Cycle News Staff | July 2, 2023
Introducing the Builders Series from Yoshimura R&D of America, a lineup of muffler kits for minibike racers who want to create something special using some of the most iconic Yoshimura mufflers on the small-bore scene. All three are proudly designed and made in the USA. The Builders collection currently has three kits: RS-2, RS-3 and TRS.
VIDEO | 2023 Barber Small Bore | Yoshimura
2023 Barber Small Bore is the premiere event in the nation for the small bikes community. Held at the pristine Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, this year was even bigger than the last with more bikes and more small bikes enthusiasts. The three-day event was jam packed with racing fun. The Yoshimura drag races are always one of the highlights from the weekend and the Straight Rhythm and Bottom Creek Classic provided lots of two wheel entertainment in the dirt. Live music, a bike show, and pig roast capped off the event. Check out the video below to see the highlights from the event:
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Yoshimura RS-2 Mini Muffler Kit
P/N 95SXX243000
MSRP: $259
The go-to for many fabricators in the mini scene. With its iconic diamond shaped carbon-fiber sleeve with a red anodized mounting bracket to the front and rear stainless-steel cones. The RS-2 mini is the muffler that sets the standard for many racers. Mounting hardware included.
VIDEO | 2023 Barber Small Bore Drag Race
One of the most popular events at Small Bore, riders race against the clock to be the fastest bike down the 168 foot dragstrip in search of glory. This year, over 120 racers in four categories competed for one the custom, hand-built Yoshimura trophies and most importantly, bragging rights. See more in the video below:
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Yoshimura RS-3 Mini Muffler Kit
P/N 95SXX121300
MSRP: $499
The new Honda Monkey has made our RS-3 mini muffler an instant classic. Stainless-steel construction, a hard-anodized end cap, a rolled and welded titanium tip topped off with Yoshimura R&D racing badging. Now you can purchase this builders kit and customize your build with a RS-3 mini classic. Mounting hardware, including a muffler clamp and insulator.
Yoshimura TRS Mini Muffler Kit
P/N 95SXX226450
MSRP: $189
The TRS has been around since the early ’90s and is a great choice for the build that needs that special vibe. A custom aluminum bracket mated with an aluminum sleeve attached to a polished CNC milled end cap topped with a straight tip. Mounting hardware included.
For more information, visit www.yoshimura-rd.com