Hard-working individuals just don’t take a break. Back in 2023, Yamaha released possibly the best production 450cc motocross bike ever produced. Extremely powerful, agile, and ergonomically comfortable were traits many had not associated with the Tuning Fork brand for quite some time.
The 2023 Yamaha YZ450F, and subsequent 2024 model, was a proven shootout winner. Which brings us to 2025: Instead of resting on its laurels, Yamaha further fine-tuned the already-potent YZ450F. Read on to learn more about the 2025 Yamaha YZ450F and see what changes bLU cRU made to an already-top-of-the-line package.
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2025 Yamaha YZ450F Specs
MSRP: | $9,999/$10,199 (Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition) |
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Engine: | DOHC, liquid-cooled single-cylinder; 4 valves/cyl. |
Displacement: | 450cc |
Bore x Stroke: | 97.0 x 60.8mm |
Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 |
Transmission/Final Drive: | 5-speed/chain |
Fuel System: | EFI w/ 44mm throttle body |
Clutch: | Wet, multiplate; cable actuation |
Frame: | Aluminum bilateral beam |
Front Suspension: | KYB Speed Sensitive System (SSS) 48mm coil-spring fork, compression damping and rebound damping adjustable; 12.2 in. travel |
Rear Suspension: | KYB shock, spring preload, high/low-speed compression damping, and rebound damping adjustable; 12.4 in. travel |
Front Brake: | Nissin 2-piston caliper, 270mm disc |
Rear Brake: | Nissin 1-piston caliper, 240mm disc |
Tires, Front/Rear: | Dunlop Geomax MX33; 80/100-21 / 120/80-19 |
Rake/Trail: | 26.9°/4.7 in. |
Wheelbase: | 58.3 in. |
Ground Clearance: | 13.8 in. |
Claimed Seat Height: | 38.0 in. |
Fuel Capacity: | 1.6 gal. |
Claimed Wet Weight: | 240 lb. |
Availability: | Now |
Contact: | yamahamotorsports.com |