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2008 Yamaha YZ 450F

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Identification
Model Type  Off-Road
BASE MSRP(US)  $7,099.00
Dealers Yamaha Dealers
Warranty  1
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Type  Single-Cylinder
Cylinders  1
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  5
Valves Per Cylinder  5
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  95 / 3.74
Stroke (mm/in)  63.4 / 2.5
Displacement (cc/ci)  449 / 27.4
Compression Ratio  12.3:1
Starter  Kick
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Ram Air Induction  No
Fuel Type  Gas
Carburetion Brand  Keihin
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  1
Carburetor Size (mm)  39
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  5
Overdrive  Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)  1.93 / 1.53 / 1.28 / 1.09 / 0.95
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubed
Wheel Brand Name  Excel®
Tire Brand  Dunlop®
Front Tire Width  80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  100
Front Tire Speed Rating  51M
Front Wheel Diameter  21
Rear Tire Width  120
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Rear Tire Speed Rating  62M
Rear Wheel Diameter  19
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® 80/100 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® 120/80 R19
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  9.9 / 250
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  9.7 / 245
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.9 / 48
Front Travel (in/mm)  11.8 / 299.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Front Suspension Brand Name  Kabaya
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  12.3 / 312.4
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Brand Name  Kabaya
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (in/mm)  86.4 / 2194.6
Width (in/mm)  32.5 / 825.5
Height (in/mm)  51.4 / 1305.6
Wheelbase (in/mm)  58.8 / 1493.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  14.7 / 373.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  219 / 99.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  1.8 / 6.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.05
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  38.9 / 988.1
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Foot Peg Material  Titanium
Foot Peg Location  Driver
Adjustable  No
Brake Rotor / Caliper Guard  No
Chain Guard  Yes
Chassis Protectors  Yes
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Engine Case Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Tank Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Exhaust Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Brake Line Cover  No
Drive Shaft Cover  No
Starter Cover  No
Swing Arm Cover  No
Brake Caliper Cover  No
Brake Disc Cover  No
Head Cover  No
Brake Pedal Cover  No
Fuel Tank Cover  No
Front Fender Material  Plastic
Rear Fender Material  Plastic
Top Crown  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Handlebar Pads  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Zero Price Schema  0
Manufacturer Financing  Standard
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Off-Road
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
MIC Model Segment  OFF-HWY Competition 400cc & Over
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Convenience:  
Adjustable Handlebars  Standard
Adjustable Levers  Standard

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