Yamaha YZ450F Ricochet Aluminum Skid Plate

Yamaha YZ450F Skid Plate (2003–2026)

Your YZ450F's undercarriage takes a beating on the trail—rocks, logs, stumps, and rough terrain can tear into your bike's belly if there's nothing protecting it. This Ricochet skid plate sits underneath and takes those hits so your engine and frame don't have to. It's built tough enough to handle serious riding, and it bolts on without any drilling or modifications to your bike.

What You're Getting

• One full-coverage skid plate
• Heavy-duty mounting bracket
• All the hardware you need—no drilling required

How It's Built

The base version is made from .160" 5052-H32 aircraft-grade aluminum with a clear anodize coating. It's solid, lightweight for a skid plate, and holds up to rough conditions. If you've got a 2023–2026 model, you can also get a hybrid setup: 3/16" aluminum bonded with a 1/4" UHMW plastic layer on top that resists scuffing and abrasion even better.

Installation is straightforward—everything lines up and the brackets mount clean without any modifications to your frame.

Black Powder Coat Option

If you want it looking sharp with a dark black finish instead of the natural aluminum, add the black powder coat for $25. Just know that ordering the black coat will push your ship date out by 1 to 2 weeks since it needs to be finished and cure.

Year and SKU Breakdown

• 2003–2005: SKU 243
• 2006–2009: SKU 264
• 2010–2013: SKU 283
• 2014: SKU 498
• 2015–2017: SKU 296
• 2018–2022: SKU 318
• 2023–2024: SKU 346 (standard aluminum); SKU 346-P (aluminum + UHMW overlay)
• 2025–2026: SKU 348 (standard aluminum); SKU 348-P (aluminum + UHMW overlay)

Made in the USA. Ready to work.

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