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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
Yamaha R1 GYTR Pro 25th Anniversary launches in Mugello
Built in only 25 units, the new Yamaha R1 GYTR Pro 25th Anniversary is perhaps the most hardcore and exclusive track bike around.
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Yamaha Racing Heritage Club to celebrate TZ's 50th anniversary in Mugello
Along with the 25th anniversary of the R1, Yamaha will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its TZ production racer line, which began with the TZ250 and TZ350.
Yamaha to celebrate 25-years of the R1 this July at Mugello
The 25th anniversary of the R1 will take place at the YRE at Mugello and both R1 and R1M owners are welcome
watch: Niccolo Canepa smashes Eau Rouge on his YART R1 race bike
Eau Rouge is one of the most spectacular corners on the planet, but rarely do we get this kind of view of it
Antiques Road Show | Top 10 motorcycles of yesterday that are classics of today
Cheese, wine, Troy Bayliss... some things just get better over time - not least the value of these once ground-breaking, now classic motorcycles
William Dunlop fatal crash deemed death by misadventure
An inquest into the fatal rash that resulted in the death of William Dunlop has returned a verdict of death by misadventure
WERA issues statement over ambulance crossing live track during motorcycle race
A video has emerged online over the weekend showing an ambulance emerging on-track in the middle of a motorcycle race in the US.
National Motorcycle Museum Live 2023 set for late October
National Motorcycle Museum Live returns for 2023, with displays from a number of manufacturers and on-stage shows confirmed.
The endurance racing solution that could fix WorldSBK
WorldSBK is currently being dominated by one manufacturer. What is the solution, and does it lie in the world of sports car racing?
Yamaha begins using 'green aluminium' in motorcycle production
Yamaha has begun to use 'green aluminium' in its manufacturing processes, it has announced, as part of its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Honda launches 2023 WorldSBK effort: "title win difficult, but this our goal"
Honda has launches its 2023 factory WorldSBK team, as it continues with Xavi Vierge and Iker Lecuona into the new season.
WorldSBK move for BSB Champion Ray confirmed with Motoxracing
The reigning British Superbike Champion, Bradley Ray, will debut in WorldSBK next season with the Motoxracing Yamaha team.
Yamaha R125 for 2023 gets new styling, TFT, and tech
The CBT-friendly Yamaha R125 has been updated for 2023, with the model gaining a new TFT, traction control, and pre-wiring for a quickshifter
New Yamaha R9 gets closers as nameplate is trademarked
Yamaha has protected the nameplate R9 as its style and presentation is protected with a trademark filing
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Is a retro-liveried, winged Yamaha R1 on way to commemorate its 25th birthday?
The Yamaha R1 could grow some wings and get a power hike in honour of its 25th Anniversary to stave off the challenge of newer rivals
Bradley Ray toasts ‘unbelievable’ 2022 BSB title success
Bradley Ray savours his 'unbelievable' 2022 BSB title success with OMG Racing in a season that saw his star potential shine once again