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 […]
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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 […]
MotoGP: Another Top 10 Finish For Jack Miller In Argentina
Australian Jack Miller has stayed out of trouble and claimed 9th place in an action packed second round of the MotoGP championship. Jack’s 9th place earns him another 7 points, and he now holds 7th position […]
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 […]
MotoGP: Australian Jack Miller Claims First Points
Australian Jack Miller has claimed his first points of the MotoGP season with an 8th place in the rain affected Qatar GP. The 22 year old from Townsville started 16th on the grid and took […]
Dakar 2017 – Todd Smith Rode Three Final Stages With Broken Back
Australian Todd Smith rode the three final stages of the 2017 Dakar with four broken vertebrae. Todd crashed at high speed in rough terrain during Stage 10 but continued in the event, eventually finishing in 18th […]