2025 EXC RANGE
KTM EXC LINE-UP MOVES THE GOALPOSTS EVEN FURTHER
The 2025 KTM EXC range introduces a series of refinements and key touches to the Enduro lineup, bringing over 30 years of race-bred performance and cutting-edge technology to the trails.
With over three decades at the sharp end of World Enduro Championships – and countless regional titles – the 2025 KTM EXC line-up is set to maintain its domination of enduro competition.
Following 2024's significant 95% overhaul, the 2025 range continues to use revolutionary closed-cartridge suspension, refined frame and bodywork, and industry-defining technology.
The most notable change is the ‘orange’ makeover. Here, the previous 1990s-inspired purple highlights are replaced by a timeless silver-grey graphic over predominantly orange bodywork and a black frame. The seat remains orange, featuring a high-grip seat cover and textured grip strips, which can also be found on the frame protectors, tank shrouds and bar pad.
At the rear, handling is further refined, thanks to new settings for the WP XPLOR PDS shock, resulting in an improved pressure balance and a lower risk of cavitation. The swingarm also gets an update, with a machined unit to improve the durability of the chain glider.
Upfront, a new and updated fuel tank roll now secures the tank more firmly in place while keeping the frame protected against scrubbing. At the handlebars, a new on/off switch gear is carried over from the KTM SX range.
All models in the range keep the hydro-formed, laser-cut and robot-welded frame, which is renowned for its flex parameters, rider feedback and straight-line stability, with a 48 mm WP XACT Closed Cartridge spring fork and WP XPLORE PDS taking care of suspension duties.
For the UK market, the 2025 KTM EXC 2-stroke range will consist of the KTM 150 EXC, KTM 250 EXC and KTM 300 EXC. The 4-stroke line-up also remains unchanged, with the dirt ripping KTM 250 EXC-F, KTM 350 EXC-F, KTM 450 EXC-F and KTM 500 EXC-F filling the ranks.
The new 2025 KTM EXC range will be rolling off the Austrian production line in June and available from July. As an introductory offer for the UK market, KTM Finance is offering promotional finance rates across all 2025 EXC models. Ranging from zero to two per cent APR – depending on length of agreement – on Purchase Plan only, this new POWER DEAL is available until 31.07.24.
The 2025 KTM EXC range is the culmination of years of R&D fighting at the sharp end of Enduro competition worldwide. With dynamic race-bred performance, focused ergonomics and leading technology, the 2025 KTM Enduro range is primed and ready to challenge any terrain and redefine the limit.
As always, a dedicated collection of KTM PowerWear and KTM PowerParts are designed to provide the highest levels of performance and protection, with collections ready to meet the needs of hobby riders and pro racers alike.
Contact us for more information on the 2025 KTM EXC range.
HUSQVARNA EXPANDS MOTOCROSS LINE-UP
ALL-NEW AND EXCITING TC 150 AND TC 300 2-STROKE MACHINES ADDED TO THE RANGE FOR 2025
Husqvarna Motorcycles sets a new and higher standard for pure motocross performance in 2025 with a strengthened line-up of seven machines for the new model year. Multiple technical updates include revised frames, engine mounts, bodywork and suspension settings, which all combine to create an elevated riding experience with two exciting new two-stroke models added to the range – the TC 150 and TC 300.
The latest generation frame ensures all seven models offer exceptional handling in 2025. With material reduced around the upper shock mount and at the front of the chassis, the revisions were introduced to enhance flex characteristics, reduce weight and improve cornering without compromising straight-line stability. Additionally – and exclusive to the three four-stroke machines – new engine mounts aid the agility of each motorcycle.
Further chassis revisions include new suspension settings, linkage seals and a smaller diameter linkage bolt to save weight while redesigned tank shrouds allow easier access to the adjusters on the WP shock. The seat height is 5 mm higher and wider at the lowest point for easier movement on the motorcycle while new Swedish-inspired graphics create a distinctive look.
All models are expertly crafted with the latest technology and rider aids, in addition to featuring an extensive list of premium aftermarket components to ensure each machine delivers best-in-class rideability. New for 2025 are Dunlop’s latest MX34 tyres, which provide improved acceleration and cornering, while ProTaper handlebars, ODI grips, and Brembo clutch and brake systems are retained for their proven performance and durability.
Technical highlights:
Revised chassis for enhanced flex and cornering agility
MOTOCROSS 2025
KTM TAKES RIDER CONNECTION TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH THE 2025 KTM MOTOCROSS RANGE
In its latest update since the completely revamped 2023 KTM SX range, the 2025 KTM SX and 2025 KTM SX-F range have upped the ante when it comes to rider connection, composure and control – along with the return of a fan favourite.
Engineered to provide riders with more control than ever before, the 2025 KTM SX and SX-F range brings a series of updates adopted directly from KTM's Factory Racing efforts, making this the most READY TO RACE line-up yet.
The frame has received the most significant update share, with visible cutouts and tube-wall thickness changes around the front, engine mounts and rear shock mounting areas. These changes have been specifically engineered to improve chassis flex characteristics and reduce weight by around 300 g while maintaining overall stability and improving cornering behaviour. An updated swingarm with a machined chain glider and an updated rear brake pedal for improved durability round off updates to the frame.
New Dunlop GEOMAX MX34 Motocross tyres are standard on the 2025 KTM SX and SX-F models, providing stability and control at the highest level to perform at their best. These feature a new carcass compound that improves damping and absorption, adding up to 30% longer performance. New Progressive Cornering Block Technology improves traction, grip and mud dissipation.
At the rear, the WP XACT rear shock benefits from an updated linkage with renewed seals and smaller diameter linkage bolts. The setup is taken directly from the KTM Factory Racing Team and is optimised to benefit weight savings and stiffness parameters. To complement the updates at the rear, the WP XACT AER fork features reworked settings to account for more flex and less weight.
Ergonomically, the 2025 KTM SX and SX-F range features new tank shrouds with bi-composite plastics on the upper and lower flanks, providing a fresh, sharp and distinctive new look and improved cooling. This is supported by an updated fuel tank roll that protects the frame against wear from scrubbing and improves tank fitment. Lastly, an updated air inlet sleeve and snorkel design features on the 2025 models. This is now a one-piece part, preventing deformation through a more robust and stiffer material design.
Above the surface, all-new graphics mirror the new design language of the tank shrouds and hint at the many small technical changes on the 2025 line-up. Full-orange bodywork, red and black in-mould graphics, and a more durable black seat bring a clean look while communicating pure, READY TO RACE intention.
Model year 2025 also sees the introduction of the Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO), which is available as a KTM PowerPart for the 2025 KTM SX-F line-up. The CUO offers various functionalities and adjustability options via the KTMconnect app. This exists as two parts: the CUO – mounted on the right upper fork between the lower and upper triple clamp – and the GPS sensor on the front fender. A CUO-compatible front fender is available as a KTM PowerParts option.
At long last, the cherished KTM 150 SX rejoins the 2-stroke stable with much anticipation. The 2025 KTM 150 SX builds upon the foundation of the KTM 125 SX but with a significant overhaul of components. Specifically designed, modified and rearranged for racers in pursuit of elevated performance, it offers enhanced torque and an enriched riding experience.
The 2025 KTM SX and SX-F models introduce subtle yet significant enhancements to the race paddock, offering the broadest selection of machines designed to meet the needs of every rider and racer.
THE BEST GETS BETTER AS GASGAS REVEALS ITS 2025 TRIAL LINE-UP
TECHNICAL UPDATES AND A FRESH NEW LOOK FOR ALL 2025 TXT GP AND TXT RACING MODELS
- 2025 line-up of GASGAS trial bikes break cover
- All six models enhanced with new components
- See them in person at the 2024 Scottish Six Days Trial
Besides the awesome TXT RACING 125, all 2025 bikes benefit from a new cylinder head to ensure improved cooling. Something super fresh is the fact GASGAS has made sure riders are still able to swap the cylinder head insert for one from its Technical Accessories range, allowing for customisation and an increase in power.
For 2025, all bikes feature revised transmissions for improved shifting and reliability. What’s more, the TXT RACING models now feature the same gear lever as found on the TXT GP models for added strength and smoother shifts. However the upgrades to the TXT RACING range don’t stop there! The bikes are now equipped with the same wavey GALFER discs as found on TXT GP models, allowing riders to benefit from a heightened level of brake control through every section. These discs meet the regulations of the highest FIM race series, ensuring no change is needed.
Exclusive to the TXT GP bikes are slightly reworked hubs for even better strength, which in parallel results in a weight reduction in the front. The lighter hubs are just as strong as before, still anodised in black and finished with two GASGAS laser etched logos. Also, TXT GP models look the business with the latest GASGAS Factory Racing inspired graphics.
Even though each bike in the 2025 line-up is built to perform at the highest level of trial, that doesn’t mean they can’t be ridden for fun by those who simply want to enjoy time with their riding buddies at the weekends. By being so easy to ride, maintain and customise, it’s pretty clear why GASGAS trial bikes are loved by so many enthusiasts around the world.
To highlight all the technical details and list what’s new for 2025, here’s a handy rundown of the components found on each model.
Technical Highlights – TXT GP 250/300
- New cylinder head improves cooling and allows for optional inserts to be installed
- New CNC-machined hubs are 40g lighter in the front and just as strong
- New GASGAS Factory Racing replica graphics applied to all red, ergonomic bodywork
- Revised 6-speed transmission for improved shifting and durability
- GALFER brake discs front and rear (FIM approved)
- AKRAPOVIC exhaust pipe boosts power and is low in weight
- TECH TJ3 shock absorber is fully adjustable and offers consistent damping
- TECH front fork with 174.5mm of travel and a KASHIMA coating for enhanced sensitivity
- Lightweight steel frame made from cast and tubular parts with aluminum front hangers
- NEKEN handlebars and RENTHAL grips
- BRAKTEC hydraulic clutch and brakes
- CNC-machined, black anodised aluminum triple clamps
- MICHELIN Trial X11 tyres front and rear for maximum traction
Technical Highlights – TXT RACING 125/250/280/300
- New cylinder head improves cooling and allows for optional inserts to be installed (except TXT RACING 125)
- New GALFER brake discs front and rear (FIM approved)
- Revised 6-speed transmission for improved shifting and durability
- Ergonomic bodywork is now all red and features updated graphics
- Lightweight steel frame made from cast and tubular parts with aluminum front hangers
- Adjustable TECH forks offer 174.5mm of travel
- TECH shock allows for a personalized rebound and spring preload set up
- NEKEN handlebars and RENTHAL grips
- BRAKTEC hydraulic clutch and brakes
- MICHELIN Trial X11 tyres front and rear for maximum traction
- Footpeg design boosts control in tough conditions
- Silencer features a super-durable end cap
- Strong and lightweight wheels with CNC machined hubs
All six 2025 models will be available from June 2024, full model price list below.
| TXT RACING 125 2025 | £7,699 |
| TXT RACING 250 2025 | £7,799 |
| TXT RACING 280 2025 | £7,899 |
| TXT RACING 300 2025 | £7,999 |
| TXT GP 250 2025 | £8,399 |
| TXT GP 300 2025 | £8,599 |
HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES OFFERS WARRANTY EXTENSION ON 2024 STREET MOTORCYCLES
FREE WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THE NORDEN 901, NORDEN 901 EXPEDITION AND SVARTPILEN 801 2024 AT AUTHORISED DEALERS
Husqvarna Motorcycles is offering purchasers of the 2024 Norden 901, Norden 901 Expedition and Svartpilen 801 models the chance to double up on their standard 24-month factory warranty. To extend the two-year warranty to four years, riders around the globe simply have to get their motorcycle serviced at an authorised Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer. Additionally, the warranty period for Husqvarna Motorcycles Spare Parts and Technical Accessories for all street models will be extended to 24 months. Best of all, these warranty extensions come at no additional charge.
