**BREAKING NEWS: Yamaha Unveils the 2026 Yamaha 70th Edition YZ500 2-Stroke — A Bold Tribute to Seven Decades of Racing Legacy**
Yamaha has officially lifted the curtain on the highly anticipated 2026 Yamaha 70th Edition YZ500 2-Stroke, a stunning tribute to 70 years of innovation, racing excellence, and engineering mastery. Unveiled today to roaring excitement from the global motocross community, the YZ500 marks a historic return to large-displacement 2-stroke dominance.
Designed as a modern nod to Yamaha’s deep-rooted legacy in off-road racing, the YZ500 combines raw 2-stroke power with cutting-edge technology. The bike features a newly engineered 500cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke engine, a featherweight aluminum frame, KYB AOS front suspension, and updated power valve technology for smoother delivery and greater mid-range torque.
*”This isn’t just a motorcycle; it’s a celebration of Yamaha’s relentless pursuit of performance,”* said Hiroshi Ito, Yamaha’s Head of Off-Road Development. *“The 70th Edition YZ500 honors our past legends while setting a new benchmark for the future.”*
The bike’s limited-edition design includes classic Yamaha Racing graphics inspired by the factory works bikes of the 1980s and ’90s, gold-anodized rims, retro-style seat stitching, and commemorative 70th Anniversary badging on the tank and side panels.
Production of the 70th Edition YZ500 will be extremely limited, with pre-orders opening globally in Fall 2025. It’s already generating buzz among professional racers, vintage collectors, and die-hard 2-stroke enthusiasts eager to experience the rebirth of big-bore power with modern refinement.
With this release, Yamaha reaffirms its legendary status in motocross heritage — reminding the world why the bLU cRU has been at the forefront of two-wheel performance for 70 years. Whether on the track or in the garage, the YZ500 70th Edition is built to be remembered.
