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Yamaha V4 switch explained
Yamaha switching to a V4 engine for the 2026 MotoGP season could have a major impact on the brand.
Four Yamaha models get matching anniversary colours
In 2026 four Yamaha motorcycles will receive the same special anniversary colours, including the all-new R7.
What’s the latest with Yamaha’s relatively unknown new V4 engine
Yamaha’s new V4 engine, which it hoped will replace the iconic inline-four, has been further tested in recent weeks.
Is Yamaha’s Flagship R1 Set to Receive Advanced Aerodynamics?
Yamaha’s distinctive superbike, the YZF-R1, looks like it could be about to receive active radiator shutters as part of an advanced aerodynamics package.
Changing to V4 MotoGP Engine is Not A Certainty for Yamaha
Despite all the development and recent murmurings that it will switch from an inline-four to a V4, Yamaha has confirmed it will use the quickest engine configuration after 2025
Track-Only Yamaha R1 Race and R1 GYTR Announced
The Race and GYTR both feature MotoGP-style winglets, KYB suspension, and Brembo brakes, while the GYTR goes even sportier
Yamaha R1 Transformed Into Unlikely Desert-Shredding Hero
American stunt rider Aaron Colton turns his Yamaha R1 Superbike into a desert bike during his latest project
29-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Yamaha R1
An investigation is taking place after a 29-year-old sadly died following an on track accident in Italy
The Top 10 Best Superbikes of 2024: Last of the Breed?
The superbike segment might not be the healthiest right now, but there are still some incredible options vying for your cash
The ‘Ultimate Track Day’ Yamaha GYTR R1 Costs £78k, Looks Worth It
Crescent Yamaha has built a track-only R1 that’s not far off buying your own WorldSBK machine
Could Car Maker Mini be Eyeing a Shift to the Two-Wheeled Sector?
Well, the CEO of Mini, Stefanie Wurst, has said she would ‘consider’ a switch, if there was an appetite for it
Watch Mesmerising Lap of Le Mans With EWC Racer Niccolò Canepa
Take a look at racer Niccolò Canepa’s latest video as he spanks his Yamaha R1 around the Le Mans circuit
Cresent Yamaha Producing Jonathan Rea WorldSBK R1 Replica!
The bike is a faithful recreation of the Yamaha R1 machine raced by Rea in the 2024 World Superbike championship
What is Euro5+, and Will it Kill Our Favourite Bikes?
Euro5+ emissions regulations have been in the news thanks to the discontinuation of the R1 as a road bike in Europe, but what do the rules actually mean?
Yamaha R1 European Future Outlined in Light of Road Bike Discontinuation
Following recent news of the discontinuation of the Yamaha R1, YME has outlined how the bike will continue to have a future in Europe
Bye Bye Yamaha R1: The Beginning of the End For Superbikes?
The canning of the Yamaha R1 surely doesn’t bode well… or does it?
Yamaha Racing Makes Decision on R1 Superbike
After earlier announcements of the approaching end of production for the Yamaha R1, Yamaha’s racing division has made its own decision on the bike
Yamaha R1: The Superbike Icon Over the Years
The R1 is a big name in the superbike realm - here's how it's evolved from its beginnings a quarter of a century ago until today
£7k Buys You an Early Big Bang Yamaha R1
With news emerging about the Yamaha R1 discontinuation, we thought we’d mark the occasion with a classifieds hunt
Watch someone shred a Yamaha R1 rear tyre for 45 seconds at full chat
Back in the late 2000s and early 2010s, 180bhp superbikes were the rage. However, the arms of a man are stronger 10 or so years later
Bradley Ray announces 2024 WorldSBK plans
Bradley Ray has confirmed his 2024 WorldSBK plans, as he is set to stay with Yamaha R1 machinery next season but over an expanded campaign
Mar-Train Yamaha signs Danny Kent for BSB 2024
Mar-Train Racing has signed Danny Kent to replace Jack Kennedy and ride its Yamaha R1 in next year's 2024 British Superbike Championship.
Raceways Motorcycles to step down as official Yamaha BSB team
A statement has revealed that Raceways Motorcycles is to step down from running the official Yamaha British Superbike team at the end of this season
Yamaha R1 GYTR PRO 25th Anniversary limited edition announced
The Yamaha R1 GYTR PRO 25th edition features a carbon sub-frame, Öhlins FGR front forks and a TTX rear shock among other GYTR upgrades