2010 Yamaha YZ450F Photo Gallery

Yamaha has been secretive about the 2010 Yamaha YZ450F, but it looks like the wait was worth it.

A new aluminum frame and swingarm are used, with the main frame constructed out of sixteen different pieces of aluminum designed to provide optimum rigidity and feel.

This cut-out shows the new 1.6 gal. fuel tank, relocated for 2010 on the YZ450F to underseat.

2010 Yamaha YZ450F

The 2010 Yamaha YZ450F looks ready for dirt and we are looking forward to doing a full-test very soon.

The entire rear suspension was reengineered in order to keep the rear shock in the center of the machine, a position previously used by the airbox (now repositioned to the front of the motorcycle).

2010 Yamaha YZ450F

A new “tornado” exhaust system snakes trough the rear of the bike and is designed to complement the new engine’s power characteristics.

Reworked triple clamps hold last year’s ultra-plush Kayaba Speed Sensitive fork and reduce offset down to 22mm (from 25mm). The fork also benefits from 10mm longer suspension stroke, updated damping characteristics and still offers both compression and rebound damping adjustment.