The warranty period is automatically extended provided regular services are carried out according to the service schedule, at an authorised Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer. All that customers need to do is have the official services performed within the 24-month warranty period to prolong the warranty until the next service, up to a maximum of four years. The terms and conditions are identical to those of the initial manufacturer’s warranty.
Additionally, the Husqvarna Motorcycles manufacturer’s warranty is linked to the motorcycle and can be transferred to a new owner should the original owner sell their motorcycle. This is conditional on the next owner being registered on the official Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer platform. Registration can be done at any authorised Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer.
Valid from the initial date of purchase, all official Husqvarna Motorcycles Spare Parts or Technical Accessories used on all 2024 street motorcycles will also have a full 24-month warranty. This warranty extension applies to Spare Parts and Technical Accessories bought from January 2024 onwards.
Jens Tuma – Senior Head of Customer Service: “We always advise our customers to use the official Husqvarna Motorcycles network to get their motorcycles serviced, purely because the staff are trained on those particular models and use approved parts and accessories where applicable. This way we can ensure best possible quality and value preservation of the bikes and it’s also a big reason why we’re really happy to make this warranty extension offer for customers of Husqvarna Motorcycles around the world.”
KTM OFFERS FREE WARRANTY EXTENSION
COMPLIMENTARY WARRANTY EXTENSION ON STREET MODELS WITH OFFICIAL SERVICE COMMITMENT
KTM will provide all 2024 LC8c as well as LC8 STREET and TRAVEL model owners with the possibility to boost their official warranty period, in some cases to almost double. By simply having a service performed at any authorised KTM dealer, riders can get extra piece of mind for their motorcycle courtesy of a new worldwide promotion. Additionally, the warranty period for KTM PowerParts and KTM SpareParts for ALL street models will be extended to 24 months. These warranty extensions are free of charge.
2024 motorcycles with the LC8c and the LC8 engine specs currently fall under a 24-month warranty window from the take-into-use date. The fresh offer from Europe’s largest powered two-wheeler manufacturer will extend this to four and three years respectively.
2024 KTM LC8c models include the KTM 790 DUKE, KTM 790 ADVENTURE, KTM 890 ADVENTURE, KTM 890 ADVENTURE R, KTM 890 ADVENTURE R RALLY, KTM 890 SMT and the new KTM 990 DUKE. Customers that have services – performed by an Authorised KTM Dealer and within the 24-month warranty period – can prolong the protection until the next service, up to a maximum of four years.
2024 KTM LC8-equipped bikes include the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R, KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO, KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT, KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S and KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R, for which the service offer will convert from two to three years.
The use of KTM PowerParts or KTM SpareParts on all street models will carry a full 24-month warranty from the initial date of purchase.
Jens Tuma, Head of Customer Service – “We always advise our customers to use the official KTM network to get their motorcycles serviced, purely because the staff are specially trained on those particular models – and many more – and use approved parts and accessories where applicable. This way we can ensure best possible quality and value preservation of the bikes and it’s also a big reason why we’re really happy to make this warranty extension offer for KTM customers around the world.”
HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES LAUNCHES BRAND-NEW SVARTPILEN 801 2024
POWERFUL SCRAMBLER-INSPIRED STREET MOTORCYCLE DEBUTS WORLDWIDE
Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to launch its all-new and powerful naked motorcycle, the 2024 Svartpilen 801. Combining performance, agility and contemporary scrambler-inspired design, the Svartpilen 801 is the latest and largest displacement naked machine in the brand’s line-up. Engineered to elevate the road riding experience and escape the ordinary, this exceptional motorcycle sets a new standard of excellence for middleweight street models.
Weighing just 181 kg, the Svartpilen 801 is built around a strong and light chromium-molybdenum tubular steel frame for a precise balance of flex and rigidity. At its heart is a powerful 799 cc parallel-twin DOHC engine. Tipping the scales at 52 kg dry, the engine offers a peak power output of 105 hp with its reliability and efficiency guaranteed by innovative technologies that extend service intervals to 15,000 km and ensure an extremely low fuel consumption.
The pairing of its lightweight engine and frame gives the Svartpilen 801 a perfectly balanced power-to-weight ratio, resulting in a consistently agile and exciting ride. A Power Assist Slipper Clutch (PASC) system maximises traction under hard acceleration and prevents instability under hard braking, with an Easy Shift providing seamless gear changes. Adjustable WP APEX suspension offers 140 mm of fork travel and 150 mm of shock travel for assured comfort and handling both in and out of town. Pirelli MT60 RS tyres – fitted to 17” wheels – provide a high level of grip and feedback.
The minimalist look of the Svartpilen 801 is achieved by premium details such as the LED lights and aluminium handlebars, coming together to create a unique and eye-catching street machine. Slimline ergonomic bodywork finished in dark tones wraps neatly around the engine and frame, with a two-piece seat offering a high level of comfort and unrestricted movement.
State-of-the-art electronic aids improve the rideability of the Svartpilen 801, with an optional Dynamic Pack taking the street riding experience to an even higher level. In addition to adjustable Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC) and ABS, Street, Rain and Sport ride modes are pre-set options as standard. The Dynamic Pack introduces Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) for controlled deceleration with the Anti-Wheelie mode limiting the maximum wheelie angle for extra safety.
A best-in-class technology package provides ease of use and maximum performance for every rider. The J.Juan brake system delivers exceptional stopping power thanks to the corner-sensitive Bosch ABS system. For advanced riders, a Supermoto ABS mode can be engaged by those looking for a heightened level of braking feel and a closer connection with the road.
Versatility and safety are enhanced by premium electronic features, including a 5” TFT dashboard and Connectivity Unit as standard. Pairing the unit with the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles app allows for clear Turn-by-Turn navigation to be activated, as well as the ability to control telephone calls and music selection. A Hazard Warning system is also integrated into the handlebar controls while anti-theft protection is provided via the immobiliser.
- Chromium-molybdenum steel frame with engine as stressed member
- 799 cc parallel-twin engine with 105 hp peak power and 87 Nm of torque
- Adjustable WP APEX suspension provides exceptional comfort and performance on rugged streets
- Four selectable ride modes (Street, Rain, Sport, plus an optional Dynamic Mode)
- Optional Dynamic Pack introduces ten levels of slip adjustment and five levels of Anti Wheelie
- Motor Slip Regulation, Anti-Wheelie and Cruise Control available with optional Dynamic Pack
- Standard Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control
- Cutting edge cornering-sensitive ABS
- Ride-by-wire throttle with adjustable throttle response
- Standard Easy Shift function (up and down Quickshifter)
- PASC Slipper clutch
- Standard Connectivity Unit provides TbT+ navigation, telephone calls and music selection from the rider’s smartphone
- Hazard Warning system with integrated handlebar switch
HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES UNVEILS ALL-NEW VITPILEN AND SVARTPILEN MODELS
LATEST GENERATION STREET MOTORCYCLES SET TO DOMINATE THE ROADS IN 2024
Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to present the exciting, all-new 2024 generation Vitpilen and Svartpilen models. Featuring the biggest technical updates to the ranges since their introduction in 2018, the completely redesigned Vitpilen 401, Vitpilen 125, Svartpilen 401 and Svartpilen 125 all feature entirely new engines, new chassis, class-leading technology and new styling.
From urban commuting to weekend exploration, the newest Vitpilen and Svartpilen models have been designed to offer a consistently fun, memorable and dynamic riding experience. Aboard these new machines, both new and experienced riders can disrupt and escape the ordinary.
An all-new steel trellis frame preserves the much-loved agility of the Vitpilen and Svartpilen models, with a lightweight aluminium swingarm and WP suspension on each machine ensuring predictable and accurate handling. The 2024 machines also feature a longer wheelbase, new frame and a revised seat height, improving their cornering behaviour while keeping their renowned stability. The Vitpilen models further benefit from new handlebars that offer reduced weight for highly responsive steering. Powering the 2024 range is a new and more compact engine family, all EURO 5+-compliant with an improved weight distribution and revised gearbox.
Offering an engaging and dynamic ride within and outside of urban environments, the Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 are powered by a 399 cc, 45 hp, single-cylinder engine that is housed inside a steel trellis chassis. Combined with a new aluminium swingarm, the motorcycles’ much-loved nimble handling gives excellent rider feedback. The Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 also share key technology, including cornering MTC, switchable ride modes, adjustable WP suspension, ByBre brakes and Bosch cornering sensitive ABS that deliver powerful stopping power. Easy Shift technology allows clutchless gear changes while a 5” bonded glass TFT display, premium paint finish with decals, and 17” wheels complete the unmistakable style of the Vitpilen and Svartpilen models.
Driven by a 125 cc, 15 hp single-cylinder engine, the new Svartpilen 125 and Vitpilen 125 offer a chance to learn and explore, combining ergonomic design with high-end components for a reassuring ride. Like their larger capacity siblings, both models feature WP suspension, ByBre brakes and Bosch cornering sensitive ABS. Offering an outstanding power-to-weight ratio, the agile, compact, and A1 licence-compliant Svartpilen 125 and Vitpilen 125 are expertly designed for the next generation of young riders.
- New frame and swingarm that accommodate the new engine with off-centre rear suspension
- New 5” bonded glass TFT display
- Open cartridge front fork
- A premium paint finish with overcoated decals
- Low seat height of 820 mm
- Cornering ABS
- Easy Shift and connectivity features as standard
- LED headlight with positioning light ring
- Spoked 17” wheels with premium Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres (Svartpilen 125 and Svartpilen 401)
- Cast aluminium 17″ wheels with 6-spoke aero design and premium Michelin Power 6 tyres (Vitpilen 125 and Vitpilen 401)
- Vitpilen 125 – £4,899
- Vitpilen 401 – £5,599
- Svartpilen 125 – £4,899
- Svartpilen 401 – £5,599
KTM UPDATES ITS SUPERSPORT RANGE
RACY NEW COLOURWAYS TAKE INSPIRATION FROM KTM FACTORY RACING
For 2024, KTM will introduce newcolour and graphic updates across its RCSUPERSPORT range, taking inspiration from past prototypesand current FACTORY RACINGcolour combinations.
The KTM RCrange represents the core SUPERSPORTmodel within the KTMline-up, delivering uncompromised sports bike aesthetics, nimble handling andimpressive performance on both street and track.
For 2024, the range stays unchanged but introduces new premium hues, takinginspiration from the ultra-focused KTMRC 8C, KTM1390 SUPER DUKE R and Grand Prix racing team colours.
