2016 Yamaha YZ450F
Yamaha made a few noteworthy changes to its 2016 YZ250F and YZ450F motocrossers, the most notable, the YZ450F getting a new Launch Control System and both bikes getting new 60th anniversary graphics. They also get larger 270mm front disc brake rotors.
In honor of Yamaha’s 60th year of existence, both the YZ250F (pictured) and YZ450F will be offered in this limited edition yellow and black/white coloring.
2016 Yamaha YZ250F
A new, lightweight, forged, two-ring piston headlines the improvements to the 2016 YZ250F. The piston features a flat-crown surface with additional strengthening ribs and a shorter, more durable piston pin with diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating. Revised piston oil jets direct oil underneath the new piston, which helps promote cooling and contributes to more stable engine performance. Optimized crankshaft and counter-balancer designs provide a revised balance ratio, predictive power delivery, and reduced vibration.
In addition, revisions to the YZ250F clutch boss and shift-stopper arm provide smoother clutch engagement feel and more precise shifting action. New ECU settings result in a smoother transition as the rider reaches the rev limiter, while new brake pad material and a larger 270mm front brake rotor deliver improved stopping power and control for aggressive corner entries. Finally, new front and rear suspension settings help smooth sudden jolts and reduce front-end dive for a smoother, more balanced damping feel when cornering.
2016 Yamaha YZ450F
The YZ450F features an all-new Launch Control System (LCS) that utilizes high-precision ECU calculations to optimize power output and provide ideal acceleration out of the gate, especially on hard track surfaces. New intake- and exhaust-cam profiles and timing help boost combustion efficiency and improve the engine’s ease of use in the low- to mid-rpm ranges. And, like the 2016 YZ250F, the YZ450F has an improved clutch boss and shift-stopper arm for smoother clutch engagement feel and more precise shifting action.
Other improvements to the YZ450F for 2016 include revised engine mounts and a reshaped swingarm pivot section on the aluminum frame to improve lateral rigidity. Footpegs are now mounted 5mm lower to help lower the rider’s center of gravity for improved machine balance and control. New triple clamps with a 25mm fork offset help improve front-end feel, and a new shock spring provides an ideal balance between bump absorption and handling performance. The same as on the 2016 YZ250F, new brake pad material and a larger 270mm front brake rotor deliver improved stopping power and control for aggressive corner entries.
The 2016 YZ250F and YZ450F will each be available in two color options: Team Yamaha Blue/White and Limited-Edition 60th Anniversary Yellow. The YZ250F will retail for $7,590 in Team Yamaha Blue/White and $7,690 in Limited-Edition 60th Anniversary Yellow.
The YZ450F is priced at $8,590 in Team Yamaha Blue/White and $8,690 in Limited-Edition 60th Anniversary Yellow. The YZ450F will be available in dealerships beginning in late June, and the YZ250F will arrive at dealerships in late July.
2016 Yamaha YZ250
Yamaha will continue to offer its popular YZ250 (pictured) and YZ125 two-stroke motocrossers in 2016. Both bikes get new graphics. The YZ250 will sell for $7290 and the YZ125 $6390. Also returning is the YZ85 with an $4090 MSRP.
2016 Yamaha YZ125
