YFZ 450

ENGINE:

 

• The fuel-injected 449cc engine has superb power characteristics. Power delivery is smooth and strong off the line with lots of low and mid range where you need it.

• The crankcase holds a crankshaft that’s ready to handle the increased balance ratio, as well as a counterbalancer for superior vibration control. The crankcase also houses the oil tank, which helps to centralize mass for unmatched handling and makes maintenance easier.

• Camshafts are designed to maximize the torque available in the low and mid ranges.

• Fuel injection uses a 12-hole injector that provides exceptional atomization of the fuel for maximum combustion efficiency and power delivery. The system also uses a big, 42mm Mikuni® throttle body and includes ISC (Idle Speed Control) for easy, reliable start-up and warming.

Winchester Bay, OR (10/14/2011) - Ever since the economic downturn in 2008, the ATV industry has taken a loss in sales, as many die-hard riding enthusiasts were forced to tighten their belts and cut back on recreational expenses. In addition, the failing economy also affected financing for those seeking to buy new machines, as credit restrictions put a new ATV out of reach for many individuals. These factors spurred Yamaha to come up with a solution to the problem and help out their loyal consumers by re-introducing the original YFZ450 sport ATV to their 2012 line up, with a few changes to help keep costs down for the customer.

The new 2012 Yamaha YFZ450 is a true 450cc machine that offers true 450 class performance, but at a price that is more in line with other manufacturer’s 400cc models. The purpose of the re-introduction of the YFZ450 was to offer an ATV that is priced to bring back the core demographic of consumer by giving them a quad that has proven itself in durability and performance, while keeping it affordable.

Over the past few years we have seen a number of brand new machines released by Yamaha, including the YFZ450R, the YFZ450X, the Raptor 250, and the Raptor 125, as Yamaha continues to reposition itself for consumer benefit in an ever changing and sometimes finicky market.

Today’s market is decidedly price-conscious and it’s with this in mind that announced a new, economical twist to an old favorite with the release of the 2012 YFZ450. This revamped YFZ450 retains the same excellent chassis design and motor features that made the original YFZ such a great performing machine, including its 449cc 5-valve DOHC power-plant and 9.1” front/10.6” rear travel.  It also keeps its efficient dual-hydraulic braking system in the front with two-piston caliper in the rear, as well as push-button ignition, tapered handlebar and cast aluminum swingarm and subframe.  As a matter of fact, the new 2012 YFZ450 looks just like the previous model YFZ450, until you look just a bit closer.