Yamaha

s900 yam

​Yamaha is a Japanese company that was founded in 1887 and was originally a manufacturer of musical instruments. Then, in 1954, they began manufacturing motorcycles and eventually got involved with the Motocross industry. Since then, they have become one of the major dirt bike brands and a serious contender for Motocross championships around the world. Currently, they have four factory supported race teams in the United States.

Social Media:

Website

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Teams:

Star Racing Yamaha

JGR Yamaha

Monster Energy / 360 Fly Yamaha

CycleTrader.com / Rock River Yamaha

Championships:

2014 AMA 250 Motocross Nationals: Jeremy Martin

2015 AMA 250 West Supercross Championship: Cooper Webb

2015 AMA 250 Motocross Nationals: Jeremy Martin

2015 MXGP World Championship: Romain Febvre

2016 AMA 250 West Supercross Championship: Cooper Webb

Tags content

Filter
61-90 of 162 Posts
original 20 YZ450F TeamYamahaBlue S1
2020 Yamaha YZ450F
Vital Review

First Impression: 2020 Yamaha YZ450F (Product Review)

Overall Review
Motocrossers can be impatient, sometimes. We complain when we see bikes unchanged, and want new bikes every year. But, for 2020, Yamaha has left us no room to complain about the YZ450F lacking changes. While it isn't a new-from-the-ground-up bike, from the brakes to the triple camps to suspension and the motor, there isn’t an area on this machine that wasn’t massaged by the Yamaha R&D department. 2020 Changes: Motor Overall, Yamaha went to work making the cylinder head, and everything in it, smaller, lighter, and more compact, not unlike what KTM and Husqvarna did a couple years back to their...
Posted by Klinger on 8/22/2019 6:38pm
Related:
Yamaha
2020 Bikes
450
YZ450F
Bike Test
Yamaha YZ450F
original 2020 yz250img.jpg?VersionId= BcSZ6BlyNurU7
2020 Yamaha YZ250F
Vital Review

First Impression: 2020 YZ250F (Product Review)

Overall Review
The 2020 Yamaha YZ250F is finally here and we had the chance to spin a few laps on it at Fox Raceway. With the complete remodel of the 2019 YZ250F, the 2020 YZ250F has very few changes this year including bold new graphics. For this year's model, Yamaha focused on a more broad power range with mid to top power. With this, Yamaha has achieved a steady level of power and control across the board. The Power Tuner App, available for both Android and Apple users, is highly suggested for logging race settings, map settings, and running diagnostic codes. Overall, with minor changes to the 2020 YZ250F...
Posted by B_Rez991 on 7/30/2019 3:31pm
Related:
Yamaha
YZ250F
First Impressions
2020 Bikes
Fox Raceway
original yz250fxA19
2019 Yamaha YZ250FX
Vital Review

First Impressions: 2019 Yamaha YZ250FX (Product Review)

Overall Review
Yamaha's XC lineup is becoming quite robust and the little bore machines aren't left out. While the YZ250FX remains unchanged in the performance department, the location of this year's test did. The BluCru decided to give us a crack at the conditions the bike was meant for by dropping us in South Carolina at Randy Hawkin's private facility with plenty of trees, roots, creeks, and tight confines to ride in. Hit the video below to find out more. Video - First Impressions: 2019 Yamaha YZ250FX
Posted by ML512 on 9/19/2018 9:19pm
Related:
Yamaha
Yamaha YZ250FX
original yz250x19A
2019 Yamaha YZ250X
Vital Review

First Impressions: 2019 Yamaha YZ250X (Product Review)

Overall Review
The woods and creeks of South Carolina are where the two stroke roams, or in this case our 2019 Yamaha YZ250X which we got to take into some different scenery...unlike the deserts of the West coast. Hear our thoughts on the experience behind riding this machine in the conditions it was truly meant for. Video - First Impressions: 2019 Yamaha YZ250X
Posted by ML512 on 9/13/2018 3:18pm
Related:
Yamaha
Insta Hub
Yamaha YZ250X
original yamahaproduct450fx
2019 Yamaha YZ450FX
Vital Review

First Impressions: 2019 Yamaha YZ450FX (Product Review)

Overall Review
A year after releasing an all-new YZ450F motocross bike, Yamaha has taken those same updates plus some additional changes to the YZ450FX. This year we were in for an even bigger treat, as we actually got to fly back to test this new model in trees, creeks, and roots of South Carolina...giving us a feel for what this machine can do on its' home turf. Hit play below for our thoughts. Video - First Impressions: 2019 Yamaha YZ450FX
Posted by ML512 on 9/12/2018 2:54pm
Related:
Yamaha
Insta Hub
Yamaha YZ450FX
original 19yz250fproduct
2019 Yamaha YZ250F
Vital Review

