2024 Yamaha YZ450FX - Used - Available in Prince George

🏁 Overview

• Type: Off-road / cross-country race bike (not street legal)
• Engine: 450cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke
• MSRP (Canada): about $12,099 CAD
• Built for: trails, enduro, GNCC-style racing

🔥 What’s new for 2024

The 2024 model got a major redesign, not just small updates:

• All-new lighter, more compact 450cc engine with stronger power across the rev range
• Higher rev limit (+500 rpm) for more top-end
• Redesigned aluminum frame → better handling + stability
• New traction control system (3 modes)
• Updated Yamaha Power Tuner app (adjust maps from your phone)
• Slimmer body + improved ergonomics
• Lower seat height for better control in technical terrain

⚙️ Key Specs

• Powertrain: 450cc DOHC, fuel-injected
• Transmission: 5-speed (wide-ratio, good for trails)
• Weight: ~251 lb (wet)
• Seat height: 37.6 in
• Fuel capacity: 2.1 gallons
• Suspension: KYB fully adjustable (race-level)

🏆 What it’s good at

• Fast woods riding / enduro racing
• Technical trails (better than motocross bikes)
• Riders who want a race-ready bike out of the box

Compared to a motocross bike (YZ450F), the FX version adds:

• Bigger fuel tank
• 18” rear wheel (better traction)
• Kickstand
• Softer suspension tuning for off-road
• Wider gearing