MotoGP: Yamaha MotoGP Team Launch
There’s under 6 weeks to go before the first round of the MotoGP season, and 2 more test days for the teams to sort the bikes, riders and teams. So it’s time for Motorcycle Life […]
Yamaha News
Dakar Success Sparks Interest In Yamaha YXZ1000R SS SE
By swapping to the side-by-side vehicle category for the 2018 Dakar, Camelia Liparoti has helped to raise the profile of the fledgling category and the vehicles themselves. The pint sized Dakar veteran competed for nine consecutive years in […]
Yamaha Sales On The Up
The first half of 2017 has been good to the Yamaha Motor Company with global net sales of ¥828 billion ($157b). This was a 6.4% increase on the previous year, while the company also registered […]
Yamaha Launches 2018 YZ450F
Yamaha have launched their latest motocross bike, the 2018 Yamaha YZ450F, a 450cc model with enhanced power, handling and rider interaction. Available in Australian dealerships from August, the new Yamaha YZ450F will retail for $12,399 […]
Yamaha Cleans Up At Finke
The Tatts Finke Desert Race is done and dusted for another year with Yamaha putting on a good showing winning in several categories. Daymon Stokie took out the main competition in the motorcycle division in […]
Yamaha Rally Weekend Announced
Yamaha is giving Yamaha WR250R and WR250X riders a chance to ride with industry professionals to pick up hints and tips. Organised by RideADV, the WR250R/X Rally will offer an adventure trail ride on both […]
Motorcycle Life Podcast 023: Yamaha YXZ1000R SS SE
The Yamaha YXZ1000R SS SE is a pure sport Side‑by‑Side vehicle that lifts the class to a whole new level with its 1,000cc 3 cylinder engine, sequential 5-speed manual gearbox and automatic clutch system controlled […]
Yamaha Steps Up With New 2017 YZF-R6
While some manufacturers – namely Honda – are dropping their 600cc supersports bikes, Yamaha has pushed ahead with the category and has just unveiled the most technically advanced R6 ever. The tough Euro 4 emissions […]
Clutch And Oil Pump Issues For Yamaha MT03LA And YZF-R3A
Yamaha Australia has recalled both the MT03LA and YZF-R3A because of an apparent weakness in the clutch and oil pump assemblies. The learner approved bikes share the same 321cc twin cylinder engine. In its recall […]
Yamaha To Show XSR Customs At Throttle Roll Street Party
It’s party time in Sydney this weekend with the Sydney Café Racers – the same people who run The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride – running the Throttle Roll street party in Marrickville. Railway Parade in Marrickville […]