ENGINE

• 421 cc, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve, fuel injected, single
  • Proven design with an excellent reliability record
  • Engine uses regular unleaded fuel
  • Rubber engine mounts reduce vibration & noise for excellent rider comfort
• Electric starting
  • Includes auto decompression system for fast, easy starts
• SOHC, 2-valve cylinder head design
  • Simple 2- valve design (1-intake & 1-exhaust)
  • 40 mm intake & 34 mm exhaust valves
  • Rocker arm valve actuation... simple, proven design that is easy to adjust
• Aluminum cylinder body with cast iron liner
  • Cylinder can be over bored in the event of an issue (2 sizes of overbore available)
• Short skirt forged aluminum piston
  • Lightweight design means faster throttle response & less mechanical vibration
• Gear driven engine balancer shaft
  • Reduces engine vibration for improved rider comfort
• 34 mm Mikuni throttle body fuel injection system with TPS & ISC
  • TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) is used to more precisely calculate the fuel injection quantity for optimum power, excellent throttle response & reduced fuel consumption
  • ISC (Idle Speed Control) helps ensure a steady idle even during warm up
  • Other fuel injection benefits include; choke-free starting, excellent fuel economy & reduced emissions
• Throttle limiter
  • Easy to adjust, screw-type throttle limiter
  • Throttle limiter reduces acceleration & top speed if desired
• High mounted, high capacity air box with washable foam air filter
  • No tools required to access air filter
  • Washable foam filter can be re-used reducing tune-up costs
  • High mounted design helps prevent water ingestion
  • Air box features a "no tools required" drain
• Yamaha's industry leading Ultramatic® CVT (fully automatic) dual range transmission with reverse & downhill engine braking
  • Dual range, high - low transmission with reverse. Low range offers more "grunt" for towing or hauling heavy loads or when tackling technical terrain
  • CVT automatically selects the optimum transmission ratio, meaning you are always in the right "gear"
  • Ultramatic® design offers controllable, confidence inspiring downhill engine braking
  • Downhill engine braking also reduces brake wear & related servicing
  • Ultramatic® design utilizes a special centrifugal clutch which keeps constant tension on the V-belt, reducing belt wear since the belt does not slip as the clutches engage
  • High mounted belt cooling ducts help prevent water ingestion
  • V-belt housing has an easy access "no tools required" drain plug
  • Automotive style, gated, 5-postion shifter (high, low, neutral, reverse & park)
• Convenient, handlebar mounted push button On-Command® 2WD - 4WD drive selector
  • Tactical Green and Yamaha Blue: 2WD & 4WD limited slip
  • Fall Beige with Realtree Edge: 2WD, 4WD limited-slip and 4WD with diff lock
  • On-Command® system lets you select the best mode for the conditions ... not the machine
• Straight design front & rear drive shafts
  • Straight driveshaft layout eliminates U-joints, reducing friction, noise & vibration
  • Front & rear CV drive shafts feature heavy duty plastic boots to protect the CV joints from mud & water penetration for extended service life
• High capacity cooling system with electric cooling fan
  • 53% more cooling capacity than the last generation Kodiak 450
  • Maintains consistent engine temperatures for optimum performance
  • Radiator is positioned high in the frame for protection
  • Design reduces heat reaching the rider
• Wet sump lubrication system
  • Spin on type oil filter for fast, easy oil changes
  • Oil drain plug access hole in skid plate
• Maintenance-free transistor controlled TCI ignition
  • Produces a strong spark for fast starts
  • Provides precise ignition timing / mapping for optimum engine performance at all rpms
• Marine style, waterproof connectors on key electrical components.
• Stainless steel exhaust system with catalyzer & cleanable spark arrestor
  • Spark arrestor prevents stray sparks from exiting the exhaust
  • Catalyzer reduces exhaust emissions
  • Stainless steel design helps prevent rusting
• Air Injection System (AIS) injects fresh air into exhaust port to fully burn any unburnt fuel, reducing exhaust emissions

