2006 Yamaha YZ450F vs 2005 Yamaha YZ450F

Side-by-side specs. Differences are highlighted. Blank = not yet verified for that year-model (we don’t guess).

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450cc 4-stroke
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450cc 4-stroke
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Spec2006 Yamaha YZ450F2005 Yamaha YZ450F
Class450cc 4-stroke450cc 4-stroke
Displacement
Bore × stroke
Cooling
InductionPorted DOHC four-valve per cylinder head with dual overhead cams and individual cam-driven valves for each cylinderPorted DOHC four-valve head with dual exhaust valves per cylinder
Power valve
StarterElectric starterElectric starter
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front suspensionFork with single monoshock absorber43 mm inverted telescopic fork
Front travel200 in120 in
Rear travel200 in150 in
Front brake310mm310mm
Rear brake275mm280mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height738 in738 in
Wheelbase1 in1 in
Weight185 lb (Dry weight)190 lb (Dry weight)
Fuel capacity3.7 gal4.3 gal
MSRP

Highlighted (blue) rows differ between the two. Verified manufacturer data; see each bike’s page for sources. Torque/fluid specs are on the individual pages (service-manual only).