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2017 Yamaha YFZ450R

449 cc · 41 hp

Ride character

How this bike feels on the axes that matter

These scores are estimates.

Off-roadRoadComfortSpeedAgilityTouring

Character map

Estimated from category and catalog specs, scored 0–100.

Strongest axes

Strongest

Road

71

Runner-up

Speed

70
Everyday street riding71
Highway pace70

Trade-offs

Off-road30
Touring57

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Best for

StrongestCity

Where this bike tends to fit: city, touring, daily use, and more.

City
%68Best
Track
%67
Daily
%67
Cornering
%65
Passenger
%59
Touring
%58

Strongest fit: City (%68).

Who this bike is for

Rider fit: experience, purpose, and who may struggle.

Experience
Intermediate
Riding purpose
Daily
Physical
Low seat height, Balanced weight
Character
Balanced

May not be suitable

New beginners

Yamaha YFZ450R Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
449 cc
Power
41 hp
Valves / Cylinder
5
Engine Details
DOHC
Power / Weight
0.223 hp/kg

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection

Cooling & Starter

Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 5-speed
Transmission
Chain

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2
Rear Brakes
Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension
Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire
21/7-10
Rear Tire
20/10-9

Dimensions & Weight

Length
180 cm
Height
107 cm
Wheelbase
127 cm
Seat Height
81 cm
Ground Clearance
12 cm
Wet Weight
184 kg

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