2008 Yamaha Wolverine® 450 4x4 Special Edition

2008 Yamaha Wolverine® 450 4x4 Special Edition pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$6,249
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Yamaha
Display Name
Wolverine® 450 4x4 Special Edition
Year
2008
Make
Yamaha
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
84.5 / 3.33
Stroke (mm/in)
75 / 2.96
Displacement (cc/ci)
421 / 25.7
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
33
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Front Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
Yes
Transmission Brand
UltraMatic™
Hi / Low Range
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Diameter (in)
23
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
23
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Front Tire (Full Spec)
AT 23 x 8-12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
AT 23 x 10-12
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Engine Braking
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double Wishbone
Front Travel (in/mm)
6.3 / 160
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Rear Suspension Type
Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.1 / 180.3
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Stabilizer Bar
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.49
Width (in/mm)
41.9 / 1064.3
Height (in/mm)
43.1 / 1094.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)
48.5 / 1231.9
Turning Radius (ft)
9.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
8.7 / 221
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
5.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
516 / 234.1
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1102 / 499.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.8 / 14.4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.82
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.1 / 840.7
Number Of Seats
1
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
Yes
Light Guard
No
CV Boot Cover
Yes
Shock Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear)
Yes / No
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Full Length Skid Plate
Yes
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Brand
On-Command™
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
Yes
Underseat Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • Surprise
    By Stacy (I am an Owner) on Feb 21, 2010

    I bought my wolverine in 2008. Since then I have put 26" mud zillas on it and a jet kit and new decals. I love this quad. It goes throu every type of terrain and if you get stuck all you gotta do is get off and push down on the throttle and it gets itself out. I love how little it is and how light ...

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  • The 2008 Yamaha Wolverine 450 4x4 Special edition
    By Waylan Vogel (I am an Owner) on May 28, 2009

    The @008 wolverine is a great quad. It advances ahead of other 4x4 because of its low weight. It has plenty of power although more would be nice. It has a great look to it that can draw eyes towards it. It has a great suspension setup and the 4x4 capability only enhances the quads abilities.

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