Yamaha

The Yamaha MT-03 is the baby of the MT range (with the exception of the MT-125 in some markets). If you stand an MT-03 next to the bigger MT-07 you …

The Yamaha R5 350 was the first 350cc twin cylinder air cooled two-stroke motorcycle made available by the company to the biking public.  Yamaha’s two stroke factory racers, the TD …

The Yamaha YZF R125 was introduced in 2008 to rave reviews and has been a popular option for A1 licence holders across the EU and UK ever since. Here we …

In the early 2000’s there was just one Japanese manufacturer that was ahead of the pack for cruisers and that was Yamaha. The Yamaha Road Star Warrior 1700 was no …

Here we take a look back at the glory years for both road going 2 stroke bikes and MotoGP racers plus a dive into the 2 stroke engine, warts and …

The Yamaha V Star 1100 has a huge fan base both with those looking for a used reliable cruiser and among the shed builders looking for a donor bike they …

The V Star 650 got its start back in 1997 for the 1998 model year and had a run right up until 2020/21 when the last of the models rolled …

The Yamaha MT 10 is the pinnacle of the company’s naked range, the biggest, the baddest, the meanest and simply an absolute monster.  In 2015 the Yamaha MT 10 was …

Yamaha knows a thing or two about producing incredible motorcycles, showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon they remain one of the worlds biggest motorcycle manufacturers. Part of that …

Cruiser motorcycles are up there as some of the most popular types on the road. They are one of the oldest too which is why so much of the style …

Here’s a compilation of liter bikes, past and present, who’s presence would grace any bikers shed. Before we look at them though, what constitutes as a liter bike? What is …

Yamaha produced their first 247cc two-stroke in 1957, the YD1. Following a series of YDS piston port machines it was December 1972 when the first Yamaha RD250 was released.  Little …

Launched in 1973 the Yamaha FS1-E was every young motorcyclist’s path to freedom. The ‘E’ suffix at the end of the models name simply represented which countries regulations the FS1 …

The Yamaha TZR 250 remains one of the most sought after 80’s motorcycles to date and a firm favourite among two-stroke enthusiasts and in this article we’re going to look …

The Yamaha TZ750 is up there with being one of the most influential motorcycles in history.  From the foundation of the design to its racing and record setting achievements, it …

The Yamaha RD400 had a relatively short lifespan and was produced between 1976-1979 having been first introduced in the Summer of 1975.  The RD line can be directly traced to …

The Yamaha DT250 started life in 1968 as the DT-1 and it very quickly sold through the initial 12,000 unit production run.  The US market was slowing down and yet …

It was 1980 and two-stroke fans in Europe were eagerly awaiting the release of the Yamaha RD350LC. It had been delayed due to disruption with production and the smaller RD250LC …

The Yamaha RD250LC is considered to be an absolute hooligan machine and its reputation particularly in the UK in the 80’s is partly why it had such a short lifespan.  …

I knew when the opportunity to write about the legendary Yamaha Virago came up, I had to jump on it. Yes, that’s right, I said legendary, the Virago has an …

I think everybody who looks at the Yamaha FZR1000 should have a certain level of appreciation for what it did not only for Yamaha but for race-replicas and general sport …