YAMAHA has cut the price on five of their models for 2012, including the flagship YZF-R1 superbike.The new-for-2012 R1, that features traction control, has a saving of £1340. Dropping to £11,999 from £13,399 on the previous model.Alongside the YZF-R

Yamaha's 2009 R1 is dripping with MotoGP technology Click pic to see the full galleryTHE NEW 2009 model YZF-R1 represents the most significant development in engine and chassis technology ever seen in the 11-year history of this legendary motorcycle

EUGENE LAVERTY turned in his first laps getting to grips with the Sterilgarda Yamaha R1 around Magny-Cours.For 2011 Laverty, who finished second overall to Kenan Sofuoglu this year in World Supersport, will be making his rookie debut in superbike

HERE'S a world first - this is Yamaha's 2007 R1. These images were leaked to Visordown two weeks ahead of the official embargo date.While we can't guarantee the colour ways - they look American to us - the bike you see here will be the exact one

YAMAHA'S 2012 R1 came tantalisingly close to making it as far as it's official launch time – 5pm GMT tonight – without any early leaks. But as usual the internet fairies have been working their magic and the info has managed to get into the public

WE LOVE specials here at Visordown so we just had to show you this awesome flat-track style 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1, built by Gregg DesJardins.It's been heavily modified, with a custom rear subframe, cut-down tank, custom swingarm, aftermarket wheels

Could next year's R1 look like this?THEY'VE ALREADY put out what they think the 2009 ZX-6R is going to look like, now here's what the French are saying the next generation Yamaha R1 is going to appear as.The French lads are saying that the bike is

THE 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 has been revealed by Yamaha.It features traction control and will come with three new paint schemes. Technically speaking, the rest of the bike remains unchanged.We reported on this model earlier in the year with the Brazilian

YAMAHA'S 2012 R1 has emerged from the firm's Brazilian website revealing new colour options but no technical changes to the bike.The official page shows a selection of updated colours for the Brazilian market, which may or may not be offered

Airwaves Yamaha ... looking good for 2009AIRWAVES Yamaha have revealed their new livery for the 2009 British Superbike Championship. Switching from Ducati, the team are fielding Leon Camier and James Ellison.