- Independent aluminum upper A-arm front suspension features fully adjustable competition-spec Kayaba piggyback shocks with 9.1 inches of travel and separate adjusters for preload, rebound and compression damping.
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- New rear suspension system is YZ linkage-type, controlled by a fully adjustable Showa shock with 10.6 inches of travel and separate adjusters for preload, rebound and compression damping.
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- Ultra-rigid cast aluminum swingarm reduces weight and ensures optimal suspension action.
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- Titanium heat shield is super light and strong.
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- Long travel out back means an excellent ride and handling.
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- Eccentric chain adjuster mechanism simplifies that job, and a twin-piston rear brake caliper provides strong, controllable rear braking.
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- Numerous aluminum components—including the swingarm, upper A-arms, oil tank, grab bars and wheels—help keep overall dry weight down to a paltry 350 pounds.
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- Controlled Fill cast aluminum subframe is light and super-strong.
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- Lightweight front and rear master cylinders, combined with twin 161mm front discs with twin-piston calipers and single 200mm rear disc, deliver incredible stopping power with progressive control and feel.
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- High-performance 21x7R-10 front and 20x10R-9 rear Dunlop radials, designed specifically for the YFZ450, deliver superb, class-leading traction.
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- Long, low and narrow YZ-style seat enhances the quick, balanced steering and optimal rider movement.
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