Conquer Dirt

Are you the type of rider that likes owning a machine they can't keep their eyes off of? The Kodiak 450 EPS SE is fully qualified to fulfill this position in your fleet. Now equipped with 4WD Diff-lock and factory installed WARN® winch, the Kodiak 450 EPS SE also sports colour matched shocks, special edition graphics, and aluminum wheels that will make you the envy of all your neighbours.
 

Power

• 421 cc, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine was created to provide a balance of responsive power and all-day comfort.
• Backed by proven Yamaha reliability, the Kodiak 450 EPS SE was built for the working or recreational rider.

Design

• Chassis styling fits a roomy riding position.
• A low centre of gravity and a light steering effort into one complete compact package. 

TERRAINABILITY

• The Kodiak 450 features Yamaha's On-Command® 4WD system NEW with diff-lock for 2020.
• Factory installed WARN® winch
• The driver-controlled system eliminates hesitation or slipping when engaged.

ENGINE

• 421 cc, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve, fuel injected, single
• Proven design with an excellent reliability record
• Engine uses regular unleaded fuel
• Rubber engine mounts reduce vibration & noise for excellent rider comfort
• Electric starting
• Includes auto decompression system for fast, easy starts
• SOHC, 2-valve cylinder head design
• Simple 2- valve design (1-intake & 1-exhaust)
• 40 mm intake & 34 mm exhaust valves
• Rocker arm valve actuation... simple, proven design that is easy to adjust
• Aluminum cylinder body with cast iron liner
• Cylinder can be over bored in the event of an issue (2 sizes of overbore available)
• Short skirt forged aluminum piston
• Lightweight design means faster throttle response & less mechanical vibration
• Gear driven engine balancer shaft
• Reduces engine vibration for improved rider comfort
• 34 mm Mikuni throttle body fuel injection system with TPS & ISC
• TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) is used to more precisely calculate the fuel injection quantity for optimum power, excellent throttle response & reduced fuel consumption
• ISC (Idle Speed Control) helps ensure a steady idle even during warm up
• Other fuel injection benefits include; choke-free starting, excellent fuel economy & reduced emissions
• Throttle limiter
• Easy to adjust, screw-type throttle limiter
• Throttle limiter reduces acceleration & top speed if desired
• High mounted, high capacity air box with washable foam air filter
• No tools required to access air filter
• Washable foam filter can be re-used reducing tune-up costs
• High mounted design helps prevent water ingestion
• Air box features a "no tools required" drain
• Yamaha's industry leading Ultramatic® CVT (fully automatic) dual range transmission with reverse & downhill engine braking
• Dual range, high - low transmission with reverse. Low range offers more "grunt" for towing or hauling heavy loads or when tackling technical terrain
•  CVT automatically selects the optimum transmission ratio, meaning you are always in the right "gear"
• Ultramatic® design offers controllable, confidence inspiring downhill engine braking
• Downhill engine braking also reduces brake wear & related servicing
• Ultramatic® design utilizes a special centrifugal clutch which keeps constant tension on the V-belt, reducing belt wear since the belt does not slip as the clutches engage
• High mounted belt cooling ducts help prevent water ingestion
• V-belt housing has an easy access "no tools required" drain plug
• Automotive style, gated, 5-postion shifter (high, low, neutral, reverse & park)
• Convenient, handlebar mounted push button On-Command® 2WD - 4WD drive selector
• Drive system features 2 modes: 2WD & 4WD limited slip
• On-Command® system lets you select the best mode for the conditions ... not the machine
• Straight design front & rear drive shafts
• Straight driveshaft layout eliminates U-joints, reducing friction, noise & vibration
• Front & rear CV drive shafts feature heavy duty plastic boots to protect the CV joints from mud & water penetration for extended service life
• High capacity cooling system with electric cooling fan
• 53% more cooling capacity than the last generation Kodiak 450
• Maintains consistent engine temperatures for optimum performance
• Radiator is positioned high in the frame for protection
• Design reduces heat reaching the rider
• Wet sump lubrication system
• Spin on type oil filter for fast, easy oil changes
• Oil drain plug access hole in skid plate
• Maintenance-free transistor controlled TCI ignition
• Produces a strong spark for fast starts
• Provides precise ignition timing / mapping for optimum engine performance at all rpms
• Marine style, waterproof connectors on key electrical components.
• Stainless steel exhaust system with catalyzer & cleanable spark arrestor
• Spark arrestor prevents stray sparks from exiting the exhaust
• Catalyzer reduces exhaust emissions
• Stainless steel design helps prevent rusting
• Air Injection System (AIS) injects fresh air into exhaust port to fully burn any unburnt fuel, reducing exhaust emissions

