, injectors have been changed slightly as has the rear spring for the better. Thousands of minor tweaks - Major improvement! Overall: Moving from an impressive 2009 R1 to the 2012 50th Anniversary model, I think Yamaha have improved this model further

in the UK, we just don't get it; scooters are for delivering pizza or getting 16-year olds to work on time.So it's no surprise that the launch of Yamaha's new TMAX 530 went largely under the radar for the average motorcyclist in the UK. Yamaha claim the TMAX

bits it was. Six years later, I was about to find out whether the stock, out-the-box 2008 R6 was as good or perhaps better than the one it took me and a group of dedicated Italian engineers months to develop.At first glance the Yamaha’s YZF-R6 doesn

In short:Yamaha's flagship scooter Top speed: 100mph Engine capacity: 499cc Power: 40bhp Torque: 34lb ft Weight: 197kg Seat height: 795mm Fuel capacity: 14L Full Review: Yamaha says: Combining high levels of power and pace with great comfort

powerpartsGood Deals at the dealer£1000 cheaper than the equivelent Yamahas Weaknesses: Handles like an arcade game (in the dry)Good Riding PositionLooks greatExcellent Dash and computerCustomisable with various powerpartsGood Deals at the dealer£1000 cheaper

Top speed: 182mph Engine capacity: 998cc Power: 179bhp Torque: 85lb ft Weight: 206kg Seat height: 835mm Fuel capacity: 18L Tank range: 160 miles Full Review: It feels like we’ve been waiting forever for the 2009 Yamaha R1. We’ve all been teased

fashion becomes recognised by the masses it inevitably gets diluted. The supermotos around today such as the Suzuki DR-Z400SM, Yamaha XT660X and Honda FMX650 are a distant shadow of the converted CR500s of yesteryear. Which is where KTM could always

and there normally cheaper than the Honda's and Yamaha's so grab yourself a bargain. stuart636: A GOOD FUN BIKE Strengths: Good engine & mid range for a 600.Brakes work well and bike handles well. Weaknesses: Good engine & mid range for a 600.Brakes work well

a Fireblade, Blackbird, R1150 GS and currently own a Yamaha FZS1000 Fazer in addition to the VFR. I purchased the VFR as a 9-year old machine with 30,000 miles on it. It was well looked after having had only one previous owner - a motorcycle

Production date: 2012 Price new: 2999 Engine capacity: 125cc Power: 12.3bhp Torque: 8.7lb ft Weight: 142kg Seat height: 785mm Fuel capacity: 8L