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VR46 Riders Academy Welcomes Five Hungry Racers to The 2021 Master Camp

The wait is over – Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Riders Academy is hosting their Master Camp from August 18th to the 22nd, and the talent is hungrier than ever. 

a view of the VR46 Riders Academy

It’s been a long year since the VR46 Riders Academy was allowed to open its doors to the up-and-coming of the racing world. 

This year, participants from all four corners of the earth have attended the iconic VR46 Master Camp, held at Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Ranch in Italy.

Valentino Rossi's VR46 Ranch in Italy

According to a report from RoadRacingWorld, participants with YZ65 or YZ85 motorcycles inside their National 65cc or 85cc Championships can apply pre-season to be part of Yamaha’s ‘bLU cRU’ program, and the five participants of the Master Camp are no exception to this qualification. 

Each and every one of the racers is currently either riding for Yamaha Motor Europe‘s 2021 WorldSSP300 teams or competing in Yamaha Motor Europe’s 2021 Yamaha R3 ‘bLU cRU’ European Cup.

a rider for Team Yamaha, affiliated with the VR46 Rider's Academy

Here’s a list of the attendees for the 2021 VR46 Master Camp:

  1. Unai Orradre, 17, Spain (Yamaha MS Racing); WorldSSP300 Championship participant
  2. Bahattin Sofuoglu, 17, Turkey (Yamaha MS Racing); WorldSSP300 Championship participant
  3. Humberto “Torquinho” Maier, 15, Brazil; Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup rider
  4. Fenton Harrison Seabright, 19, UK; Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup rider
  5. Iker Garcia Abella, 17, Spain; Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup rider
Rossi, Bezzecchi, Nico, Antonelli and Morbidelli turning into the twists
A view of Rossi, Bezzecchi, Nico, Antonelli and Morbidelli turning into the twists

The camp will provide these furious five (hah) with new Yamaha VR46 Master Camp outfits, receiving top tutelage from track mastermind Marco Belli, three-time English Flat Track Champion, and two-time American and European Flat Track Champion.

Bikes used? YZ85s, and YZ250Fs, with soft-cross training on YZ125s and YZF-R3s, provided by Yamalube, Akrapovič, and Pirelli.

Waverunners supplied to the members of the VR46 Riders Academy Master Camp
Waverunners supplied to the members of the VR46 Riders Academy Master Camp

Lorenzo Daretti (Yamaha MotoGP/Trastevere73) will also be there as a guest lecturer for MotoGP eSports classes to teach the kids tips and tricks of the book when refamiliarizing to the track. 

Here’s a succinct list of a few of the things the young talents will be up to that week:

  • Track day at the Circuit di Pomposa
  • Track day at the mini Supermoto Jeepers Park
  • Fisio Gym workouts with Carlo Casabianca
  • Practise throttle control with Yamaha EX Deluxe and Yamaha GP1800 WaveRunners at the beach

A view of the 2017 VR46 Riders Academy days

Stay tuned for updates – all media will be updated to the dedicated media channels for the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp, and we’ll make sure to update here regularly.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

2022 Yamaha YZ450F & YZ250F updates


Alongside updating the two-stroke YZ models, Yamaha have also unveiled a number of tweaks for the YZ250F and YZ450F four-strokes, which while not as big as the latest updates to the two-stroke YZ125, further polish these popular and proven four-stroke machines that forged the modern four-stroke revolution in motocross.

2022 Yamaha YZ250F

2022 Yamaha YZ450F

For the 2022 YZ450F, Yamaha’s focus was on reducing unsprung weight and revising the suspension to match.

2022 Yamaha YZ450F SP

Reducing that un-sprung weight is an updated rear wheel, which includes a new cast aluminium hub which is lighter and thinner without trading off strength.

Also new is the cush-drive, along with the use of a lightweight rear sprocket and chain to further reduce driveline inertia and reduce weight. A three-cross-spoke pattern is also found in the rear wheel, helping impact absorption and feel according to Yamaha.

A new rear hub reduces weight on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F

The KYB coil spring fork and shock combo feature revised settings to take advantage of the weight savings, while offering full adjustability, with improvements made to corner stability and bump absorption.

Suspension settings are also updated on the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F

New graphics are embedded for durability and scratch resistance, with compact bodywork incorporating a narrow tank and flat seat for better control.

2022 Yamaha YZ450F

Powering the YZ450F is the liquid-cooled 450 cc four-stroke powerplant, with Yamaha Power Tuner, electric start, Launch Control System and two mode adjustable engine maps, which can be switched through at the press off a button.

2022 Yamaha YZ450F SP

The aluminium bi-lateral beam frame continues, as does the 270 mm front wave rotor and 240 mm rear. Travel is 310 mm at the front and 317 mm at the rear, with 330 mm of ground clearance, and a wet weight of just 111 kg. Seat height is 965 mm and the fuel tank holds 6.2 L. Standard fitment are Dunlop Geomax MX33 tyres.

2022 Yamaha YZ450F

The 2022 Yamaha YZ450F is available in dealers now. The Team Yamaha Blue version for $13,499 RRP, or in the Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition for $13,649 RRP.


2022 Yamaha YZ250F

Like the YZ450F, the YZ250F receives an update for 2022, incorporting the new lighter and thinner rear wheel hub, cross-three-spoke lacing and a new 2.15 inch rear rim, which will be running a 110 width Dunlop Geomax MX33 for an increased footprint, traction and absorption under hard acceleration.

2022 Yamaha YZ250F

The suspension settings have been revised to best take advantage of the updates and are fully adjustable units, alongside the aluminium bilateral beam frame and 270 mm and 240 mm front and rear brake setup, with a rigid front caliper and aggressive pad material for maximum braking performance.

The rear wheel has been updated on the 2022 Yamaha YZ250F, as well as the drive train

New for 2022 is the updated graphics scheme on the Yamaha Blue with embedded graphics for scratch resistance and durability, as well as blacked out radiator louvres. Also available will be the Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition colour scheme.

2022 Yamaha YZ250F

The YZ250F continues to run the liquid-cooled four-stroke 250 cc engine, with reverse cylinder head layout, aggressive cam profiles and high spec piston. The Yamaha Power Tuner app allows fuelling and ignition timing tuning via your smartphone, with two adjustable engine maps, switchable on the run, while an electric starter is also standard.

2022 Yamaha YZ250F

The air cleaner cover can also be removed without tools, there’s a large diameter clutch designed to withstand high heat conditions with cable operation, lightweight tapered aluminium bars, and four-position handlebar mounts.

2022 Yamaha YZ250F electric start and mode button

Seat height is 970 mm and wet weight 106 kg.

2022 Yamaha YZ250F SP

The 2022 Yamaha YZ250F is available now in Team Yamaha Blue for $12,449 RRP, while the Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition (SP Edition) won’t arrive till September, and will be $12,549 RRP.

Source: MCNews.com.au