At the top end of the line-up, the 2024KTM RC 390 receives two new eye-catching colour schemes, withorange-on-blue and orange-on-black options. Both receive striking, signatureorange frames, with the orange-on-black iteration sporting orange rims.
Small in capacity but high in aggression, the 2024 KTM RC 125 brings all-new black andorange and blue and orange colour palettes to the starting grid.
Both optionsare finished with a gloss black frame, gloss black wheels and dark-tintedscreens to accentuate the colour highlights.
The 2024 KTM RCrange has its roots firmly planted on the race track, with undoubtable pedigreeand new sharp, striking, READYTO RACE colours to match.
RC 390 2024 – ORANGE
RC 390 2024 – BLUE
RC 125 2024 – ORANGE
RC 125 2024 – BLUE
Developing the Advanced Motorcycle Stabilisation Assist System (AMSAS)
Controlling drive and steering forces for rider–machine unity and peace of mind for all motorcyclists
Last year, Yamaha Motor announced its Jin-Ki Kanno x Jin-Ki Anzen Safety Vision, which aims to create a world free of accidents together with our customers. The three pillars of the approach are: 1) Technology that assists with rider recognition, judgment, operation, and damage mitigation, 2) Skills, in which we encourage improvement of users’ riding skills, and 3) Connectivity, where the Cloud is used to provide feedback for safety initiatives. To highlight the Technology pillar in this issue, we spoke with the developers of the Advanced Motorcycle Stabilisation Assist System (AMSAS). As it is naturally linked to Jin-Ki Anzen, we asked about its aims and the value it offers.
The drive actuator mounted on the front wheel
The steering actuator mounted on the handlebars
A Rider Aid to Enhance Stability with Starts and at Low Speeds
Accidents involving motorcycles have been attributed primarily to recognition errors (10%), decision errors (17%), and operation errors (5%) on the part of the rider. Data also indicates that approximately 70% of motorcycle accidents occur within two seconds of the trigger leading to the accident. Based on these analyses of accident causes, Yamaha Motor’s development of rider aids is underway according to four vectors: assisted danger prediction, damage prevention and assisted defensive riding, assisted evasive riding manoeuvres, and damage mitigation.
Unveiled last year, AMSAS stabilises a vehicle’s attitude at low speeds by controlling drive forces and steering forces. “[Its most distinctive feature is] its approach to use an arrangement highly applicable to existing vehicles since it does not require any modifications to the frame,” says Project Leader Akitoshi Suzuki. The prototype system under development uses a production YZF-R25 for its platform and is equipped with a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) along with drive and steering actuators.
AMSAS is a rider aid that focuses on the instability a motorcycle experiences when starting off or when riding at low speeds, and works to enhance the stability of the vehicle during these moments. “When starting or stopping, the drive actuator fitted to the front wheel aids with stability, and from there up to about 5 km/h, the steering actuator attached to the handlebars takes over,” explains Suzuki. Through the coordination of the two, the mid-development AMSAS prototype vehicle can move at walking speeds without falling over, regardless of the skill level of the rider aboard.
Jun Sakamoto (left) handles safety strategy at the Technical Development Section and Akitoshi Suzuki (right) serves as the project leader for AMSAS.
A Technology Platform Adaptable to Various Mobility Applications
Yamaha Motor once made headlines when it unveiled the MOTOBOT—an autonomous motorcycle-riding humanoid robot—and MOTOROiD, a proof-of-concept experimental motorcycle equipped with AI and self-balancing technology. “The R&D for AMSAS began with the idea of bringing the technologies and know-how acquired through developing these two models to customers around the world,” says Suzuki.
Jun Sakamoto, who handles safety strategy at Yamaha, explains the value AMSAS aims to offer: “It’s to create conditions where the rider can focus more on operating their bike, so that everyone can enjoy that sense of being one with your machine. By providing an assist when the bike is more unstable and requires skill to operate, we want to deliver fun rooted in peace of mind to a wide range of riders.”
Yamaha has set a target of reducing the number of fatal motorcycle accidents to zero by 2050 and is ramping up efforts according to the three aforementioned pillars of Technology, Skills, and Connectivity. AMSAS is one technology with the potential to become a pivotal rider aid if used in conjunction with other technologies, like the radar-linked Unified Brake System—the first of its kind in the world—already deployed on the TRACER 9 GT+.
“With the base technologies in place now, we’re halfway to our goal of bringing AMSAS’ value to customers,” asserts Suzuki. He and the team have high aspirations for the technology: “From here on, we’ll be working to downscale the sizes of the various components and so on, as we want to develop it into a platform not just for motorcycles, but one also adaptable to a wide range of other personal mobility applications, like bicycles.”
Seeds of Creation: For Greater Safety in Mobility
https://global.yamaha-motor.com/design_technology/technology/safe/
MOTOROiD
MOTOBOT
Yamaha Motor Adopts Newly Developed Eco-Friendly Recycled Polypropylene as a Raw Material
Steps towards employing more carbon-neutral raw materials beginning with ASEAN market commuter models.
Yamaha Motor announced today that it has succeeded in developing a high-quality and environmentally friendly recycled polypropylene (PP) material which can be used for the main exterior bodywork for motorcycles. The Company will begin using the new raw material with the main 2023 commuter models for ASEAN markets.
This eco-friendly recycled PP material is made only from pre-consumer materials* with a traceable manufacturing history and no risk of containing environmentally hazardous substances, such as purging compounds** and scraps, generated in the production processes of petrochemical and molding manufacturers.
Resin materials are often used for the exterior bodywork of motorcycles, and PP materials account for about half of these parts, making it a major raw material for the Company. Yamaha Motor has been driving the development and the use of recycled PP in its products for some time now, but this newly developed material oers even higher levels of strength and quality looks compared to conventional recycled materials. It can also be used for areas requiring greater aesthetic appeal.
With the use of this eco-friendly recycled PP going forward, Yamaha Motor plans to raise the usage ratio of such recycled materials in motorcycles and gradually adopt the material in other product categories as well.
In line with the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050, Yamaha Motor is aiming to achieve carbon neutrality*** throughout all of its business activities—including its entire supply chain—by 2050. To realize this, the Company has set a goal of switching to 100% sustainable materials by 2050, and will expand its eorts to adopt green and other recycled materials for its products.
* Raw materials, which have not reached customers, and are supplied especially for their use in recycled nal materials
** Intermediary materials produced during resin synthesis
*** Emissions as a direct result of business activities (Scope 1 and 2) and emissions outside of these (Scope 3)
Yamaha launches the Ténéré Spirit Experience for 2023
The ultimate rally-raid adventure for every Ténéré owner.
To ensure that you have the chance to enjoy your Ténéré to the full, for 2023 we introduce the exclusive new Ténéré Spirit Experience in which you can join some of the world’s most famous rally-raid events, with the official Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team.
Ténéré Spirit Experience
The Ténéré Spirit Experience…
For this unique experience you will have the opportunity to select a rally-raid and follow both the actual route, as well as a parallel route to the race competitors, living alongside the Ténéré World Raid race team in the bivouac each evening.*
Run by former Enduro champion and Dakar Racing Team manager Marc Bourgeois through his company MBSM on behalf of Yamaha, the Ténéré Spirit Experience is open to Ténéré owners who want to take their adventure riding to another level and get a real taste of rally-raid but without the intense pressure of competition while also being able to experience the beauty the landscapes provide.
…Total package from start to finish.
Ténéré Spirit Experience is a total 360 degrees package that is designed to cover every aspect of the preparation, flights, bike transportation and every aspect of your participation in the chosen rally-raid.
Before the event you can choose to attend a Ténéré Centre** if you want to improve your riding or navigation skills, and MBSM will take care of everything else from start to finish – including daily pre-event briefings, logistics, technical assistance, GPS tracker fitment, breakfast and dinner and camping.
Take your Ténéré on an epic ride.
You will be riding your own machine at the Ténéré Spirit Experience events, but you don’t need to worry about making too many modifications.
MBSM technicians will equip your Ténéré with special wheels and tyres, as well as navigation equipment prior to the ride – and in some cases the Ténéré will also be required to be fitted with an extra fuel tank for specific events.
Motocross-winning technology for Yamaha’s 250cc enduro bike
Yamaha’s WR250F and WR450F enduro bikes feature some of the smartest technology in the off road world, including a unique reversed cylinder head engine design as well as the pioneering Power Tuner smartphone app that offers fast and easy trackside tuning.
The forward-facing intake and rear-exit exhaust creates a reversed layout that not only gives greater inlet efficiency for stronger engine performance – it also helps to achieve a high level of mass centralisation by locating the air intake in front of the bike, with the fuel tank positioned in the centre. The use of a rearward-slanted cylinder and wraparound exhaust also helps to centralise weight, giving extremely agile handling and lightweight manoeuvrability.
As well as their powerful and tractable engines, the WR250F and WR450F enduro bikes also benefit from an industry-leading chassis design that utilises a lightweight aluminium bilateral beam chassis with best-in-class KYB speed sensitive front forks and a link-type rear end that delivers precise and stable handling on the most hostile and challenging terrain.
For 2022 the WR250F has undergone a major engine and chassis upgrade with advanced technology from the bike that has dominated the 250cc motocross class in 2021.
So far this year the YZ250F has won both the East and West AMA 250 Supercross titles, and has taken an impressive number of victories in the MX2 World Championship and the AMA 250MX National Championship. With a more powerful engine that delivers stronger performance across the rpm range, together with a revised frame with rebalanced rigidity levels and a more powerful braking system, the new WR250F has the ability to succeed at every level.
New WR250F: Faster and sharper
In the enduro world the WR250F is already one of the most competitive and useable bikes in its class. Its wide spread of torque makes it the kind of motorcycle that brings out the best performance in every rider – whatever their riding skill and off road experience. And its winning technology is backed up by Yamaha’s premium quality and legendary reliability.
Stronger engine performance
The 2022 WR250F is equipped with a higher specification liquid-cooled 4-stroke electric-start engine that has been substantially uprated by the adoption of many of the power-boosting features seen on the current championship-winning YZ250F.
A new YZ250F-type cylinder head is one of the key components that gives the 2022 WR250F much stronger mid to top-end performance for even faster special test times. The engine’s front-facing inlet also incorporates new ducting, and together with a wider YZ250F-type intake port this new design gives a superior intake flow rate for higher combustion efficiency and increased power across the rpm range.
The new head is also fitted with a redesigned exhaust camshaft for improved low to mid-range power. New ECU settings are designed to optimise the new engine’s useability at all speeds, and for all-day comfort there’s a redesigned balancer as well as a new shift cam that gives smoother and easier gearshifting. The wraparound header pipe features a new heat guard that prevents snagging – and there’s also a stronger bracket on the short muffler.
A key asset available to WR250F riders is the Power Tuner app that enables wireless engine tuning using a smartphone. This innovative technology makes it easy to adjust the engine power character to suit different terrains and changing surface conditions – and a handlebar-mounted switch makes it possible for the rider to select between 2 uploaded engine mappings for on-the-fly power adjustments.
