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2008 YFZ450 SE

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2008 YFZ450 SE

2008 Raptor 700R SE
Engine

2008 YFZ450 SE

2008 Raptor 700R SE

Bore x Stroke95.0 x 63.4mm102.0mm x 84.0mm
CarburetionKeihin 39mm FCR w/throttle position sensorYamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm
Compression Ratio11.4:19.2:1
Drive Train2WD; sealed O-ring chain, eccentric adjustment2WD; sealed O-ring chain, eccentric adjustment
IgnitionDC-CDI16-Bit ECU
Starting SystemElectricElectric
Transmission5-speed; wet multiplate clutch5-speed w/reverse; wet multiplate clutch
Type449cc liquid-cooled w/fan, 4-stroke; DOHC, 5 titanium valves686cc liquid-cooled w/fan, 4-stroke; SOHC, 4 valves
Chassis

2008 YFZ450 SE

2008 Raptor 700R SE

Brakes/FrontDual ventilated hydraulic disc, twin pistonDual ventilated hydraulic disc, twin piston
Brakes/RearVentilated hydraulic disc, twin pistonVentilated hydraulic disc, self adjusting park brake function
Suspension/FrontIndependent double wishbone, w/piggy back High-/Lo-speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustment, 9.1-in travelIndependent double wishbone w/piggy back High-/Lo-speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustment, 9.1-in travel
Suspension/RearCast aluminum swing arm w/rebound,High-/Lo-speed compression and threaded preload, 10.6-in travelCast aluminum swing arm w/rebound, High-/Lo-speed compression and threaded preload adjustment, 10.1-in travel
Tires/FrontAT21x7-10 radialAT21x7-10 radial
Tires/RearAT20x10-9 radialAT20x10-9 radial
Dimensions

2008 YFZ450 SE

2008 Raptor 700R SE

Dry Weight350 lb396 lb
Fuel Capacity2.6 gal2.9 gal
Ground Clearance4.5 in4.4 in
L x W x H72.4 x 46.1 x 42.9 in72.6 x 46.1 x 44.5 in
Seat Height31.9 in32.0 in
Wheelbase50.4 in50.4 in
Other

2008 YFZ450 SE

2008 Raptor 700R SE

LightingDual 30W Krypton multi-reflector headlights & 3.9/0.5W LED brakelightDual 30W Krypton multi-reflector headlights & 3.9/0.5W LED brakelight
Warranty 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty) 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)
MSRP*$7,649 (Midnight Blue/White) Available from January 2008
$7,649 (Black/Orange) Available from July 2007
$7,999 (Black Metallic with Flames) Available from January 2008
$7,999 (Special Edition Red/White) Available from June 2007