2016 Yamaha YZ450F, 2016 Yamaha YZ450F Multi Moto Shootout Winner

Bike of choice for Justin Barcia and Weston Peick and top pick of the top moto magazines makes the YZ450F a double winner. And the YZ450F is even better in 2016.

• New Launch Control System

New LCS optimizes engine output for quicker, smoother race starts every time, boosting controllability out of the gate, while updated high-precision shifting components improve shifting feel, especially under race conditions.

• Innovative Engine Design

YZ450F’s revolutionary rearward-slanted-cylinder design achieves unmatched mass centralization. Concentrating the motorcycle’s key components - engine, fuel tank, exhaust system, and airbox - toward the center of the machine achieves superior, nimble handling of a 250cc machine and provides a straight down-draft intake for unmatched power.

• Advanced Fuel Injection

The engine breathes through a 44mm throttle body fed by a high pressure electric pump to ensure optimum fuel atomization and power for a wide range of riding conditions, instantly adjusting the air/fuel mixture for changing altitude or temperature.

• New Frame Rigidity Balance

The aluminum Bilateral Beam frame features a new forged section at the swingarm pivot and 2mm thicker motor mounts to further improve the rigidity balance for more front-end feel, cornering traction and unmatched lightweight handling.

• New Suspension Settings

Industry-leading, fully adjustable KYB® spring-type fork with speed sensitive damping and KYB® shock feature refinements to damping settings result in superior handling, now with additional fork offset to further refine the YZ450F’s legendary combination of bump absorption and controllable agility.

• New 270mm Front Brake

Larger 270mm front disc brake coupled with new pad material offers outstanding machine control and performance, with exceptional stopping power and controllability.

• GYTR® Power Tuner Ready

Accessory GYTR® Power Tuner lets owners adjust air/fuel mixture and ignition timing maps to match engine performance characteristics to the rider and track conditions in a matter of seconds with the push of a few buttons, as well as monitor engine diagnostic codes.