2024 Yamaha YZ450F: Most Powerful Engine Ever used in the YZ450F

This is the lightest, slimmest, sharpest and fastest 450cc motocross bike ever built by Yamaha. Its winning potential in MXGP and SX show just how good this bike is, and whatever level you race, the YZ450F has the engine, chassis and electronics that are ready to bring out your best performance. The unique reverse-head engine is a perfect example of how Yamaha technology can make you a better rider, its strong and linear power gives you the absolute control required to achieve faster lap times. And the easy-to-use Power Tuner app enables you make quick trackside adjustments to the engine character and traction control settings to match the conditions. This is the most powerful engine ever used in the YZ450F, featuring a special piston, slanted cylinder and dry sump lubrication system, this lightweight and compact 450cc 4-stroke reverse-head engine delivers strong and linear power that gives you plenty of easy-to-control performance at all engine speeds. To handle the high levels of power, the YZ450F is equipped with a durable and compact one-piece steel clutch that minimizes engine weight and keeps engine width to a minimum. For smooth power delivery and minimized vibration at all engine speeds the YZ450F benefits from a balancer mechanism. Engine performance is optimized, and body width is kept to a minimum by the rear duct airflow that channels fresh air through the space between the fuel tank, frame, seat and side panels. The YZ450F’s aluminium bilateral beam is...