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
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Electric starting
- Includes auto decompression system for fast, easy starts
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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
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Aluminum cylinder body with cast iron liner
- Cylinder can be over bored in the event of an issue (2 sizes of overbore available)
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Short skirt forged aluminum piston
- Lightweight design means faster throttle response & less mechanical vibration
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Gear driven engine balancer shaft
- Reduces engine vibration for improved rider comfort
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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
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Throttle limiter
- Easy to adjust, screw-type throttle limiter
- Throttle limiter reduces acceleration & top speed if desired
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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
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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)
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Convenient, handlebar mounted push button On-Command® 2WD - 4WD drive selector
- On-Command® 4WD system lets you switch between 2WD, 4WD limited-slip and 4WD with diff lock
- On-Command® system lets you select the best mode for the conditions ... not the machine
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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
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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
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Wet sump lubrication system
- Spin on type oil filter for fast, easy oil changes
- Oil drain plug access hole in skid plate
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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
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Marine style, waterproof connectors on key electrical components.
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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
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Air Injection System (AIS) injects fresh air into exhaust port to fully burn any unburnt fuel, reducing exhaust emissions
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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245 mm (9.6") of ground clearance
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Oversized floorboards
- Significantly longer & wider than last generation Kodiak 450 for increased foot room
- Excellent rider foot protection
- Helps reduce mud & water splash
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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
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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
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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)
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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.)
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Rugged, cast "tongue-style" trailer hitch mount (ball not included)
- Towing capacity: 600 kg (1,322 lbs.)
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Rugged front bumper with wrinkle finish paint for durability
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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.
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Integrated winch wiring allows for easy installation of accessory winch
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Low maintenance, sealed battery
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YDT (Yamaha Diagnostic Tool) easy access, under seat coupler
- Yamaha's exclusive money & time saving diagnostic tool
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This Special Edition model combines unmatched styling and features with classic Kodiak value, reliability and durability.