This entry-level off-road play bike was introduced for the 2022 model year as a small-displacement trail model aimed at newer and smaller riders. It sits in the brand’s youth-oriented TT-R family and was developed to make dirt riding more approachable, with the emphasis on easy control, friendly power delivery, and low seat height rather than competition use. The bike’s styling follows the company’s YZ-inspired off-road design language, giving it the look of a full-size motocross machine in a compact package.
The 2022 introduction marked the arrival of the nameplate in its current form, adding electric starting, an automatic clutch, and a simple 4-speed layout to reduce the learning curve for riders who are just beginning to ride in the dirt. It was positioned as a recreational trail machine for family riding, training, and casual off-road use, rather than a race-focused model.
In Yamaha’s off-road lineup, this model bridges the gap between the smallest beginner bikes and the larger youth trail machines. Its significance comes from being a practical step-up bike: manageable enough for younger riders to gain confidence, but still sized and styled to feel like a real dirt bike. The nameplate remains part of the current trail range.