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{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Yamaha WR450 | ||
| | |photo = yamaha-wr450-2003-2003-1.jpg | ||
|aka = WR450F 2TRAC, WR 450 F 2TRAC, WR450F Rally, WR450F EnduroGP, WR450F, WR 450 F | |aka = WR450F 2TRAC, WR 450 F 2TRAC, WR450F Rally, WR450F EnduroGP, WR450F, WR 450 F | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Yamaha | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 2003 - 2019 | |production = 2003 - 2019 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Enduro | ||
|engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | |engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 97.0mm x 63.9mm | |bore_stroke = 97.0mm x 63.9mm | ||
|compression = 12.5:1 | |compression = 12.5:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = 58.07 HP (43.3 KW) @ 9000RPM | ||
|torque = 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM | |torque = 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM | ||
|ignition = tci | |ignition = tci | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 2.2 Gallon (8.33 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 2.2 Gallon (8.33 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = 0.26 Gallon (1.00 Liters) | |oil_capacity = 0.26 Gallon (1.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_filter = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-141}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = [[Yamaha WR250F]] | |related = [[Yamaha WR250F]] | ||
|competition = [[Honda CRF450R]] | |competition = [[Honda CRF450R]] | ||
|final_drive= {{chain|520x114}} ‘03-19<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|front_sprocket= 14T ‘03-19<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|rear_sprocket= 48T ‘03-19<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Yamaha]] WR450F''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 2003 and 2019. Max [[torque]] was 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. | The '''[[Yamaha]] WR450F''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 2003 and 2019. Max [[torque]] was 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 58.07 HP (43.3 KW) @ 9000 RPM. | ||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==2003 Yamaha WR450F== | ==2003 Yamaha WR450F== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery mode='packed-hover'> | ||
File:yamaha-wr-450f-2003-4.jpg|600px|2003 Yamaha WR 450F | |||
File:yamaha-wr-450f-2003-3.jpg|600px|2003 Yamaha WR 450F | |||
File:yamaha-wr-450f-2003-2.jpg|600px|2003 Yamaha WR 450F | |||
File:yamaha-wr-450f-2003-1.jpg|600px|2003 Yamaha WR 450F | |||
File:yamaha-wr-450f-2003-0.jpg|600px|2003 Yamaha WR 450F | |||
File:yamaha-wr450-2003-2003-1.jpg|600px|2003 Yamaha WR450F | File:yamaha-wr450-2003-2003-1.jpg|600px|2003 Yamaha WR450F | ||
File:yamaha-wr450-2003-2003-0.jpg|600px|2003 Yamaha WR450F | File:yamaha-wr450-2003-2003-0.jpg|600px|2003 Yamaha WR450F | ||
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With electric push-button start, getting your WR450F rumbling and ready to dominate the trail is now easier, while the more aggressive bodywork styling is surely one thing no rider will ever complain about. | With electric push-button start, getting your WR450F rumbling and ready to dominate the trail is now easier, while the more aggressive bodywork styling is surely one thing no rider will ever complain about. | ||
==2004 Yamaha WR450F== | ==2004 Yamaha WR450F== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
2003 brings a new coating on the Kayaba forks for the WR450F, new and lighter calipers and | 2003 brings a new coating on the Kayaba forks for the WR450F, new and lighter calipers and aluminum pistons, but also a new gripper-style seat which enhances the maneuverability of the bike when the going gets tough, and a repositioned, new side stand which offers more clearance on very rough terrain. | ||
The 2004 WR450F's electric-start engine is good for 11,000 rpm, and is mated to a 5-speed wide-ratio transmission for excellent versatility and comprehensive power and torque deployment in any scenario. | The 2004 WR450F's electric-start engine is good for 11,000 rpm, and is mated to a 5-speed wide-ratio transmission for excellent versatility and comprehensive power and torque deployment in any scenario. | ||
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A bike which has already received massive updates for the previous model year, the WR450F only suffers minor modifications for the 2008 MY. The most important upgrades are the special fluorination treatment the tank received, helping minimize fuel vapour emissions, and the revised front brake, which is not lighter, while still offering undented performance. | A bike which has already received massive updates for the previous model year, the WR450F only suffers minor modifications for the 2008 MY. The most important upgrades are the special fluorination treatment the tank received, helping minimize fuel vapour emissions, and the revised front brake, which is not lighter, while still offering undented performance. | ||
The suspensions are derived directly form the YZ competition machines and their adjustability meets the demands of the most discerning riders. The | The suspensions are derived directly form the YZ competition machines and their adjustability meets the demands of the most discerning riders. The aluminum frame is standard and offers sharp handling and impeccable maneuverability on tough trails. Add multiple parts inspired by Yamaha's works machines and prepare to give hell to your track rivals. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Borrowing from the YZ machines, the 2011 MY WR450F introduces a premium lightweight | Borrowing from the YZ machines, the 2011 MY WR450F introduces a premium lightweight aluminum frame with a matching swingarm, revised powerful brakes, a light aluminum silencer, and adjustable suspensions easy to set up for optimal ground tracking in almost any scenario. | ||
The bike packs a lot of power to get you past the toughest obstacles on the merciless trails, being a trustworthy partner for the bold rider who's not afraid to push his or her limits. Add in racing-grade titanium valves and magnesium componentry for an even better picture of what performance means. | The bike packs a lot of power to get you past the toughest obstacles on the merciless trails, being a trustworthy partner for the bold rider who's not afraid to push his or her limits. Add in racing-grade titanium valves and magnesium componentry for an even better picture of what performance means. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
The 2012 MY Yamaha WR450F sports a new fuel injection system for even better power response from the 449cc single-cylinder engine. Thanks to the acclaimed | The 2012 MY Yamaha WR450F sports a new fuel injection system for even better power response from the 449cc single-cylinder engine. Thanks to the acclaimed aluminum chassis inherited from the YZ250F dirt bike, the WR450F is truly a race-ready machine. | ||
New slim bodywork with updated headlight design gives the WR450F an aggressive, tough appearance. All this, including: tool-less access air box, Excel rims, 18" rear wheel, ProTaper handlebars, wave-type brake rotors, electric start, on-the-fly clutch adjuster, and side stand. This machine is ready for tight trails, woods, or desert fun. | New slim bodywork with updated headlight design gives the WR450F an aggressive, tough appearance. All this, including: tool-less access air box, Excel rims, 18" rear wheel, ProTaper handlebars, wave-type brake rotors, electric start, on-the-fly clutch adjuster, and side stand. This machine is ready for tight trails, woods, or desert fun. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
The 2012 Yamaha WR450F is the perfect mixture between the sporty, race-oriented | The 2012 Yamaha WR450F is the perfect mixture between the sporty, race-oriented aluminum frame of the acclaimed YZ250 and the top-notch 449cc engine built to deliver power and torque to make every rider's heart beat faster. | ||
The 4-stroke 5-titanium valve mono-cylinder engine now sport fuel injection and is now impervious to altitude or temperature differences. The 5-speed gearbox sports wide ratios and as the bike packs quite a punch, riders will be able to enjoy it with a variety of driving styles, from the relaxed off-road cruising to aggressive racing. | The 4-stroke 5-titanium valve mono-cylinder engine now sport fuel injection and is now impervious to altitude or temperature differences. The 5-speed gearbox sports wide ratios and as the bike packs quite a punch, riders will be able to enjoy it with a variety of driving styles, from the relaxed off-road cruising to aggressive racing. | ||
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