| General |
| Colours | White/Red, Team Yamaha Blue/White) | Orange/white/grey |
| Warranty | 30 Day (Limited Factory Warranty) | - |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 15.0 inches | 13.5 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 381 mm | 343 mm |
| Height (in.) | 51.6 inches | - |
| Length (in.) | 86.3 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,192 mm | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,311 mm | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 998 mm | 958 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.7 inches | 58.5 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,491 mm | 1485 mm |
| Width (in.) | 32.4 inches | - |
| Width (mm) | 823 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 39.3 inches | 37.7 inches |
| Seat Height | 998 mm / 39.3 in. | 958 mm / 37.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1,491 mm / 58.7 in. | 1485 mm / 58.5 in. |
| Height | 1,311 mm / 51.6 in. | - |
| Length | 2,192 mm / 86.3 in. | - |
| Width | 823 mm / 32.4 in. | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 6.17 litres | 7.20 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 1.63 gallons | 1.90 US gallons |
| Oil Capacity (l) | 1.20 litres | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 245.0 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 111.1 kg | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 102.6 |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | 0.08 quarts | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | - | 226.2 pounds |
| Dry Weight | - | 102.6 kg / 226.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.17 litres / 1.63 gallons | 7.20 litres / 1.90 US gallons |
| Wet Weight | 111.1 kg / 245.0 lbs | - |
| Performance |
| Mods from previous model | New clutch lever and pushrod for more consistent clutch feel during long motos. | - |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | 0.6140 HP/kg |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Displacement (ci) | 27.40 cubic inches | 27.45 cubic inches |
| Displacement (cc) | 449.00 cc | 449.9 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 97.0 x 60.8 mm | 95.0 x 63.4 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.8 x 2.4 inches | 3.7 x 2.5 inches |
| Stroke | - | 4-stroke |
| Engine Detail | Titanium valves | - |
| Fuel System | Injection. Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), Keihin 44mm | Injection |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | - |
| Engine Lubrication | Dry sump | - |
| Ignition | CDI | Keihin EMS |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | - | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Primary Drive | 2WD; Sealed O-Ring Chain, Eccentric Adjustment | X-ring 5/8 x 1/4 chain |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | - | 310 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | - | 12.2 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 315 mm | 300 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 12.4 inches | 11.8 inches |
| Frame Type | - | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
| Suspension - Front | KYB Speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable, 12.2-in travel | WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm |
| Suspension - Rear | KYB Fully adjustable single shock | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage |
| Rake | - | 26.1° |
| Wheel Travel - Front | - | 310 mm / 12.2 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 315 mm / 12.4 in. | 300 mm / 11.8 in. |
| Electrical Systems |
| Lighting system | Dual 30W Krypton multireflector Headlights and 3.9/0.5W LED Brake light | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 245 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 9.8 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 250 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings |
| Rims | - | CNC machined hubs. Excel rims. Wire spoked. |
| Tyres - Front | 80/100-21 | 1.6-21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 120/80-19 | - |