2008 Yamaha YFZ 450

2008 Yamaha YFZ 450 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$7,099
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Yamaha
Display Name
YFZ 450
Year
2008
Make
Yamaha
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid / Air
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
11.4:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
39
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Hi / Low Range
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Diameter (in)
21
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
20
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Front Tire Width
7
Front Wheel Diameter
10
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
9
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® AT 21 X 7-10
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® AT 20 X 10-9
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
6.3 / 161
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
7.9 / 200
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double Wishbone
Front Travel (in/mm)
9.1 / 231.1
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Kabaya
Steering Damper
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Rear Suspension Type
Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
10.6 / 269.2
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Stabilizer Bar
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.03
Width (in/mm)
46.1 / 1170.9
Height (in/mm)
42.9 / 1089.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)
50.4 / 1280.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.5 / 114.3
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
0.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
350 / 158.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.6 / 9.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.28
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.9 / 810.3
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
CV Boot Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear)
No
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Full Length Skid Plate
No
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Type
4X2
Number Of Driveline Modes
1
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
Yes
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • w.w.j.d
    By Twood (I am an Owner) on Sep 01, 2014

    Piece of shit. id never get another for the price i want no flaws and more speed. its too low its gay and i want my money back. the people who created this have vaginas! Most people spend that kinda money on cars so i expect something that can do it all but no these vagina having butthole licking ...

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  • great quad small problems
    By cory (I am an Owner) on Jan 23, 2013

    hi I have a 08 yfz 450 it got all the power and snappy the bad thing is jeting air fuel screw adjustment has to be added the zip ty or o ring mode must have to have but other than that all around great quad

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  • 2008 Yamaha YFZ 450
    By Tyler Billotte (I am an Enthusiast) on May 20, 2009

    My close friend has a 2008 YFZ 450 that he got last year. Me and him go riding every day on our quads and he lets me ride his 450 as much as he rides it. I have a 03 Z400 and his 450 smokes mine without a doubt and he barely tries. I always wanted a YFZ 450 but I couldn't really afford one. I ...

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