CHASSIS

• Rugged tube type, steel frame
  • Compact design provides nimble, responsive handling
  • Low seat height (855 mm / 33.7 inches) reduces centre of gravity & improves rider confidence / security
  • Revised riding position (vs. last generation 450) offers a roomier cockpit, with more knee & foot room for improved rider comfort
• Full length, rugged plastic skid plates
  • Underside of unit is fully protected by high impact skid plates
  • Front differential & engine oil drain access holes in main skid plate
  • Skid plates enhance terrainability by allowing unit to slide more easily over obstacles
• Electric Power Steering (EPS)
  • Significantly reduces steering effort resulting in less rider fatigue & improved rider comfort & confidence
  • Speed sensitive system; more assist at slower speeds, less assist at higher speeds for optimum control
  • Significantly reduces handlebar kickback when front wheels strike an obstacle
  • Fully sealed system (electrics & gears)
• Double wishbone front & rear steel A-arms
  • Wide track A-arms (front & rear) improve rider confidence by reducing body roll
  • Rear anti-sway bar for optimum handling & reduced body roll
• Adjustable independent double wishbone front & rear suspension
  • 5-position pre-load adjustable, gas charged shocks front & rear
  • 171 mm (6.7 inches) front wheel travel & 189 mm (7.4 inches) rear wheel travel
  • Excellent rider comfort even on the toughest trails
• 245 mm (9.6") of ground clearance
• Front disc brakes.
  • Independent (separate) front & rear braking for enhanced control & terrain-ability
  • Dual 220 mm (8.7") front rotors squeezed by single piston Nissin calipers
• Sealed, rear wet brake
  • Single rear wet brake is fully enclosed in the rear gear case housing
  • Enclosed design keeps mud & water from entering the system & causing premature wear
  • Consistent braking performance
  • Reduced maintenance
• Rugged CST tires & either steel wheels or cast aluminum mag wheels (depending on model)
  • 25" tires help to increase ground clearance
  • Tire design enhances steering precision, ride comfort & tradition
• 14 litre fuel tank
  • Bar / block style fuel gauge in LCD meter
  • Last bar will begin blinking when fuel level is 4.2 litres or less (low fuel warning)
• Revised riding position (vs. last generation Kodiak 450) for improved rider comfort & confidence
  • Revised handlebar design & bend
  • Longer seat design
  • Longer & wider floorboards
  • Increased knee & legroom (vs last generation Kodiak 450)
• Quick remove, seat with large under seat storage pocket
  • Seat snaps into place - no levers to fuss with when removing seat
  • Seat is 110 mm (4.3 inches) longer than last generation seat
  • Storage pocket features multiple drain holes (storage pocket is not water proof)
• Oversized floorboards
  • Significantly longer & wider than last generation Kodiak 450 for increased foot room
  • Excellent rider foot protection
  • Helps reduce mud & water splash
• Compact digital LCD meter assembly with indicator & warning lights.
  • Functions include: speedometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel gauge, hour meter, service hour meter, drive mode indicator, transmission gear indicator & various warning lights
• Quick remove, seat with large under seat storage pocket
  • Seat snaps into place &mdah; no levers to fuss with when removing seat
  • Seat is 110 mm longer than last generation seat with addition thigh support
  • Storage pocket features multiple drain holes (storage pocket is not water proof)
• Aggressive angular body styling
  • Injection-molded fenders & centre body with special scuff guard finish in selected areas
  • Increased rider room Vs last generation Kodiak 450
• High visibility lighting
  • 30/30 watt Krypton main headlights (fender mounted)
  • Handlebar mounted halogen 3rd headlight... turns with handlebars (EPS models only) & is only
  • activated when using high beam (3rd headlight is only available on EPS models)
  • rear tail light (brake & running lights)
• Heavy duty steel front & rear racks with wrinkle finish paint for durability
  • Front rack max load: 40 kg (88 lbs.)
  • Rear rack max load: 80 kg (176 lbs.)
• Rugged, cast "tongue-style" trailer hitch mount (ball not included)
  • Towing capacity: 600 kg (1,322 lbs.)
• Rugged front bumper with wrinkle finish paint for durability
• 12 volt DC outlet
  • Conveniently located on centre body area just ahead of handlebars
  • 10 amp / 120 watt, 12 volt DC outlet for work light, GPS, cell phone, etc.
• Integrated winch wiring allows for easy installation of accessory winch
• Low maintenance, sealed battery
• YDT (Yamaha Diagnostic Tool) easy access, under seat coupler
  • Yamaha's exclusive money & time saving diagnostic tool

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