chassis

• Rugged tube type, steel frame
• Compact design provides nimble, responsive handling
• Low seat height (855 mm / 33.7 inches) reduces centre of gravity & improves rider confidence / security
• Revised riding position (vs. last generation 450) offers a roomier cockpit, with more knee & foot room for improved rider comfort
• Full length, rugged plastic skid plates
• Underside of unit is fully protected by high impact skid plates
• Front differential & engine oil drain access holes in main skid plate
• Skid plates enhance terrainability by allowing unit to slide more easily over obstacles
• Electric Power Steering (EPS)
• Significantly reduces steering effort resulting in less rider fatigue & improved rider comfort & confidence
• Speed sensitive system; more assist at slower speeds, less assist at higher speeds for optimum control
• Significantly reduces handlebar kickback when front wheels strike an obstacle
• Fully sealed system (electrics & gears)
• Double wishbone front & rear steel A-arms
• Wide track A-arms (front & rear) improve rider confidence by reducing body roll
• Rear anti-sway bar for optimum handling & reduced body roll
• Adjustable independent double wishbone front & rear suspension
• 5-position pre-load adjustable, gas charged shocks front & rear
• 171 mm (6.7 inches) front wheel travel & 189 mm (7.4 inches) rear wheel travel
• Excellent rider comfort even on the toughest trails
• 245 mm (9.6") of ground clearance
• Front disc brakes.
• Independent (separate) front & rear braking for enhanced control & terrain-ability
• Dual 220 mm (8.7") front rotors squeezed by single piston Nissin calipers
• Sealed, rear wet brake
• Single rear wet brake is fully enclosed in the rear gear case housing
• Enclosed design keeps mud & water from entering the system & causing premature wear
• Consistent braking performance
• Reduced maintenance
• Rugged CST tires & either steel wheels or cast aluminum mag wheels (depending on model)
• 25" tires help to increase ground clearance
• Tire design enhances steering precision, ride comfort & tradition
• 14 litre fuel tank
• Bar / block style fuel gauge in LCD meter
• Last bar will begin blinking when fuel level is 4.2 litres or less (low fuel warning)
• Revised riding position (vs. last generation Kodiak 450) for improved rider comfort & confidence
• Revised handlebar design & bend
• Longer seat design
• Longer & wider floorboards
• Increased knee & legroom (vs last generation Kodiak 450)
• Quick remove, seat with large under seat storage pocket
• Seat snaps into place - no levers to fuss with when removing seat
• Seat is 110 mm (4.3 inches) longer than last generation seat
• Storage pocket features multiple drain holes (storage pocket is not water proof)
• Oversized floorboards
• Significantly longer & wider than last generation Kodiak 450 for increased foot room
• Excellent rider foot protection
• Helps reduce mud & water splash
• Compact digital LCD meter assembly with indicator & warning lights.
• Functions include: speedometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel gauge, hour meter, service hour meter, drive mode indicator, transmission gear indicator & various warning lights
•  Quick remove, seat with large under seat storage pocket
• Seat snaps into place &mdah; no levers to fuss with when removing seat
• Seat is 110 mm longer than last generation seat with addition thigh support
• Storage pocket features multiple drain holes (storage pocket is not water proof)
• Aggressive angular body styling
• Injection-molded fenders & centre body with special scuff guard finish in selected areas
• Increased rider room Vs last generation Kodiak 450
• High visibility lighting
• 30/30 watt Krypton main headlights (fender mounted)
•  Handlebar mounted halogen 3rd headlight... turns with handlebars (EPS models only) & is only
  activated when using high beam (3rd headlight is only available on EPS models)
• rear tail light (brake & running lights)
• Heavy duty steel front & rear racks with wrinkle finish paint for durability
• Front rack max load: 40 kg (88 lbs.)
• Rear rack max load: 80 kg (176 lbs.)
•  Rugged, cast "tongue-style" trailer hitch mount (ball not included)
• Towing capacity: 600 kg (1,322 lbs.)
• Rugged front bumper with wrinkle finish paint for durability
• 12 volt DC outlet
• Conveniently located on centre body area just ahead of handlebars
• 10 amp / 120 watt, 12 volt DC outlet for work light, GPS, cell phone, etc.
• Integrated winch wiring allows for easy installation of accessory winch
• Low maintenance, sealed battery
• YDT (Yamaha Diagnostic Tool) easy access, under seat coupler
• Yamaha's exclusive money & time saving diagnostic tool