Yamaha
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Carbon-neutral: It’s Big in Japan…
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Yamaha is the first motorcycle manufacturer in Japan to utilize green aluminum in its bikes. This groundbreaking innovation is part of their effort to reduce emissions and contribute to environmental protection. They will also continue to progress towards using low-carbon aluminium in their journey to achieve carbon-neutral materials. Yamaha declared today that it had attained…
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Legal Q&A: Unhappy biker wants to sue the judge…
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Q. Last year I was trying to get across town for a job interview. Unfortunately, I was running late so decided to take my MT07. The traffic was super heavy, so I started overtaking using an area of white diagonal stripes. I was desperate to be on time as I hated my old job. Despite…
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Fantic Caballero 700 Scrambler
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Yamaha-powered retro has plenty of appeal! The Caballero has been a big hitter for Fantic in recent years, so it should come as no surprise that it’s decided now’s the time to reveal a new, more powerful version for 2023. And with a Yamaha engine, Brembo brakes and Marzocchi springs, it looks like it’s going…
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Yamaha’s Niken GT – updates
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A whole load of updates for the funky tourer Yamaha’s Niken GT is being treated to some serious updates for 2023, including a new 890cc engine. The engine is a variation of the tried-and-tested design used in the massively popular Tracer 9 and MT-09, and it’ll have 5% more capacity than the outgoing motor. There’s…
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Is the Yamaha FZ1 worth a second look?
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Never that popular in its day, Yamaha’s naked R1 now makes for a great used buy.
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Spine Crippler – 1979 Yamaha XS650
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Although he calls it ‘Spine Crippler’, the legend on the tank of Jason Williamson’s XS650 reads ‘Deathwish’ – something that a lot of folk may agree with when they realise his bike’s seriously lacking in the front brake department…
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Merchandise drop! Yamaha’s turn…
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Yesterday we told you about Team Suzuki’s ‘merchandise’ offerings in time for Christmas and now it’s the turn of Yamaha, who have launched some great looking gear for 2023. With some smiley, catalogue-style poses they’re showcasing their range at the link at the bottom of this article. Go take a look, especially if you’re a…
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RUMOUR: Yamaha registers names – sporty bike on the way?
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The Japanese factory’s registered a load of brand names for its sportiest bikes – and there’s talk that we’re going to see one of them very soon. In February 2021, Yamaha registered a whole load of names for its sporty YZF-R range. There’s YZF-R1, YZF-R2, YZF-R3, YZF-R4, YZF-R5, YZF-R6, YZF-R7, YZF-R8, YZF-R9, YZF-R15, YZF-R20 and…
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Update! MORE TECH for Yamaha’s MT-07
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From its learner legal MT-125 through to its raucous MT-10 SP, Yamaha’s extensive range of MTs are a big deal. Since its first MT was introduced, the Japanese factory has sold an eye-watering 420,000 units across the board – and right at the top of the sales charts is its fiery middleweight, the MT-07. It’s…
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New TRACER 9 GT+ Sport Touring model from Yamaha
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‘Yamaha Sport Touring models give riders across the globe the chance to live their dreams and explore the roads of life whenever they feel the need to escape from everyday realities.’ Say Yamaha. ‘Whether it’s a weekend break or an ambitious long distance tour, the TRACER 9 range has the performance, comfort and versatility to…
