Introducing the new 2026 Yamaha YZ450F. Our class-dominating 450 is now even better with a new frame design and reworked suspension to boost confidence and cornering performance. Updates to the renowned 450cc reversed cylinder four-stroke engine yield more linear response for enhanced control and feeling of connection. Add in a new hydraulic clutch along with a host of other key updates and it all adds up to a bike that’s easier to ride faster, longer. Here’s a quick look at what’s new.