2026 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 EPS CAMO

Features

Key Features

• 421 cc, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve, fuel injected, single
• Electric starting
• SOHC, 2-valve cylinder head design
• Aluminum cylinder body with cast iron liner
• Short skirt forged aluminum piston
• Gear driven engine balancer shaft

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 -- 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
• Yamaha's industry leading Ultramatic® CVT (fully automatic) dual range transmission with reverse & downhill engine braking -- 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
• Convenient, handlebar mounted push button On-Command® -- 2WD, 4WD limited-slip and 4WD with diff lock; 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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; 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

Specifications