YAM BAM!
By TMX Archives on 15th Jul 15
Launched as all-new models for the 2014 season, Yamahas game-changing YZ250F and YZ450F have made a deep and lasting impact on the motocross scene at local, national and international events.
Yamaha's position as a leading force in motocross and lessons learnt at the highest level have been fed through to the factory and used to make important changes for the 2016 models...
The YZ250F sees Yamaha focusing on strengthening the machine's overall competitiveness by making a number of important changes to the engine and chassis for 2016.
YZ250F – 2016 changes
New lightweight piston
High specification con rod
Optimised crank and balancer design
New ECU engine mapping
Larger diameter 270mm front brake
Refined clutch and shift mechanism
New-style graphics
For 2016 Yamaha has focused on honing and refining the YZ450F in order to maintain its winning advantage while at the same time delivering even higher levels of performance, controllability, feel and usability.
YZ450F – 2016 changes
Electronic launch control system (LCS)
n New camshafts and optimised valve timing
n Refined clutch and shift
mechanism
Larger diameter 270mm front brake
New
New suspension settings and revised fork offset
Refined chassis design
New-style graphics
Optional Power Tuner with revised settings
In 1955 Yamaha manufactured its very first motorcycle, the 125cc 2-stroke YA-1.
To mark Yamaha Motor Corporation's 60th anniversary – and to pay tribute to the numerous racing legends who have celebrated success with Yamaha – the 2016 YZ450F will be available in a special Yellow/Black livery featuring the iconic ‘speedblock' design.
As well as its evocative colour scheme, this Limited Edition model will be equipped with a slip-on Akrapovic muffler, GYTR clutch cover and hand protectors.It will also be supplied with the Yamaha Power Tuner for quick and easy trackside ECU re-programming.The bikes will be available to buy at the end of July.
