C’mon Yamaha! Throw some turn signals on that 2019 Yamaha WR450F!
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All-New 2019 Yamaha WR450F Headlines Company?s September Introductions
Popular Cross Country, Trail and Dual Sport Models Return for 2019 Dirt Motorcycle Lineup

 
Cypress, CA ? September 26, 2018 ? Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., today introduced more of the company?s 2019 Dirt Motorcycle models, headlined by an all-new WR450F Enduro machine. Along with the return of the smaller-displacement WR250F, the popular PW50 and TT-R Trail models, and the do-it-all WR250R Dual Sport model, the introductions complete the 2019 Yamaha Dirt Motorcycle lineup.
All-New 2019 WR450F
The 2019 Yamaha WR450F arrives completely revised for precise performance in enduro competition. A combination of linear and tractable power, pinpoint handling, and clockwork reliability has ingrained the WR450F as a firm favorite among fast trail riders and racers alike. Like the original 1998 WR400F, the all-new 2019 model is directly based on the successful YZ450F platform.
New Engine Based on the Cutting Edge YZ450F
The heart of the all-new WR450F is an engine based on the current YZ450F with specific enduro-friendly settings. The distinct rearward-slanted cylinder design with front down-draft intake, mass centralized layout, and internal component specifications are the same as the YZ450F engine. However, the intake and exhaust systems, along with the fuel injection and ignition maps, are tuned to provid...