Revised frame rigidity
For the 2022 race season the WR250F’s lightweight aluminium bilateral beam frame also features the latest technology from the winning YZ250F. Manufactured using Yamaha’s advanced CF die-casting technique that enables the use of walls of varying thicknesses, the frame features a revised balance of rigidity to match the higher performance of the new engine.
By adjusting the flex of the frame in specific locations – and fitting new tuned-rigidity engine mounts – Yamaha’s engineers are able to create an incredibly strong chassis that also delivers excellent levels of feedback, giving the rider a more connected feeling with the track surface.
Race-winning KYB suspension
Yamaha’s industry-leading KYB front forks with their best-in-class speed sensitive damping system are further refined for 2022 with a range of modifications that give even better feeling handling and steering. New damping settings match the revised rigidity of the new chassis, and a redesigned top triple clamp, handlebar clamps, footpegs and front axle further refine the ride quality.
The link type rear end has also been uprated with revised damping settings on the KYB shock to make the WR250’s suspension system one of the best original equipment packages in the enduro world.
Higher performance YZ250F-type front brake
Braking power is just as important as engine power, and the 2022 WR250F is equipped with a lighter and more powerful front brake set up from the MX2 GP-winning YZ250F.
This more advanced design uses a 30% more rigid front caliper that’s equipped with larger diameter 25.4mm pistons and a new 270mm front disc. New brake pads have a 25% greater surface area than the previous system, giving powerful and highly controllable braking performance that can shave precious seconds off crucial test times.
New multi-function meter
During a long and hard day’s riding the compact and lightweight new multi-meter keeps the rider informed with a range of information. In standard mode the meter displays the speedometer, clock, timer and two tripmeters – and in race mode the display shows the key information needed during an enduro such as average speed, timer and trip functionality. There’s also an accumulated fuel consumption meter indicator as well as fuel and engine warning lights.
New graphics
New 2022 graphics reflect Yamaha’s VictorYZone racing pedigree, and incorporate Icon Blue and dark blue in-mould graphics that provide excellent durability and scratch resistance to keep them looking good.
WR250F New features
- New YZ250F type cylinder head
- New YZ250F specification exhaust camshaft
- New YZ250F shape intake port
- New YZ250F type intake joint
- Improved camchain tensioner design
- Redesigned engine balancer
- New gearbox shift cam
- New CF-die cast aluminium Deltabox frame
- New engine brackets with WR-specific rigidity levels
- Industry leading KYB speed sensitive forks with revised damping settings
- New top triple clamp with redesigned handlebar clamps
- New YZ250F type footrests, handlebars and front axle
- New multi-function meter
- Stronger chain guide bracket
- New 270mm front disc with 16% larger surface area
- New more rigid front brake caliper with larger pistons
- New front brake pads giving 25% more contact area with disc
- New exhaust heat guard
- New stronger muffler bracket
WR250F Other technical highlights
- 250cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC engine
- Reversed cylinder head with forward facing inlet
- Yamaha Power Tuner for smartphone engine tuning
- Electric start
- Radiator cooling fan
- Excellent mass centralisation for lightweight handling
- Wide-ratio 6-speed enduro-specific transmission
- Light feeling clutch with quick-adjuster
- Compact and lightweight aluminium Deltabox frame
- Industry-leading KYB speed sensitive damping coil spring front forks
- Link-type rear suspension
- KYB shock with high capacity reservoir
- 4-position rubber-mounted adjustable handlebars
- Handlebar-mounted dual mode engine mapping switch
- 7.9 litre fuel tank
- Lightweight resin skid plate
- Icon Blue bodywork
- Blue wheel rims
- In mould graphics
- Flat and slim seat
- O-ring chain
- High-mounted aluminium sidestand
2022 WR450F
Completely redesigned for the 2021 season, the WR450F is one of the quickest, toughest and most advanced bikes in its class. Like the uprated WR250F, the WR450F benefits from a wide range of winning technology from its MX sibling.
High-tech reversed cylinder head engine
The WR450F’s compact and lightweight 450cc powerplant features Yamaha’s signature reversed cylinder head design that brings with it a whole range of advantages, such as increased intake efficiency – and idealised mass centralisation that contributes towards the bike’s agile handling feeling, while the tough 5-speed transmission and heavy duty clutch are ready to deliver smooth and reliable shifting even during the most severe conditions. And the user-friendly Power Tuner gives increased versatilty by enabling engine settings to be amended quickly and easily to suit virtually any conditions.
Lightweight aluminium beam frame
The WR450F’s lightweight aluminium bilateral beam frame is manufactured using Yamaha’s unique CF (Controlled Fill) technology that enables the use of walls of varying thicknesses to give a finely tuned balance of rigidity – ideal for enduro, where accurate feel and precise feedback are crucial.
Best-in-class suspension
Suspension is amongst the best in class, and features the highly acclaimed KYB forks with the speed sensitive system that gives superior controllability in low and high speed riding – and the link type rear end features a specially tuned KYB rear shock. Both front and rear run with enduro-specific settings for effective bump absorption across a wide range of speeds and over different types of terrain.
The WR450F’s braking features the same system as the 2022 WR250F, with a 270mm front disc and a lightweight large-piston caliper giving outstanding stopping power together with accurate feel.
A compact and lightweight multi-function display features an odometer, two tripmeters, clock, timer/stopwatch – and a useful fuel consumption indicator enables riders and teams to plan fuel stops more accurately.
Icon Blue finish
Finished in Yamaha’s dynamic Icon Blue with in-mould graphics, the WR450F is one of the most impressive and best-equipped bikes in the 450cc class.
WR450F Other technical highlights
- 250cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC engine
- Reversed cylinder head with forward facing inlet
- Yamaha Power Tuner for smartphone engine tuning
- Electric start
- Radiator cooling fan
- Excellent mass centralisation for lightweight handling
- Wide-ratio 6-speed enduro-specific transmission
- Light feeling clutch with quick-adjuster
- Compact and lightweight aluminium Deltabox frame
- Industry-leading KYB speed sensitive damping coil spring front forks
- Link-type rear suspension
- KYB shock with high capacity reservoir
- 4-position rubber-mounted adjustable handlebars
- Handlebar-mounted dual mode engine mapping switch
- 7.9 litre fuel tank
- Lightweight resin skid plate
- Icon Blue bodywork
- Blue wheel rims
- In mould graphics
- Flat and slim seat
- O-ring chain
- High-mounted aluminium sidestand
WR250F and WR450F colours, availability and price
The WR250F and WR450F will be available in Icon Blue with new graphics. Prices in the UK for the WR450F £8,099 and WR250F £7,799 and will be available from October 2021
Yamaha Genuine Accessories and Off Road apparel
Yamaha offer a wide choice of parts and accessories for the WRF enduro models, and the constantly evolving range includes everything from consumables such as air filters and wheel bearing kits through to items that include anodised covers, folding front brake levers and wheel spacers that give the bike more individuality.
There is also a wide selection of riding and causal gear aimed at WRF owners, and includes Yamaha-branded jerseys, pants, socks and gloves, as well as armour, enduro riding jacket, body warmers, caps and T-shirts.
New 2022 Off Road Competition Range: True commitment to racing with all-new YZ125and YZ125 Monster Energy YamahaRacing Edition
Fighting all the way to the victorYZone
2020 witnessed Monster Energy Official Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 riders fighting at the front throughout the season, with Jeremy Seewer and Jago Geerts finishing the year as vice- champion in MXGP and MX2 respectively.
During the past season Yamaha has displayed incredible strength, with YZ450F riders taking two out of the top four places in the 2020 MXGP standings, while YZ250F riders took three out of the top five places in the 2020 MX2 standings, securing Yamaha the MX2 Manufacturer's World Title as a result.
In the USA, where the 2021 Supercross season has already concluded, Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing riders dominated both the 2021 250 SX East and West Championships aboard of their YZ250F machines.
Total and enduring commitment to Motocross
Ever since Yamaha won its first ever World Motocross championship almost 50 years ago, the company has been totally committed to supporting the sport and creating a range of winning machinery for riders of all ages. Yamaha was one of the first Japanese brands to produce purpose-built race bikes for youth riders, and the first to introduce to the track 4-stroke MX machines. Today the company continues to be a major force in motocross at every level and with a full commitment to every rider.
Yamaha especially recognises the importance of the youth motocross scene, where future champions perfect their skills before moving into the big league. This is why since 2015 Yamaha has operated the highly successful YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup program that offers young YZ125, YZ85 and YZ65 riders the chance to qualify for the bLU cRU Europe Cup SuperFinale each year and make their name in front of a huge international audience at the prestigious Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.
To underline the company’s long-term commitment to motocross, Yamaha will launch an all-new YZ125 for 2022, along with major upgrades for the YZ250 and YZ85 models that give every rider the opportunity to realise their true potential and head straight to the victorYZone!
All-new YZ125: Agility. Ability. Victory.
For 2022 the all-new YZ125 gets a completely redesigned higher performance engine along with a seriously upgraded chassis and a slimmer and more radical looking body to make this the most competitive YZ125 ever.
Delivering a significantly higher power output along with better useability – and featuring sharper handling, stronger braking and improved ergonomics – the new YZ125 is designed to become the default choice for up and coming riders looking to increase their confidence and experience, and take their performance to the next level.
Its advanced specification clearly demonstrates Yamaha’s desire to give tomorrow’s champions the very best equipment in their teenage years so that they’re ready to fight for the biggest prize when they move on up to the professional ranks.
New 125cc engine: Increased performance with improved useability
For 2022 Yamaha’s engineers have worked flat-out to create the most powerful engine ever fitted to a production YZ125. In their quest for stronger race-winning performance the design team have built an all-new 125cc, 2-stroke engine that develops significantly higher power in the mid to high rpm range.
Virtually every major component on the 2022 engine is new, and the comprehensive redesign delivers a significant increase in the maximum power output, to give the YZ125 a real winning advantage when the gate drops. The increased power together with improved useability and a better over-rev feeling enable motocross racers to take maximum advantage of the horsepower gains and outperform the opposition on all parts of the track.
All-new head, cylinder and piston
The YZ125’s cylinder head, cylinder and piston are completely redesigned as part of the drive towards achieving increased performance along with enhanced power characteristics. The most significant changes include a reshaped combustion chamber, as well as a shorter exhaust port and revised cylinder porting which give a significant improvement in combustion efficiency.
Newly designed YPVS
To complement the head and cylinder changes, a newly designed YPVS is featured. The maximum lift on the new exhaust power valve has been revised, and the timing of its opening and closing are also modified in order to improve engine performance and also enhance driveability.
New Keihin carburettor and V-Force reed valve
A major feature on the new engine is the use of a Keihin PWK 38.1mm carburettor equipped with a solenoid controlled power jet that gives an instant hit of power when required. The new carburettor features a TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) as well as a 3D map controlled CDI that ensures optimised ignition timing. Together with a new V-Force reed valve assembly and a revised manifold design, this new intake and carburettor gives the YZ125 rider stronger acceleration for out of the gate, and more explosive power when exiting corners.
