Cypress, CA – October 6, 2015 – Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., today debuted the all-new 2016 YZ450FX, an off-road racer conceived, engineered, and built specifically for hare scrambles and GNCC® competition. The company also introduced an all-new WR450F, along with the 2016 YZ250FX and the WR250F.

All four off-road models feature easy, push-button electric starting and precise fuel injection–handy features to have for hare scrambles, GNCC, and enduro competition where quick decisions can mean the difference between winning and coming up short.

The YZ450FX shares the YZ450F’s revolutionary, rearward-slanted-cylinder design, with a reversed cylinder head and forward-positioned, straight intake. The YZ450FX delivers a controllable, torquey power character with strong, top-end power tuned specifically for cross-country racing. In addition, the bike features cross-country-specific suspension tuning, a wide-ratio five-speed transmission, enduro-specific multiplate clutch, and an electric starter and main-switch-free electrical system to help reduce rider fatigue and provide easier race-start launches.
The 2016 YZ450FX comes in Team Yamaha Blue/White, will retail for $8,890, and be available in Yamaha dealerships beginning in November.

Introduced one year ago, with immediate sales and racing success, the light, nimble, and powerful YZ250FX is back for 2016 in Team Yamaha Blue/White, with a suggested retail price of $7,890. The 2016 YZ250FX will arrive in dealerships beginning in October.

For enduro racers and aggressive trail riders, the WR450F is all-new for 2016. Equipped with the YZ450F’s revolutionary, rearward-slanted-cylinder design, with a reversed cylinder head and forward-positioned, straight intake. The WR450F has an enduro-specific exhaust silencer, an electric starter and main-switch-free electrical system, and an ECU tuned specifically for enduro riding. In addition, a wide-ratio five-speed transmission and enduro-specific multiplate clutch are ideal for the rigors of tight woods riding and racing.

The 2016 WR450F will be available in Team Yamaha Blue/White at a suggested retail price of $8,990, and will be available in Yamaha dealerships beginning in November.

With MX Champion YZ250F components in a light, agile enduro package for tight woods riding and racing, the WR250F returns for 2016 in Team Yamaha Blue/White and will retail for $7,990. Yamaha Dealers will begin receiving the 2016 WR250F in October.

For more information on all Yamaha models–including features, specifications, photos, and videos–please visit www.yamahamotorsports.com.

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