Yamaha YZ 450 FX [2016-2017] - Replica forged pistons

VERTEX Replica forged pistons for Yamaha YZ 450 FX

The VERTEX Replica forged piston is designed as a forged piston solution for the Yamaha YZ 450 FX in the 2016-2017 model year range. The aluminum version combines the specified design with precisely defined dimensions for suitable use in 4-stroke engines.

Function and execution

The piston is forged and designed for standard compression. The specified compression value is 12.5:1. This makes the component suitable for use within the intended standard configuration of the Yamaha YZ 450 FX.

• Piston type: forged
• Material: aluminum
• Piston compression: standard
• Compression: 12.5:1
• Piston diameter: 96.96 mm
• Bore diameter: 97.00 mm
• Oversize: +0.02
• Oversize letter: C
• Stroke: 4T
• Piston rings: set

Vehicle assignment

The VERTEX Replica forged piston fits the Yamaha YZ 450 FX, built in 2016-2017. The assignment refers to this model and this complete year range.

Selection note

The piston diameter of 96.96 mm, the bore diameter of 97.00 mm as well as the marking C and the oversize +0.02 are particularly important for the selection. This information supports the comparison with the intended engine version.