2008 Hyosung TE 450

2008 Hyosung TE 450 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$4,999
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2008
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Hyosung
Display Name
TE 450
Year
2008
Make
Hyosung
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
38.6 / 28.8
Horsepower RPM
7500
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
27.7 / 37.5
Torque RPM
6500
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
87.5 / 3.45
Stroke (mm/in)
74.8 / 2.95
Displacement (cc/ci)
449 / 27.4
Compression Ratio
11.8:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Reverse
Yes
Hi / Low Range
No
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Diameter (in)
21
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
20
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
7
Front Wheel Diameter
10
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
9
Front Tire (Full Spec)
21 X 7-10
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
20 X 10-9
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Rear Suspension Type
Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Stabilizer Bar
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.02
Width (in/mm)
46.1 / 1170
Height (in/mm)
45.5 / 1155
Wheelbase (in/mm)
49.2 / 1250
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
10.2 / 260
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
0.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
379 / 171.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.9 / 11
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.18
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
34.8 / 83.9
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
CV Boot Cover
No
Shock Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Full Length Skid Plate
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Type
4X2
Number Of Driveline Modes
1
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
Yes
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
Standard
User Reviews
6 reviews
  • Won't turn over
    By Christopher gonzales (I am an Owner) on Aug 16, 2020

    I just put a brand new battery in my hyosung and it won(TM)t start at all. Help me please

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  • blown away
    By rick lewis (I am an Owner) on Feb 02, 2013

    Bought it new in 2009 put it together and away i went. I have been thrown off a few times but just being a little careless,,as for power it has a lot, my only complaint was i am hard on the steering, and i was tipping many times, so i put spacers on the front and went 2 inches wider each side, PERFECT. ...

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  • rapier 450
    By marcuss (I am an Owner) on Jun 08, 2012

    Two words will sort out my review on this quad bike here we go !!!!! fucking awsome.its that simple

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  • bought new in 2008
    By rick (I am an Owner) on Nov 13, 2010

    After many reviews, and shopping around, i could not resist buying the hyosung atv, i was still skeptical even though it was in my garage, but started to fall in love with this quad, power was unmatched, for an out of the crate atv, in other words, Move over, im coming through, made in korea by ...

    The only problems so far, are the adjusting of the toe in, and out on the front end, will probably change for suzuki parts wich apparently fit .

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  • Hyosung TE450 warranty
    By COLIN CORKISH (I am an Owner) on Jul 05, 2010

    WARNING:I bought a Hyosung TE450 new in 2008 and was really pleased with it all round until things started going wrong, the biggest was the engine blew completely at 3000mil it ended up after many engineer reports the balancer shaft was to blame (not lined ) I got it from a place called xr8l local ...

    On cccars@blueyonder.co.uk

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  • hold on tight
    By jim lewis (I am an Owner) on Apr 09, 2010

    at first i was not shure of hyosung, but after searching other atv sport models i was convinced , why not, it had the power, said 52hp, more power than i am used to, not just your cheap machine, this motor is made by suzuki, HELLO!!! bought it in the crate, built it at home, had a great time, snow, ...

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