Longer con rod and heavier crank
Other internal changes that contribute towards the new engine’s increased output include a longer con rod as well as a slightly heavier crank. This results in increased inertia that optimises the engine’s behaviour, and the revised crank balance is designed to match the new engine’s increased power output.
New high-efficiency air intake system
A key feature on the new YZ125 is its completely redesigned air intake system. By redesigning the rear frame as well as both sidepanels and reshaping the seat base, Yamaha’s engineers have reduced the resistance to incoming air by 15% and succeeded in dramatically increasing overall intake efficiency on the new model. This not only contributes significantly towards improving the mid to high rpm pulling power and improving the over-rev character, it also sharpens the low to mid rpm throttle response for more stable running at lower revs.
New exhaust pipe and shorter silencer
The dimensions and shape of the exhaust have been changed for 2022 to match the other changes to the engine for optimised power and useability. The expansion pipe’s diameter is slightly reduced at its widest point, and the silencer is 50mm shorter.
Stronger and smoother shifting transmission
The YZ125’s 6-speed transmission has been strengthened for 2022 in order to handle the increase in maximum power. Secondary reduction ratio is slightly increased with the use of a 13/49 front/rear sprocket set – previously 13/48 – and for improved driveability 5th and 6th gears run with a slightly reduced ratio. A new shift shaft and redesigned return spring give a much smoother shift feel, and to handle the increased engine power the new YZ125 features uprated clutch springs.
Athletic and more compact body
The 2022 YZ125 is equipped with slimmer tank, new seat and revised graphics that give the bike a radical, modern and athletic look to complement its increased engine performance – as well as enabling the rider to achieve an even higher degree of chassis control.
Flatter seat
For improved rider ability, freer movement and easier body weight shifting the seat’s upper surface has been flattened by lowering the front by 6mm and raising the rear by 5mm, while the new fuel tank blends seamlessly with the front of the seat – and for easier maintenance there’s also a new single-bolt seat fixing.
Slimmer tank and radiator shrouds
The YZ125 is already one of the lightest and most agile dirt bikes in its class, and the new model is even slimmer thanks to the use of a new fuel tank and narrow radiator shrouds that make this the most compact YZ125 ever. Width between the rider’s knees is reduced by nearly 36mm to give a real feeling of slimness and agility for improved ergonomics and rider mobility.
Newly designed fenders and sidepanels
To achieve the new high-efficiency air intake system the sidepanels, rear fender and underside of the new seat have been redesigned, so as to give an unrestricted flow of air into the airbox. The shape of the front fender has also been revised to give a more aerodynamic and dynamic look.
Newly designed rear frame
The YZ125’s is equipped with a performant, high-specification and lightweight aluminium semi- double cradle frame. And for 2022 the detachable rear frame features a new mounting point for the shorter silencer, while a newly designed raised cross member allows for improved intake efficiency by giving a clear route for incoming air. This new cross member also accommodates the new single bolt seat mounting point for easier maintenance.
Revised suspension settings
The YZ125’s KYB front and rear suspension systems are regarded as being amongst the best in class, incorporating a leaf-spring in the valve design that gives excellent damping at mid speeds. For 2022 these high-specification suspension systems are further refined, and both the front forks and rear shock feature revised low speed damping characteristics for enhanced chassis performance.
More powerful front brake and lighter rear brake
For increased braking power together with more precise feel the new model is equipped with a new more rigid twin-pot caliper and redesigned 270mm diameter disc. Featuring larger diameter 25.4mm pistons together with new pads that give a 30% increase in contact area with the disc, this new more powerful front braking system enables riders to reduce lap times by braking harder and later.
New generation colours and graphics
The new YZ125 adopts the latest Icon Blue colours consisting of a duo-tone finish that blends Yamaha’s famous Icon Blue with a dark matte blue. The all-new body and new in-mould graphics accentuate the dynamic and athletic stance of this new generation 125cc model, and clearly demonstrate Yamaha’s commitment to delivering the most competitive and attractive package to tomorrow’s champions.
YZ125 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition
As well as the Icon Blue YZ125, Yamaha have created the YZ125 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition that offers every aspiring teenage rider the chance to own and race a bike with genuine factory style. Featuring an exclusive black colour scheme and graphics inspired by the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 team bikes, the YZ125 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition is the ultimate production 125cc race bike from Yamaha.
Technical specifications for YZ125 and YZ125 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition are the same.
YZ125 Technical Highlights
- Faster and sharper model for 2022
- All-new higher performance 125cc engine
- Stronger mid to high rpm power, with improved useability
- Increased maximum power
- New Keihin carburettor with TPS and power jet
- Redesigned YPVS
- Reshaped exhaust and shorter silencer
- New high-efficiency air intake
- Stronger 6-speed transmission, revised ratios and uprated clutch
- Improved gear shift feel
- Lightweight aluminium frame
- Redesigned rear frame
- New slimmer body – 36mm narrower between knees
- Newly designed fenders and sidepanels
- Improved ergonomics with new fuel tank and flatter seat
- Higher performance braking system
- Best-in-class KYB suspension with revised low-speed settings
- New Icon Blue duo-tone colours and in-mould graphics
- Also available in Monster Black factory colours
New YZ250: 2 Strokes. First place.
Few other motocross bikes can come close to matching the Yamaha YZ250 2-stroke in terms of its history, enduring world-wide popularity and its enviable track record. It was the original YZ250 that gave Yamaha its first ever World Championship with Håkan Andersson back in 1973 – the first of many 250cc FIM World Championship and AMA Supercross titles to be claimed by this iconic motocross bike over the next few decades by some of the sport’s greatest riders.
And today this remarkable race bike’s reputation and popularity are as strong as ever with those riders who appreciate its light weight, mechanical simplicity, great looks and winning performance. It’s fair to say that the YZ250 is a true legend in the off-road world – how many other motocross bikes have dedicated Facebook pages with thousands of followers!
For 2022 the evolution of this highly successful motocross bike continues, and the new YZ250 comes with all-new super slim bodywork that sharpens up its profile to make it one of the most dynamic looking bikes on the track. But the new model is much more than simply a cosmetic restyle, and its new enhanced chassis specification includes more powerful braking, revised suspension, new lightweight components and a high-efficiency intake system.
Super-slim body with strong horizontal line
The YZ250 is equipped with all-new super slim bodywork that is similar to the design used on the all-new YZ125, and features a strong horizontal line that gives the bike an aggressive and purposeful look. The new tank and radiator shrouds give much narrower dimensions between the rider’s knees for enhanced rider mobility when weight shifting and cornering – and the compact body also creates a feeling of lightness and agility that reinforce the athletic character of the new model.
Flatter seat
As well as the narrower body width, the 2022 YZ250 features a newly designed seat that has a flatter upper surface that improves the bike’s ergonomics and makes front/rear weight shifting easier and quicker.
New rear fender and sidepanels give enhanced air intake efficiency
The front fenders features a sharper and more dynamic look, and the sidepanels and rear fender have been redesigned to enhance air intake efficiency. This is done by incorporating larger rear vents in the sidepanels, as well as designing the underside of the seat and the shape of the top of the rear fender so that they do not impede air flow. The resulting increase in overall intake efficiency contributes towards improved performance at higher engine speeds. And to match the new air intake the YZ250 is fitted with a new exhaust featuring a revised shape and modified dimensions.
Lighter and more powerful brakes
The new YZ250 features a powerful new braking system that delivers increased performance and feel while at the same time reducing weight. The newly designed 270mm front disc is the same diameter as previously, but by fitting a new more rigid caliper with larger diameter 25.4mm pistons, the new front brake has a 30% larger pad area. This combination of higher caliper rigidity together with a much larger pad area gives outstanding braking power as well as accurate feel for precision one-finger braking.
The rear brake has also been improved with the fitment of a slightly smaller diameter 240mm disc – down by 5mm – as well as a newly designed caliper that gives the same pad area and braking performance as the previous model, while saving almost 100g in weight.
Revised suspension settings
The YZ250’s 48mm high-specification KYB SSS front forks and KYB link-type Monocross rear suspension set the industry benchmark, and for 2022 the factory settings have been revised to give even better low speed damping characteristics.
Weight saving components
Further small but nevertheless important weight reductions have been achieved by the use of a newly designed clutch lever and rear sprocket.
New colours and graphics
The 2022 YZ250 is finished in a dynamic and high quality Icon Blue duo-tone finish with durable in-mould graphics that are designed to withstand harsh motocross riding conditions.
YZ250 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition
For 2022 Yamaha will release an exclusive new YZ250 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition. Finished in Monster Black colour and featuring factory replica graphics that make this legendary motocross bike even more of an attention grabber on the track and in the paddock.
This is the first time that this exclusive colour and graphics package has been offered on the YZ250, and is inspired by the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 team bikes.
Technical specifications for YZ250 and YZ250 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition are the same.
YZ250 Technical Highlights
- 250cc 2-stroke liquid-cooled YPVS motor
- Lightweight aluminium chassis
- New high-efficiency air intake
- Reshaped exhaust
- New slimmer body – 36mm narrower between knees
- Newly designed fenders and sidepanels
- Improved ergonomics with new fuel tank and flatter seat
- Higher performance braking system
- Revised KYB factory suspension settings
- New lighter handlebars and shorter levers
- New Icon Blue duo-tone colours and in-mould graphics
- Also available in Monster Black factory colours
YZ85: Victory. Never given, always earned.
Many of today’s motocross legends started out on the Yamaha YZ85. Light, nimble, fast and reliable, this is a high-specification scaled down version of Yamaha’s larger capacity race bikes. Featuring much of the same advanced engine and chassis technology as the YZ125 and YZ250, the new 2022 YZ85 is the very best start that any racer can get on the long and exciting journey towards a career as a professional racer.
With compact new bodywork as well as a flatter seat and range of chassis revisions, many of the changes on the new YZ85 mirror those seen on the all-new YZ125 – and like its larger sibling, the new YZ85 is designed to deliver a stronger, better and more athletic package for riders aiming for the victorYZone.
Dynamic new styling
The new 2022 styling bears a close resemblance to the larger capacity YZ models, and the compact new bodywork features a strong horizontal theme that together with the flat seat and restyled sidepanels gives this youth race bike a confident and aggressive stance.
The new duo-tone colour scheme features contrasting areas of Icon Blue and dark matte blue – and the new in-mould graphics are designed to withstand many motos in tough conditions, helping to keep this high-tech race bike looking good throughout the season.
Slim new bodywork
For 2022 the YZ85 is equipped with slimmer bodywork that gives the rider greater freedom of body movement for a higher degree of control when accelerating, braking and cornering. The redesigned radiator shrouds are 25mm narrower at their widest point, and now feature a uniform left-right configuration that adds to the balanced feel of the bike from the rider’s viewpoint.
There’s also a newly designed front fender with an upper that’s designed to help direct airflow into the YZ85’s radiator for effective cooling and consistently strong engine performance. The dynamic design also complements the compact new bodywork and reinforces the bike’s YZ family DNA it has inherited from the YZ125.
