The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1M will be available to order online on October 1, 2015. The bike will have the same performance and specs as the 2015 model, and will also give new owners free access to the exclusive Yamaha Racing Experience events. The track sessions will take place at major European tracks in late Spring […]
Custom Yamaha XJR1300 ‘Skullmonkee’ Yard Built by Wrenchmonkees
The custom Yamaha XJR1300 ‘Skullmonkee’ has been created by Copenhagen-based Wrenchmonkees as part of the Yamaha Yard Built series. An earlier Wrenchmonkees build, the ‘Monkeefist’ actually inspired the 2015 Yamaha XJR1300. And it’s the 20th anniversary of the XJR1200/XJR1300. The Skullmonkee is part of the Yard Built attempt to inspire buyers of normal Yamaha motorcycles […]
Custom Yamaha VMAX ‘Infrared’ Yard Built by JvB-moto
The ‘Infrared’ custom Yamaha VMAX was created as part of the Yard Build series by German bike builders JvB-moto. It’s particularly important given that it celebrates the 30th year since the VMAX launched. Although for the pedants, it was originally named the Yamaha V-Max when it arrived in 1985 with a 1197cc V4 engine. It […]
Custom Yamaha XV950 ‘El Raton Asesino’ Yard Built by Marcus Walz
This custom Yamaha XV950 has been created by German bike builder Marcus Walz. Apparently the Spanish name is translated by Google as ‘the murderer mouse’, which seems appropriate for a Cafe Racer. It’s one of a number of projects commissioned by Yamaha as part of their Yard Built series, and it’s suitably inspired by Yamaha […]
Custom Yamaha XJR1300 Rhapsody In Blue Yard Built
The custom Yamaha XJR1300 “Rhapsody in Blue” was the first motorcycle to be featured in the Yamaha Yard Built series. Created by New York based builder Keinosuke Sasaki of Keino Cycles, the XJR1300 features a number of changes, including a part from a classic British sports car. The first thing that stands out when you […]
Yamaha Faster Sons video
Yamaha has been producing some interesting motorcycles, partnering with custom builders for the ‘Yard Built’ series (Did you check out the Yard Built XV950 and XJR1300 last month? Go ahead, we’ll wait for you to get back), based on the Sports Heritage Range. The complete list of Sports Heritage bikes are the VMAX, VMAX Carbon, […]
2016 Yamaha Off-Road Range includes Limited Editions
The 2016 Yamaha off-road range has been revealed with major improvements for the YZ250F and YZ450F. And both models are available in a Limited Edition to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the first 125cc two-stroke YA-1, which was the first Yamaha to be produced back in 1955. 2016 Yamaha YZ250F The 2016 Yamaha YZ250F […]