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Yamaha Wants To Make Your XSR900 Look Even Better, Drops New Y’s Gear Goodies

If you own a Yamaha XSR900, chances are you love two things: going fast and looking damn good while doing it. This bike is the perfect blend of modern performance and old-school cool—an inline-triple beast wrapped in a retro package that just begs to be customized. Yamaha knows this, and…

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The Yamaha XSR125 Just Has To Be The Coolest Beginner Bike Out There

Beginner bikes today are cooler than ever. Gone are the days when entry-level machines looked dull and uninspiring. Just look at bikes like the Aprilia SX 125 supermoto and the Yamaha YZF-R125. These lightweight, learner-friendly machines pack serious style and tech, making them highly sought-after in Europe. Now, let’s talk…

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Yamaha Finally Returns to the Suzuka 8 Hours Race With a Bike Steeped in History

The last time we saw Yamaha compete in the iconic Suzuka 8 Hours race, Japan's round of the FIM Endurance World Championship, was in 2019. And if you bleed blue, that should make you sad.

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"An exponential upgrade; not only does it double down on what made the original impressive, but it adds copious new capabilities": Elektron Digitone II review

Elektron's hardware FM synth was already a modern classic – but this update is still a significant upgrade

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Fellow Shorties, The Yamaha Ténéré 700 of Your Dreams Isn't Out of Reach

Yamaha Motors Japan recently announced plans to offer a new Ténéré 700 Low option at the end of March 2025. That's great news for customers in Japan, because it's generally good news when more Low and Tall seat options are available. I'm not a marketing wonk, but to my mind, the…

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We’re Digging Motorcycle Rental Company EagleRider’s Massive Rebrand

For over 30 years, EagleRider has been the go-to name for riders looking to hit the open road without the commitment that accompanied actually owning a bike. Throughout its existence, EagleRider has been associated mostly with Harley-Davidson, as it pretty much built its business on Harley rentals.

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Winners and losers from the MotoGP Argentina GP

If his Thai GP win on the opening weekend of the season was remarkable only for its sheer dominance, Marc’s defeat of his brother Alex in Argentina was a real testament to his ability to adapt under pressure. Despite being stretched to the limit and losing the lead for much…

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MotoGP Argentina GP: Marc Marquez fights back to extend winning streak

Marc Marquez wins Argentina Grand Prix, extends championship lead, with Alex Marquez second and Franco Morbidelli third.

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MotoGP Argentina GP: Marc Marquez wins again to remain unbeaten as factory Ducati rider

Marc Marquez made it four victories out of four to start the 2025 MotoGP season by winning the Argentina Grand Prix at Termas de Rio Hondo on Sunday.

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I’m Literally Drooling Over This Ceramic Ivory Japan-only Yamaha Colorway

Nostalgia sells. It always has, and the motorcycle market is no exception. The so-called "retro tax" is alive and well—just look at all the café racers, scramblers, and sportbikes with classic styling that command a premium over their more "vanilla" counterparts. Why? Because motorcycles are emotional machines. If pure practicality…

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Yamaha Launches Its First 150cc Hybrid Bike, But Only In India

Manufacturers are working hard to make their bikes more efficient, whether through better combustion tech, aerodynamics, or weight reduction. But with tightening emissions standards and rising fuel costs, many brands are going electric.

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“The track blew up to enormous proportions - it opened up a lot of doors, but it also shut some”: Unearthed Junkie XL interview reveals the ‘nightmare’ behind his hit Elvis Presley remix

The Mad Max soundtrack heavyweight was still best known for his A Little Less Conversation remix when we spoke to him in 2008

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Akrapovic Just Made the Yamaha R9 a Whole Lot Louder

The Yamaha R9 is hands down the coolest sportbike to come out in years. Yeah, I’m biased, I’ll admit that upfront, but tell me another manufacturer that’s done what Yamaha just did. Instead of watering down a middleweight with budget components or an uninspiring engine, they went all in and…

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"The Stream Light feature is nothing short of revolutionary - a learning tool that once felt like science fiction": Yamaha CSP-255 digital piano review

This technology-packed digital piano is the ultimate home learning companion for aspiring pianists - all backed by Yamaha’s renowned craftsmanship

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Honda’s Quietly Becoming the Best-Value Premium Motorcycle Brand

I think it's pretty clear what the motorcycling world is calling out for right now—a $110,000 bagger. Of course, this couldn't be further from the truth and it's a pretty extreme example. But in a time where the cost of living is getting out of hand, we as motorcyclists have…

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Yamaha’s Turning 70 This Year, So What Makes the Company So Special?

I have a confession to make: I am an absolute Yamaha simp. No, really. I’ve owned three MT-07s, an MT-10, an XSR900, a Fazzio, and even a PG-1. And if Yamaha came out with a toaster that sounded like a crossplane R1, I’d probably buy that too.

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Is CFMoto Working On a CVT for a New Maxi Scooter?

A recent CFMoto patent shows that the brand could be developing a new parallel twin engine with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The patent itself is interesting, but I think it's more interesting to imagine where the future lies for this powertrain.

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“Phil Lynott said, ‘Gary Moore is out the band. Could you come over tomorrow?’ My initial reaction was, ’I’m not the guy you should be asking’”: When Midge Ure joined Thin Lizzy on a make-or-break US tour, he had just one day’s notice and no rehearsals

The Live Aid orchestrator and Ultravox synth-pop pioneer looks back at his trial by fire with Thin Lizzy, swapping out his Yamaha electric because it wasn’t cool enough, refusing to join the Sex Pistols, and how The Edge might have changed Band Aid’s charity single

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Where Honda and Yamaha stack up at the start of 2025 MotoGP season

Honda won the inter-Japanese contest in the Thai Grand Prix after Johann Zarco finished seventh on the best of the RC213Vs, four places ahead of the highest-placed Yamaha of Jack Miller.

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Watch a MotoGP Champion Race a Motocross World Champion on Dirt

How many times have you wondered how well a MotoGP rider would fare at another two-wheeled discipline? I used to think about it fairly regularly, but after watching Jack Miller beat off-road legend Toby Price on a motocross track, I began to wonder who the top MotoGP riders on dirt…

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Where Yamaha and Honda stack up at the start of 2025 MotoGP season

Honda won the inter-Japanese war in the Thailand Grand Prix after Johann Zarco finished seventh on the best of the RC213Vs, four places ahead of the highest-placed Yamaha of Jack Miller.

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"If you close your eyes, you'd almost forget you're playing a digital piano": Yamaha Arius YDP-165 digital piano review

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The Most Exciting Sportbike Of the Modern Era Can’t Race At MotoAmerica—Yet

Alright, I’ll admit it, I have a huge Yamaha bias. Every single bike in my garage sports the Tuning Fork badge, and no, I’m not sponsored though I wish I was (Yamaha, please call me).

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Mir and Rins latest riders to suffer burns in brutal Thai MotoGP

Joan Mir said he was ‘burning himself’ in the brutal heat of Buriram after crashing out of the top 10 in the MotoGP Thai Grand Prix on Sunday.

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MotoGP Thailand GP: Marquez claims emphatic pole on Ducati debut

Marc Marquez carried forward his scintillating pace from testing to claim pole position for the MotoGP season-opening Thailand Grand Prix.

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