2026 Yamaha Kodiak 450 Base

2026 Yamaha Kodiak 450

DO-IT-ALL ATV. With an Ultramatic® automatic transmission, On-Command® 2WD/4WD and fuel injection, this ATV packs big performance into a mid-size machine.

The Ultramatic® transmission is specifically tuned to provide lowered cruising rpm for smooth, quiet operation, and features a gated shifter with park, dual-range (Hi/Lo) drive and reverse gear. Even the position of the gated shifter was carefully considered, being moved forward to provide a roomier rider area.

To ensure that riders of all sizes can make the most of the Kodiak 450, the ergonomics were designed for maximum flexibility. Riders large and small have room to move around thanks to a long, comfortable seat and wide floorboards. The handlebar bend is shaped for riders of various heights to improve comfort for any rider.

The On-Command® 4WD system on the Kodiak 450 lets you switch between 2WD and limited-slip 4WD with the simple push of a button. This driver-controlled system eliminates hesitation or slipping while waiting for computer-controlled systems to engage, a common drawback in some competitor models

The Kodiak 450 transmission uses its own cooling intake to maintain proper temperatures, an oversized belt to handle the torque of the large motor and Yamaha’s unique sprag clutch to maintain constant belt tension. The end result is a drivetrain built for years of trouble-free service that leaves the competition in the dust, and is backed by the industry's only 10-Year V-Belt Limited Warranty.

Features may include:

• Torquey 421cc engine

• On-Command® four-wheel drive system

• Ultramatic® Transmission

• Compact chassis

• Full-length composite skid plates

• 12-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in 25-inch Maxxis® tires