After more decade with Honda, Ten Kate Racing is now running a Yamaha for Loris Baz
Which bikes are better?
Tank grips provide stability for sports riding
With the 2012 R1, Yamaha enters the traction control club, but does it move the game on?
One man's floor is another man's ceiling. The words 'sports bike' can mean very different things, so we compare two contrasting takes takes on a common theme.
Three of the very finest 1000cc superbikes ever made; the Honda CBR954 Fireblade, Aprilia RSV1000R Factory and the Yamaha R1 are now at bargain prices.
The 2002 R1 can be ridden harder, more easily than before - it's an awesome road bike and a more predictable track performer too.
Yamaha jumps the gun and launches the 2006 R1 before the competition. Over-confidence, or are the small changes enough to make a big difference?
