Engineered by Yamaha for the atv motorcycle segment, the 2018 Yamaha Kodiak 450 features a 421 cc (25.7 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 84.5 x 75.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches) with a 10.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Kodiak 450 measures 288.9 kg (637 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 841 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,232 mm (48.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15.14-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2018 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
