A patent filing uncovered by Visordown reveals that Yamaha is playing with alternative platforms for the Super Tenere’s 1200cc parallel twin. This sketch, created by Luca Bar, shows what such a bike could look like, but isn’t based on a … Continued
Here’s the thing about Los Angeles. Sure, you’ve got good roads in the canyons. Sure you can lane split. Sure you can haul ass on public roads while the cops wave hi. But, those aren’t what creates the city’s motorcycling … Continued
The 2011 Yamaha MotoGP colors are super boring, so we figured we’d bring you shots of Josh Hayes’ AMA American Superbike R1. This generation has always been better looking as a race bike than it has on the street and … Continued
Speaking during a Q&A at the launch of the factory Yamaha team’s new livery it sounds like Ben Spies knows his place on the team. Could the understudy now be the champion in the future? MotoGP.com
A Lazer exhaust, maybe some “Ohlins” suspension and a big honkin’ “R” added to the badge. Middleweight nakeds are a hotly contested class in Europe and it looks like Yamaha’s getting in on the up-rated unclothed action, challenging bikes like … Continued
2011 marks the 50th anniversary of Grand Prix racing for Yamaha and to celebrate they’ve put together a mini-site packed with historical material. Photos, videos, season recaps, statistics, machine specs, you name it. Racing nerds (like us) rejoice. Yamaha via … Continued
Two important people left Yamaha’s MotoGP team last year. Valentino Rossi, who left for Ducati, you know about. Masao Furusawa you likely don’t, but as Yamaha’s Executive Officer of Engineering, he was largely responsible for turning the M1 into a … Continued