ATV Engine Services

Modern four-stroke engines are remarkable things. These technological marvels are the ultimate in performance and reliability for average riders as well as racers. Large doses of torque and linear power delivery make four-strokes a natural for ATV racing. In recent years the weight and reliability of these engines have made great strides and today, four strokes are the obvious choice.

Developing four-stroke power, however, is a study in incrementalism. All of the reciprocating parts create friction and heat that detract from performance. As a result of this dynamic, building up the power is best approached in stages.

These engines are, in essence, many parts that together create a whole. If all the parts work in unison and in concert, large increases in reliable power occur. If only a few pieces of the whole are installed, you may create more problems than you will solve. All the pieces have to work together or you will concentrate stress loads and other negatives into specific areas. This can end up in CEF (Catastrophic Engine Failure).

At Yoshimura, we have been building four-stroke racing engines for over 50 years. We understand that your engine is the sum of many parts. We do not simply throw a big cam in, pop up the compression, and create a time bomb. Depending on which stage of engine modification you choose, we build power at self-sustaining, balanced levels.

We have our own in-house Isotropic Surface Finishing Process (ISF) department where we can blueprint your engines gear-sets just like Formula-1 machines. This technology not only let's your engine run “freer”, but also lowers operating temperatures through decreased friction and proper interaction of reciprocating parts. We also have twelve Dyno cells (including two state of the art Onno-Soki units) and advanced computer diagnostics in everything from flow to metallurgical failure rates. There is no guessing here.


ENGINE KIT Specifications
Stage 1
  • Port and Polish Head - Increases Intake and Exaust Flow; Increasing overall horsepower
  • Valve Seat Re-Facing & Valve Job

Stage 2
  • All Stage 1 Services Included
  • Yoshimura Camshafts; Machined by Yoshimura Japan from Billet Blanks
  • CP High-Compression Pistons (Compression varies per bike. Call for details.

Stage 2a
  • All Stage 2 Services Included
  • Yoshimura Assembly Included
Stage 3
  • All Stage 2A Services Included
  • Maximum Performance Head Work & Porting
  • Yoshimura Assembly Included
  • Transmission Blueprinting Included - Transmission gears are de-burred using Isotropic Surface Finish Process (ISF) to decrease friction and increase power delivery. Click here for more information about the ISF Process.
    **see example below

Standard Gear SetIsotropic Surface Finish Gear Set

QuadSport LT-Z400
These Kits Consist of:
  • 92mm Forged Aluminum Piston
  • Installed 5mm Offset Crankpin
  • Bored Nikasil-Plated Cylinder
  • Yoshimura Billet Cams
  • Heavy-Duty Clutch Kit
  • Head Gasket & Base Gasket

ATV ModelPart NumberDescription
LT-R450 ENGINE KITS2115-ST1Port and Polish; Valve Seat Refacing
2115-ST2All ST-1 Services; Piston; Camshaft
2115-ST2AAll ST-2 Services; Yoshimura Installation
2115-ST3All ST-2a Services; Transmission Blue-printing
LT-Z400 ENGINE KITS4520A-SAKit Assembled including Yoshimura Pro-Series Exhaust
4520BKit Assembled with Core
4520CKit Parts Only with Core
ATV CAMSHAFTS210-180-0501STAGE-R LT-R450
SUXR245BSTAGE-R LT-Z400
Polaris MXR450/KTM 450XC2545-ST1Port and Polish; Valve Seat Refacing
2545-ST2All ST-1 Services; Piston; Camshaft
2545-ST2AAll ST-2 Services; Yoshimura Installation
2545-ST3All ST-2a Services; Transmission Blue-printing
2545-ST4 All ST-3 Services; Short Stroke SX Kit
Polaris Outlaw 525/KTM 525XC2545-ST1Port and Polish; Valve Seat Refacing
2545A-ST2All ST-1 Services; Piston; Camshaft
2545A-ST2AAll ST-2 Services; Yoshimura Installation
2545A-ST3All ST-2a Services; Transmission Blue-printing
2545A-ST4 All ST-3 Services; 450CC Big Bore Kit
YFZ450 (2006-2008)2375-ST1Port and Polish; Valve Seat Refacing
2375-ST2All ST-1 Services; Piston; Camshaft
2375-ST2AAll ST-2 Services; Yoshimura Installation
2375-ST3All ST-2a Services; Transmission Blue-printing
TRX450 (2006-2008)2276-ST1Port and Polish; Valve Seat Refacing
2276-ST2All ST-1 Services; Piston; Camshaft
2276-ST2AAll ST-2 Services; Yoshimura Installation
2276-ST3All ST-2a Services; Transmission Blue-printing