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Only $10 for all 2026 SX, MX, and SMX series.
Again, Yamaha has had that for a long time since 2014 I believe
Very interested in the frame changes
2009 was their last good looking 450. They’ve been butt ugly ever since.
2024 version, no black. It does seem to copy the CRF but all of the Japanese bikes seem to borrow trends off one another. Well, except 'Zuk.
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Dayum! Pretty crappy looking graphics. I see its a majority opinion too. Id get that crap off first thing. Give to the 2nd owner as a "signing bonus"
Suzuki is the trend #ChangeMyMind lol
Am I the only one disappointed the anniversary edition isn’t yellow?
You think your girlfriend is pretty, I think she's ugly . Its just a opinion
It's the 70th anniversary edition of Yamaha motorbikes.
The 1955 Yamaha YA-1 was red:
Wow, what a bunch of whiny divas in here complaining about the look of a bike.
That they wouldnt buy anyway lol..
Good to know ML. I love a cable/WC set up better'n any of the hydro bikes ive owned.
I hear you Wandell! The CR's basically had a scoop ramp on the front and the radiator behind front number plate is an all timer...haha
Perhaps we bring back the number plate on the rear fender like the early 80's KX's...style for days
I wonder if an aftermarket vortex ecu circumvents the anti theft?
Regardless, it's a interesting idea that could be helpful or turn into problems down the road...
Eli may not like it but I was putting Magura hydraulic clutches on my yz's 20 years ago.
Probably, it will be tied to the stock ECU like the hour meter etc.
I had the yellow Anniversary Edition in 2006. They should definitley bring it back. The red and white scheme here seems to look better on the two strokes than the modern 4 strokes.
I like the red and white way better than blue. Never been a fan of blue. It doesn’t matter how much I like it, I got a garage full of scooter that don’t get ridden enough.
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In addition to the extensively updated 2026 YZ450F flagship motocrosser, Yamaha is also updating its 2026 YZ125 two-stroke competition model and 2026 YZ125 Yamaha 70th Anniversary Edition with an updated intake design and revised carburetion and CDI settings for more consistent performance in varying conditions, more linear power delivery and enhanced rideability
Yep, that’s how everyone is today, complain complain complain. Even when it’s good.
That Anniversary livery is ugly. All the previous ones were much better IMO. Luckily it’s still a good bike and looks don’t matter that much.
When the biggest complaint is the front number plate, or maybe white vs. yellow for an anniversary color, they probably have a winner. Still need to see KTM, but is there a more complete bike in stock form than the YZ?
By the way, the shape of it reminds me of the top of a 1981 YZ125 number plate.
Any Doug Henry fans around here?
Looking good on your new $10k+ 2026 Yammie scoots, Ladies.
Gettting the most out of that machine, I'm sure. :-)
2010-13 YZ450F had two tone.
2014-17 had 2 tone.
2018-22 had 2 tone.
That 2010-13 was designed by Rainbow Studios.
They changed the frame back to more of the 22 angles I think. If so that bike will be the best thing ever. To bad Eli won’t get it.
I just don’t understand why they think eliminating the side number plate is a good look. It looks so terrible and it sucks that they keep moving in this direction. Beta being the worst but now most brands are following this. Such a shame.
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