Flatter seat and redesigned fuel tank
And like the YZ125, the new YZ85 is equipped with a flatter seat that enables the rider to shift their body weight more easily. The ergonomics are further improved by the new 5-litre fuel tank with a redesigned fuel cap that gives greater freedom of body movement towards the front of the bike. The seat also adopts a new single bolt fixing, making routine maintenance easier and quicker.
Rear position high-efficiency air intake
Newly designed sidepanels on the YZ85 perform two important roles: Firstly, their smooth and close fitting design promotes rider manoeuvrability for rapid front/rear weight shifting. And secondly they feature new rear vents that give a straighter flow of air into the engine’s airbox, thereby giving greater intake efficiency for improved engine performance.
More linear rear brake performance
For a more linear rear braking character the YZ85 is equipped with a new master cylinder with a built-in sub-reservoir. This new more efficient design replaces the previous model’s separate reservoir and connecting hose to give a more natural and linear brake feel with more precise feedback.
Lightweight aluminium rear frame and new swingarm
For 2022 the chassis on the new YZ85 is equipped with a new lightweight aluminium rear frame that is 570gr lighter than the steel unit used on the previous model, a significant reduction in weight that also contributes towards the bike’s mass centralisation.
Also new is a redesigned swingarm that features a revised balance between its longitudinal rigidity and torsional rigidity. This subtle but significant change improves chassis stability and allows the rider to transmit power to the ground more effectively.
YZ85 Technical Highlights
- 85cc 2-stroke YPVS engine
- Fully adjustable KYB suspension
- Large diameter wave-type disc brakes
- Slim and dynamic new style
- Reduced weight
- New bodywork
- Improved ergonomics
- Narrower bodywork between the rider’s knees
- New left/right shrouds with uniform configuration
- New fuel tank, seat and sidepanels
- Improved air intake efficiency
- Lightweight aluminium rear frame
- Redesigned swingarm with revised rigidity
- More progressive rear brake
- New Icon Blue duo-tone colours and in-mould graphics
YZ450F & YZ250F: Proven MXGP and MX2 winners
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 riders clearly demonstrated the winning performance of the YZ450F and YZ250F with a number of hard-fought race wins in 2020 that secured them the vice-Champion overall in both the MXGP and MX2 World Championships, as well the MX2 Manufacturer Title.
For 2022 these cutting-edge high-tech race bikes continue with a range of technical changes designed to optimise their proven winning potential. Both models are lighter and feature revised suspension settings as well as a new rear sprocket with a gold-coloured chain, and DID wheel rims are fitted. The YZ250F rear wheel features a wider 2.15 rim and a 110/90 tyre, as well as a lighter hub and revised spoke pattern. And with the Yamaha Power Tuner on the YZ450F and YZ250F, riders and their technicians are enabled to make instant changes to engine character via a mobile phone – to quickly and easily set-up their bike to suit different tracks and changing surface conditions.
The YZ450F and YZ250F Icon Blue colour scheme features a new duo-tone blue body, as well as new in-mould graphics. For the UK market Yamaha will offer the YZ250F in the Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition colours with Monster Black bodywork and factory team style graphics.
YZ65
Yamaha was one of the first manufacturers to build youth motocross bikes for future champions back in the 1970s, and the company is more committed than ever to this important part of the marketplace. With its race-bred specification that includes a smooth-running liquid-cooled 2- stroke engine with 6-speed transmission, and an easy-handling chassis with long-travel suspension and wave-type disc brakes, the YZ65 is the ideal start for every young rider.
For 2022 the YZ65 features new graphics that reflect its YZ family DNA, and is available in the Icon Blue colour option.
PW50
This is the bike that has been introducing kids and their parents to the joys of motorcycling for over 40 years. Powered by a simple 50cc 2-stroke engine with a fully automatic ‘twist and go’ transmission and a low-maintenance shaft drive, the PW50 has sold over 380,000 units in more than 150 countries, making it the most popular kids bike ever built by Yamaha. It’s a successful formula that has stood the test of time, and for 2022 the “Little Giant” comes in Icon Blue and features new graphics.
And with the Little Champ Pack, consisting of training wheels, racing design seat cover, Little Champ sticker kit as well as a Yamaha racing sticker sheet, also young riders can create a factory racing look on their PW50.
Yamaha Genuine Accessories
Yamaha Genuine Accessories covers everything from premium riding gear and leisure clothing through to GYTR Performance Parts and kits, as well as individual accessories and Yamalube lubricants. By always insisting on Genuine Yamaha Accessories, every rider can be sure of the high quality and perfect fit of every accessory item. And in the case of GYTR Performance Parts, every racer and their team can be assured that each component has been thoroughly tested by Yamaha factory riders before being made available to privateer riders.
All-new WR450F: Increased power, sharper handling and stronger braking
Lighter, more powerful and compact new 450cc engine
The current WR450F engine is already renowned for its wide band of enormous power and outstanding torque that deliver impressive performance in a wide variety of riding conditions.
In order to be able to achieve even stronger and more controllable power across the rev range, Yamaha's engineers have developed the all-new WR450F powerplant, based on the latest high performance YZ450F motocross engine, that is significantly lighter and more compact. Yamaha have made a number of key technical adjustments to suit the different requirements of the enduro rider, including model-specific intake and exhaust systems, as well as optimised fuel injection and ignition maps for the ECU that help to deliver more useable and controllable power together with strong topend performance.
New cylinder head and piston design
The 2021 WR450F engine features a new lighter cylinder head and new piston design that gives an increased compression ratio – up from 12.8:1 on the 2020 WR450F to 13.0:1 on the new model. With its long and straight front-facing inlet, the WR450F's reverse cylinder head offers outstanding efficiency, and for 2021 the intake port shape is revised and the intake and exhaust valve angles are changed from 21.5 degrees to 14.5 degrees to create a more concave combustion chamber for enhanced combustion efficiency and stronger power across the rpm range.
The new cylinder head is equipped with a large number of magnesium components that contribute towards a 310g weight saving, and features relocated camshafts that are positioned closer to each other – while the vertical distance between the camshafts and the crankshaft is also reduced to give a much more compact layout. The combination of lower weight and reduced dimensions achieves enhanced mass centralisation, and this contributes significantly towards the new model's lighter feeling and increased agility when cornering – making the 2021 WR450F one of the easiest-handling large-capacity enduro models.
Yamaha Power Tuner for easy smartphone tuning
In 2019 the WR450F pioneered the use of advanced digital technology when it became the first enduro bike to feature onboard connectivity that enabled remote wireless tuning via a smartphone. The all new2021 model continues to lead the field with its Yamaha Power Tuner that enables riders and mechanics to quickly and easily adjust the fuel/air mix and ignition timing mapping so that the bike can be set up to suit different circuit and weather conditions.
After downloading the free Power Tuner app for IOS or Android devices it's possible to fine tune the bike's engine character via a smartphone, enabling WR450F owners to achieve optimal performance to suit fast MX tests as well as tricky technical terrain. Riders can also access and record a range of data, including system diagnosis, engine run time and more, making the Power Tuner an indispensable part of any toolkit!
Handlebar-mounted adjustable mapping switch
The 2021 model is equipped with a handlebar-mounted mapping switch that enables the rider to select one of two maps while riding. By switching between maps the rider can select the best engine power character to suit changing weather conditions or terrain variations, making the WR450F more adaptable and controllable wherever it goes.
Compact electric starter
The new high-performance 450cc engine comes with a compact and lightweight electric starter that enables the rider to get moving quickly and effortlessly. Which is particularly useful when starting on a hill or when riding across a steep gradient.
Advanced fuel injection system
The 2021 WR450F is equipped with a highly-advanced fuel injection system that has been successfully used on the latest YZ450F motocross bike. The reverse cylinder head feeds cool and fresh air via a front-facing straight inlet into the latest Mikuni® fuel injection system. Equipped with a 44mm throttle body and a high pressure electric pump, this fuel injection system delivers the atomized fuel/air mix into the compact new high compression cylinder head for excellent running performance at all engine speeds.
High efficiency angled radiators
Tougher wide ratio 5-speed transmission
Mass-centralised wraparound exhaust
By keeping all of the major components located close to the machine's centre, the WR450F's compact new lightweight reverse cylinder head engine achieves excellent mass centralisation, and this plays a crucial role in contributing towards the bike's lightweight and agile handling. Fitted with an endure specific muffler, the wraparound exhaust is a perfect example of how Yamaha's engineers are able to keep weight close to the bike's centre and achieve increased power and control.
New lighter aluminium frame for sharper handling
The 2021 WR450F features an all-new lightweight aluminium bilateral beam frame that is manufactured using the same controlled fill technology as the flagship YZ450F motocross machine. To suit the different requirements of enduro riders the frame's rigidity balance has been retuned by using thinner main spars together with thinner bottom tubes. In addition the shape and the bolt tightening stiffness for the front and rear engine mount brackets is also modified to give improved feedback over bumps and an enhanced feeling of connectivity with the track surface.
Revised front end rigidity
Industry leading suspension systems
Featuring speed sensitive damping that ensures excellent bump absorption and strong traction at all riding speeds, the fully adjustable coil spring twin chamber KYB® forks are widely regarded as being one of the ultimate front suspension systems in the off road business. Using the same high-tech forks at the latest YZ450F and equipped with speed sensitive damping and special enduro-specific settings, this industry-leading front end enables the rider to fully exploit the increased engine performance of the all new 2021 WR450F.
At the rear end the WR450F is fitted with a fully-adjustable link-type system that's equipped with a specially-tuned KYB® shock. Running with enduro-specific settings, this lightweight rear suspension system is designed to deliver excellent traction at low and high speeds together with extremely effective bump absorption at all speeds.
Stronger stopping power
As well as going faster the 2021 model also stops faster, enabling riders to make up valuable time in tight sections. Like the latest YZ450F, the 2021 WR450F benefits from a more rigid front brake caliper running with larger pistons – up from 22.65mm to 25.4mm diameter. Brake pad surface area is increased by 25%, and the newly designed 270mm front disc gives a 16% increase in contact area without any weight increase.
More compact multifunction display
For 2021 the WR450F is fitted with new multifunction display that is much more compact and easier to read. The meter features an odometer, two trip meters, clock, timer/stopwatch – and a new and very useful fuel consumption indicator that enables riders and teams to plan fuel stops more accurately. The unit features a higher contrast LCD display that offers better readability in all conditions, and its unified design and reduced width and depth give a much neater look that enhances the feeling of lightness from the rider's viewpoint.
Lighter chromoly footpegs
New chromoly footpegs replace the previous stainless steel units, to give a 70g weight saving. Further weight savings are made by using the lightweight front axle, top triple clamp and handlebar clamps from the latest YZ450F.
