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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 of loyal owners during [...]

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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 [...]

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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 Concept Bike to celebrate the 100th birthday of [...]

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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 [...]

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2009 Yamaha YZF-R125: Details And Hi-Res Images

YAMAHA YZF-R125 - The most advanced 125 supersport! For 2009 Yamaha have updated a few details and added new colour schemes for the popular YZF-R125 as follows; Burning Blue with new graphics and silver wheels, Sunset Red and Midnight Black with new graphics In 2008 Yamaha launched the all-new YZF-R125, an exciting new member of the R-series [...]

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Yamaha Off Road Competition Bikes Get Full 6 Months Warranty

Yamaha are very pleased to announce that they are extending the warranty period on their class leading range of 2-stroke and 4-stroke off-road competition machines by 3 months. As part of their on going commitment to offer the finest product and highest level of customer satisfaction, all new and officially imported YZ, YZ-F and WR off-road [...]

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2009 Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star

All new Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star Full size cruiser performance with a lightweight feel Powered by a newly-designed 942cc high-torque air-cooled V-twin SOHC engine housed in an easy-handling long-and-low chassis, the all-new Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star brings an exciting and refreshing ‘new style classic’ look to the sub 1,000cc cruiser category. This unique and original new machine is [...]

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Japan Cuts Motorcycle Production

TOKYO - JAPANESE motorcycle makers are cutting production as demand in the United States and Europe shrinks due to the global economic crisis, a report said on Saturday. Top motorcycle maker Honda Motor plans to slash production by 10 per cent for the year to March 2009 from 12 months earlier to 400,000 bikes, the Nikkei [...]

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The All New 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1

Overview The new-generation YZF-R1 is more closely linked to our MotoGP winning M1 than ever before. For 2009 this legendary motorcycle is equipped with an all-new 998cc inline four-cylinder engine with a crossplane crankshaft that runs with an uneven firing interval of 270º - 180º - 90º - 180º. This innovative new design ensures superb throttle [...]

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2009 Yamaha XJ6 Diversion 600

New Yamaha XJ6 Diversion: An ideal balance of controllability, performance and value. The demand for stylish and affordable middleweight motorcycles in Europe is growing, and for the 2009 model year Yamaha will introduce the new XJ6 Diversion. Featuring a lightweight half cowl, this stylish new 600 has been designed to offer riders of all ages and experience levels [...]

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