Yamaha Reviews

Save Your Butt on Long Rides: Saddlemen Adventure Track Seat Review

Save Your Butt on Long Rides: Saddlemen Adventure Track Seat Review

We take a look at the Adventure Track seat from Saddlemen seats with their unique gel channel.

By William Connor 26 February 2015

Do they Fly? We Review the Bridgestone Battle Wing Tire

Do they Fly? We Review the Bridgestone Battle Wing Tire

RideApart takes a look at the Bridgestone Battlewing tires and how they perform in real world everyday riding.

By William Connor 09 January 2015

The Incredibly Nimble, Insanely Fun Yamaha FJ-09 - Review

The Incredibly Nimble, Insanely Fun Yamaha FJ-09 - Review

We test ride the Yamaha FJ-09, the all-new sport tourer.

By Jesse Kiser 23 December 2014

Adventure Motorcycle Protection from AltRider

Adventure Motorcycle Protection from AltRider

Reviewing the motorcycle protection options from AltRider.

By William Connor 18 November 2014

AltRider Hemisphere Tank Bag - Review

AltRider Hemisphere Tank Bag - Review

A candid review of the AltRider Hemisphere Tank Bag.

By William Connor 13 October 2014

Review: Arai Vector 2 Hawk

Review: Arai Vector 2 Hawk

We review the Arai Vector 2 helmet with the new, safer R75 shape. How it fits, feels, and sounds inside the helmet and if it's worth the price.

By Greg Emmerson 10 September 2014

Review: 2014 Yamaha SR400

Review: 2014 Yamaha SR400

We review the 2014 Yamaha SR400, a single-cylinder 400cc, vintage beginner bike.

By Jesse Kiser 26 August 2014

Review: Wolfman Expedition Tank Bag

Review: Wolfman Expedition Tank Bag

We review the Wolfman Expedition Tank Bag.

By William Connor 31 July 2014

Welcome Home 2014 Yamaha Ténéré ES

Welcome Home 2014 Yamaha Ténéré ES

The first installment in our long term review and build of the all new for 2014 Yamaha Ténéré ES.

By William Connor 17 July 2014

Review: 2014 Yamaha Super Ténéré

Review: 2014 Yamaha Super Ténéré

2014 Yamaha Super Ténéré

By Jason Fogelson 08 April 2014

Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310 Review

Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310 Review

We dive into the new 2014 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310 and split plenty of water molecules in the process.

By Jason Fogelson 12 February 2014

Four Great Panjo Finds

Four Great Panjo Finds

Four Panjo finds for the weekend. Here are a few items worth mentioning. Everything from complete bikes to hard to find parts can be found on Panjo.

By RideApart Staff 07 February 2014

Get Dirty! Best Dual Sport Motorcycles

Get Dirty! Best Dual Sport Motorcycles

Let's go play in the dirt!

By Sean MacDonald 02 October 2013

First Ride: 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 Review

First Ride: 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 Review

In our 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 review, you'll learn that this powerful superbike, is fun, capable, three-cylinder and, most importantly, affordable.

By Sean MacDonald 20 September 2013

2013 Yamaha R1 Review - Photos and Specs

2013 Yamaha R1 Review - Photos and Specs

This 180 bhp superbike has been updated with traction control, smoother fueling and a new rear shock. Learn more in our 2013 Yamaha R1 review.

By RideApart Staff 05 September 2013

The Best Street Motorcycle Helmets Under $800

The Best Street Motorcycle Helmets Under $800

The helmets on this list were chosen for being the absolute best of the best, our favorite in the brand's lineup, or the best value — which means they may not actually be the most fully featured in the brand's lineup.

By Sean MacDonald 23 August 2013

RideApart Review: Yamaha WR250R

RideApart Review: Yamaha WR250R

RideApart Review: Yamaha WR250RThe Yamaha WR250R now competes in the suddenly popular dual sport segment. It's smaller than the DR-Z400S, much more...

By RideApart Staff 06 August 2013

RideApart Review: Yamaha Super Tenere

RideApart Review: Yamaha Super Tenere

Yamaha Super Tenere Review

By RideApart Staff 21 May 2013

Can Traction Control Tame The 2012 Yamaha R1?

Can Traction Control Tame The 2012 Yamaha R1?

The 2012 Yamaha R1 is updated with the addition of traction control, smoother fueling and a new rear shock to make the 180 bhp superbike more exploitable.

By Adeyemi Bennett 24 October 2011

36 hours in San Francisco on a Yamaha Zuma

36 hours in San Francisco on a Yamaha Zuma

San Francisco is an awesome town. There's great food, weird people and so much to see in the city crammed between ocean and bay. But, that means it's also filled to the brim with tourists, making travel by car all but impossible. A good alternative to being stuck in traffic, paying exorbitant day parking rates or being limited to as far as you can huff it on foot is zipping around on a scooter. Th...

By Sean Smith 28 September 2011

2012 Yamaha R1 - From Zero to Hero

2012 Yamaha R1 - From Zero to Hero

2012 Yamaha R1 - From Zero to HeroSo far as mind bending performance goes, the stock Yamaha R1 is a long way from ideal. It’s fast, sure, but it...

By Adeyemi Bennett 24 June 2011

Why Yamaha's FJR1300 Is Still Relevant

Why Yamaha's FJR1300 Is Still Relevant

What it is, what it isn't, and why it still matters.

By HFL Staff 12 May 2011

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