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Hot new look for YZ two-strokes

18th August 2012

Yamaha's legendary two-stroke range continues to be the top choice for discerning racers keen to extract maximum fun for their dollar.

Now Yamaha's YZ125 and YZ250 are available with hot new plastics and graphics to go with the current model bodywork. YMA is offering this benefit to highlight Yamaha's continued commitment to the YZ two-stroke range.

One of the hottest topics in MX paddocks is the resurgence of the two-stroke and there are many examples of racers, riders and media getting excited about Yamaha's YZ
two-strokes.

Race promoters have started to wake up to the increasing numbers of riders turning toward two-strokes by catering for them with specific race classes - for example there will be a twostroke only race class at the Coolum MX Nationals on 25/26 Aug.

With 47bhp on tap and tipping the scales at just 98kg, the YZ250 has a power to weight ratio that fourstroke 250Fs can only dream about.

Add in a state-of-the-art aluminium chassis and Kayaba speed sensitive forks for close to telepathic handling and it's no wonder the two-strokes retain a strong fan base.

A fan base attracted by the low maintenance costs and easy service requirements -a home mechanic can tune and fix a two-stroke with basic knowledge and minimal outlay.

Or perhaps it's the versatitily that draws owners to the YZ125 and YZ250. From back flipping freestyle riding, right through MX racing and fun to simple conversion for enduro use - the Yamaha two-strokes are a great choice for a wide range of uses across an equally broad spectrum of riders.

YZ250 has been the choice of the world's greatest MX and SX riders with Chad Reed and Jeremy McGrath winning AMA titles on this model. And now that the YZ250 is cleared to compete with 250Fs, it has become a great option for riders with two-stroke oil in their blood.

Meanwhile the YZ85/LW and YZ125 continue to be the models of choice for junior racers, as demonstrated by the impressive 2012 raceresults earned by Yamaha's Junior Race Team:

YZ125
1st QLD MX junior champs - Joel Dinsdale
1st NSW Junior MX Champs (15 years) Joel Wightman
1st SA junior MX Champs - Izak Maule
1st QLD Sunshine State series - Nathan Crawford
2nd QLD Sunshine State series - Joel Dinsdale

YZ85
1st SA Junior MX Champs - Oscar Maule (small wheel)
1st QLD Sunshine State series - Wilson Todd (big wheel)
1st Victorian Junior MX champs - Cody Dyce (small wheel)
1st MX Nationals Rookies - Wilson Todd (big wheel)
2nd QLD MX Champs - won every race except 1 (crash DNF) - Wilson Todd
2nd NSW Junior MX Champs - Brendan Walther (big wheel)

The free plastics kit offer consists of shrouds, side plates, front and rear fenders and a number plate, plus unique Yamaha tank graphics. Customers also receive the standard plastics/graphics kit.

In addition, approved purchasers can take advantage of super low 5.99% rates until 31 October 2012.

The YZ125 retails for $8699 and the YZ250 for $9999 inc GST.