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Have You Seen This Yamaha-R1-Swapped Golf Kart?

Have You Seen This Yamaha-R1-Swapped Golf Kart?

On top of the flat-plane Yamaha R1 engine, this Golf Kart also has Dual Rate Fox Shocks, and it does wheelies.

By Earl Davidson 3h ago

Polini Rolls Out New Upgrades For The Yamaha Minarelli Engine

Polini Rolls Out New Upgrades For The Yamaha Minarelli Engine

A crankshaft kit and a cylinder kit are now available from Polini.

By Earl Davidson 4h ago

Watch Pol Tarrés Fly Across A Moroccan Canyon In The Seeker 3 Short Film

Watch Pol Tarrés Fly Across A Moroccan Canyon In The Seeker 3 Short Film

When gravity is no longer a challenge, sometimes it's your mind that's the greatest challenge of all.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 28 September 2023

Yamaha And All Kids Bike Get Two Kindergarten Classes Learning To Ride

Yamaha And All Kids Bike Get Two Kindergarten Classes Learning To Ride

Helping kids gain access and opportunity to learn to ride can take them far in the future.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 28 September 2023

CFMoto And Yamaha Form A Joint Venture In China

CFMoto And Yamaha Form A Joint Venture In China

The Chinese and Japanese manufacturers have struck a deal to manufacture bikes, forming Zhuzhou CF Yamaha Motor Company.

By Earl Davidson 23 September 2023

Yamaha Refreshes YZF-R125 And YZF-R15 Sportbikes In Japan

Yamaha Refreshes YZF-R125 And YZF-R15 Sportbikes In Japan

These beginner-friendly sportbikes are now equipped with a slipper clutch.

By Enrico Punsalang 22 September 2023

This Rare 1969 Yamaha TR2 Homologation Racer Is Looking For A New Home

This Rare 1969 Yamaha TR2 Homologation Racer Is Looking For A New Home

It's located in San Diego, California and sold on a bill of sale only.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 21 September 2023

2024 Yamaha WR450F Enduro Bike Gets A Complete Update For The New Year

2024 Yamaha WR450F Enduro Bike Gets A Complete Update For The New Year

Boasting the same engine as the new YZ450F, there are a lot of changes to consider.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 14 September 2023

Some Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raids Recalled In EU Due To Turn Signal Issue

Some Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raids Recalled In EU Due To Turn Signal Issue

On affected bikes, an improperly installed cable binder could prevent the turn signal from properly illuminating.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 08 September 2023

WSBK: Jonathan Rea To Switch To Yamaha For 2024 Season

WSBK: Jonathan Rea To Switch To Yamaha For 2024 Season

The six-time Superbike World Champion makes the shift from green to blue on a two-year contract.

By Enrico Punsalang 06 September 2023

59:56 Electric Motorcycles

Watch This Yamaha YZ250 Get A Full Electric Conversion

Watch This Yamaha YZ250 Get A Full Electric Conversion

The E&C QS138 V3 kit was used in this build by Pat Outdoors on YouTube.

By Earl Davidson 27 August 2023

Yamaha Ténéré Travel Trophy 2023 Welcomed Over 100 Riders In Europe

Yamaha Ténéré Travel Trophy 2023 Welcomed Over 100 Riders In Europe

What better way to celebrate Ténéré's 40th anniversary than with a weeklong ride?

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 24 August 2023

Drag Race: 1996 Honda Fireblade CBR900RR Vs. 1994 Yamaha YZF 750R

Drag Race: 1996 Honda Fireblade CBR900RR Vs. 1994 Yamaha YZF 750R

Despite the Fireblade's weight and displacement advantages, the power and torque figures on both aren't that far apart.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 14 August 2023

Yamaha Motor Sets New Sales Record In First Half Of 2023

Yamaha Motor Sets New Sales Record In First Half Of 2023

Yamaha’s CEO Yoshihiro Hidaka reports strong demand in key global markets were responsible for the brand’s growth.

By Enrico Punsalang 11 August 2023

Reggie Jackson's 1990 Yamaha FZR-R 750 OW01 And FZR400 Are Up For Sale

Reggie Jackson's 1990 Yamaha FZR-R 750 OW01 And FZR400 Are Up For Sale

Both are Japanese-market bikes with low kilometers on the clock and exactly one owner since new.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 10 August 2023

Akrapovič Presents MotoGP-Inspired Slip-On Exhaust For Yamaha R3 And MT-03

Akrapovič Presents MotoGP-Inspired Slip-On Exhaust For Yamaha R3 And MT-03

The new exhaust features high-grade stainless steel and sandblasted muffler with a race-inspired honeycomb titanium end cap.

By Enrico Punsalang 09 August 2023

GRT Yamaha WSBK Team Founder, Sporting Director Mirko Giansanti Dead At 46

GRT Yamaha WSBK Team Founder, Sporting Director Mirko Giansanti Dead At 46

After a successful racing career of his own, the team Giansanti created saw success in World Supersport and World Superbike.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 08 August 2023

30:13 Sportbikes

Abandoned No More: This Yamaha TZR125 Gets Restored

Abandoned No More: This Yamaha TZR125 Gets Restored

You’d never guess just how “abandoned” this TZR125 was.

By Earl Davidson 30 July 2023

2024 Yamaha YZ Family Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Rad Retro Graphics

2024 Yamaha YZ Family Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Rad Retro Graphics

2024 mechanical advancements meet inimitable 1990s style.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 28 July 2023

01:36 Adventure & Dual-Sport

2024 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Gets Key Updates, Joins Returning Dual Sport Lineup

2024 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Gets Key Updates, Joins Returning Dual Sport Lineup

The Super Ténéré ES, XT250, and TW200 remain unchanged for 2024.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 27 July 2023

00:56 Touring & Sport-Touring

2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Brings All Its Tech Features To America

2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Brings All Its Tech Features To America

Adaptive cruise control, a unified braking system, a new 7-inch TFT dash, and more all come standard on the flagship sport tourer.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 26 July 2023

07:24 Sportbikes

Limited Edition Yamaha R1 GYTR Pro 25th Anniversary Run Is Already Sold Out

Limited Edition Yamaha R1 GYTR Pro 25th Anniversary Run Is Already Sold Out

Interested European riders can still get on the waiting list, though.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 25 July 2023

Check Out The Yamaha XSR900 DB40 Prototype Showcased At Goodwood 2023

Check Out The Yamaha XSR900 DB40 Prototype Showcased At Goodwood 2023

Could this bike lay the foundations for the much awaited YZF-R9?

By Enrico Punsalang 23 July 2023

HJC Shows Off New Quartararo Graphics For The C10 and i71

HJC Shows Off New Quartararo Graphics For The C10 and i71

El Diablo’s RPHA 1 not doing it for you? Here are two more affordable HJCs with Fabio’s seal of approval.

By Earl Davidson 22 July 2023

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