presentation of the WR 450 F Rally 2017
On January 2, 2017, the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team set off on the 2017 Dakar Rally. Riding the 2017 WR450F Rally, Helder Rodriguez, Adrien Van Beveren, Alessandro Botturi and Rodney Fagotter set off from Asuncíon in Paraguay, a first in the rally's history. They will continue their journey through Bolivia, finishing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on January 14.
the world's most demanding rally-raid requires a perfectly prepared motorcycle, and the WR is up to the challenge. The enduro WR450F has undergone a number of modifications: this competitive production bike has been transformed into a genuine rally-raid machine capable of taking on the legendary Dakar. In order to cover those 9000 kilometers in extreme conditions, the WR450F Rally is equipped with a 33-liter fuel tank and a larger cooling system to cope with the hottest temperatures.
the instantly recognizable navigation tower at the front of the bike features four lights, a GPS, roadbook dispenser and all the other elements needed for rider navigation. Its advanced chassis and engine ensure a powerful, light and agile machine, giving riders perfect control of their motorcycle. In terms of suspension, the WR450F Rally uses a BOS telescopic fork and a modified swingarm.
for all those who dream of riding this machine on the Dakar, the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team is currently developing a specific "customer" kit to transform a WR450F into a real racing machine. These kits should be available from July 2017.
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Key facts Yamaha WR 450 F Rally (2017) : What you need to know before you buy
Specifications Yamaha WR 450 F Rally 2017
- Chassis
- Frame : structure en aluminium
- Fuel capacity : 33 liters (8.72 US gallons)
- Seat height : 975 mm (38.39 in)
- Length : 2,185 mm (86.02 in)
- Width : 845 mm (33.27 in)
- Min height : 1,290 mm (50.79 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,485 mm (58.46 in)
- Weight when fully loaded : 162 kg (357 lb)
- Front axle
- Telehydraulic inverted fork WP Ø nc, Wheel travel : 310 mm (12.20 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 300 mm (11.81 in), 2-piston caliper
- Front tire : 90 / 90 - 21 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 1 bar
- Transmission
- 5 stage gearbox
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- KYB monoshock, Wheel travel : 318 mm (12.52 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 245 mm (9.65 in), single-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 140 / 98 - 18 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 1 bar
- Motor
- single-cylinder , 4 strokes
- Injection
- Cooling system : liquid
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 449 cc
- ≈ 60 ch (59.20 hp)
- Power-to-weight ratio : approximately 2.28 kg/ch
- Compression : 12.5 : 1
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the WR 450 F Rally 2017
- What is the power of the WR 450 F Rally 2017?
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The WR 450 F Rally 2017 develops a power of 60 ch (59.20 hp)
- What is the weight of the WR 450 F Rally 2017?
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The WR 450 F Rally 2017 has a a weight when fully loaded of 162 kg (357 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the WR 450 F Rally 2017?
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To ensure good accessibility, the WR 450 F Rally 2017 offers a minimum seat height of 975 mm (38.39 in).
- What is the price of the WR 450 F Rally 2017?
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