The icon turns 20 and Yamaha celebrates in style. It seems like only yesterday to your ATVC editors, but somehow it’s been two full decades since Yamaha unleashed the YFZ450R upon a world that was ready to return to stock ATV performance after being teased by the potential in models like the Raptor 660R and […] More »

Hetrick; one of many Yamaha riders to get it done in 2023. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, proudly marks the culmination of a remarkable 2023 off-road racing season, characterized by an outstanding collection of championship victories and significant philanthropic endeavors. With a string of notable championships, a generous donation for breast cancer research and care, and […] More »

Each of your options was built for a unique purpose. Dear ATVC: Hi, so I am getting my first quad but don’t know which one will be right for me. I have a budget of about 3000. I have two options, a Yamaha YFZ450 (bored out to 490 cc with stage two Hotcams). I went […] More »

Meet Yamaha’s full line for 2024. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, sets a new standard for Proven Off-Road 2024 Side-by-Side (SxS) and ATV models with the unveiling of all-new models and technological enhancements. The 2024 collection showcases Yamaha’s commitment to providing optimal capability, comfort, and confidence for every off-road enthusiast, whether conquering the toughest terrain or […] More »

Getting a different type of degree. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, recently organized the annual Yamaha Racing GNCC University in partnership with the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) racing series at the Snowshoe Mountain Resort in Snowshoe, West Virginia, where aspiring students honed their ATV and motorcycle skills by training alongside current and past Yamaha champions […] More »

Be on the lookout. In what can only be described as a majorly disappointing to hear, it appears the Phoenix Racing ATV Team was the victim of theft. Joel Hetrick’s championship winning #88 YFZ450R and Grayson Eller’s YFZ were apparently stolen from the back of their enclosed trailer sometime during the night from a hotel […] More »

Let’s dig into the 2023s. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, unveils its 2023 model year lineup of Proven Off-Road ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles. Designed, tested, and built to maximize capability, comfort, and confidence for every off-road enthusiast, from heavy-duty ranch work to adventurous expeditions across extreme terrain, only Yamaha meets and exceeds the standards customers […] More »