Adding to rider comfort and ease of use is a new hydraulic clutch for smooth, consistent engagement with less effort while eliminating the need for on-track adjustments. In addition, a new clutch inner hub design lubricates over a larger area for more stable performance and longer life.
Marking the new model’s evolution, updated styling cues for 2026 now include a slimmer, more compact front number plate, new two piece side covers, sharper rear fender and new YZ graphics. There is also a new honeycomb pattern seat cover material which maintains ease in rider sliding forward while improving hold from sliding rearward during acceleration.
Finally, an industry-first ECU lock function is now adopted on the 2026 YZ450F for theft deterrence, allowing owners to prevent unauthorised engine start-up via a password required lock function accessed through the Yamaha Power Tuner app.
2026 YZ450F features and benefits
• Powerful 450cc four-stroke engine features a revised, more linear power delivery for added control and rideability. Redesigned intake port produces more tumble effect for more efficient combustion and improved torque
• Yamaha’s industry-leading Power Tuner App includes intuitive “Quick Setting” slide bar engine tuning, Traction & Launch Control tuning, and a new ECU-lock function
• New hydraulic clutch offers lighter lever feel, smoother feathering and a consistent mesh point, eliminating the need for on-track adjustments. A new clutch inner hub design also enables lubrication over a larger area for more stable performance.
• Advanced fuel injection via a 44mm Mikuni® throttle body ensures optimum fuel atomisation and power for a wide range of riding conditions
• Five-speed transmission with tri-shaft layout vertically stacks transmission shafts for a lighter, more compact transmission
• New frame design balances rigidity and flex characteristics for a calmer front-end feel and enhanced stability
• High-spec fully adjustable Speed Sensitive System KYB® coil spring-type fork with revised fork settings provide exceptional feel and bump absorption
• New high performance KYB® rear shock enhances low-speed damping and smoothes the damping transition between low and high speeds for enhanced control in a variety of
conditions. The new rear shock now includes a hand-operated low-speed compression clicker for simplified trackside adjustments
• High performance braking system features a large 270mm front brake rotor coupled with a Nissin caliper to provide excellent power and fade resistance
• Updated styling includes a slimmer, more compact front number plate, new two-piece side covers, sharper rear fender and new YZ graphics
• New honeycomb-pattern seat cover material maintains ease in rider sliding forward while improving hold from sliding rearward during acceleration
• Advanced computer-aided wheel designshaves weight without sacrificing durability
• Rear wheel comes laced in a three-cross-spoke pattern for improved impact absorption and rider feel
• Race-developed Dunlop® Geomax MX33 tyres
• Compact, lightweight push-button electric start provides effortless restarts
• Lightweight aluminium tapered handlebar
• Rubber-mounted four-position adjustable handlebar mounts reduce vibration
• Lightweight gold drive chain comes with YZ450F-specific chain guide
2026 YZ450F in Team Yamaha Blue will be available from August 2025 at $15,749 inc GST ride away^, while the 70th Anniversary Edition will be available from November at $15,949 inc GST ride away^
^Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.