2013 Yamaha FZ1, the Upright R1 Version
19 Oct 2012, 08:59 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If the YZF-R1 is not exactly what you were looking for, but you love the idea of almost unlimited power and aggressive bikes kept under control, then the FZ1 might be the name of the game. The 20...
145 mph (233 km/h) Wobble Win
17 Oct 2012, 15:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Wobbling is a dangerous even in the life of any biker, and there are a lot of riders who died after crashing due to losing control of the bike. While improperly balanced wheels tend to send the b...
2013 Yamaha YZF-R1 Even More Aggressive Than Before
17 Oct 2012, 14:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / For 2013, Yamaha carries on the acclaimed heritage of the YZF series, and the new R1 bike gets the latest innovations form the MotoGP series. The next season brings a 7-level traction control sys...
Custom Yamaha RD125 by Costello Fabrications
15 Oct 2012, 08:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / While some people would not even look at machines smaller than 1,000cc, real motorcycle enthusiasts find joy in almost any bike. And when we're dealing with restored and customized old bikes, t...
A Bike Is Stolen Every 11 Minutes in the US
9 Oct 2012, 12:42 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Despite the somewhat alarming title, the news is actually good, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau of the US. The good part is that the motorcycle thefts went down 6% in 2011 compared ...
2013 Battlestar Custom Bike by Will Robertson
5 Oct 2012, 08:37 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If Vader wanted a custom bike, Will Robertson's Battlestar would probably be the first on the list. If you thought Batman's bike was cool, the Battlestar will shake your beliefs really har...
2013 Royal Star Venture S
5 Oct 2012, 08:17 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha has readied the Royal Venture Star S tourer, a bike with top specs and boasting incredible comfort for long rides. The 2013 Royal Star Venture S is a fully-loaded luxury machine fit for t...
Yamaha AMI: Kei Car Thinks It's a Ferrari F40
26 Sep 2012, 10:06 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Recently, we’ve discovered just how fascinating and strange Japan’s kei car market is. They’ve invented everything from little vans to tiny pickups and even sportscars. However, we...
Yamaha Launches New ‘Cygnus Ray’ Budget Scooter in India
17 Sep 2012, 13:03 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Yamaha has just launched a new ‘Cygnus Ray’ budget scooter for the Indian market, to capitalize on the increasing demand for such vehicles in the Indian subcontinent. It will make its of...
Yamaha Tenere and Majesty Get New Akrapovic Goodies
7 Sep 2012, 10:01 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Yamaha is ending the week in aftermarket glory, with the bike producer announcing the introduction of two new goodies to its specific Akrapovic range. It all starts with the Akrapovic XT1200Z Super ...
Three Yamaha Superbikes Stolen from UK Dealership
31 Aug 2012, 15:29 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Three rare Yamahas were stolen yesterday from a dealership in Faversham, Kent, in the United Kingdom, totaling an estimated £30,000. The bikes were a special edition red and white Jorge Lorenz...
Yamaha Improves XJ6 and Diversion for 2013
31 Aug 2012, 15:14 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Yamaha XJ6, Diversion and Diversion F have just bee mildly updated for the 2013 model-year. Of the three models, the XJ6 gets the most extensive list of improvements, including redesigned sidepa...
Dani Pedrosa Grabs Brno Moto GP Win
27 Aug 2012, 08:07 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Spaniard Dani Pedrosa took the checkered flag first, at the latest Moto GP race, in Brno, the Czech Republic. He was followed in second place by another Spaniard, Jorge Lorenzo, and Brit Cal Crutchl...
Yamaha Files for ‘Bolt’ Trademark
24 Aug 2012, 15:18 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the world and Yamaha seem to want a piece of that action, so they have applied for a trademark for the ‘Bolt’ name. Now, while we have no clear indicatio...
Yamaha R6 Rider Crashes... Up a Hill
22 Aug 2012, 11:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ever wonder why people get tall enduros with nubby tires when sportsbikes are so much more fun? Here’s why! In this video, you’ll see what happens when you take a Yamaha R6 off-roadin...
Valentino Rossi Signs With Yamaha for 2013-2014
22 Aug 2012, 09:19 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Despite earlier rumors that Valentino Rossi would be rejoining Honda, to at least try to relive the ‘glory days’, it seems that he will be, in fact, riding for Yamaha for the coming 2013...
Canadian Motorcyclist Turns Himself In After Doing 300 Km/h Through Traffic
27 Jul 2012, 08:11 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / While we may admit to liking a little bit of ‘sporty’ driving, which we do whenever we get the chance, we always do it in safe surroundings, never risking the safety of others. Unfor...
Yamaha to Launch Ultra-Cheap €375 India-Bound Motorbike
27 Jun 2012, 11:20 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / As India’s population keeps growing, more and more people need cheap means of transportation that don’t use up too much fuel or space, so, a motorbike is the ideal choice for the Indian ...
Brit Smashes Old Nordschleife Moto Record by 7 Seconds
7 Jun 2012, 15:03 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Andy Carlile is a 33 year-old who is, let’s say, keen on riding his bike around the famed Nurburgring Nordschleife. He is so keen, in fact, that in 2007 he left his island-nation home, preferr...
Yamaha R6-Based EV Gets Awesome Carbon Fiber Look
29 May 2012, 08:38 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Yamaha R6 is a pretty serious bike, and it was the first 600cc production bike to break the 100hp barrier, with the latest version pushing closer to 130hp. It was also part of a scandal which en...