| Attribute | Suzuki QuadRacer R450 × | Yamaha YFZ450 2012 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2012 |
| Make | Suzuki | Yamaha |
| Model | Suzuki QuadRacer R450 | Yamaha YFZ450 |
| Category | ATV | ATV |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. Mikuni 42mm BSR |
| Engine details | - | Titanium valves |
| Displacement (cm³) | 450 | 449 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 95.5 | 95 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.8 | 63.4 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | RK 520SMOZ10S, 96 links | 2WD; sealed O-ring chain, eccentric adjustment |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | DC - CDI |
| Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 11.7:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone, coil spring, oil damped | Independent double wishbone, threaded preload adjustment, 9.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped | Cast aluminum swing arm, threaded preload adjustment, 10.6-in travel |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Hydraulic disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic Disc |
| Diameter (mm) | - | 173 |
| Frame type | Front and rear suspension have Kashima coating for reduced friction and smooth performance | - |
| Front tyre | 20/7-11 | 21/7-10 |
| Rear tyre | 18/10-8 | 20/10-9 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Light | - | Dual 30W Krypton multireflector headlights and 3.9/0.5W LED brakelight |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,285 | 1,280 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 188 | 172.8 |
| Overall length (mm) | 1,845 | 1,839 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,245 | 1,171 |
| Seat height (mm) | 780 | 810 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 240 | 114 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9 | 9.84 |