Performance Refined
Toronto, ON. – June 18, 2025 – Yamaha Motor Canada is announcing its new 2026 lineup of advanced, industry-leading YZ off-road competition motorcycles and TT-R off-road trail motorcycles highlighted by an extensive update to its flagship YZ450F Motocross model, a handful of key updates to its two-stroke YZ125 and four stunning new 70th Anniversary Edition YZ models celebrating the 1955 birth of the Yamaha Motor Company.
In commemoration of seven decades of motorsports excellence, Yamaha is proud to introduce the new 2026 YZ125 70th Anniversary Edition, YZ250 70th Anniversary Edition, YZ250F 70th Anniversary Edition and YZ450F 70th Anniversary Edition. These models will come adorned in a modern take on Yamaha’s iconic white and red speed block livery, combining with the sleek, aggressive YZ bodywork for a standout look sure to draw attention on any starting gate.
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Yamaha’s off-road competition bikes offer the very latest in technology with performance features designed to help racing enthusiasts reach their maximum potential, win races and stand on top of the podium.
2026 YZ125
In addition to the extensively updated 2026 YZ450F flagship motocrosser, Yamaha is also updating its 2026 YZ125 two-stroke competition model and 2026 YZ125 Yamaha 70th Anniversary Edition with an updated intake design and revised carburetion and CDI settings for more consistent performance in varying conditions, more linear power delivery and enhanced rideability.
2026 YZ125 Updates:
- Enlarged air intake
- Updated Carburetor settings
- Updated ignition timing
New 2026 YZ450F
Updates to the YZ450F center around a new frame design, revised suspension, engine updates and body refinements. The new frame is matched with a new high performance KYB® rear shock and revised fork settings which give the rider confidence to charge harder and corner faster. Engine character is also refined with the addition of a revised intake port design, air intake and exhaust achieving a more connected, linear response in the low- to mid-range for enhanced control, while still maintaining the YZ450F’s renowned top-end power.
A new frame design for 2026 focuses on the balance of rigidity and flex characteristics. Revised inner and outer structure including a thinner front downtube results in a highly stable ride with enhanced front-end feel for improved cornering performance.
To accommodate the YZ450F’s new frame, a new shock and revised fork settings developed jointly with KYB® offer an enhanced damping feel with less bump reaction, providing the confidence to ride harder for longer. The updated shock also has a new hand-operated low-speed compression clicker
for simplified trackside adjustments. These combined chassis updates result in greater usability in everything from slow, tight corners to high-speed sweepers and a motorcycle that’s easier to tip in, easier to choose and hold a line, with a higher level of overall cornering performance.
Engine performance for the new 2026 YZ450F is also refined with the addition of a redesigned intake port which produces a stronger tumble effect in the combustion chamber for more efficient combustion. The result is a more linear engine response for enhanced control and feeling of connection between the throttle and rear wheel. There is also a new resonator and duct added in the air intake, and a new resonator included within the exhaust system to reduce noise in compliance with FIM/AMA regulations and increase rider comfort.
Adding to rider comfort and ease of use is a new hydraulic clutch for smooth, consistent engagement with less effort while eliminating the need for on-track adjustments. In addition, a new clutch inner hub design lubricates over a larger area for more stable performance and longer life.
Marking the new model’s evolution, updated styling cues for 2026 now include a slimmer, more compact front number plate, new two-piece side covers, sharper rear fender and new YZ graphics. There is also a new honeycomb-pattern seat cover material which maintains ease in rider sliding forward while improving hold from sliding rearward during acceleration.
Finally, an industry-first ECU lock function is now adopted on the 2026 YZ450F for theft deterrence, allowing owners to prevent unauthorized engine start-up via a password-required lock function accessed through the Yamaha Power Tuner app.
2026 YZ450F Updates:
- Powerful 450cc four-stroke engine features a revised, more linear power delivery for added control and rideability
- New hydraulic clutch offers lighter lever feel, smoother feathering and a consistent mesh point, eliminating the need for on-track adjustments
- New frame design balances rigidity and flex characteristics for a calmer front-end feel and enhanced stability
- New high performance KYB® rear shock enhances low-speed damping and smoothes the damping transition between low and high speeds for enhanced control in a variety of conditions • Updated styling includes a slimmer, more compact front number plate, new two-piece side covers, sharper rear fender and new YZ graphics
- New honeycomb-pattern seat cover material maintains improved rider mobility
All four-stroke competition models including the 2026 YZ250F, YZ450F, YZ250FX, YZ450FX, WR250F and WR450F now receive an industry-first ECU lock function providing theft deterrence by allowing owners to prevent unauthorized engine start-up via a password-required lock function accessed through the Power Tuner app.
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Finally, the 2026 Yamaha TW200 Dual Sport returns unchanged and will be available in Radical Gray.
For complete details on all 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles and to view the full lineup visit www.yamahamotor.ca
Source: Yamaha