Dynamic new Icon Blue colour
To mark the introduction of the most advanced enduro bike ever produced by Yamaha, the 3generation WR450F is finished in a dynamic new Icon Blue colour scheme in common with all of the2021 Yamaha Off Road Competition models. Minimalist new graphics reinforce the bike's purposefuland sophisticated new look, and the front and side plates are also finished in the Icon Blue to give acoordinated and professional appearance.2021 WR450F Technical Highlights
2021 WR450F Technical Highlights
- Ultra-compact new YZ450F-based engine, increased power and improved control
- Lighter and more compact cylinder head
- New piston design and increased compression ratio
- Yamaha Power Tuner for instant track-side tuning via a smartphone
- Handlebar-mounted engine mode switch for on-the-fly adjustment
- Advanced fuel injection system with enduro-specific settings for optimum power
- Large capacity angled radiators with fan ensure effective engine cooling
- Robust enduro-specific 5-speed wide ratio transmission
- Heavy duty enduro clutch for positive shifting and consistent performance
- Lighter aluminium bilateral beam frame with enduro-specific rigidity balance
- Class-leading KYB® coil spring-type speed sensitive front suspension
- Link-type rear suspension with specially-tuned KYB® shock
- Revised riding position and 4-positionadjustable handlebars
- Lighter YZ450F type front axle, top triple clamp and handlebar clamps
- Lighter and more powerful brakes
- Tool-free airbox access
- Compact electric starter
- 7.9 litre fuel tank and compact fuel pump
- Lighter chromoly footpegs and forged aluminium sidestand
- Large plastic engine guard
- Sealed chain
Special Monster Energy® Yamaha Racing Editions for YZ250F and YZ450F offer genuine factory team style
For 2020 the strong relationship between Yamaha and Monster Energy is further reinforced by the new Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team with riders Jago Geerts and Ben Watson. Run alongside the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team of Gautier Paulin, Jeremy Seewer and Arnaud Tonus, this talented line-up is ready to fight hard for the podium during the 2020 race season. To celebrate this full factory onslaught on both the MXGP and MX2 titles, Yamaha announce the launch of the YZ250F Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition and YZ450F Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition models. Featuring black and blue bodywork with exclusive Monster Energy graphics, the YZ250F and YZ450F Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition models offer motocross riders the opportunity to own an aggressively-styled 2021 production bike* with the genuine factory look of Yamaha’s Grand Prix team bikes.
*Both Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition models feature the same technical specifications as the standard models.
New YZ250F aiming for the podium
In the company’s 65th anniversary year the commitment to winning is as strong as it ever has been, with Yamaha riders powering to remarkable results across the world. 2020 got off to an outstanding start, with Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing rider Dylan Ferrandis defending his crown and scoringa back-to-back 250SX West Coast Championship title on his YZ250F a cross the Atlantic. And Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 rider Jago Geerts winning his first Grand Prix at the opening round of the FIM MX2 World Championship series.
The philosophy that racing should play a key role in the company’s operations started back in July 1955 when Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd was founded. Yamaha won its first race first time out, and on this day the company’s future direction was chosen. And still today, at every level within Yamaha, racing is deeply embedded within the company’s DNA – and the 2021 motocross range demonstrates that Yamaha continues to do whatever it takes to give every competitor the very real opportunity to fulfil their genuine potential.
With the strong range of high-performance 4-stroke and 2-stroke race bikes – as well as some of the world’s favourite kids’ dirt bikes – Yamaha is ready to welcome everybody to the victorYZone.
New YZ250F: Tune. Race. Win.
The YZ250F has already made a big name for itself as one of the most competitive 250 4-strokes out there. At every level this outstanding motocross bike has proved that it has what it takes to win in all conditions, in MX and SX. For the 2021 model year Yamaha is aiming even higher with the launch of the new YZ250F – equipped with thoroughly refined engine, revised frame, new suspension settings, new brakes and advanced digital technologies in this ultra-competitive class.
Completely redesigned engine
Every major component has been redesigned and improved in order to give Yamaha riders a genuine advantage on the racetrack. With its industry-leading reverse cylinder head design that delivers enhanced intake efficiency and improved mass centralisation, the 250cc 4-valve powerplant is already in a class of its own.
For the 2021 model year Yamaha’s engineers have analysed each and every key component and made a large number of significant changes that are designed to give a wider band of stronger and smoother race-winning performance – as well as an enhanced transmission for slicker shifting.
New exhaust camshaft profile
The 2021 engine’s power feeling from the mid rpm range through to over-rev performance has been refined and improved by the use of a new exhaust camshaft with a revised profile that reduces valve overlap. Together with optimised fuel injection settings, this new camshaft improves the YZ250F’s engine character above mid rpm, giving a higher level of performance together with greater controllability.
All-new high-efficiency intake system
The YZ250F’s front-facing inlet is a key feature that gives this lightweight 4-stroke a very real advantage. As well as ensuring the delivery of cool and fresh air directly into the engine for increased combustion efficiency and instant throttle response, it also facilitates the use of a unique rearwards-inclined cylinder that achieves excellent mass centralisation which contributes towards the bike’s easy agility and lightweight handling.
The intake system on the 2021 model is all new, and the redesigned airbox does away with the intake funnel and has been shortened by 20mm to give a smoother and more direct route for the incoming air. Another key change is the use of a new air cleaner box cover mounted at the front of the seat. Featuring new ducts, the 2021 cover increases the volume of intake air to deliver even stronger performance at high rpm.
New high-performance muffler
To complement the increased high rpm performance of the 2021 engine, a new muffler with an increased capacity is fitted. Just 70mm longer than the previous design, the new system is constructed to give smoother acceleration especially at high rpm, and delivers a deep and subdued exhaust note that emphasises the torque-rich nature of this 250cc 4-stroke engine.
Stronger clutch housing and smooth-shifting transmission
To complement the new engine’s increased performance the clutch housing has been redesigned. The clutch basket features thicker walls that are significantly stronger, giving increased durability and consistently strong performance throughout the race.
3rd, 4th and 5th gears on both the input and output shafts have been redesigned to give improved transmission performance, and selected gears are shot peened to give greater strength to match theincreased engine performance.
Refined bilateral beam frame takes handling to a new level
The YZ250F is already renowned for its super-agile and lightweight handling – and ongoing evaluation and testing have enabled Yamaha’s designers to refine the frame structure and take chassis performance to the next level.
The 2021 YZ250F is equipped with a new aluminium bilateral beam frame that – while outwardly similar to the previous design – features a number of significant changes that match the increased performance of the 2021 engine and make a tangible improvement to handling feel and performance. By fine-tuning the frame’s rigidity levels at key locations, Yamaha’s designers have been able to create a chassis that achieves lightweight handling together with a precise and confident feel. Other chassis components such as the top triple clamp, handlebar mounts, and front axle were also redesigned to complement the new frame – all contributing to the 2021 model’s increased competitiveness.
Revised front and rear suspension settings give greater control
Yamaha’s motocross models are widely regarded as having one of the best suspension packages in the industry. At the front end the KYB® inverted coil spring-type forks feature speed sensitive damping to give outstanding handling performance, while at the rear end the KYB® shock and link-type Monocross system work together to deliver optimum control together with high levels of rear wheel traction.
To ensure it maintains its position as one of the very best motocross suspension systems ‘straight from the factory’, the 2021 package is further refined. The settings on the KYB® front forks are revised to give more progressive damping throughout the entire stroke, and this gives the rider a stronger feeling of contact with the track surface while also delivering better bump absorption that helps conserve rider energy. At the rear the KYB® shock runs with revised settings that give a more stable ride with a reduced tendency to pitch.
These important suspension improvements – combined with the refined rigidity balance of the bilateral beam frame – elevate the 2021 YZ250F’s handling qualities to an even higher level. As well as being lighter handling, the new model gives a more precise feeling that enables the rider to hold their chosen line for faster cornering. Front wheel and rear wheel traction is also improved by these chassis changes, giving greater levels of machine control for a real advantage over the opposition.
Lighter and more powerful braking system
Braking performance is increased and braking system weight is reduced for 2021. The redesigned front caliper is 30% more rigid than previously and uses larger diameter pistons and newly designed brake pads – while a new 270mm front disc achieves a 16% increase in pad contact surface area without any increase in weight. The rear brake caliper design is also new, and together with a new 240mm rear disc this system maintains the same level of braking power while weighing 120g less.
Delivering improved braking performance and better feeling, the new braking system makes an important contribution to the 2021 YZ250F’s increased competitiveness and enhanced ride quality.
Revised handlebar position
In order to achieve the optimal riding position for enhanced controllability, the handlebars on the 2021 YZ250F are mounted further forward, enabling the rider to load the front end and shift their bodyweight over the front wheel as and when required.
New handlebar clamps are mounted to a new lighter top triple clamp, and both units feature a revised rigidity balance for reduced stress on the rider’s arms. The new chromoly steel footrests are also lighter, as is the new front axle shaft, enabling the Yamaha YZ250F to weigh in at just 106kg with a full 6.2 litre fuel tank and 0.95 litres of engine oil – just 3kg more than the YZ250 2-stroke.
Dynamic new Icon Blue bodywork with coordinated number plates
Yamaha Power Tuner
The industry-leading Power Tuner is an easy to use digital technology that enables YZ250F – as well asYZ450F – riders to fine-tune the bike’s engine power character at the trackside using their smartphone. Riders and mechanics can simply download the free Power Tuner App for IOS or Android devices, and then instantly connect with the YZ250F to make adjustments to fuel injection and ignition timing via the bike’s CCU. In the Power Tuner app riders can create their own settings, and using the handlebar mounted button they can switch between two of the maps.
Besides being able to make changes to the engine’s performance, the Power Tuner can also be used to record race log information and monitor a range of data, including system diagnostics, run time and maintenance – as well as comparing and sharing race logs and settings with fellow riders.
YZ250F New Features for 2021
- Redesigned high-performance engine with stronger top end power
- Smoother throttle response with longer over-rev feeling
- Optimised exhaust camshaft design with new profile and reduced overlap
- Idealised fuel injection settings deliver enhanced power character
- Completely redesigned intake system boosts high rpm performance
- Larger capacity muffler for seamless high rpm acceleration
- Stronger clutch housing to handle increased engine performance
- Redesigned transmission gears with optimised performance and strength
- New-specification bilateral beam frame with idealised strength/rigidity balance
- Revised front and rear suspension settings offer improved controllability
- Lighter and more powerful front (Ø270 mm) and rear brakes (Ø240 mm)
- Lighter handlebar crown and revised handlebar position
- Lighter chromoly steel footpegs
- Lighter front axle shaft
- Icon Blue bodywork and matching blue front and side plates
YZ250F Continued Technical Features
- Liquid-cooled DOHC 4-valve engine with reversed cylinder head
- Mass-centralised engine configuration with rearward-inclined cylinder
- High-efficiency forward-facing inlet and rear-exit exhaust
- Lightweight titanium valves for ultra-responsive performance
- Lightweight exhaust delivers strong pulse effect
- Heavy-duty clutch with excellent feel
- Special shift camshaft shape delivers smooth and accurate gear shifting
- Power Tuner smartphone app enables precise, quick and easy trackside tuning
- ECU 2-map switch for adjusting engine power character while riding
- Electric starter with lightweight lithium-ion battery
- Industry-leading KYB® spring-type inverted forks with speed-sensitive damping
- KYB® rear shock and link-type Monocross rear suspension
THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF MV AGUSTA IN A BOOK
Varese, April 5, 2016 – “MV AGUSTA From 1945 to the Present” is a completely recreated and updated edition with the graphic content of the historical monograph by Mario Colombo and Roberto Patrignani. Dedicated to the company of Cascina Costa, reborn in the nineties thanks to the great passion of a man who dedicated his life to motorcycles: Claudio Castiglioni.
