If you are looking for the great sports quad bike with the stylish look and impressive graphics, glad you are here. This article is about the review, specification and price of new 2017 Yamaha YFZ450R SE Sports ATV. It is known as sensationally sinister having an excellent colour and graphics as shown in the figure. The power of the engine is remarkable; chassis has strong frame and design is perfectly ergonomic. It’s a full package making the Yamaha brand to be one of the best quad bike brands in the world. The Yamaha 450 R models are also among the list of top ten best sports quad bikes in the world. Following are the review of this new 2017 Yamaha YFZ450R SE Sports ATV with specification and price.
2017 Yamaha YFZ450R SE Sports ATV – Specification and Price
Engine
The newly launched 2017 Yamaha YFZ450R SE Sports ATV has a fuel-injected 449 cc engine having superb power characteristics. The power delivery from this new engine is smooth and strong off the line with lots of midrange to top-end power. This engine uses a five-valve cylinder head and the titanium valve technology that is designed to deliver the sufficient authority in the mid-range top the top end, with more hit feeling right off idle. The high compression ratio also improves the overall performance of the engine. The new 2017 Yamaha YFZ450R SE Sports ATV uses the Yamaha Fuel Injection for an accurate fuel delivery. By using the big 42 mm of Mikuni throttle body and a 12-hole injector, this new system offers an exceptional atomization of the fuel for more power. It also includes Idle Speed Control (ISC) for reliable and secure start-up and warming. The new assist-and-slipper clutch reduces the clutch lever effort for less fatigue while at the same time is increases the clutch plate pressure for positive engagement. This clutch system help in reduction of the braking effect of the engine that allows the faster cornering when downshifting. The new crankcase holds the crankshaft to handle the increased demands of the racer, and the counterbalancer reduces the vibration. The crankcase contains the oil tank that helps to centralise the mass for best handling plus it makes the maintenance easier. The camshafts have been redesigned to help in the maximisation of engine impressive power output.
Chassis/ Suspension
The recently launched 2017 Yamaha YFZ450R SE Sports ATV has the best body configuration that allows the rider to have more room to ride during the moto. The seat is narrow in the front section and wide in the rear section to reduce the fatigue. The new wheels of this monster have been redesigned with an inner lip rolled in. It not only increases the rigidity but it also reduces the weight while maintaining the strength. These wheels contain a wide track and Maxxis tires offering better grip and excellent traction. These Maxxis tires help for better control and handling experience. The rear tires are of 20 inches while the front has 21 inches, both provides better ground clearance than the competition. It is somewhat better than 2017 Yamaha YFZ450R due to some excellent and improved features. The new 2017 Yamaha YFZ450R SE Sports ATV features a vast and adjustable handlebar that reduces the vibration, and it is mounted on the 4-way clamps for exceptional adjustability. There are two sets of holes in a handlebar crown, and the eccentric clamps allow the rider to choose the standard setting i.e. 10 or 20 mm forward or 10 mm backwards. The new foot pegs have the width of 2.6 inches and offer the great support to the rider. The new advanced frame is the combination of aluminium and steel for light weight. This structure contains the iron, and it is the mix of strength and low profile. It allows the engine to sit lower for best mass centralization and superb handling. This aluminium frame is bolted together instead of welding for best durability. The front section of the frame has the long A-arm suspension that gives an ultimate performance. The front KYB shocks are longer for increased stroke with the excellent bump absorption and better anti-bottoming characteristics. This suspension system contains the Kashima coating for smooth operation. The wheel travel of 9.8 inches means that they have most challenging tracks. The rear swingarm is designed for strong, gravity-fed aluminium and it is matched with fully adjustable 46 mm of KYB piggyback shock for superior handling. The rear wheel travel is 11 inches, and it provides comfort even on harsh terrain.
Additional Features
The new aggressive styling 2017 Yamaha YFZ450R SE Sports ATV gives a dark and racy look with extras like GYTR front grab bar to match its excellent graphics package. This Yamaha Bike contains new throttle lever requires the small effort for less fatigue during long motos. The discrete panel on the fender in front of the rider offers vital indicators about the fuel, coolant temperature, check engine and neutral gear via a new LED screen.
Top Features
- Race-Ready Engine.
- Advanced Frame.
- Aggressive Bodywork.
- Advanced Cylinder Head.
- Fuel Injection.
- Assist and Slipper Clutch.
- Aggressive SE Style.
2017 Yamaha YFZ450R SE Sports ATV – Price
This new 2017 Yamaha YFZ450R SE Sports ATV is available in Black Metallic colour. It is available from August 2016, with the price of $9,299.
2017 Yamaha YFZ450R SE Sports ATV – Specs with Pics
Engine
| Engine Type | 449 cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 5 titanium valves |
| Bore x Stroke | 95.0 mm x 63.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 42 mm |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Transmission | 5-speed; wet multi-plate assist-and-slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain |
Chassis
| Suspension/ Front | Independent double wishbone with a Kashima coated piggyback shocks; high/low-speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustment, 9.8 inches travel |
| Suspension/ Rear | Cast aluminium swingarm w/piggyback shock; high/low-speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustment, 11.0 inches travel |
| Brakes/ Front | Dual hydraulic disc |
| Brakes/ Rear | Wave-style hydraulic disc |
| Tires/ Front | AT21 x 7-10 Maxxis® |
| Tires/ Rear | AT20 x 10-9 Maxxis® |
Dimensions
| L x W x H | 70.7 inches x 48.8 inches x 41.9 inches |
| Seat Height | 31.9 inches |
| Wheelbase | 50.0 inches |
| Maximum Ground Clearance | 9.3 inches |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.6 gallons |
| Wet Weight | 405 lb |
Other
| Warranty | 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty) |
Conclusion
This article gives the complete information about the new 2017 Yamaha YFZ450R SE Sports ATV. It is indeed the best quad bike especially for champs and for motos. The engine offers smooth performance, chassis is durable and provides best possible support during the ride. Each and every part of this ATV is manufactured carefully to achieve the best performance.
