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The new Yamaha R7 proves you don’t need 200bhp to have fun
The 2026 Yamaha R7 builds on a proven formula with smarter chassis tweaks, improved throttle response and a more rounded riding experience.
Yamaha Challenge 700: Get off your sofa and race!
The Yamaha Challenge 700 is open to any riders aged 15 and over, with races taking place on six French circuits aboard R7 machinery.
Fancy a Yamaha R7, with nearly double the power? Now you can!
How a boosted Yamaha R7 lined up against 1000cc machines at Magny-Cours and finished fifth overall without breaking.
Is Suzuki’s GSX-8R poised to become a dominant force?
In 2026 a new world championship category will begin with plenty of hungry challengers, but is Suzuki best positioned to succeed?
Four Yamaha models get matching anniversary colours
In 2026 four Yamaha motorcycles will receive the same special anniversary colours, including the all-new R7.
Yamaha confirms entry to Sportbike World Championship
Yamaha has revealed plans to race in the new Sportbike World Championship, doing so with the brand-new R7.
2026 Yamaha R7 gets major tech upgrade
2026 Yamaha R7 packs a more refined and agile chassis as part of its considerable overhaul.
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Could a new and updated R7 be landing at EICMA
If whispers from within the industry are to be believed, a new Yamaha R7 could be about to get an EICMA reveal.
Yamaha R7 engines to power Moto3 bikes in 2028?
Yamaha has reportedly been chosen as the new engine provider for Moto3 from 2028 onwards.
Sportbike vs Supertwin: What will be faster at the TT?
The 2026 Isle of Man TT is set to welcome some pretty big changes, which includes a revamped Supertwin class.
Road Racing Legend Confirms Plans to Compete at 2025 Isle of Man TT
Michael Rutter will compete at the 2025 Isle of Man TT but it a limited fashion
Triumph Daytona 660 Review - The Famous Name Returns For 2024
The Triumph Daytona 660 has finally landed, and Visordown went along to the global press launch in Benidorm to find out what the new bike is all about
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New Women’s World Championship Entry List Has Some Big Names
2024 will see the inaugural season of the Women’s Road Racing World Championship, and the entry list reveals some interesting names
Suzuki GSX-8R (2024) Review: Is The R7 In Trouble?
Suzuki’s first all-new sports bike in a decade lands in 2024, in the form of the GSX-8R, a parallel twin to take on the new breed of supersports bikes
Top 10 middleweight sports bikes of 2025
First came the Aprilia RS 660, then the Yamaha R7, but now the middleweight sports revival is in full swing, and the class is thriving once again
Unused, unregistered Yamaha R7 OW-02 Sells For £37k
An unregistered OW-02 with just two miles on the clock sold for £37,375 at a Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show auction
Yamaha, Rev2Race partner for 2024 National Sportbike Championship
Yamaha has announced a partnership with Rev2Race that will see it become an official technical partner of the brand in the new National Sportbike Championship.
Yamaha expands accessories promotion with R1
Yamaha Live 2023 has been announced for the end of May, and offers the chance to win a brand new Yamaha XSR900 motorcycle.
Dominic Herbertson to lead off 2023 Isle of Man TT Supertwin races
The third first 20 starters list for the 2023 Isle of Man TT races has been published, with Dominic Herbertson set to lead off the Supertwin class.
UPDATED - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R confirmed in type approval documents
Type approval documents from the USA have confirmed the arrival of a new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R for the North American market
Michael Rutter to race Yamaha R7 at Isle of Man TT 2023
Veteran road racer Michael Rutter will be debuting the Yamaha R7 at the event as he takes on the Supertwins class
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
Will Kawasaki's anticipated ZX-4R show the future for middleweight sports bikes?
A new 400cc Kawasaki could be on the way to Europe, and it could be the future of the traditional inline-four-cylinder 600cc layout.