Yamaha’s just given us their refreshed off-road range for 2023 – and the Team Blue effort includes two new flagship models for our dear dirt hooner community. Show Below are details on the refreshed models, with a press release from Yamaha stating that the following all return unchanged for 2023: 2023 Yamaha YZ65 2023 Yamaha YZ85 2023 Yamaha YZ85LW 2023 Yamaha YZ125 2023 Yamaha YZ125 Monster Energy® Yamaha Racing Edition 2023 Yamaha YZ250 2023 Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy® Yamaha Racing Edition 2023 Yamaha YZ250F 2023 Yamaha YZ250F Monster Energy® Yamaha Racing Edition 2023 Yamaha YZ250FX 2023 Yamaha YZ450FX 2023 Yamaha WR250F 2023 Yamaha WR450F  2023 Yamaha YZ450F & Monster Energy® Yamaha Racing Edition YZ450F Yamaha’s newest gift to the motocross industry, the YZ450F comes with a race-spec Monster Energy® Yamaha Racing Edition. The standard model touts ‘more power, less weight, a slimmer design and improved handling.’ This includes a completely redesigned aluminum bilateral beam frame, alongside a redesigned engine, new pipe, a switch from wet sump to dry sump, and more, guaranteeing a jump in mid-rang to hi-end power. Pricing is logged at an MSRP of $9,899 USD. Big fan of Yamaha’s Monster Energy® team? The Edition of the same name boasts the same improvements as the standard model, with iconic team-inspired graphics, and can be had for an MSRP of $10,099 USD. See also
2023 Yamaha YZ125X This baby has been blessed with a more powerful 125cc two-stroke engine, as well as re-imagined suspension damping, better brakes, enhanced ergonomics and a new look. Expect to chuck an MSRP of $7,099 USD at your local dealer for the privilege of swinging a leg over this unit. 2023 Yamaha YZ250X Updated adn ready to rumble, the 2023 YZ250X features better brakes, suspension, a narrower, race-inspired seating ergonomic and a new style guaranteed to keep that grinful of teeth pearly white. The YZ250X can be had for an MSRP of $7,999 USD. “What really stands out about the new YZ450F is just how light and balanced it feels when riding hard,” says Derek Brooks, Yamaha Motorsports Motorcycle Product Line Manager in Yamaha’s press release. “This new platform builds on the legendary YZ suspension and handling with an even more powerful, yet controllable engine character …[and] at the same time its revised ergonomics and tuneability with the free engine mapping Power Tuner make it easier to ride fast for all rider skill levels.” “I’m pumped to see it hit the tracks soon!” For other related news, subscribe to our newsletter; drop a comment below letting us know what you think, and as ever – stay safe on the twisties. *Media sourced from Yamaha, RideApart and Ultimate Motorcycling*How much HP does a YZ250X have?The engine produces a peak 48.8 horsepower (36.4 kW) at 8,800 rpm and 30.6 foot-pounds force (41.5 N⋅m) of torque at 7,500 rpm, with a 9,000 rpm redline.
Will Yamaha ever update YZ250X?2023 Yamaha YZ250X
These changes allow greater freedom of movement front to back and easier weight transfer for improved control. Along with the slimmer, more aggressive bodywork, a new front and rear fender design and a new graphics scheme highlight the race-focused YZ lineage.
How much horsepower does YZ250 have?The YZ250F produces 38.9 hp and 17.8 pound-feet of torque on the Dirt Rider dyno. With those numbers, it ranks fifth in peak horsepower and makes the least maximum torque of all the bikes in the class.
Will YZ250X get electric start?The electric start can be run on the oem flywheel without the charging system. The motorcycle will start around 200 times before needing a battery charge. The complete kit with lithium battery will add 5.7 lb. Battery box and wiring installation.
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