New YZ 65?

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dl117 2/10/2018 4:45pm
2/10/2018 4:45pm
Just sucks, my son is 12 and to old for the bike, I wish they came out 2 years ago I would have pulled trigger.
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Zesiger 112 2/10/2018 5:19pm
2/10/2018 5:19pm
Bad ass. What coating is that on the forks? It's dark!
Now if they could just figure out the tank/shrouds situation on the big bikes.
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nascarnate326 wrote:
Sweet bike but $4,599!! Thats more than the YZ85 and $900 more than a KX65.

https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/motocross/models/2018/yz65



https://www.kawasaki.com/Products/2018-KX65

The 85 has practically been the same since 2002 so it's no wonder it's a little cheaper. Price will go up once the new one comes out in 2019.

Concerning the KX 65 and the new YZ 65 being $900 more it's not difficult to see why. The KX is an antique and it's no wonder you don't see many out there. They're not competitive against the KTM/Husky and they won't be against this new YZ.

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MotoChris 2/10/2018 5:36pm
2/10/2018 5:36pm
Looks like they did it right. Kind of surprised it's a single radiator for balance but it certainly has enough volume to keep it cool. Adjustable bar position on triple clamp. Makes me wish we were still on 65's. Ergos are superb. Great job Yamaha!
Caseclosed713 2/10/2018 5:45pm
2/10/2018 5:45pm
That's a sick looking mini zinger. If I was a kid again I'd be begging my parents for that.
Richard Tease II 2/10/2018 5:50pm
2/10/2018 5:50pm
They dropped the linkage due to weight and clearance when talking to Yamaha rep today
GeorgiePorgie 2/10/2018 7:03pm
2/10/2018 7:03pm Edited Date/Time 2/10/2018 7:04pm
Dropping it in the wife daily now. need the good lord to give me a son or daughter to race one of those. Figure 8 years from now the kinks will be worked out. Hahahah
Underground 2/10/2018 9:36pm
2/10/2018 9:36pm
Richard Tease II wrote:
They dropped the linkage due to weight and clearance when talking to Yamaha rep today
Did they mention any progressive damping type set up similar to PDS needle and 2 pistons on WP shock?
Underground 2/10/2018 9:38pm
2/10/2018 9:38pm
GeorgiePorgie wrote:
Dropping it in the wife daily now. need the good lord to give me a son or daughter to race one of those. Figure 8 years...
Dropping it in the wife daily now. need the good lord to give me a son or daughter to race one of those. Figure 8 years from now the kinks will be worked out. Hahahah
Well enjoy that while it lasts. You been putting the jelly beans in a jar too?
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burn1986 2/10/2018 9:45pm
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What can you say? It’s just a badass little bike.
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jonesaustin 2/10/2018 9:46pm
2/10/2018 9:46pm
How is this at the top of the forum? Please. Watch the race.
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mikec265 2/10/2018 10:23pm
2/10/2018 10:23pm
If it's $4600... why not just get a Cobra for $700 more ready to race?
Price drop or my 2 little buddy's ride American made bikes!
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dcg141 2/10/2018 10:58pm
2/10/2018 10:58pm
14 lbs heavier than the KTM.
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Tracktor 2/10/2018 11:14pm
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mikec265 wrote:
If it's $4600... why not just get a Cobra for $700 more ready to race?
Price drop or my 2 little buddy's ride American made bikes!
Possibly because the Cobra CX65 is finicky, butter framed hog? American made doesn't mean well designed.....
Thisusernameisavailable 2/10/2018 11:26pm
2/10/2018 11:26pm
mikec265 wrote:
If it's $4600... why not just get a Cobra for $700 more ready to race?
Price drop or my 2 little buddy's ride American made bikes!
For the same reason a Yamaha was always a better choice than a Can-Am... POS bro..
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TeamGreen 2/10/2018 11:34pm
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$4600 for a 65 from Japan???
Let’s see how it sells.

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scott_nz 2/10/2018 11:36pm
2/10/2018 11:36pm
TeamGreen wrote:
$4600 for a 65 from Japan???
Let’s see how it sells.
whats a KTM65 worth their?
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mx216 2/10/2018 11:41pm
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TeamGreen wrote:
$4600 for a 65 from Japan???
Let’s see how it sells.
hahaha, Manny Knows! The last Cr125 i bought was $4200 bran spankin new Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing
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mikec265 2/10/2018 11:44pm
2/10/2018 11:44pm
I have 2 years before making a 65cc decision.
Any proof of butterframes or other pos claims?
Or just hardcore Yami fans here?
I really don't know much about the 65cc game.
Looking to learn before my 2 year education becomes a real world experience.
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TeamGreen 2/10/2018 11:58pm
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TeamGreen wrote:
$4600 for a 65 from Japan???
Let’s see how it sells.
scott_nz wrote:
whats a KTM65 worth their?
The Husky 65 with juice clutch, lighter weight and great hardware goes for the same price as that YZ...and...it’s a Husky.

I’m jus’ sayin’...
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MX Culture 2/11/2018 12:38am
2/11/2018 12:38am
dcg141 wrote:
14 lbs heavier than the KTM.
Wet/dry.
Don’t get confused guy.
Underground 2/11/2018 1:56am
2/11/2018 1:56am
TeamGreen wrote:
$4600 for a 65 from Japan???
Let’s see how it sells.
scott_nz wrote:
whats a KTM65 worth their?
TeamGreen wrote:
The Husky 65 with juice clutch, lighter weight and great hardware goes for the same price as that YZ...and...it’s a Husky.

I’m jus’ sayin’...
and time will tell which one is more reliable. My money is on blue
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ML512 wrote:
GYTR equipped version. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/02/10/243169/s1200_8C9AF7A1_848E_4CC5_9DAA_E0E63E3C470B.jpg[/img]
GYTR equipped version.


RoflCopter726 wrote:
I'd like to see RV2 spin a lap at San Diego on that thing Woohoo
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Tom711 2/11/2018 3:59am
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TeamGreen wrote:
The Husky 65 with juice clutch, lighter weight and great hardware goes for the same price as that YZ...and...it’s a Husky.

I’m jus’ sayin’...
Great hardware? We’ve spent the last 4 years racing KTM 50&65’s (which is what the Husky is no matter how you look at it) and they are junk.
My son moved to 85s this year a year early because he wanted to ride Kawasaki and it’s without a doubt the best move we’ve made. The build quality of the kx is far superior to the little ktms and I’d guess the yz65 will be the same. A couple of pounds in weight is a small price to pay for Japanese build quality and reliability (and decent brakes) if you ask me.
Finnish_Flash_62 2/11/2018 4:15am
2/11/2018 4:15am
That bike looks really good. I hope they catch on.
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nytsmaC 2/11/2018 5:40am
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The kickstarter overlapping the frame makes it look like an afterthought.. nit picking I know but I expect to see that on Chinese knock offs, not an all new race bike from Japan.
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dcg141 2/11/2018 6:48am
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dcg141 wrote:
14 lbs heavier than the KTM.
MX Culture wrote:
Wet/dry.
Don’t get confused guy.
134 wet vs 115 dry. That's 19 lbs. Factor in one gal of fuel and its 13-14 lbs.
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Johnny Depp 2/11/2018 6:54am
2/11/2018 6:54am
PDS, no linkage fail.

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