YZ250F Fresh off dominating the 2021 Supercross season , the new 2022 Yamaha YZ250F sees a handful of key updates to make the benchmark-setting motocrosser even better . A new 2.15-inch wide rear rim pairs with a premium 110-width Dunlop Geomax MX33 tyre for a wider footprint , increased traction and better bump absorption under hard acceleration and cornering . In a first on a Yamaha off-road competition model , a new three-cross spoke pattern on the rear wheel further improves impact absorption and overall feel . The rear wheel hub has also been reengineered to be thinner and lighter while still retaining strength . Together with a new lightweight rear sprocket design and new lightweight drive chain , unsprung weight and driveline inertia is reduced for more responsive handling . The YZ250F ’ s suspension takes another step forward with revised suspension settings aimed at striking the perfect balance between the wider rear tyre and lighter rear wheel assembly . Pricing for the 2022 YZ250F is from $ 13,999 . cornering agility . An updated brake setup includes a more rigid front caliper , larger front pistons , a redesigned 270mm front rotor with a 30 per cent increase in pad contact area and higher friction pad material , all combining to provide exceptional braking power and feel . A redesigned rear rotor maintains the same braking power while dropping outer diameter from 245mm to 240mm , further reducing unsprung weight . The 2022 YZ250 retains its liquid-cooled YPVS-equipped 249cc two-stroke powerplant , with the compact chassis , highly developed lightweight aluminium frame , and the easy handling character , set to keep the YZ250 a firm favourite of racers and recreational riders alike . Yamaha Motor NZ has confirmed the pricing of the 2022 YZ250 will be $ 13,099 for the base bike while the Monster Energy colourway puts pricing at $ 13,199 .
YZ450F For 2022 Yamaha ’ s flagship MX1 machine , the YZ450F , builds on the already class-leading performance by reducing unsprung weight through the adoption of a lighter rear wheel assembly and drive train parts , for more responsive handling . Updates for 2022 begin with a new , redesigned rear wheel hub . The cast aluminium hub has been engineered to be thinner and lighter while maintaining strength . It combines with a redesigned lightweight rear sprocket and new lightweight drive chain to reduce unsprung weight and driveline inertia . The YZ450F also receives the newly introduced three-cross spoke pattern on the rear wheel for improved impact absorption and overall feel . The 450 also gets revised suspension settings take full advantage of the lightened rear wheel assembly , increasing stability on corner entry / exit , improving bump reaction and further enhancing best-in-class suspension performance . Pricing for the YZ450F is from $ 15,099 .
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