2012 Yamaha YFZ 450

2012 Yamaha YFZ 450 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$6,799
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Yamaha
Display Name
YFZ 450
Year
2012
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
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
42
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)
5 / 127
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
6.8 / 173
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
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 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
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
381 / 172.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.6 / 9.8
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)
31.9 / 810.3
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Aluminum / 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
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear)
No
Swing Arm Skid Plate
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 Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Paint
Standard
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • Lots of options
    By Don schelling (I am an Owner) on Jan 01, 2018

    I bought a 2012 yfz450 in 2013 at the end of product run, i modded it out much but not internally. I added a k&n air filter and filter cover both, then i put on a power core 4 fmf mufler that really opened it up! I also installed a dial a jet system with the rejet of the carb that really makes it ...

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  • love this bike
    By Trevor Cummings (I am an Owner) on May 07, 2015

    Man I have to say I just got a 2012 yfz 450r put a Moto works pipe on it and jets. The bike is perfect for trails pits even some mud. And even racing in smoking 350 twins kfx 700 raptor 660 and raptor 700 if your reading this just stop and bye one you wont regret it that's my word

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  • Wow.
    By Ryan Ackinclose (I am an Owner) on Jan 26, 2013

    I am absolutely astonished with this quad. I have it in white, I got my graphics kit, It has amazing power, It comes up in the first two gears. It is also really snappy. I plan on racing this quad. I definitely recommend this quad to anyone. It is the best ATV I have ever owned.

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  • So Impressed
    By Kyle Bayer (I am an Owner) on May 11, 2012

    My wife and I just purchased the Yamaha YFZ 450 a week ago. We are still going through the break in period, but are already impressed with the power and speed this quad has. It handles wonderfully and its light weight makes it hard to not race it. This is our first recreational purchase and we do ...

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