Facts About Yamaha Dirt Bikes

Yamaha features an excellent line of popular motocross and off-road motor bikes. These range from their PW50, designed for young riders at priced at only $1,200, up to the YZ450F motocross bike, priced at $8,000 and designed for professional rider, or amateurs in search of the very best performance. Yamaha dirt bikes are dependable, fast, and fun.

  1. Basic Models

    • The Yamaha PW50 is an excellent first dirt bike for young riders looking to enter the world of off-road motorcycles. The bike is smaller, with a seat height of only 19.1 inches. Features such as adjustable throttle control and a single-speed automatic transmission ensure that novice riders will find an intuitive riding experience. A two-stroke 49cc engine makes for a quick ride without the high speeds of Yamaha's more powerful offerings.

      For young teen riders looking to get into dirt biking, Yamaha produced the TT-R50E. This is a smaller bike with some great features for beginners, such as a push-button electric starter and three-speed automatic transmission. A seat height of 21.8 inches makes it suitable for riders who might be a little too tall for the PW50. The bike features a four-stroke 49cc engine, inverted fork, and Monocross rear suspension, as well as a chain cover for rider safety.

      The TT-R110E is perfect for older teens an adults who want to break into dirt biking without a costly investment. Priced at only $1,949, the bike has a seat height of 26.4 inches and 7.1 inches of clearance. A four-speed automatic engine allows the rider to focus on the terrain, rather than shifting. The 110cc engine is more powerful and versatile than those found on Yamaha's child models, and the electric starter allows riders to fire up the bike and get going.

    Advanced Models

    • The Yamaha WR250F, priced at $6,699, is the bike of choice for adult riders looking for motocross-quality performance. The bike features an aluminum frame, titanium-valved engine, and a digital race computer with a speedometer and odometer. The engine is a liquid-cooled 249cc four-stroke that will ensure a fast ride for advanced riders.

      The YZ450F is Yamaha's flagship motocross bike. Featuring a rear-slanting cylinder and reversed intake and exhaust ports, the bike offers superb handling and cornering. The bike also includes a battery-less fuel injection system, powered by a high output generator. The aluminum Bilateral Beam frame includes advanced suspension, offering a stable and extremely nimble ride. A liquid-cooled 449cc four-stroke engine provides all the power a pro could ask for. This bike will be available by October or November 2009, and is priced at $8,000.