2021 Yamaha Kodiak 450

2021 Yamaha Kodiak 450

With an Ultramatic® automatic transmission, On-Command® 2WD/4WD and fuel injection, this ATV packs big performance into a mid-size machine.

Features may include:

• Ultramatic® and On-Command®

Kodiak 450® brings Yamaha’s renowned combination of the industry’s most durable automatic transmission—Ultramatic®—with the rider-centric control and traction of On-Command® selectable 4WD. The result is outstanding capability with the confidence to get you through the most challenging terrain and back again.

• Terrainability

With standard full-length skid plates, nearly 10-inches of ground clearance and independent double wishbone suspension with adjustable shocks, Kodiak 450 is ready to tackle rough terrain without breaking a sweat and with the sort of rider comfort that makes long rides a blast, too.

• Compact Chassis

Unlike many middleweight utility ATVs, Kodiak 450 isn’t just a smaller engine under a full-size body. Yamaha built the Kodiak 450 from the ground up to give riders a compact chassis for precise handling and maneuverability on the trail.

• Terrain-Tackling Ground Clearance

Kodiak 450 offers 9.6-inches of ground clearance and full-length composite skid plates to deliver maximum underbelly protection for a wide variety of terrain.

• Compact Chassis

For precise handling and a confidence-inspiring ride in a variety of terrain conditions, Yamaha built the Kodiak 450 with a compact body design that is significantly less bulky than competitive models.

• Smooth Fuel-Injected Engine

Kodiak 450 features a torquey 421cc SOHC engine designed to provide a balance of responsive power and smooth character for long riding days with minimal fatigue. Mikuni® fuel injection means easy cold starts and flawless fuel delivery in nearly any condition while liquid-cooling and a high-volume fan system ensure reliable, consistent performance for years to come.

• Compact Body, Roomy Ergonomics

Kodiak 450 offers a riding position with the same roomy feel as the larger Kodiak 700. With tall handlebars, a seat that is long and plush for improved rider comfort for extended work days, large textured floorboards and an oversized thumb throttle, every aspect of the Kodiak 450 was designed to bring class-leading levels of refinement to the middleweight 4x4 ATV segment.

• Rubber Engine Mounts

Kodiak 450 features specifically-developed rubber engine mounts that isolate vibrations from the engine bay and give the rider one of the smoothest rides ever offered in a utility ATV.

• Ultramatic® Durability

Yamaha’s Ultramatic® system earns its place as the most reliable transmission in the market. An automatic centrifugal clutch maintains constant belt tension for reduced belt wear and a sprag clutch provides Yamaha’s renowned all-wheel engine braking.

• High-Mounted Air Intakes

Kodiak 450 features high-mounted air intakes to ensure that water and debris can’t get into the drive system or engine air cleaner through a reusable foam air filter for the engine side that is accessible without tools. These air channels provide plenty of cool, clean air for the engine and ensure that the V-belt remains cool in the toughest of working conditions.