Yamaha YZ450F Motocross Team Replica

Posted: Tuesday 21 October 2008 by Alison

September 14 is a memorable day for Yamaha as David Philippaerts won the world MX1 championship in the saddle of a YZ450FM.

As a dedication to its off-road fans, Yamaha is including the YZ450F Motocross Team Replica in its off-road 2009.

Developed in conjunction with Yamaha Racing and Team Yamaha Monster Motocross, the new and exclusive YZ450F team replica derives from the production series model 2009 and will be available in Europe in only 100 units. The models will have some “stolen” Yamaha components from some of the official MX1 models.

The new protagonist of the YZ range has an exlcusive look with new colours, carbon fibre components and exceptional technical characteristics.

From the Yamaha site, new for 2009:

* Top triple clamp has two sets of mounting holes, providing 4 handlebar positions to suit a wide variety of riders: standard, 10mm back, or 10mm or 20mm forward.
* Newly designed swingarm is lighter and helps to achieve excellent rigidity balance for superb cornering and rear wheel traction.
* Lightweight suspension linkage is redesigned to match the new swingarm.
* New rear wheel hub is lighter and designed for the larger 25mm diameter axle (up from 22mm), helping to achieve the overall rigidity balance of rear suspension components.
* New clutch lever is shorter, stronger, and lighter, with a lever position adjuster to accommodate different riders. Quick adjuster makes maintenance easy.
* Front brake hose clamp is now aluminum, greatly reducing its weight.
* New seat cover has great grip and more durability, and it’s easy to clean.
* Premium drive chain has gold colored plates for outstanding looks.