Yamaha YZ450F 50th Anniversary
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| 'Yamaha YZ450F 50th Anniversary' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Yamaha]] |
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| Production | 2006 |
| Class | [[:Category:Enduro motorcycles|Enduro]] [[Category:Enduro motorcycles]] |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled, 5-valve, DOHC, 4-stroke w/titanium valves |
| Bore / Stroke | 94.0mm x 94.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.3:1 |
| Torque | 39.09 ft/lbs (53.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 48mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork Rear: Kayaba single monocross shock |
| Brakes | Front: 250mm floating disc Rear: 245mm disc |
| Front Tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tire | 110/90-19 |
| Wheelbase | 58.9 inches (1496 mm) |
| Length | 86.3 inches (2192 mm) |
| Width | 32.09 inches (815 mm) |
| Seat Height | 38.82 inches (986 mm) |
| Weight | 59.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha YZ450F 50th Anniversary was a Liquid-cooled, 5-valve, DOHC, 4-stroke w/titanium valves Enduro motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 2006. Max torque was 39.09 ft/lbs (53.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine
A 94.0mm bore x 94.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 449.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Multiplate wet clutch.
Chassis
It came with a 80/100-21 front tire and a 110/90-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 250mm floating disc in the front and a 245mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 48mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Kayaba single monocross shock. The wheelbase was 58.9 inches (1496 mm) long.
2006 Yamaha YZ450F 50th Anniversary
Not only does the 2005 YZ450F 50th Anniversary share all the technological upgrades with its base version, but it also brings forth a special livery. Like all the other anniversary models in the generation, the 2005 YZ450F 50th Anniversary comes with a striking yellow livery with factory-like black and white accents.
Even though some might mistake it for a Suzuki in the heat of the dirt track battle, this machine is all Yamaha technology at its best. 2005 brings a new frame and swingarm, a thoroughly revised engine and a noticeable better performance in handling and power delivery.