VOR EN450

VOR EN450
Manufacturer	VOR
Production	2003
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio	12.2:1
Ignition	Ducati electronic wet ignition
Transmission	5 Speed
Frame	Perimetral frame, CrMo, Oval cross-section spars, aluminum rear frame
Suspension	Front: Progressive system upside down fork, Paioli Kayaba 46 mm Rear: Single progressive hydraulic Öhlins shock absorber, low-high speed adjustable preload extension and compression
Brakes	Front: Single 270 mm disc, 2 piston caliper Rear: Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	90/90-21
Rear Tire	140/80-18
Wheelbase	1485 mm / 58.5"
Weight	118 kg / 260 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	9 Liters / 2.4 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 12.2:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 140/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 270 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Progressive system upside down fork, Paioli Kayaba 46 mm while the rear was equipped with a Single progressive hydraulic Öhlins shock absorber, low-high speed adjustable preload extension and compression. The EN450 was fitted with a 9 Liters / 2.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 118 kg / 260 lbs. The wheelbase was 1485 mm / 58.5" long.

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Overview

VOR EN 450

Summary of owner's review: Bad stuff: 1) The chain dings the frame when the roller is new and the chain is a bit loose. Sounds like a "ping" from an ignition too far advanced. Scared me to death until I figured it out. 2) They come jetted for the high density atmosphere on Jupiter. (way rich) 3) Have to change the oil frequently.and if you over fill it.its on your boots until it blows out the exess. 4) Its a pian to pull the sub frame. And you have to to adjust the needle. 5) The enduro's come with a pea shooter sized muffler. A V-cross silencer really perks things up. 6) The battery terminal has broken on some - then the battery runs down.

Good stuff. 1) Awesome looks. 2) Ergo's are amazing. Can crawl all over that bike. Really lets you exploit the already good handling. 3) Components are better than even many of the popular after market stuff folks consider a "must have" for most of the Japanese brands. 4) Hydraulic clutch. Very nice. 5) Starts easy reguardless of weather. 6) O-ring chain stock. 7) Smooth power delivery. 8) Amazing handling. Stable but turns. Way better than I expected based on my prior VOR experience. 9) I win roll - ons against many you wouldn't believe. 10) Its never left me on the trail. Been reliable. 11) Suspension was setup stock to where I don't think sending out to those "experts" would be worth the money (And I rode several from a famous MX--something guy who's high dollar setup wasn't even close. A Yamaha might have a better fork but no where near as nice a shock for my conditions. I've ridden several now.) 12) It turns. and its SO forgiving. I can't even count how many times I've hit a ice or slick mudd section at speed where the front wants to wash...but doesn't and even when it does I was able to recover!!! And anything else I've ridden would have stuffed me quick in the same conditions. Thats everything from YZ's to RM's to KTM's ..I've ridden them all here. 13) VOR-USA has an aggressive customer support policy. 14) Parts are cheaper than the other Euro brands. As cheap as most from Japan.

Make Model	VOR EN 450
Year	2003
Engine Type	Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder.
Displacement	444 cc / 27.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke	97 x 60.1 mm
Compression	12.2:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication System	Forced in wet crankcase
Induction	Dell 'Orto VHSB 38 mm flat side
Ignition	Ducati electronic wet ignition
Starting	Kick
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Perimetral frame, CrMo, Oval cross-section spars, aluminum rear frame
Front Suspension	Progressive system upside down fork, Paioli Kayaba 46 mm
Front Wheel Travel	295 mm / 11.6"
Rear Suspension	Single progressive hydraulic Öhlins shock absorber, low-high speed adjustable preload extension and compression
Rear Wheel Travel	315 mm / 12.4"
Front Brakes	Single 270 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	90/90-21
Rear Tire	140/80-18
Wheelbase	1485 mm / 58.5"
Dry Weight	118 kg / 260 lbs
Fuel Capacity	9 Liters / 2.4 US gal