 450F Specifications

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Model Type	Off-Road
BASE MSRP(US)	$7,099.00
Dealers	Yamaha Dealers
Warranty	1
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Engine:
Engine Type	Single-Cylinder
Cylinders	1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	5
Valves Per Cylinder	5
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	12.3:1
Starter	Kick
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop® 80/100 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop® 120/80 R19
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	58.8 / 1493.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	1.8 / 6.8

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the 2008 yz 450f is a great bike it

By sonny(Owner), Jul. 24, 2009

the 2008 yz 450f it has the best performace out of the bikes and the ride comfort is out standing.There was one problem i ran into with the reliability of the bike. The time chain was a bit off but with some ajusting it was like new. Read Full Review

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Great bikes and Ive owned 4 of them

By rob(Owner), May. 1, 2010

I race expert desert, I have 100's of hrs on my bikes and have never had a mechanical failure. I owned 2004 with two seasons of desert racing not even a valve adjustment needed, sold bike and new owner still rides it all the time.

2007 two years desert racing as well no mechnical failures, valve ad... Read Full Review

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don't buy a yz450f you will regret it

By shawn(Owner), Nov. 26, 2008

my buddy and I bought one the same day and rode them for 3 months until my friends didn't make it out of camp one morning. an hour later mine died and wouldn't start.we took them down to the dealership and they tore them down and they both had a defected timing chain tensioner and jumped time bent t... Read Full Review

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stupid yamaha

By shane waugh (Owner), Feb. 4, 2010

i have had the same problem with mine. Read Full Review

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DIRTBIKE

By VICKI TURNER(Enthusiast), Oct. 30, 2008

Nice sport bike. Compare to Honda. Read Full Review

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