It’s been four years since Yamaha completely redesigned the YZ450F with a backwards engine design with a rearward slanted cylinder. It was a completely unique approach to creating the ultimate motocross weapon…

2012 Yamaha YZ250F Comparison

For 2012 Yamaha’s YZ250F is all new, sort of. It looks the same, but underneath the bodywork the chassis and engine have been so heavily reworked that for all intents and purposes…

2012 Yamaha YZ450F Comparison

Contrary to the tried-and-true motorcycle design formula conceived by other Japanese brands, Yamaha forges a new path with its unorthodox 2012 Yamaha YZ450F ($8350). The Tuning Fork’s 450cc dirt bike employs different…

2012 Yamaha WR250F Comparison

Yamaha last gave the WR250F a redesign in 2007 and has made minor upgrades to fine-tune the model and bold new graphics each year since. The WR450F will be introduced in 2012 as an all-new…