MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE BBR’S YAMAHA TT-R150L

This works-like BBR play bike is a perfect example of the ideas, craftsmanship and work ethic that powered the minicycle world eight years ago

BUDGET BIKE SHOOTOUT: 2023 SUZUKI RM-Z250 FOUR-STROKE “VERSUS” YAMAHA YZ125 TWO-STROKE

You may not think they are comparable, but the AMA rulebook says they are. Which one is better?

FIRST LOOK! 2021 YAMAHA TWO- & FOUR-STROKE MOTOCROSS MODELS

The big focus for the Yamaha engineers was updating the 2021 Yamaha YZ250F— here are the changes they made to all their motocross bikes

FIRST LOOK! 2021 YAMAHA OFF-ROAD & TRAIL MODELS

We snuck in a bunch of other 2021 Yamaha models while we were at it. Check them out!

FIRST LOOK! 2020 YAMAHA OFF-ROAD YZ125X, YZ250X, YZ250FX, YZ450FX MODELS

Yamaha release the YZ125X two-stroke as an all-new model for their off-road lineup

THE RUMORED YAMAHA YZ150F FINALLY GETS BUILT

But not by Yamaha

FIRST LOOK: ALL OF THE 2017 YAMAHA’S FROM 85 TO 450

Refined, revised, updated, but not 100% new

THEY’RE HERE! FIRST LOOK AT THE 2016 YAMAHAS

Yes, the Screaming Yellow Zonkers are back, also available in blue too

FIRST LOOK AT THE 2013 YAMAHA YZ85, YZ125, YZ250 YZ250F, YZ450F, WR250F, WR450F & XT250

2013 Yamaha YZ250F: If you were expecting an all-new fuel-injected 250cc four-stroke engine, join the club. One thing we do know, the 39mm Keihin-carbureted YZ250F runs better than several EFI 250’s from the other brands. 2013 Yamaha YZ250F: Available in both white and blue models the 2013 Yamaha YZ250F features Kayaba SSS suspension, black Excel rims, remote oil tank and two-tone plastic. 2013 Yamaha YZ450F: The most noticeable cosmetic change on the 2013 YZ450F is the white rear fender…and if you lo…

FIRST LOOK! THE 2011 YAMAHA MOTOCROSS BIKES; YZ450F, YZ250F, YZ250, YZ125 & YZ85

Yamaha has not officially released photo of the 2011 Yamaha motocross bikes, but MXA ‘s buddies in England were kind enough to send us the photos that they received from the European distributor. Don’t get us wrong, these are not official Yamaha USA photos, but they are the real deal. All the tech info is to the Euro spec. 2011 YZ450F: Red and white. The left side of the 2011 YZ450F. The right side of the 2011 YZ450F. 2011 YZ450F: Blue and white (with the exception of the red & white YZ450 all the A…

2007 YAMAHAS

YZ450F New for 2007: Replacing the upper cast triple clamp with a light and strong forging, slightly reducing steering head rigidity, and the use of lighter outer fork tubes; lighter wheel rims and light wave-type brake rotors add up to super-accurate, super-responsive steering. Increasing the length of the rear shock by 1.5mm further sharpens handling. Replacing steel damping adjusters with aluminum ones removes even more weight from the four-way adjustable, titanium-sprung rear suspension unit. A more…

ARE YOU GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR 2004 BIKE?

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2004 YAMAHA PHOTOS AND SPECS-

2004 YAMAHA YZ125 What’s new on the 04 YZ125? 1. The shape of the scavenging port and exhaust port is changed (the timing is also revised) 2. The setting on the YPVS governor spring is changed for better acceleration in the low to mid. 3. The carb setting at the bypass port is changed. 4. The exhaust pipe is increased in overall length by 5mm, mostly at the head pipe (not on European models). 6. The diameter of the stinger is increased 1.6mm (in front of the silencer) 7. The shift pedal is downsized 9mm…

2003 YAMAHA YZs

YZ85 YZ125 YZ250 YZ250F YZ450