2027 Yamaha YZ65

The 2027 Yamaha YZ65 is a mini motocrosser with big-bike technology: a YPVS two-stroke and adjustable ergonomics.

Who the YZ65 is for

Young racers ready for their first real motocross bike.

What stands out

• 65cc YPVS two-stroke. Same technology as the YZ125 and YZ250.
• Adjustable ergonomics. Four-position bar clamp and adjustable levers.
• Motocross chassis. Built for the 65cc class.

YZ65 vs. YZ85

The YZ85 is the next class up in size and power.

Common questions

Can I trail ride a motocross bike?

You can, but motocross bikes have close-ratio gearing, stiff suspension, small fuel tanks and no sidestand. For woods and trails, the off-road versions (RX, X and FX models) are the better choice.

Can the YZ65 be ridden on the street?

No. It’s built for off-road use only, with no lights, mirrors or street certification. Plan on private land, a track or a designated off-road area, and a helmet and proper riding gear every time.

Why buy it at Richmond Honda House

We’ve been selling and servicing powersports on West Broad Street since 1965, and our service department works on all the major brands, so the relationship doesn’t end when your YZ65 leaves the lot.

Have a bike, ATV or side-by-side you’re not using? Get an offer through We Buy Bikes, whether it goes toward a YZ65 or not. If you want to talk financing, ask and we’ll lay out the options plainly.

See it in person

Stop by Richmond Honda House at 7906 West Broad Street in Richmond, or call (804) 270-0123 to check availability and colors before you make the trip.

Full features and specs

Chassis / Suspension

• ADJUSTABLE LINKLESS REAR SHOCK: Adjustable linkless shock design is light and compact and works through a swingarm with YZ125-style chain adjusters.
• DUAL WAVE-STYLE BRAKE ROTORS: Dual wave-style brake rotors are lighter than conventional rotors while offering a full size YZ family look.
• KYB® COIL SPRING FORK: A 36mm KYB® coil spring fork offers excellent compliance with settings based on Yamaha’s extensive testing experience.
• LIGHTWEIGHT REMOVABLE ALUMINUM SUBFRAME: Lightweight, removable aluminum subframe is constructed of square-section tubing for reduced weight and convenient maintenance.
• MAXXIS® MAXXCROSS SI TIRES: Maxxis® Maxxcross SI tires offer good grip across a variety of conditions, utilizing 60/100-14 front and 80/100-12 rear tire sizes.
• NEUTRAL HANDLING STEEL FRAME: A compact steel cradle frame offers light, neutral handling and excellent bump absorption in the roughest track sections.

Engine

• CLOSE-RATIO SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION: Six-speed, close-ratio transmission optimizes gear ratios for maximum performance.
• DIGITAL CDI IGNITION SYSTEM: Digital CDI system delivers precise spark and monitors engine speed to ensure optimal timing for excellent response.
• HIGH-EFFICIENCY COMPACT RADIATOR: Compact radiator delivers maximum cooling efficiency even in the toughest racing conditions.
• KEIHIN CARBURETOR: Tuned Astemo® Keihin PWK28 carburetor and reed-valve induction improves acceleration and throttle response.
• RACE-PROVEN 65CC TWO-STROKE ENGINE: Compact 65cc two-stroke engine features the same race-winning technologies found in the YZ125 and YZ250 motocrossers.
• YAMAHA POWER VALVE SYSTEM (YPVS): Yamaha Power Valve System combines crisp bottom-end torque with potent mid-range and free-revving top-end.

Key Features

• EXCITING 65CC YPVS TWO-STROKE ENGINE: Featuring the same advanced technologies found in the race-winning YZ125 and YZ250 motocrossers, this little ripper’s compact 65cc two-stroke powerplant also includes Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS) that delivers crisp bottom-end torque with potent mid-range and free-revving top-end for exhilarating two-stroke power that’s fun and easy to manage for smaller riders.
• HIGH PERFORMANCE ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION: The YZ65 gets high performance KYB® suspension with a 36mm coil spring fork offering excellent compliance with settings based on Yamaha’s extensive racing experience. The linkless shock design is light and compact and works through a swingarm with YZ125-style chain adjusters. Both front and rear suspension feature adjustable rebound and compression damping.
• ADVANCED MOTOCROSS FRAME: The YZ65 offers light, neutral handling in a chassis based on an advanced steel cradle frame that’s designed around the rigidity balance required for the 65cc class. Delivering excellent bump absorption in the roughest track sections, on jump landings, and through whoop sections, the YZ also features a removable aluminum rear subframe constructed of square-section tubing for reduced weight and convenient maintenance, just like the full-size YZ motocross bikes.
• ADJUSTABLE ERGONOMICS: Highly adjustable and tunable to fit various rider sizes, the YZ65 comes with a four-position adjustable aluminum handlebar clamp, adjustable clutch and front brake levers, grippy foot pegs, and a long, flat seat design allowing riders move across the bike.

Other Features

• ADJUSTABLE ERGONOMIC CONTROLS: Adjustable ergonomics include a four-position aluminum handlebar clamp, adjustable clutch and front brake levers.
• AGGRESSIVE YZ FAMILY STYLING: The YZ65 packs in the same aggressive styling as its larger YZ siblings, even down to the slick blue Excel® wheels.
• RIDER-FRIENDLY FLAT SEAT DESIGN: Long, flat seat design, smoothly integrated body panels and grippy foot pegs combine to aid rider movement.