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Yamaha motorcycle with Moto3 branding. Credit: Yamaha Racing.

04/08/26

Yamaha’s new R7-powered Moto3 bikes will remain prototypes at heart

Yamaha’s future Moto3 bikes are expected to deliver more power than the current 250cc prototypes, which will be achieved, in part, through heavily modified R7 power units.

Commercial

08/07/26

Test ride a Yamaha this summer, and you could win £10,000

Yamaha is giving curious riders the chance to win £10,000 this summer, and all you need to do is take one of its models for a test ride.

Motorbike

20/04/26

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.

General

12/02/26

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.

General

19/01/26

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.

General

29/11/25

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?

New Bikes

25/11/25

Four Yamaha models get matching anniversary colours

In 2026 four Yamaha motorcycles will receive the same special anniversary colours, including the all-new R7.

General

07/11/25

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.

Yamaha R7 riding on a track in its new Anniversary White colours

New Bikes

07/11/25

2026 Yamaha R7 gets major tech upgrade

2026 Yamaha R7 packs a more refined and agile chassis as part of its considerable overhaul.

New Bikes

27/10/25

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.

General

20/10/25

Yamaha R7 engines to power Moto3 bikes in 2028?

Yamaha has reportedly been chosen as the new engine provider for Moto3 from 2028 onwards.

The front headlight and fairing of Suzuki GSX-8R

General

07/09/25

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

19/03/25

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

First Ride

13/03/24

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

WorldSBK

14/02/24

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

First Ride

06/02/24

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 10s

11/01/24

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

General

16/10/23

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 R7 National Sportbike Championship

BSB

22/08/23

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.