Happy Hump Day from the wBW team! Today, we’ve got a neat handful of news from nearly every corner of...
One Step Closer to EICMA! We’ve been skipping through autumn with this past week’s worth of news being no less...
Happy Crush-a Can-Friday! We’ve got a smattering of news scattered across the industry for your weekend perusal: KTM’s partnered up with Bosch for an all-new radar system A closer look at Yamaha’s competition-level YZF-R1 Kawasaki’s teased a Ninja 1100 with further proof that a Versys 110 is on the way...
We’re a good start into National Wellness Month, and if you’re anywhere close to the hours I’ve racked up on...
Ain’t no better day than National Raspberry Cream Pie Day; coupled with the fact that it’s also National Girlfriend Day...
It’s National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, and between licks of the dairy, I’m staring at what could be the most extensively exciting list of summer motorcycle news for 2024. Don’t believe me? Bet. Yamaha’s MT-09 is, in fact, the first motorcycle to carry the all-new Yamaha Automatic Manual Transmission (Y-AMT)....
It’s May, the landscape’s verdure has turned up an extra notch or two thanks to the sunshine, and per usual,...
What makes a “top motorcycle brand?” We could count horsepower, eye candy aesthetics, local love, customer service or the lack...
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 “for the foreseeable future” If you’re a track-happy yoinker keen on Yamaha’s R1 for the...
Yamaha is closing the chapter on their master of domination, the YZF-R1 superbike. Euro5+ is a cruel mistress, folks. In...
Rumors from the WSBK circuit are pointing toward a YZF-R9 by the end of this year! Back in 2021, paperwork...
In the world of motorcycle enthusiasts, there are riders who cover vast distances, and then there’s Long Haul Paul. His 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 has become a testament to endurance, covering almost 200,000 miles —a feat that surpasses the lifetime mileage of many seasoned riders. One of the key factors...
Yamaha does not have hydrogen bikes in their short-term goals HySE Consortium remains an excellent option for pooling knowledge …until...
Yamaha EU’s got a new CEO for 2024! Back in April of this past year, Yamaha EU’s Chief Executive –...
For 2024, Yamaha introduced subtle updates on the Tenere 700, enhancing the screen layout, controls, and an additional ABS mode. These refinements complemented the bike’s fundamental charm – a blend of reliability and an old-school appeal. TFLbike recently posted a video on YouTube exploring what’s new about the Yamaha Tenere...
Akrapovič – the industry’s leading exhaust manufacturer – are used by many racers. A Slovenian manufacturer of exhaust systems that...
Review Summary As the second-best scooter in Yamaha’s range, the XMAX 300 isn’t crazy flashy or completely packed full of...
Yamaha is working on a laser lighting patent that could bring the Powersports industry that much closer to units used by the likes of BMW’s i8 and Audi’s R8. So far, Ben Purvis’s findings on CycleWorld cite lasers to be a less popular option for bikes due to the cost...
Remember when Ducati was continually making headlines with their four MotoGP teams and even one of their Sporting Directors was...
The 2022 XSR900 is the perfect balance of modern performance and classic Japanese-styled 1980’s Sportster. The new XSR900 boasts a...
The Yamaha XSR900 and Kawasaki Z900RS are the top neo-retro roadsters from the Japanese giants. So far, these motorcycles have remained closely matched in performance. While these bikes may appear similar at first glance, beneath their classic designs are two distinct machines with their own unique characteristics, each offering thrilling...
Next season will pose the usual goodies in the name of speed – and that includes the brand-spankin’ new FIM...
The 2008 Yamaha R6, equipped with years of racing experience and boasting exceptional power, stood out as the most advanced...
A month ago, we covered Yamaha’s intentions to build with CFMoto for China’s markets. The joint venture was christened the “Zhuzhou CF Yamaha Motor Company,” with the original press release detailing the following: Yamaha Motor has positioned China as one of its important production and sales bases and will continue...
Yamaha’s MT-09 has been updated just in time for the turn of the year – and while last year’s model...
Back in May of last year, Yamaha filed for trademark rights to an “XSR-GP;” today, we know this machine to...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gskElnPMek We’ve only just finished talking about the new MY2024 Norden 901, and along comes the sibling of one of her competitors. Meet Yamaha’s no-nonsense ADV-dual-sport Ténéré 700 “Extreme,” a variant with bolt-on-bits to better handle bumpy terrain. The Extreme is the fifth variant in Yamaha’s 2024 Ténéré lineup; this...
The Tokyo Motor Show – now rebranded to the Japan Mobility Show – is about to get a neat concept...
The 2016 Yamaha R1M, equipped with a potent 998cc engine generating around 200 horsepower, is built for high-speed. With advanced...
The 60th Anniversary YZF R1 was launched to commemorate Yamaha’s six decades in Grand Prix motorcycle racing, featuring a unique Anniversary White, red, black, and yellow livery that mirrors the marque’s historic racing colors. It includes iconic red ‘speed block’ graphics and white fairings, along with a 60th-anniversary emblem, a...
Watch Niccolò Canepa push a Yamaha R1 GYTR Pro to its limits at Mugello....
By now, it seems almost a given that the more recognizable of our bike brands are tapping into partnerships set...
Yammie’s given us a completely reworked machine to toot the marque’s proverbial horn on their weight-to-speed ratio! Meet the 2024 WR450F, Yamaha’s fastest 450cc enduro machine yet. If we’re talking sheer TLC, this baby features quite the docket, including the following perks: The same engine as the YZ450F, including “39mm-diameter...
This 1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago has undergone extensive customization with a range of unique components. These custom additions include a...
David Gonzalez from Ad Hoc is renowned for customizing Yamaha motorcycles. He gained international acclaim for his work on the...
Watch this 2021 Yamaha R1 with full Akrapovic exhaust go all out around Nordschleife despite heavy traffic on the track. ...
Bike World is proud to present this video featuring a drag race between three superbikes: Kawasaki ZH2, KTM Super Duke...
In a new video from OFFICIALLY GASSED – OG YouTube channel, we get to see a drag race between three...
…And that’s a wrap, folks. All 25 of Yamaha’s insane R1 GYTR PRO 25th Anniversary Edition bikes have been officially reserved – and this a mere five days after the machines’ advert surfaced on Yammie’s Youtube channel. If you’re still catching up, welcome to Yamaha’s 25-year anniversary of their iconic...
On top of Yamaha celebrating 25 years of their R1 (and commemorating 50 years of the YZ range), the marque...