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A lot of structural upgrades have been implemented in the 2008 MY YZ450F, starting from the steering head and extending to minute details, such as the wider foot pegs, fork protectors, upper and lower triple clamps. The width of the rear tire was also changed for improved traction. | A lot of structural upgrades have been implemented in the 2008 MY YZ450F, starting from the steering head and extending to minute details, such as the wider foot pegs, fork protectors, upper and lower triple clamps. The width of the rear tire was also changed for improved traction. | ||
Multiple engine tweaks ensure better performance: a revised intake, elimination of power loss caused by the pumping effect, carburetor revisions and a new titanium header. Cue a new | Multiple engine tweaks ensure better performance: a revised intake, elimination of power loss caused by the pumping effect, carburetor revisions and a new titanium header. Cue a new aluminum handlebar and new mounts for it, better brakes and rotors, and more,a ll with one single goal: making you accelerate faster, turn better, claim more wins. | ||
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[[File:yamaha-yz450-2011-2011-0.jpg|600px|2011 Yamaha YZ450F]] | [[File:yamaha-yz450-2011-2011-0.jpg|600px|2011 Yamaha YZ450F]] | ||
The 2011 MY YZ450F is Yamaha's top off-road performer, a bike incorporating a lot of works-developed technologies and components. Built with the racing program experience, the YZ450F is a bike for true racers. It sports explosive power and incredible maneuverability, plus ergonomics specially formulated for competition use. The weight optimization brings everything closer to the center of the bike, into the newly-revised bilateral beam | The 2011 MY YZ450F is Yamaha's top off-road performer, a bike incorporating a lot of works-developed technologies and components. Built with the racing program experience, the YZ450F is a bike for true racers. It sports explosive power and incredible maneuverability, plus ergonomics specially formulated for competition use. The weight optimization brings everything closer to the center of the bike, into the newly-revised bilateral beam aluminum frame. The suspension is also all-new for this model year. | ||
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The 2013 YZ450F is an all-new bike, featuring a new EFI engine, an entirely new frame, updated suspensions and many other upgrades which make it a great off-road bike for both competition and outdoor recreational use. Even the bodywork was redesigned, for a more minimalist attire, enhancing both mass centralization and the overall feel of the bike. | The 2013 YZ450F is an all-new bike, featuring a new EFI engine, an entirely new frame, updated suspensions and many other upgrades which make it a great off-road bike for both competition and outdoor recreational use. Even the bodywork was redesigned, for a more minimalist attire, enhancing both mass centralization and the overall feel of the bike. | ||
According to those who tested it, the 2103 Yamaha YZ450F feels and handles like a 250cc-class machine, but with all the power and the dirt aggression of a class-leading 450 machine. With the new | According to those who tested it, the 2103 Yamaha YZ450F feels and handles like a 250cc-class machine, but with all the power and the dirt aggression of a class-leading 450 machine. With the new aluminum frame, a lot had chanced for better rider comfort and even the exhaust system was redesigned for better weight distribution and higher performance. | ||