Within its pages is the story of this legendary brand and its competitive triumphs by Carlo Ubbiali, Mike Hailwood and Giacomo Agostini, which in 2015 celebrated its 70th birthday. The history is described in two distinct sections; the first part covering human affairs, technical aspects, industrial and sporting achievements. In the second, the systematic cataloging of all the models, both road and track, including versions of the iconic F4, F3 and Brutale models that all exude the concept of excellence in world motorcycle production.
Hundreds of monochrome and colour images enrich the 360-page book dedicated to this prestigious brand, which has contributions from Massimo Chierici and Franco Daudo, for the most recent part.
This exceptional book is by Giorgio Nada Editore (www.giorgionadaeditore.it) a name in publishing synonymous with quality for over thirty years, is available both in Italian and English.
The publisher has a widespread distribution in Italy through the structure of Giunti Editore, the stores “Giunti al Punto” and the “Libreria dell’Automobile” in Milan, as well as a consolidated distribution network for the foreign markets.
TOUR OF THE ISLANDS ON MV AGUSTA TURISMO VELOCE 800
The illustrious Dakar rider Alessandro “Ciro” De Petri, in collaboration with MV Agusta, is
organizing an exclusive 7 day trip riding the new Turismo Veloce 800. Destination? The three largest Mediterranean
islands and, after 1850 km, arrival at the MV Agusta factory in Schiranna – Varese for a company visit which will mark the
The first stage includes an itinerary on the slopes of Etna, while the second will bring the group on the legendary “Targa
Florio”, an old and prestigious early twentieth century automobile race route, then finally the port of Palermo for
boarding. The next morning, arrival at Cagliari and after about 400 km of winding roads on the Riviera di Ponente, the
participants will arrive at Alghero. Once through the Barbagia mountains they will then reach the Emerald Coast. Next day
is Corsica’s turn, with boarding from Santa Teresa di Gallura towards Bonifacio, a tour through characteristic island
locations. Then, after having set sail from Bastia, the motorcyclists will arrive at Savona and will travel the remaining 270
Bound to the Varese manufacturer since the days of the great African races riding a Cagiva Elefant, Ciro and his De Petri
Adventure will provide technical and navigational support to all participants, making the tour an unforgettable motorcycle.
Lewis Hamilton & MV Augusta Dragster RR
We are thrilled to announce that MV Agusta has teamed up with 2x Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton to release a stunning new version of the Dragster RR motorcycle.
Working closely with the MV Agusta CRC (Castiglioni Research Center) design team, Lewis ensured that bike specifications and performance perfectly matched his requirements. The creation of the Dragster RR bike comprised of an on-going collaborative process between the F1 World Champion and the MV Agusta Team, from concept to hand assembled production.
Giovanni Castiglioni, President and CEO of MV Agusta, said: “We are proud to be partnering with a passionate racer like Lewis Hamilton. It is great news for us and for everyone around the world that loves MV Agusta”.
All limited edition Lewis Hamilton Dragster RR bikes will be hand assembled by the expertly skilled craftspeople at the Schiranna (Varese) headquarters.
In France a superb Leon Camier finishes fifth: best result ever for the MV Agusta F4 in the WSBK championship
As expected, the protagonist at Magny Cours was the weather. Rain and autumn temperatures conditions race procedures, cancelling the WSS warm-up and making the first WSBK race a wet one, delayed fifteen minutes and shortened from twenty-two to nineteen laps.
This was a situation that brought out Leon Camier's riding qualities and his feeling with the F4 RC. The Brit began the weekend with an excellent seventh time in qualifiers and ended it by riding a textbook Race 1. Off the line well, the Brit fell immediately in line behind reigning world champion and wet ride specialist Guintoli, fending off attacks on his position by Haslam's Aprilia and the two Ducatis ridden by Davies and Baiocco.
Seven laps from the end Leon began his comeback, first breaking away
from the two Englishmen and four laps later losing the Italian, who he
left in his exhaust to fly under the chequered flag in fifth place, the best ever result for the MV Agusta F4 RC.
This is a gift the English rider has given to all the Reparto Corse team fans, many of whom were on hand directly from the Schiranna headquarters. Unfortunately,
in Race 2 some problems with the gearbox kept Camier from repeating the
performance, finishing in 15th place after a lightning fast start which rocketed him into fourth place.
In the WSS race, shortened two laps due to the wet tarmac, things were further conditioned by a red flag that came out after Manfredi's Honda had engine trouble in the fourth lap. After the restart Zanetti made his nth comeback ride, starting off slowly but skilfully clawing his way back up to finish in fourth place, snatched in the last lap from Smith's Honda CBR. It was a difficult weekend for Nico Terol, who struggled to find the right feeling in the wet, finishing the race in fourteenth place,
whereas the race was won by American rider Jacobsen ahead of Kenan
Sofuoglu who, with this second place finish, takes his fourth
championship title.
The next appointment will be the last round of the season which will be held on 18 October at the Losail circuit in Qatar.
NICO TEROL TO CONTINUE ASTRIDE THE F3RC IN THE NEXT TWO RACES
The Spaniard, following his excellent performance at Jerez, will
take to the track under the Reparto Corse colours at Magny Cours and
Losail.
Called upon to urgently step in for the injured Jules Cluzel, Nico Terol today signed an agreement to ride in the final two races of the 2015 season.
He'll pull on his new MV Agusta Reparto Corse leathers this weekend in France for the penultimate round of the championship, which will be held at the Magny Cours circuit in Burgundy, to then finish out the season at Losail, in Qatar, on 18 October.
On his début at Jerez he used his clean and efficient riding style to
adapt quickly to the new category and finished his first WSS race in
fifth place.
“I'm truly happy about this chance that MV Agusta has given me. I
had never raced in WSS and I didn't know how the bike and grooved tyres
would react, so the Jerez race was sort of a “running-in” race for me,
with respect to both the bike and the Reparto Corse team. Now I'm
confident that I can set my sights on the podium and, together with
Zanetti, earn the points needed to bring the Manufacturer title home to
Schiranna.”
Nico Terol was born on 27 September 1988 at Alcoy, near Alicante. He
began racing at a very young age, taking his first win at Indianapolis
in 2008 in the 125 GP class. Three years later he earned the 125 world
title, winning eight races. He also raced in Moto2 for three seasons,
taking two second place finishes, and this year he made his début in
WSBK and then moved to WSS at Jerez.
MV Agusta F3 AMG at the 66th IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show
Mercedes-AMG and MV Agusta are strengthening their
partnership ties with a jointly designed show bike. The spectacular MV
Agusta F3 800 is painted in the exclusive colour “AMG solar beam” and as
such adopts the colour concept of the Mercedes-AMG GT. Black wheels,
further black highlights and the AMG logo on the sides of the trim
equally underscore the close ties with the sports car and performance
brand of Mercedes-Benz.
The stuff of performance enthusiast’s dreams: a thoroughbred sports
car and high-quality sports bike featuring a complementary look.
Mercedes-AMG and MV Agusta have made this dream come true by presenting a
highly dynamic pairing at the 2015 IAA International Motor Show in
Frankfurt. Alongside the Mercedes-AMG GT, the MV Agusta F3 800 show bike
gleams in an identical look – in the exclusive AMG paint finish “solar
beam”. This aesthetically and technically impressive vision of the
matching look on two and four wheels visualises the passion, which the
two brands have for motorsports and for combining aspects of technology,
performance and design to achieve perfection. To this effect, the
partnership between Mercedes-AMG and MV Agusta is set to continue after
the IAA show in Frankfurt under the joint brand claim “Beyond
Adrenaline”
NEW MV AGUSTA F3 RC: WSS EXPERIENCE
A road-going replica of the MV Agusta F3 by Jules Cluzel and Lorenzo
Zanetti hot from the Schiranna Reparto Corse. The F3 RC, produced in a
limited edition of 100 bikes in the 675 configuration and 250 in the
meatier 800 configuration, faithfully reproduces the graphics of the
Jules Cluzel and Lorenzo Zanetti motorbike. To certify the originality
of each bike, every F3 RC is autographed by both riders, #16 Cluzel on
the right side panel and #87 Lorenzo Zanetti on the left.
At Jerez Team Reparto Corse reacts to the loss of Cluzel with character
The Andalusian weekend began with a shock for the Reparto Corse team: Jules Cluzel’s crash on Friday in the second free practice session at
over 200 km/h, with a consequent fracture to his left tibia and
dislocated right shoulder. It was the end of the dream to bring the 38th
world championship title home to Schiranna, a result that well within
reach of the Frenchman who, during the 2015 season took three wins, four second places, five fastest laps and six pole positions. However, the disappointment did not crack the integrity of the Reparto Corse team, which finished the weekend putting Lorenzo Zanetti on the podium and achieving the best performance of the season with Camier. The performance of Spaniard Nico Terol was also consistent, taking a strong fifth place.
In the race Lorenzo Zanetti, after a poor start and after getting away from Faccani and Smith, settled stably into third place, making up ground on Jacobsen in the final laps, but not enough to make an attack on his second place behind race winner Sofuoglu.
Nico Terol, 125 class world champion in 2011 also put in a good performance in his WSS début.
A new bike, tyres and adversaries did not intimidate him, so much that
he even held onto fourth place for a few laps behind Zanetti, crossing
under the chequered flag in fifth.
In WSBK Leon Camier, after missing out on qualifying in Q2 by a hair because of a malfunction with the quick-shift, rode
two superb races. In Race 1 he finished in 9th place after riding in
eighth place during the race 2 ahead of world champion Sylvain Guintoli,
confirming the efficient upgrades made on his F4RC, which here at Jerez
raced with a new swingarm and a modified exhaust system.
Lorenzo Zanetti #87 had this to say after his fifth podium of the season:” I
made a mistake at the start which is my weak point. Maybe I need to
start taking some courses because my pace was up with the leaders today
and if I hadn’t lost time at the start I would have been able to battle
for the win!
The next round is scheduled for 4 October, the last European round in France at Magny Cours before the grand finale in Qatar. For the occasion more than a hundred MV Agusta employees will join the dealerships and Cluzel fans in the grand stands to support Team Reparto Corse in their quest to win the manufacturer title which currently has MV Agusta lying second at 189 points, just behind Kawasaki with 197.
In the second free practice session the duel between Cluzel and Sofuoglu
came to an end. The Frenchman fell victim to a violent crash at over
200 km/h during his 15th lap, fracturing his left tibia and dislocating
his right shoulder. This is a bitter end to a textbook season where
Jules took three wins, four second places, five fastest laps and an impressive six pole positions. For team Reparto Corse all that's left now is to defend their leadership in the manufacturer's championship. To give Lorenzo Zanetti a hand in this undertaking the team called on Nico Terol, 2011 world champion in the 125 class. Whilst
awaiting news on Jules Cluzel's recovery time, the 26 year old Spaniard
will be on the track tomorrow for qualifying astride the Frenchman's
number 88 F3 RC.