"Yamaha’s cross country lineup builds on the unmatched success of our motocross designs, using industry-leading technology to provide uncompromized performance for cross country competition,” said Derek Brooks, Yamaha Motorsports Motorcycle Product Line Manager. “The newly redesigned YZ450FX provides a lighter, more powerful, and better handling off-road experience for both cross country racers and recreational riders alike.”
Designed for Hare Scrambles and Grand National Cross Country competition, the new YZ450FX is said to feature a refined, more efficient engine, a redesigned frame with all-new flex characteristics, updated suspension settings, and more. There is even an App for the big thumper: The dual-mode switchable engine mapping and wireless connectivity is handled through the industry’s only free-of-charge complete tuning system, highlighted by the Yamaha Power Tuner App, which allows racers to adjust their engine performance right from their phone.
A pair of 2-stroke YZ125X and YZ250X models and four-stroke YZ250FX completes the 2021 YZ cross country lineup. The 2021 YZ125X ($6,699 MSRP) and YZ250X ($7,599 MSRP) shipping to dealers now. Dealers should start getting their YZ450FXs in September and the 250FX models by October.