Yamaha
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Video: Yamaha’s MT-07 gets anime-style digital makeover ahead of Argentinian launch
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So how do you sell the Yamaha MT-07 to the Argentinian market for the upcoming season? You do it with loads of anime-style wheelies and super hero-esque cartoons, apparently. This is the latest promo video for the MT from the Japanese giant. We like it. Kinda funky.
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2017 Yamaha R15/300: Factory boss confirms new upgraded version of the bike is on the way
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We’ve been telling you about the new, racier version of the Yamaha YZF-R15 for some time bit now, finally, some top boss at Yamaha has confirmed our story. Yamaha Motor research and development Managing Director Yasao Ishihara said: “The R15 will become better in its next iteration, however, no details can be shared as to what…
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Yamaha releases 2017 YZF-R6 teaser video
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It’s that time of the year again when motorcycle manufacturers start to tease us with videos of next year’s offerings, ahead of the international shows. First off the blocks, and with a suitably secretive video, is Yamaha. There are not many clues of what the bike is, but the smart money is on this being…
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Supercharged! The Yamaha SR400 Yard Built special made by Rossi’s mechanic
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Over the last three years Yamaha’s Yard Built programme has worked with the world’s top custom builders to deliver fresh takes on the Sport Heritage range of motorcycles. The latest collaboration, with Belgian builder Fred ‘Krugger’ Bertrand (above, right), takes it to a whole new level with a stunning layer of MotoGP history worked into the custom…
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2017 Yamaha mini-superbike getting Variable Valve system
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Yamaha’s next generation mini-superbike is getting a Variable Valve system that will boost torque across the lower revs and also keep fuel consumption down during sedate commutes. According to reports in the Asian markets, where the 150cc version of the bike is going to be a big seller, Yamaha has been talking about the system…
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Ohlins teams up with Yamaha for MT, XSR, Tracer, XV950 and YZF-R3 machines
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Yamaha MT, XSR, Tracer, XV950 and YZF-R3 owners can now upgrade their bike’s suspension with official Öhlins kit. The latest collaboration between Yamaha and Öhlins sees the introduction of a new range of front fork cartridge and spring kits – as well as a selection of shock absorbers – for Yamaha’s most popular models in…
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Yamaha’s MT-07 is getting a new face for 2017
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Yamaha’s MT-07 is going to get a cosmetic tweak or two for next year and we know that because of some drawings fresh out of the company. In the new registration documents the bike looks pretty much the same from the side with the exception of losing the front indicators (which could be included in…
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My bike: 2008 Yamaha TDM900A
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56-year-old Ian Watson from Fife shares his experience of Yamaha’s great all-rounder… This is my only bike, which I use to cover around 4000 miles every year. I bought it in May 2009 for £5495 from my local Yamaha dealer (and ex-Scottish Road Race Champion) Alan Duffus in Kirkcaldy. I’ve put 28,000 miles on it,…