2022 Yamaha YZ450F Horsepower and Torque

When driving the entire bikes again to again within the 450 Motocross Shootout, one would assume the Yamaha YZ450F produces among the highest peak horsepower and torque figures within the class attributable to its fast throttle response, aggressive character, and gobs of midrange torque. That’s not the case, nonetheless.

Of all of the bikes within the phase, bLU cRU’s top-of-the-line motocrosser ranks fifth in peak horsepower and ties the Kawasaki KX450 for least peak torque with its 52.8 hp at 9,500 rpm and 32.4 pound-feet of torque at 7,600 rpm. Nonetheless, the YZ450F packs greater than sufficient punch for many mortals to deal with. As take a look at rider Allan Brown put it: “This engine might tow a YZ125 up hills and nonetheless go different 450s.”