2015 Yamaha YZF-R1/YZF-R1M First Ride Review
The new Yamaha YZF-R1 and R1M have just raised the bar in the literbike war
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Some of Yamaha’s motorcycles include the Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R6, the FJR1300 touring motorcycle, and the FZ1 and FZ6 street motorcycles. Yamaha’s off-road motorcycles include the YZF motocross and WR endurance models.
Yamaha has been producing motorcycles since 1955, and they appeared on U.S. shores just three years later. Quickly adopted by racers, these great bikes have been winning races at virtually every level for decades. Today, Yamaha manufactures a huge variety of bikes for just about every purpose. Newer riders can choose from the likes of the diminutive C3 scooter, and unintimidating V Star 250 cruiser, while more experienced pilots can opt for the YFZ-R1 sportbike, the YZ450F motocrosser and dozens of other high performance machines. Yamaha is also aggressively adding to its already impressive fleet with models like the dual sport Super Tenere R1-inspired FZ8, and soon their new FZ-09. Yamaha fans can also draw inspiration from its many championship winning racers.
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2015 Star Bolt C-Spec – First Ride Video Review
Star massaged a little cafe racer into the Bolt with the C-Spec.
2015 Star Bolt C-Spec First Ride Review
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2015 Yamaha YZ250FX Review
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2015 Yamaha FJ-09 First Ride Review
The thrilling Yamaha FZ-09 gets friendlier and more versatile.
2015 Yamaha WR250F First Ride Review
The 2015 WR250F is so radically improved that it practically obsoletes the previous model.
Inside Yamaha’s MotoGP Race Shop
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Top Ten Reasons Why the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 is Tricker than an AMA Superbike
Rules are rules when it comes to racing, but Yamaha’s new YZF-R1 doesn’t have to follow any of them.
2015 Yamaha Smax First Ride Review
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2014 EICMA: 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 Video
Kevin Duke gives his first thoughts on the new Yamaha FJ-09, live from EICMA
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Middleweight Intermediate Sportbike Shootout + Video
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2015 Literbike Spec Chart Comparo
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2014 Sport-Touring Final SmackDown + Video
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2014 Middleweight Mash-Up Six-Way Shootout! + Video
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Yamaha Reports 2014 Fiscal Results
Yamaha Motor Corp. reported a 5.3% increase in motorcycle sales revenue in 2014 despite selling 3.4% fewer motorcycles compared to 2013. On the surface, those numbers may seem contradictory, but digging deeper reveals the bulk of the sales decrease came in emerging markets whereas Yamaha’s motorcycle sales in developed markets, where the products are higher […] more -
Yamaha Bringing TMAX To U.S. In 2015
The Yamaha TMAX is returning to the U.S. with a host of updates more -
Yamaha Champions Riding School Debuting One-Day Riding Clinics At Arizona Motorsports Park
One day Yamaha Champions Riding School clinic perfect for those with tight schedules more -
Ride Game Launches March 20 with Yamaha Pre-Order Pack
The upcoming Ride video game will be available on March 20 for Xbox One, Xbox 360, Playstation3, Playstation4 and PC platforms, but those who decide to pre-order the motorcycle simulation game will receive two free downloadable packs adding Yamaha motorcycles to the game including the new 2015 YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M. Ride will feature up to […] more -
Yamaha USA Tests The New R1 Superbike At Thunderhill + Video
First view of Hayes and Beaubier testing the new Yamaha R1 Superbike more -
2015 Yamaha Star VMAX Carbon SE Announced for Europe
Yamaha Motor Europe is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the VMAX with a special edition Carbon version. The 2015 VMAX Carbon will only be offered in Europe, along side the base model which will be available in a Matt Grey color option that will be offered at a reduced price. North Americans will make due […] more -
2015 Movistar Yamaha YZR-M1 Livery Revealed
The Movistar Yamaha factory team officially launched its 2015 MotoGP campaign, revealing the new livery for the YZR-M1 prototype with riders Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi. The launch event was held in Madrid, Spain, at the headquarters of one of the team’s sponsors, telecommunications company Telefónica. “The presentation of the new season is always a […] more -
2015 Yamaha NMAX Revealed
Yamaha revealed a new 155cc scooter called the NMAX. Produced in Indonesia, the NMAX will launch first in the Asian country in February before being brought to other markets, in Asia as well as more developed markets. It’s unclear, however, whether that would include North America, though it’s worth noting that Yamaha has filed for […] more -
2015 AMA Supercross – Oakland Results
It was an excellent weekend for Honda at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., as Trey Canard captured his first 450 class AMA Supercross win since 2011 while Malcolm Stewart scored his first career win in the 250 Western Regional class. The 450 race kicked off with BTO Sports/KTM‘s Andrew Short snatching the holeshot ahead of […] more -
