A Yamaha Sport ATV

by Nick Harris on April 14th, 2009

Yamaha Sport ATV - 2009 YFZ 450R SE

The 2009 YFZ 450R SE is truly a Yamaha Sport ATV for the ages. Just looking at it sends shivers down my neck and somehow it reminds me of Will Smith’s Men in Black movie. The YFZ 450R special edition Yamaha ATV comes with a unique black and silver color scheme and the plastics can be taken off quickly without tools, perfect for ATV racing use.

2009 Yamaha YFZ 450R SE

The YFZ 450R SE is all new for 2009 and is 3 inches wider than the non special edition YFZ 450R ATV. A wider stance, aluminum and tension steel frame that bolts together to reduce metal fatigue caused by welding and an engine that sits lower in the frame are all welcome additions if you enjoy ATV racing. ATV fuel injection technology from Yamaha offers precise fuel delivery through a 42mm Mikuni throttle body and 12 hole injector.

2009 YFZ 450R SE ATV Engine by Yamaha

Take a closer look at the YFZ 450R’s engine and tell me you don’t think it’s all business, I dare you, it looks like it’s wearing a suit. Idle speed control (ISC) makes starting this Yamaha sport ATV simple for beginners and pros alike. The camshafts are also all new for the 2009 YFZ450R SE to maximize low and mid-range torque and racing performance. ProTaper handlebars, new Dunlop ATV tires, KYB shocks with a Kashima coating and a GYTR front grab bar round out the special edition goodies.

MSRP on the 2009 YFZ450R SE is set at $8,699, compare that with the non special edition YFZ450R ATVs currently at auction and you tell me… is it worthy of a movie role?