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Used Test: Haga's 2005 Yamaha R1
By James Whitham on 21/09/2010 10:32:20
Our very own James Whitham goes out on Noriyuki Haga's ultra-trick Yamaha R1 WSB racer - and finds out that things have changed a bit since his day...
it was called Belgarda Yamaha - it's now called Yamaha Motor Italy - explained that the bike was just as it finished the last race at Magny Cours, except for new Pirelli tyres and the final drive ratio changed (that's changing the sprockets to you and me
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First Ride: 2006 Yamaha Midnight Star
By Visordown on 13/05/2008 23:21:25
Packing the biggest and most powerful Yamaha cruiser engine yet, plus a bag of styling cues lifted from the 1930s, the Midnight Star is bristling with modern technology. It's even got an EXUP valve.
When Yamaha's Californian design team set out to create a new cruiser, their first plan was to style it traditionally and to make it big. Real big.But they found the prototype too tall and heavy-handling, so took the bold decision to scrap it
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American Muscle - Yamaha V-Max
By Jon Urry on 09/09/2009 17:39:26
In 1985 Yamaha launched an unashamed brute of a bike. Born on the drag strip the V-Max was a mass of metal and chrome which instantly drew a cult following. Now, 23 years on, does the old master still command any respect?
has come up in conversation, but because it’s no longer made I’ve never found a reason to ride one. But, with the arrival of Yamaha’s new Vmax, now seemed like the perfect excuse.Usually with second hand bikes, especially ones this old, getting your
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SCOOP: Exclusive shots of Yamaha's new 2009 YZF-R6
By Visordown News on 10/09/2008 10:46:38
Check out the world's first images of Yamaha's latest middleweight sports rocket
HERE ARE visordown.com's scoop pictures of Yamaha's 2009 YZF-R6.Three colour schemes will be available of the new 135bhp machine. The black version gets gold forks, brakes and wheels to ape its sibling YZF-R1 SP.More details as soon as we get them
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First Look: 2010 Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F
By Visordown News on 09/10/2009 10:05:44
Yamaha unveil a fully-faired version of the XJ6 Diversion
VISORDOWN BROUGHT YOU the details several weeks ago, but here are the official photos of the 2010 fully-faired Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F. Built on the existing XJ6 Diversion, the new bike features an aerodynamic full fairing for added wind protection
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Near highside on a Yamaha R6
By Ben Cope on 25/06/2010 14:29:41
A tyre launch at Assen chasing a BMW S1000RR on a Yamaha R6. What could possibly go wrong? Click to find out
This is what happens when you run out of talent. Me on a Yamaha supersports at Assen, trying to get the better of an S1000RR. And falling well short of the mark.Click here for 2006-2007 Yamaha R6 owner reviews.
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Yamaha unveil official pics and specs for 2010 FZ8
By Visordown News on 12/03/2010 11:02:01
106bhp @ 10,000rpm for Yamaha's new naked
YAMAHA HAS released official pictures and full specs for the 2010 FZ8.Following months of speculation and numerous drip-fed glimpses of the new 800cc naked, the company has now pulled back the covers to reveal all.Weighing in at 211kg (wet
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First Ride: 2002 Yamaha TDM900
By Bertie Simmonds on 29/03/2008 14:03:53
Let me see now. Ten years ago British biking was on the verge of something big. Our bike buying trends were going to be challenged by a bug-eyed kid from Yamaha - the TDM850.
Let me see now. Ten years ago British biking was on the verge of something big. Our bike buying trends were going to be challenged by a bug-eyed kid from Yamaha - the TDM850. It promised the kind of handling and performance that would be useful
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First Ride: 2006 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer
By Tim Dickson on 30/04/2006 16:12:21
Why build one bike when you can have two at twice the price? Yamaha's new FZ1 naked and half-faired FZ1 Fazer emerge into the cold light of day
, bolt some sensible bars on and add a practical yet sporty half fairing. Bingo, a new FZ1 Fazer. Except Yamaha has decided to spread its bets and offer a naked version too, the FZ1.That'll come later. For now, and for no other reason than because I want
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Japanese Muscle: Yamaha Vmax used review
By Jon Urry on 26/10/2010 11:27:38
In 1985 Yamaha launched an unashamed brute of a bike. Born on the drag strip the V-Max was a mass of metal and chrome which instantly drew a cult following. Now, 23 years on, does the old master still command any respect?
Click to read: Yamaha Vmax owners reviews, Yamaha Vmax specs and to see the Yamaha Vmax image gallery.“It’s like a 140bhp shopping trolley, totally lethal, have a good time.” These were the parting words from the DK salesman as he handed over
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