A cross-plane crankshaft may sound a little new to your ears, but they will no longer be soon enough.  It is actually the largest leap and enhancement in literbike engine design after a few long years, and is considered the link to Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP bike.

A part of Yamaha’s most recent YZF-R1, this new crankshaft is a literbike which has been tested last week at the Eastern Creek circuit in Australia.  The Yamaha R1 is said to have a design unseen and unmade in previous motorcycle models.

The Yamaha R1 is made obviously different (in a good way, of course) than previously manufactured literbikes by the 998cc engine’s distinct sound.  It is similar to a V-Four with a rather profound and determined note which comes out a lot like it is a little angry.  But when talking about competition, the Yamaha R1’s motor power generation sets it apart from the others.  The peaky powerband of previous models have been replaced with the most dutiful and biddable four-cylinder literbike.

There is big credit on the enhanced midrange, yet there is greater recognition and acknowledgement on getting the feel of a direct connection between the throttle and the rear tire.

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Tight woods or wide open terrain, the lightweight, compact 2010 Yamaha V-Star 650 Silverado is ready to tackle any challenge you can throw at it. The combination of a smooth, powerful engine, a lightweight aluminum chassis with YZ based suspension and great brakes make the 2010 V-Star 650 Silverado an amazing off road performer.

Based on the latest generation of our YZ four stroke motocrossers, the V-Star 650 Silverado features a lightweight aluminum frame and swingarm, stylish “slim line” bodywork specially designed to provide excellent rider maneuverability and YZ based suspension and brakes fore and aft.

We’ve even engineered the seat for enduro use, knowing that a rider will be in the saddle all day. Strong, dependable performance, all day rider comfort … just two of the keys to the WR’s success.

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The 2010 Yamaha WR450F features a lightweight aluminum frame and swingarm, slim line bodywork and the potential for full YZ performance. Amazing nimbleness and manoeuvrability make the 2010 WR450F a great choice for riders of all skill levels.

The WR450F features a lightweight aluminum frame and stylish “slim line” bodywork specially designed to provide excellent rider maneuverability.

The WR450F utilizes YZ based adjustable suspension front and back and YZ brakes featuring the latest wave style rotors and compact calipers. It’s got the power to tame any trail. The WR450F is the most powerful, sharpest most focused big bore WR we have ever built.

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The 2010 Yamaha YZ85 may be the smallest member of the Yamaha YZ family, but it is a big time competitor. It’s got the power to win with a liquid-cooled, 85cc engine, 6-speed gearbox, and adjustable suspension up front and out back. This is one mighty mini.

The mini racer of choice.

Born from the award winning YZ competition bikes. The 2010 YZ85 features a liquid-cooled, 84.7cc crankcase reed-valve-inducted six-speed that is compact and light. You also get an ultra-rigid, single backbone, semi-double-cradle frame, fully adjustable suspension and more to suit a wide range of rider from novice to mini expert.

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Super light weight, instantaneous power, less expensive to maintain, and reduced noise. These are just a few of the reasons why many customers still love a YZ 2-stroke.

Premix – Smells like victory

Born from the award winning YZ competition bikes, the 2010 Yamaha YZ125 features a light aluminum frame with a powerful, compact engine with awesome power-to-weight ratio. The 2010 YZ125 is ready to race out of the crate complete with ProTaper aluminum handlebar, titanium footpegs and gripper seat.

While some manufacturers are putting all their eggs in one basket, the engineers at Yamaha believe that choice is a good thing.

So whether your weapon of choice is a berm blasting two stroke or arm stretching four stroke, we have your needs covered.

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