How do you tell what year a dirt bike is?

How do you tell what year a dirt bike is?

What year is my dirt bike?

1. The frame is easy.
2. Find the VIN number stamped on your frame.
3. The VIN is located on the front part of your bike just below the bars.
4. COUNT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT 10 CHARACTERS.
5. If your 10th digit is a “V”, look at the chart and find “V”.
6. Your bike is a 1997.

How do you tell what year my Yamaha dirt bike is?

Locate the serial number or VIN on the dirt bike head, motor or on the title. Check to see if the number has dashes or spaces. If it has dashes or spaces it is a pre-1981 dirt bike–this number is a serial number. If it doesn’t have dashes, it was manufactured after 1981 and this number is a VIN.

How fast does a YZ125 go?

YZ 125: This is Yamaha’s 2-stroke dirt bike and it has a top speed of around 70 miles per hour. It’s much quicker and faster than the TTR and that’s why it’s best suited for track racing.

How can you tell what year a bike is?

6 Ways to Find the Age of Your Bicycle

1. Check the Serial Number. The obvious starting point to find the date a bike was made is the serial number.
2. Use Online and Offline Literature.
3. Look at Specific Parts.
4. Ask the Seller or Owner.
5. Bring It to a Bike Shop.
6. Post Online.
7. Final Word.

What’s the difference between a YZ and a TTR?

Crmx913. TTR’s are more of a trail rider/getting into the sport kind of bike, though a TTR230 (biggest TTR) might be a bit small for you. A YZ (2-stroke) or YZF (four-stroke) is a motocross bike.

What is the VIN number for a Yamaha YZ125 1000?

The list below displays Motorcycle Identification Numbers Belonging to Yamaha YZ125 1000. Each VIN has captures unique information belonging to that specific make and model motorcycle.

What does the year mean on a Yamaha VIN number?

Yamaha VIN Decoder. The year in the code means the model year of the motor, but not the year when it was manufactured. Of course, it will be strange if the difference is more than a year or two. You can buy a new bike of the next year in autumn or in December of this year. It’s a common practice of many companies.

What kind of engine does a Yamaha YZ125 have?

YZ125 YAMAHA ENGINE, PARTS, AND FRAME Identification page In an effort to help fellow bikers properly ID their bike I have provided the following information on VIN ( Vehicle Identification Number ) , Engine ID and part identification.

Where is the VIN number on a Yamaha xj550?

You can find it next to or behind the clutch cover just on the right part of the motor. It’s a small pad that’s looking into the sky. Yamaha XJ550 models have the code is placed left to right while on other models it’s front to back. The vintage Yamaha VIN decoder will decipher any code from any location on the bike.