Yamaha brings iconic Cadbury Boost BSB colours back for Brands Hatch

Bradley Ray will race a one-off Cadbury Boost-inspired Yamaha R1 at this weekend’s round five of the 2026 BSB season at Brands Hatch. 

The special livery is inspired by the colours used by Niall Mackenzie during the 1990s, and will be raced by Ray as a celebration of the British Superbike Championship’s 30th anniversary. 

Mackenzie won his three BSB titles in back-to-back seasons between 1996 and 98, while the original Cadbury Boost livery was also raced by James Whitham and Steve Hislop.

On the other hand, Ray is one of Yamaha’s last two BSB champions alongside former team-mate Kyle Ryde.

Speaking about his new colours for this weekend, Ray said: 

"It's such a cool feeling to finally be able to share the special edition McAMS Yamaha livery - it's been in the pipeline for a while, and to see it all come together is something really special. There aren't any colours that feel more iconic than the Cadbury's Boost colours, it's easily one of my favourite liveries throughout the last 30 years of BSB, and it's a real honour to be riding in them throughout this weekend's three races. 

“30 years is a huge milestone for the championship, and I'm grateful to be a part of this weekend's celebrations, and honoured to continue playing a part in the manufacturer's story within the series. Bring on the weekend!"

While the new colour reveal will steal the headlines, Yamaha Motor UK will also conduct a celebratory parade lap on Saturday. This will feature some of the championship’s most iconic machines and riders, including Mackenzie and the original Cadbury’s Boost-inspired bike. Over 100 members of the public will ride behind the line-up of former race bikes and riders, aboard their own Yamaha machinery.

Speaking ahead of this weekend’s parade lap, Mackenzie added: 

"The Cadbury's Boost Yamaha years were some of the most memorable of my career, and it's such a special feeling to see the same colours brought back to life aboard the McAMS Yamaha R1. That livery meant so much to the fans back then, and even now, people still come up to me and mention it – so to see it return, especially in a season celebrating 30 years of BSB, brings back some brilliant memories. 

“It's a livery that always stood out on track, and I've no doubt it'll turn heads again this weekend at Brands Hatch. I'm excited to play a part in the weekend's celebrations at Brands Hatch, including riding my original Boost Yamaha YZF750 in Saturday's Parade Lap. It'll be an experience to remember!"

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