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Yamaha YZF-R1 2008

Yamaha YZF-R1 2008

Yamaha, winners of the 2007 WSB andSuperstock 1000 Cup manufacturers title, are pleased to announce the arrival of the very cool 2008 colour variants of the YFZ-R1. Now available in White (see picture), Blue and Graphite, the YZF-R1 is a legend of the supersport world, an acclaimed one-litre performer that’s become a motorcycling icon, an […]

 

New Yamaha V-Max set to go into production in 2009

New Yamaha V-Max set to go into production in 2009

Yamaha has confirmed the new-generation V-max will go ahead, but it still has a year of development ahead of it before being ready for production. The V-Max’s existence was announced to US Yamaha dealers in this letter, which has been circulating on the internet: Dear Yamaha Motorcycle Dealer, At both last year’s Dealer Meeting in […]

 

Yamaha’s 2007 YZF-R1 Joins The Company’s New Campaign

Yamaha’s 2007 YZF-R1 Joins The Company's New Campaign

To continue giving Yamaha customers great ownership experiences, the company has added the 2007 YZF-R1 to the current 100% Adrenalin/0% promotion – £99 deposit and no interest for 2.5 years (0% APR typical, subject to status of course). With immediate effect, Yamaha’s Superbike flagship lines up alongside 11 other key models in the range, including […]

 

Yamaha revealed the 2008 YZ450F and YZ250F

Yamaha revealed the 2008 YZ450F and YZ250F

These four-stroke motocross machines feature significant changes over last year’s models. Described below are the major changes for each model. The one change that stood out for us was the huge bump in compression for the YZ250F (from 12.5:1 to 13.5:1). In addition to the traditional Yamaha Blue, each bike will be available in a […]

 

The Fiat Yamaha team is born

The Fiat Yamaha team is born

For the next two MotoGP World Championships, Fiat Automobiles SpA will be the new Title Sponsor of Yamaha, which, starting from this season, will be called the Fiat Yamaha Team. This is an original sponsorship deal which, for the first time, links the four-wheel and two-wheel worlds in the form of two brands which have […]

 

Yamaha YZF-R6

Yamaha YZF-R6

The YZF-R6 was born on the track to take you to extremes. Outstanding features include MotoGP-derived YCC-T for ultra-precise throttle control and aluminium Deltabox frame for intense cornering performance. Key Features: Light, powerful and bristling with knowledge gained from years of racing, the YZF-R6 is the most advanced production middleweight motorcycle Yamaha – or anybody […]

 

XVS1300A Midnight Star – Yamaha’s Next Generation Cruiser

XVS1300A Midnight Star – Yamaha’s Next Generation Cruiser

Yamaha announce their first 2007 model; the all new XVS1300A Midnight Star. This machine has classic custom styling and features many technological innovations which move the cruiser genre to the next level. Following in the ‘long and low’ styling tyre tracks of the recent XV1900, the XVS design is heralded as a “Wild Streamliner”, inspired […]

 

Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star

Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star

Yamaha dealers are making room for the awesome new XV1900- Midnight Star cruiser which is arriving shortly in showrooms across the country. The new machine has been eagerly anticipated by cruiser fans, keen to see Yamaha’s latest additional to their ‘Star’ Range. The XV, which kicks out a huge 168Nm torque at only 2,500rpm, will […]