The Yamaha YFZ450R is a vehicle built from 2011 to 2026. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the YFZ450R is
The Yamaha YFZ450R is a vehicle that Yamaha built from 2011 to 2026 — 16 model years.
Yamaha YFZ450R tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment YFZ450R owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Yamaha YFZ450R have? Power & range
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The YFZ450R by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Yamaha YFZ450R. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | YFZ450R | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Not yet rated | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Yamaha YFZ450R?
The YFZ450R is a vehicle, built from 2011 to 2026.
What is the Yamaha YFZ450R warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the YFZ450R reliable?
The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific YFZ450R?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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