Meet the 2027 Yamaha YZ65 in Team Yamaha Blue—a pint-sized motocross machine that’s built to turn every lap into a grin and every straightaway into a “one more run” moment. This is a true off-road, motocross-focused ride with a lively 65cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 2-stroke engine that thrives on gas/oil premix and sips regular fuel like it’s gearing up for another moto.

At the heart of the fun is a Keihin carburetor (28mm) feeding that reed-valve setup, giving the YZ65 that crisp, eager response that makes small-bore riding such a blast. Fire it up with the classic kick starter, click into gear, and let the 6-speed manual transmission do what it does best: keep you right in the action. With overdrive on tap and ratios stacked for real track work, it’s ready for everything from corner-to-corner bursts to stretching its legs down a longer straight.

The chassis is built for dirt life—steel frame, plastic bodywork, and smart protection details like a chain guard, chassis protectors, and fork guards to help it stay looking sharp after a day of hard riding. Suspension is KYB front and rear, with a 36mm inverted fork up front offering preload and rebound adjustability, plus a rear KYB setup with adjustable preload and rebound on a twin sided swing arm. Translation: you’ve got real tuning potential as pace picks up.

Rolling stock is equally serious, with aluminum wheels by Excel (chromed) wrapped in Maxxis Maxcross SI tires—60/100-14 front and 80/100-12 rear—both tubed for classic dirt-bike simplicity. When it’s time to scrub speed, hydraulic disc brakes handle business front and rear (198mm front, 190mm rear).

Compact, confident, and track-ready, the YZ65’s manageable proportions—along with a one-piece vinyl seat at a 29.7-inch height—make it easy to move around and push your skills. If you’re looking for a lightweight (134 lb wet) machine with big-bike attitude in unmistakable Team Yamaha Blue, this YZ65 is ready to chase roost and checkered flags.