2009 Yamaha WR125R now available in UK dealers Yamaha’s WR250R Enduro model has been one of the most innovative and competitive trail-style bikes in recent years – and the good news for 2009 is that a new 125cc version is here! Designed specifically for road and off-road riding, this all-new full-sized machine benefits from Yamaha’s... [Continue reading...]
AMA SX: Seventh Win Continues James Stewarts AMA Streak
Stewart leads 2009 FIM AMA World Supercross Series LandM San Manuel Yamaha rider James Stewart is the new leader of the 2009 AMA Supercross series (also an FIM World Championship) after taking his YZ450F to a brilliant seventh consecutive success last Saturday. Round eight of seventeen at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, filled almost to capacity, was the... [Continue reading...]
U.K. Motorcycle Market Down 7.3 Percent In January
481 fewer motorcycle registrations in January 2009 Powered two-wheeler (PTW) registrations in January were 7.3 per cent down on the same month last year. Figures released by the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) show a total of 6,114 motorcycles, scooters and mopeds were registered – 481 fewer than in January 2008. Motorcycle registrations... [Continue reading...]
2009 Yamaha VMAX- Details And Hi-Res Photos
New exclusive 2009 Yamaha VMAX: Power, acceleration and adrenaline Yamaha’s all-new exclusive VMAX offers 21st century engine and chassis technology delivering awesome power, an unrivalled acceleration feeling and the ultimate adrenaline rush. The new VMAX is a showcase for some of Yamaha’s cutting-edge engine and chassis technology – from the... [Continue reading...]
Yamaha XJ6 Now In UK Dealers
XJ6 arrives at UK Yamaha dealer showrooms Yamaha are delighted to announce the arrival of the XJ6, contender for the middle-weight crown! This all-new Yamaha will entice new customers and experienced riders alike, attracted by its clean and contempory lines, complemented by its strong 600 cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke inline 4-cylinder engine, with all-new... [Continue reading...]
Uk Motorcycle Market Ends 2008 Just 3.4 Percent Down
Figures from the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) reflect the resilience of the motorcycle market in the economic downturn, ending 2008 just 4,866 registrations short of 2007. A total of 139,715 motorcycles, mopeds and scooters were registered in 2008, only 3.4 per cent down on 2007. The figures for December showed a 19.1 per cent decline to 6,706... [Continue reading...]
2009 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere
The Yamaha XT660Z Tenere has received minor updates for 2009 The name Tenere has been synonymous with Yamaha’s rugged Adventure Sport dual-purpose models since the original machine was first launched in the early 1980’s. Developed from Yamaha’s highly successful Dakar race-winning factory bikes, the original Tenere models built up a huge following... [Continue reading...]
2009 Yamaha WR125X and WR125R – Full Details And Hi-Res Photos
2009 Yamaha WR125X and WR125R Overview For the 2009 model year Yamaha introduce two exciting and stylish new motorcycles which underline the strength of the company’s 125 model line up. The new WR125X Supermoto and the WR125R Enduro have been developed using some of the same advanced technology that is already featured on the popular WR250X and WR250R... [Continue reading...]
150HP R1 Engined Yamaha FZ1 Abarth Assetto Corse Concept Bike
Abarth create Yamaha FZ1 Abarth Assetto Corse Concept Bike Iconic Italian race car manufacturer and performance tuner Abarth is best known for its long association with Fiat, turning small cars – like the Fiat 500 - into high-revving scorchers. Abarth has now recently teamed up with Yamaha to create the striking FZ1 Abarth Assetto Corse... [Continue reading...]
2009 Yamaha XJ6 600 ABS – New Naked Middleweight
2009 Yamaha XJ6 600 Naked For 2009 the Yamaha middleweight line-up is further strengthened with the arrival of the dynamic and agile new XJ6, a naked version of the 2009 XJ6 Diversion. This all-new 600 is one of the coolest and desirable models in the important naked 600 category, and is powered by an inline 4-cylinder engine that has been tuned to... [Continue reading...]