[Features]

Lethal Injection – Yamaha YZR500FI

13 years ago

Pics: Alick Saunders

Presented with a 2012 YZ450F suffering a blown engine, Mark Barrett reckoned a 500cc two-stroke donk was the only way forward with this bike – as long as it was fuel injected. Hundreds of hours later, here is the unique result. For an in-depth look at the machine, grab yourself a copy of Transmoto’s December issue, on sale today.

Video produced by DirtRider DownUnder

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