MOTOR
Big power on tap! The MC 450F delivers monstrous amounts of torque and peak power from its compact SOHC motor. And as Jorge Prado proved in 2023, we don't need to tell you that the MC 450F absolutely rips! But thanks to a little engineering wizardry and by being perfectly positioned inside the frame, the motor centralizes mass for superior handling. In short, this bike rides and handles like a dream. |
CYLINDER HEAD
There's a lot packed into this SOHC cylinder head! Designed to be light and compact, it sure delivers the best on-track performance. The intake ports are engineered to pump up the horsepower numbers while a fine-punched cam chain is used for maximum reliability. |
CYLINDER & PISTON
Essential to the MC 450F producing strong, smooth power is the lightweight aluminum cylinder and CP bridged-box-type piston. By bumping up the compression ratio to 13.1:1, our engineers have improved performance with the motor now pumping out an impressive peak power that will water your eyes! |
TRANSMISSION
Built by PANKL Racing Systems, you just know that the 5-speed transmission is going to be good! A perfectly engineered shift shaft reduces the force you'll need to change gears, both up and down the box, for silky smooth shifting at all times. Plus, there's a sensor on the shift drum which, together with the engine management system, activates an engine map tailored for each gear. Pretty clever, right? |
CRANKSHAFT
The MC 450F crankshaft is key to the motor delivering great traction and enhanced rideability, as well as also helping give the bike its agile handling. Benefitting from long service intervals of 90 hours, a plain big end bearing comprising two force-fitted bearing shells to ensure maximum reliability and durability. |
CRANKCASE
The protective housing keeping all the internal components safe and secure! Designed to centralize every internal part, the crankcases themselves are thin yet strong and lightweight thanks to being made using a high-pressure casting process. |
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Put simply, the exhaust system is designed to deliver the very best performance at the lowest possible weight! Wrapping neatly around the motor, the two-piece header pipe feeds into a short and compact aluminum silencer. Updates to the exuast and airbox for 2026 keep the sound levels well within the latest AMA and FIM regulations. |
DIAPHRAGM STEEL (DDS) CLUTCH
Inside the MC 450F motor you'll find a robust and super reliable Damped Diaphragm Steel (DDS) clutch housed inside a CNC machined steel basket. This style of clutch does away with traditional coil springs and instead, there's a single diaphragm steel pressure plate and a damping system which helps get the power to the ground. |