Yamaha® Powersports Vehicles For Sale in Olney, IL

All About Yamaha® Powersports

Yamaha® has become one of the most well-known and trusted powersport manufacturers in the world. With over 60 years of experience, it’s no wonder you might be interested in checking out some of their models. Read on to learn more about what Yamaha powersports vehicles have to offer the intrepid outdoor enthusiast.

Yamaha® Motorcycles

While Yamaha’s origins date back to the 19th century, they didn’t enter the powersports market until 1955. When they did, it was with a motorcycle. The Yamaha Motor Company, as it was called, released the YA-1 with impressive success. They quickly became a major name in national races, a need for speed that the company continues to strive for.

Today’s motorcycles are still among the most popular and well-known bikes on the market. What’s more, they cover a wide range of styles and functions. For example, many motorcycle owners want something that can handle off-road trails and racing. For this, you’ll want to look at motocross, cross country, trail, or dual sport bikes. These are specially designed with wheels that handle off-road terrain with more agility, and feature lightweight frames that are easy to handle while still providing enough torque to stay relatively grounded when you need it.

Then again, some people prefer paved paths to dirt ones. In that case, you’ll probably be looking at a supersport, cruiser, or maybe a sport heritage bike. These motorcycles are lightweight, but sturdy, specifically designed to handle city riding and casual commuting. Plus, they come with a serious amount of style. If you intend to do quite a bit of riding, say over long distances, then you’ll probably want to look at the touring, adventure touring, or sport touring lines, which will give you more stability and more comfort.

Yamaha® ATVs

All Terrain Vehicles, or ATVs, are a type of off-road vehicle easily noticeable by its four wheels and riding seat that you straddle while controlling the machine with handlebars, like a motorcycle. Yamaha became part of the ATV market as it was first gaining traction back in the 1980s, when ATVs were still built with three wheels. Today’s models come with the kind of power and performance you’ll need to conquer the tasks you’ll be faced with. 

Yamaha® UTVs

You can get an ATV that’s more about work than play, but if it’s work you’re after, then you might also want to check out the Utility Task Vehicles, or UTVs. These are built slightly differently in that you’ll still generally have four wheels, but the passengers sit next to one another, hence the nickname side-by-side. You also control the machine using a wheel rather than handlebars. The advantages with UTVs is that you can bring more people on the vehicle and you can generally haul more weight.

This just scratches the surface when it comes to the powersports offered by Yamaha. If you want a full rundown of what’s available to you, stop by our dealership in Olney, IL, to see our full stock of new and used Yamaha® motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs for sale. LeMond’s Motorsports of Olney is proud to serve our customers throughout Richland County, IL.