Yamaha's legacy of winning motorcycles has earned it a reputation for performance. Here are some of the top speed demons ever produced by the Japanese builder.

The Yamaha YZF-R9 takes everything we love about the MT-09’s punchy CP3 engine and wraps it in a more aggressive supersport package, delivering a riding experience that’s equal parts rowdy and refined ...

Yamaha motorcycles designated with the "R" nomenclature, from the R1 to the R6, enjoy a cult following. The 600-class Yamaha YZF-R6, based on the 1,000cc grandaddy YZF-R1, debuted in 1998. Popularly ...

Front Suspension: KYB 43mm SDF fork, fully adjustable; 4.7 in. travel Rear Suspension: KYB monoshock, fully adjustable; 4.6 in. travel Front Brake: 4-piston Brembo Stylema calipers, dual 320mm discs w ...

It's a busy week for Japanese bike maker Yamaha, which has unleashed into the world these days no less than three new Supersport motorcycles aimed at cementing its hold on the segment. There's no ...

The next best choice would have been Yamaha's mid-sized YZF-R6, but with EURO emission standards getting as harsh as they are for those of us who like to haul the mail, the R6 was most regrettably ...

There's little doubt that electric dirt bikes will eventually replace gas-powered ones, much like four-strokes replaced two-strokes. The XE4 by Xtreme Electric MX (XEMX) is a bolt-on kit that converts ...

There are some big differences between Yamaha's R-Series motorcycles, as each model is made for a specific purpose. Some are super fast, while others offer better handling. The R3 is great for ...

Yamaha is phasing out their YZF-R1 for the streets only 2025 model year refresh will include YZF-R1 as a track-only model Yamaha to continue to invest in GYTR PRO efforts, which include a returning R1 ...

With experience of handling leading global sites like ZigWheels, Punya is an avid motorcyclist who has been in the industry for over half a decade. He is always up for a ride to the canyons or the ...