First Impressions: 2019 Yamaha YZ250F (Product Review)

Overall Review
Since a massive overhaul in 2014, Yamaha's YZ250F instantly shot to the top of Shootout and opinions. Dubbed by many as a mini-450, the YZF had a power character a bit unique in the class and in an overall sense, it was FAST. Since then, it's stayed near the top with some revisions but ultimately a few bikes have come within it's reign or even taken it away. This was due to a larger feel and handling charateristics that weren't horrible, but just not as finely-tuned as the competition had become. For 2019, Yamaha came in with a host of suspension, chassis, and bodywork changes to get the...
Posted by ML512 on 7/17/2018 8:58am
Related:
Yamaha
2019 Bikes
First Impressions
Insta Hub
Yamaha YZ250F
original yz85product
2019 Yamaha YZ85
Vital Review

Walk-Around: Tech Brief on the 2019 Yamaha YZ85 (Product Review)

Overall Review
While many glanced over Yamaha's 2019 YZ85 due to the continued looks from prior models, the bike can almost be classified as all-new because of the massive amount of changes that lies below that exterior. We chatted with Yamaha's Mike Ulrich to learn about the large list of changes aboard the '19 YZ, ahead of our eventual test of the bike. Video: Tech Brief on the 2019 Yamaha YZ85
Posted by ML512 on 6/29/2018 11:51am
Related:
Yamaha
Yamaha YZ85
original yz450fproduct
2019 Yamaha YZ450F
Vital Review

First Impressions: 2019 Yamaha YZ450F (Product Review)

Overall Review
Yamaha's 2018 YZ450F was a big overhaul for the brand. With the usual updates such as a new chassis and bodywork but taken a bit further. In the case of the bodywork, there was a big redesign up front to thin up the bike and attempt to reach the same feel as their competition. With a new airbox design, relocated radiators and mounting angles, along with a fuel tank change...they were able to rotate the shrouds inwards and this was one of the largest changes a brand has ever made just with plastics. Other than that, Yamaha added their name to the electric start club with a complete engine case...
Posted by ML512 on 6/29/2018 8:57am
Related:
Yamaha
2019 Bikes
First Impressions
Yamaha YZ450F
original yz65product
2018 Yamaha YZ65
Vital Review

First Impressions: 2018 Yamaha YZ65 (Product Review)

Overall Review
To hear our opinions on the 2018 Yamaha YZ65, hit the slideshow below. Our main test editor goes over the adult perspective of the machine, which offers some surprising results...before switching over to our youth rider for his thoughts. Below the slideshow you'll find another video player, which has an interview we did with Yamaha USA's head of testing, Steven Butler, where we discuss the origin and development of the new YZ65. First Impressions: 2018 Yamaha YZ65 — More Motocross Photos Video: Developing the 2018 Yamaha YZ65 2018 Yamaha YZ65 Specifications Engine Type: 65cc liquid-cooled two...
Posted by ML512 on 4/20/2018 10:12am
Related:
Yamaha
original yz65product
2018 Yamaha YZ65
Vital Review

First Look: 2018 Yamaha YZ65 (Product Review)

Overall Review
Vital MX: The rumors have proven true, Yamaha has stepped their game up by opening up their product range with a YZ65, giving them a more complete motocross lineup. Below you'll find a quick chat with Yamaha's Mike Ulrish, along with a launch video from the brand, and the tech specs with the press release. 2018 Yamaha YZ65 Tech Brief Video Technical Specs: Engine Displacement - 64.8cc Bore x Stroke - 43.5mm x 43.6mm Compression Ratio - 8.1~9.1:1 Fuel System - Keihin® PWK28 carburetor Transmission - 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch Final Drive - 420 Chain Suspension Front - 36mm KYB® coil spring...
Posted by ML512 on 2/10/2018 5:33pm
Related:
Yamaha
original yz450fproduct
2017 Yamaha YZ450F
Vital Review

First Impressions: 2017 Yamaha YZ450F (Product Review)

Overall Review
First Impressions: 2017 Yamaha YZ450F - More Motocross Videos After a moderate amount of changes in 2016, the 2017 model received a very short list of updates. This includes new tires, going from Dunlop's MX52 to the MX3S, new airbox mold better hide the zeus fasteners, and few internal engine parts that were updated for reliability. This isn't too surprising after Yamaha added new intake and exhaust cams, improved ECU settings, an updated frame, lower footpegs mounts, a new triple clamp offset, and more to the 2016 model. A few of which made their way to the YZ250F, which gained most of the...
Posted by ML512 on 7/7/2016 5:28pm
Related:
Yamaha YZ450F
Yamaha