2021 Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE Base

2021 Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE

This Special Edition model combines unmatched styling and features with classic Kodiak® value, reliability and durability.

Features may include:

• Ultramatic® and On-Command®

Kodiak® 450 EPS SE brings Yamaha’s renowned combination of the industry’s most durable automatic transmission—Ultramatic®—with the rider-centric control and traction of On-Command® selectable 4WD. Throw in aluminum wheels and a factory-fitted winch, and the result is outstanding capability with the confidence to get you through the most challenging terrain and back again.

• Terrainability

With standard full-length skid plates, nearly 10-inches of ground clearance and independent double wishbone suspension with adjustable shocks, Kodiak 450 EPS SE is ready to tackle rough terrain without breaking a sweat—and with the sort of rider comfort that makes long rides a blast, too.

• Compact Chassis

Unlike many middleweight utility ATVs, Kodiak 450 EPS SE isn’t just a smaller engine under a full-size body. Yamaha built the Kodiak 450 EPS SE from the ground up to give riders a compact chassis for precise handling and maneuverability on the trail.

• Terrain-Tackling Ground Clearance

Kodiak 450 EPS SE offers 9.6-inches of ground clearance and full- length composite skid plates to deliver maximum underbelly protection for a wide variety of terrain.

• Class-Leading Power Steering

Yamaha’s Electric Power Steering provides the industry’s best balance of steering assist and positive feedback by checking gear position, 4WD mode and speed to match terrain conditions in real time.

• Compact Body, Roomy Ergonomics

Kodiak 450 EPS SE offers a riding position with the same roomy feel as the larger Kodiak 700. With tall handlebars, a seat that is long and plush for improved rider comfort for extended work days, large textured floorboards and an oversized thumb throttle, every aspect of the Kodiak 450 EPS SE was designed to bring class-leading levels of refinement to the middleweight 4x4 ATV segment.

• Rubber Engine Mounts

Kodiak 450 EPS SE features specifically developed rubber engine mounts that isolate vibrations from the engine bay and give the rider one of the smoothest rides ever offered in a utility ATV.

• Independent Front and Rear Suspension

The Kodiak 450 EPS SE features independent double wishbone suspension for an optimized vehicle stance, light steering feel and improved feeling from the shocks across the entire range of travel. With 6.7-inches of front wheel travel and 7.4-inches at the rear, Kodiak 450 EPS SE provides excellent rider comfort even in the roughest terrain.

• Ultramatic® Durability

Yamaha’s Ultramatic® system earns its place as the most reliable transmission in the market. An automatic centrifugal clutch maintains constant belt tension for reduced belt wear and a sprag clutch provides Yamaha’s renowned all-wheel engine braking.

• High-Mounted Air Intakes

With a reusable foam air filter for the engine side that is accessible without tools, the Kodiak 450 EPS SE features high-mounted air intakes to ensure that water and debris can’t get into the drive system or engine air cleaner. These air channels provide plenty of cool, clean air for the engine and ensure that the V-belt remains cool in the toughest of working conditions.