2025 Yamaha Kodiak 450 ESP SE All-In Pricing •

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2025 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 EPS SE

DESCRIPTION

• ULTIMATE MID‑SIZE ATV. This Special Edition model combines unmatched styling and features with classic Kodiak value, reliability and durability.

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

• 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

• On-Command® 4WD system lets you switch between 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

• 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

• 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