What makes a 2007 Yamaha WR450F so special?
Works-style clutch lever features oversize barrel adjuster for easy, on-the-fly adjustability of lever/cable play. Electric start ensures easy restarts. All-new YZ-inspired aluminum frame helps reduce weight while optimizing mass centralization. An extensively tested assembly of aluminum forgings, castings and extrusions.
How big is the fuel tank on a Yamaha WR450F?
Slim design lightweight fuel tank holds 2.1 gallons. One-piece, high strength, plastic skid plate shaves weight and offers great protection. Lightweight headlight and sweet LED taillight maximize visibility and draw less current. Adjustable front brake lever. Wide footpegs are also lower for more comfort. Repackable aluminum muffler.
What kind of frame does a Yamaha 450 cm3 use?
For 2007, this news 450 cm3 is also equipped with a new aluminium frame, developed amongst other things for optimized direction changing. A YZ-bred advanced aluminum frame—carefully engineered from castings, forgings and extrusions—enhances handling while retaining legendary Yamaha feel and characteristics.
Is the Yamaha WR450F a good dirt bike?
This is a hopefully objective look at the WR450F, and to a lesser extent the WR250F, and helpful tips if you do wind up buying one. In a nutshell, the Yamaha WR450F is a cheap performance dirt bike with a reputation for being a lot more bullet-proof than its competitors.
Can you change the ignition on a WR450F?
You can remove the grey wire to remap the ignition to be like the YZ450F. Apparently it makes no difference under 6000RPM but does increase the power above that. It is worth doing? Some riders claim they don’t notice the difference, others do. Some find the WR has more than enough power with the other basic mods so don’t bother. Instructions here.
Can a modified WR450F be used as an adventure bike?
Dyno charts often show only a small increase compared to properly modified stock exhausts (plus unless you are in the top 1% of riders, extra power often makes you a slower rider except in a straight line drag). Check out this video on mods for the WR450F as an adventure bike.
Can a Yamaha WR be used as a motocross bike?
Yamaha’s stuff makes the WR into a chameleon of a motorcycle that can theoretically be converted into a full-blown motocrosser with minimal expense. It can also be plated and used as a dual-sport in some states. Federal laws would frown on that, of course, but people will do it, and the WR will be perfectly at home in that role.