Motocross

Yamaha YZ450F 2022

Motocross, 450cc 4T, US version

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Illustration: a Yamaha motocross bike, not this exact model.

From the owner’s manual: engine oil capacity 0.63 L (0.67 US qt), p. 2-2; coolant 1.03 L (1.09 US qt), p. 2-2; front tire 80/100-21 51M, p. 2-5; rear tire 120/80-19 63M, p. 2-5. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

No CPSC recall found for the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F, checked 2026-10-15. Recalls

Yamaha YZ450F 2022

Workshop card from motoxsports.com/bikes/yamaha-yz450f-2022/ · each figure as the maker’s document prints it, with its source number; ≈ marks a figure we converted. Torque values are not published: use the manual.

Gearing

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Stock front sprocket: 13T; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-4 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Stock rear sprocket: 49T; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-4 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Chain pitch: 520; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-7 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Stock chain links: 114; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-7 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Stock final drive ratio: 3.769 : 1; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-4 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]

Wheels and tires

4 of 4 filled

Front rim: 21x1.6; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-5 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Rear rim: 19x2.15; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-5 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Front tire: 80/100-21 51M; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-5 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Rear tire: 120/80-19 63M; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-5 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]

Suspension

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Fork: Telescopic fork; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-5 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Fork travel: 310 mm (12.2 in); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-6 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Shock travel: 317 mm (12.5 in); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-6 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Stock fork spring rate: Not yet verified
Stock shock spring rate: Not yet verified
Static sag, bike only: Not yet verified
Race sag, rider on: Not yet verified

Fluids and capacities

5 of 5 filled

Engine oil spec: SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50; API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-2 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Engine oil capacity (oil change): 0.63 L (0.67 US qt); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-2 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Engine oil capacity, with filter change: 0.65 L (0.69 US qt); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-2 · checked 2026-10-16 source [1]
Coolant capacity: 1.03 L (1.09 US qt); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-2 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Fuel capacity: 6.2 L (1.6 US gal); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-2 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]

Service specs

5 of 6 filled

Fork oil: Yamaha Suspension Oil S1; Quantity (left) 501.0 cm³ (16.94 US oz, 17.67 Imp.oz); Quantity (right) 501.0 cm³ (16.94 US oz, 17.67 Imp.oz); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-6 · checked 2026-10-16 source [1]
Brake fluid: DOT 4; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-5 · checked 2026-10-16 source [1]
Coolant type: Not yet verified
Fuel octane: Octane number (RON) 95; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-2 · checked 2026-10-16 source [1]
Idle speed: 1900–2100 r/min; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-4 · checked 2026-10-16 source [1]
Valve clearance: Intake 0.10–0.17 mm (0.0039–0.0067 in); Exhaust 0.15–0.22 mm (0.0059–0.0087 in), cold; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-2 · checked 2026-10-16 source [1]

Maintenance

3 of 3 filled

Tire pressure (off-road): 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi) front and rear, measured on cold tires; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-5 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Chain slack: 50.0–60.0 mm (1.97–2.36 in), on a maintenance stand; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-7 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Spark plug and gap: NGK/LMAR8G, gap 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-2 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]

Dimensions

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Seat height: 965 mm (38.0 in); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-1 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Wheelbase: 1485 mm (58.5 in); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-1 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]
Weight (curb weight): 111 kg (245 lb); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-1 · checked 2026-10-14 source [1]

Solid marks are owner's-manual pages; hollow marks are manufacturer web or spec-sheet figures still waiting on a manual page. Last reviewed 2026-10-16. Rows marked not yet verified are blank on purpose.

Buying parts

The stock sizes and specs this bike left the factory with, each with its source. Take them to any shop.

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Chain: Chain pitch 520 Owner's manual p. 2-7Stock chain links 114 Owner's manual p. 2-7520 chains at MotoSport 520 master links at MotoSport
Sprockets: Stock front sprocket 13T Owner's manual p. 2-4Stock rear sprocket 49T Owner's manual p. 2-413T front sprockets at MotoSport 49T rear sprockets at MotoSport
Tires: Front tire 80/100-21 51M Owner's manual p. 2-5Rear tire 120/80-19 63M Owner's manual p. 2-5Front tires 80/100-21 at MotoSport Tubes 80/100-21 at MotoSport Rear tires 120/80-19 at MotoSport
Engine oil: Engine oil spec SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50; API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA Owner's manual p. 2-2Engine oil capacity (oil change) 630 ml (21.3 fl oz) Owner's manual p. 2-2Engine oil at MotoSport
Coolant: Coolant capacity 1030 ml (34.8 fl oz) Owner's manual p. 2-2Coolant at MotoSport

In stock at MotoSport

Prices from MotoSport’s catalog of Oct 14, 2026; check today’s price before you buy.

Front tire, stock size 80/100-21

Rear tire, stock size 120/80-19

Chain, stock pitch 520, stock length 114 links

Chains are sold by link count; this bike's stock chain is 520 pitch, 114 links.

Engine oil, stock viscosity 10W-40

Matched on viscosity only. The manual prints: SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50; API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA. Check the label for the rest.

Prices and stock from MotoSport's product catalog on Oct 14, 2026; they change, so check the price at MotoSport before you buy. Products are chosen by exact stock size, code or oil viscosity from the specs above, known brands first, then price. We have not tested them.

2 part specs not yet verified; see data coverage.

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What's missing

26 of 31 fields read off a manual page.

Not yet verified (5): fork spring rate, shock spring rate, static sag, race sag, coolant type.

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Sources

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Yamaha 2022 YZ450F Owner's Service Manual, LIT-11626-35-03, B2W-2819U-12 (Yamaha Owner's Manual Library, USA)pp. 2-1, 2-2, 2-4, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7Manual page, verified. Covers stock front sprocket, stock rear sprocket, stock final drive ratio, chain pitch, stock chain links, front tire, rear tire, front rim, rear rim, fork, fork travel, shock travel, engine oil spec, engine oil capacity (oil change), coolant capacity, fuel capacity, tire pressure (off-road), spark plug and gap, chain slack, seat height, wheelbase, weight (curb weight), engine oil figure, as labelled, engine oil capacity, with filter change, weight, as labelled, fork oil, brake fluid, fuel octane, idle speed, valve clearance; checked 2026-10-16.

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