Yamaha YZ450F Monster Energy 2023 — Specifications

Seriously revamped, the 450 renews its "Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition" color scheme. It features a black body with blue accents and Monster Energy motifs, inspired by the look of factory race bikes. This look is widely adopted throughout the Yamaha range, both in motocross and sport models. A look requiring a few extra euros. Note that there are no technical differences between the standard model and the Monster version.

For 2023, Yamaha focused on the development of an all-new version of the YZ450F, a machine now lighter, faster, and easier to ride, designed to live up to its prestigious heritage.

Equipped with a new, lighter and more powerful engine, a new lightweight chassis, and all-new ergonomic bodywork, the 2023 YZ 450 F represents a major advancement for the flagship model in Yamaha’s motocross range. On each motorcycle, the rider and the machine must work in harmony to achieve optimal performance, which is particularly true for a motocross model where constant shifting of body weight is necessary during acceleration, braking, and cornering. For an off-road competition machine to be perfect, it must represent an extension of the rider's body and mind. This is why the development team for the large motocross machine focused primarily on the rider's needs and expectations.

A rider-centric design Rather than introducing ever more complex new technologies, the designers followed a rider-centric approach, evaluating the potential benefits that any new feature could offer to each rider, regardless of their skill level. The result? A highly competitive motocross bike, fast and enjoyable on all types of track, whether the rider is an experienced professional or an occasional amateur. Offering a 5% power gain and weighing only 109 kg with a full fuel tank, this new model confirms Yamaha's position at the top of the discipline.

Highlights

- All-new 450 cm3 engine, lighter, thinner and more compact- Increased linear power at all engine speeds and higher rev limit of 500 rpm- Increased air intake capacity with 39 mm intake valves- Revised 5-speed transmission and new lightweight clutch- New dry sump lubrication system- Total motorcycle weight reduced by 2.3 kg, reaching 109 kg fully fueled- Redesigned bilateral aluminum frame benefiting from optimal rigidity- New fork and new rear damper valves- New manual adjustable fork compression damping- Slimmer and more compact bodywork for increased agility- Flatter and narrower seat for greater freedom of movement- New 3-mode adjustable traction control system- Updated launch control system- New more intuitive Power Tuner app with quick tuning- New tachometer and much more- FAQ-style suspension installation tips

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