Yamaha Unveils 2025 70th Edition YZ500 2-Stroke, Celebrating 70 Years of Innovation and Racing Excellence
Yamaha proudly announces the release of the 2025 Yamaha 70th Edition YZ500 2-Stroke, a powerful tribute to the company’s seven decades of groundbreaking innovation and racing heritage. Designed to honor Yamaha’s enduring legacy in off-road performance, this special edition blends iconic design with cutting-edge engineering, capturing the spirit of generations past while setting the pace for the future.
At the heart of the YZ500 lies a completely reengineered, liquid-cooled 500cc 2-stroke engine that delivers a thrilling combination of explosive power and precision control. Built for serious riders and racing enthusiasts, the YZ500 features a lightweight aluminum frame, optimized suspension, and updated ergonomics for superior agility and rider comfort on the most demanding tracks.
The 70th Edition is finished in a special retro-inspired livery, drawing on classic Yamaha race bike aesthetics with bold graphics, yellow speed blocks, and brushed aluminum accents. It’s a striking nod to Yamaha’s championship-winning machines of the past, while incorporating the most advanced performance technology available today.
From its early days in the 1950s to its dominance in motocross, supercross, and enduro racing, Yamaha has continually pushed the limits of what’s possible on two wheels. The YZ500 70th Edition is a celebration of that relentless pursuit of excellence—a symbol of Yamaha’s promise to build machines that excite, endure, and inspire.
The 2025 YZ500 70th Edition will be available in limited quantities at authorized Yamaha dealers starting this fall. With its bold performance and timeless design, it’s not just a motorcycle—it’s a legacy reborn.