2015 AMA Supercross Anaheim II Results
Suzuki‘s Ken Roczen increased his lead in the AMA Supercross 450 championship while a last-lap pass gave Yamaha‘s Cooper Webb his second-consecutive victory but the big story in Anaheim was Chad Reed getting disqualified after running Trey Canard into a barrier in apparent retaliation for an earlier incident. The drama started on Lap 8 when […] more -
Yamaha Champions Riding School Expands Winter YCRS West Schedule
Yamaha Champions Riding School extending Arizona schedule through March more -
Everything You Need To Know About The 2015 Yamaha R1M + Video
All of the 2015 Yamaha R1M's tech, explained here more -
AGV Releases Misano Gives Us A Hand Rossi Replica Helmet + Video
AGV is introducing a new replica helmet design with the handprint pattern Valentino Rossi wore for this year’s MotoGP race in Misano. Rossi first wore “Misano, ci dà una mano” (Italian for “Misano gives us a hand”) helmet design during Free Practice 3 and again in the race itself where he won his first race […] more -
2015 AMA Supercross Phoenix Results
Eli Tomac scored his first career 450-class AMA Supercross win, reeling in early leader Ken Roczen for the victory before 49,672 fans in Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. Trying to make up for a disappointing 20th-place result at the season opener in Anaheim, Geico Honda‘s Tomac was credited with the holeshot but Roczen took over […] more -
Cameron Beaubier Gets First Taste Of New Yamaha R1 + Video
Watch Beaubier ride the new Yamaha R1 around Chuckwalla for the first time more -
Yamaha Announces 2015 U.S. Road Racing Teams, Riders And Contingency Program
Josh Hayes and Cameron Beaubier lead the Yamaha charge for 2015 more -
Car Vs Bike, In The Snow + Video
Watch as a Porsche GT3RS takes on a Yamaha R1 in this car vs bike battle more -
Roadrace Factory Reveals 2015 MotoAmerica Lineup
Jake Gagne to pilot Roadrace Factory 2015 Yamaha R1 more -
Get Ready for the Dakar Rally with New Yamaha Paper Crafts Display
The artists of Yamaha‘s Paper Craft team has revealed another stunning origami diorama, this time celebrating rally racing. As with other Paper Craft models, the rally display is made entirely out of paper and Yamaha is releasing full printable templates and instructions for people to make their own displays. The Dakar Paper Craft is the […] more -
Yamaha Returning to Nigeria
Yamaha is returning to the Nigerian market with a new factory set to open in Lagos in 2015. Yamaha is partnering with French distribution company CFAO to form a joint venture called CFAO Yamaha Motor Nigeria to produce motorcycles from the 30,000 sq-ft. factory in the country’s largest city. The joint venture will be Yamaha’s […] more -
Yamaha Getting The 2015 R1 Ready For Austin + Video
Prep work has already begun on the 2015 Yamaha R1 superbike more -
Yamaha U.S.A. Launches E-Commerce Parts And Accessories Website
Your one stop online shop for Yamaha parts and accessories more -
Join Or Renew Your AMA Membership, Win A Yamaha Super Tenere
An AMA membership could land you a new motorcycle more -
2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 Recalled for Wheel Defects
Yamaha is recalling 2014 YZF-R6 sportbikes because of a manufacturing error affecting both the front and rear wheels that may result in a loss of tire pressure. The recall is limited to just 28 units in the U.S., but if you’re one of those few unlucky owners, you are advised to stop riding until a […] more -
Wayne Rainey Talks About MotoAmerica + Video
Mentions that MotoAmerica will run in conjunction with 2015 U.S. MotoGP and WSBK rounds more -
Provisional 2015 MotoGP Entry List Released
The International Motorcycling Federation released a provisional list of the teams and riders competing in the 2015 MotoGP World Championship. The list includes 23 confirmed riders with another two to be confirmed and incoming manufacturers Aprilia and Suzuki joining the returning three of Ducati, Honda and Yamaha. The initial roster includes 16 factory entries and […] more -
Yamaha Champions Riding School Heads West For The Winter + Video
Yamaha Champions Riding School conducting two schools at Inde Motorsports Ranch more -
2015 Yamaha WR450F Rally Racer Revealed
Yamaha revealed its WR450F Rally, the off-road race machine designed for competitions such as the famed Dakar Rally. Developed by Yamaha Italy and Rebel X Sports, the WR450F Rally will be ridden by racer Manuel Lucchese but will also be available for sale to prospective racers for €13,490 (US$17,080). A conversion kit will also be […] more -
2015 Yamaha FJ-09 Leaked
It’s been a busy day for Yamaha, revealing a new YZF-R3 entry-level sportbike, the YZ250FX and WR250R off-road bikes and the SMax scooter on top of some 2015 Star models. And let’s not forget the new teaser for the 2015 R1. We’ve certainly been busy keeping up with the new model announcements, and we expect […] more -
New Yamaha Teaser Confirms Updated YZF-R1 for EICMA
Earlier this month, Yamaha released a video teasing a superport model announcement for EICMA that we expected to be an updated 2015 YZF-R1. At AIMExpo, Yamaha confirmed our suspicions with a new video starring Valentino Rossi and Josh Hayes and the tagline “We R1“. The video reveals a few brief glimpses of the R1, mostly […] more -
Yamaha Teases New Supersport Reveal for Nov. 3 + Video
Yamaha released a video teasing a supersport announcement for Nov. 3, just ahead of EICMA. more -
Rich Olivers Mystery School Still Has Open Dates
Learn from one of the best at the Rich Oliver Mystery School more
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