2011
Yamaha Grizzly 450 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 798133 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Grizzly 450 |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Independent double wishbone, 5 position preload adjustment, 160 mm stroke |
| Fronttyre | 25/8-12 |
| Rearbrakes | Sealed multidisc |
| Rearsuspension | Independent double wishbone, 5 position preload adjustment, 180 mm stroke |
| Reartyre | 25/10-12 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 84.5 x 75.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 421.00 ccm (25.69 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | On-Command® 2WD/4WD/diff-lock. Ultramatic® V-belt with all wheel engine braking, H/L/N/R/P. |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. BSR33/1 |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Front rack: 40 kg. Rear rack: 80 kg. |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 2.60 litres (0.17 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,993 mm (78.5 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1,093 mm (43.0 inches) |
| Seatheight | 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.
