The Latest Breaking News from Yamaha

Yamaha's ex-F1 engine chief signing shows it's "open-minded"

Yamaha boss Massimo Meregalli says ex-Formula 1 engine chief Luca Marmorini joining as a consultant shows the marque’s Japanese MotoGP engineering department is now “more open-minded”.

Motorsport · Jul 13, 2022

Yoshimura Unveils Flamboyant Yamaha R7 Livery By Troy Lee Designs

Yoshimura and Troy Lee Designs unveil the Project (Yamaha) R7 race bike livery prior to the MotoAmerica Twins Cup round at Laguna Seca on July 8-10, 2022.

RideApart · Jul 12, 2022

Sinbon Electronics Joins Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium

Taiwan-based Sinbon Electronics joins the Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium (BSMC) alongside Honda, KTM, Piaggio, and Yamaha.

RideApart · Jul 8, 2022

Quartararo “complained too much” about Yamaha in early 2022 MotoGP races

Current MotoGP championship leader Fabio Quartararo admits he “complained too much” about his Yamaha’s lack of top speed, which distracted him in the early races of 2022.

Autosport · Jul 5, 2022

Could Honda Soon Be Working On A New Transalp 750?

Rumors abound that Honda is working to reintroduce the famous Transalp as a middleweight adventure-touring motorcycle soon.

RideApart · Jul 5, 2022

Royal Enfield AFT Team Taps Cameron Smith For Upcoming Races

Yamaha rider Cameron Smith will replace injured Moto Anatomy X Royal Enfield rider Johnny Lewis for the next two American Flat Track Production Twins rounds.

RideApart · Jun 29, 2022

Yamaha Shifts Production Plant Carbon Neutrality Goal Up To 2035

Yamaha announces an expedited timeline for reducing its domestic and international production plant CO2 emissions by 92 percent (compared to 2010) by 2035.

RideApart · Jun 29, 2022

BSB champion Mackenzie to finally make WSBK debut at Donington

Reigning British Superbike champion Tarran Mackenzie will get his first opportunity to race in the World Superbike Championship at Donington Park next month.

Motorsport · Jun 29, 2022

Vinales “the happiest man in the world” after Aprilia MotoGP podium breakthrough

Maverick Vinales says he is “the happiest man in the world” after scoring his first Aprilia MotoGP podium at the Dutch Grand Prix exactly as year after his Yamaha split.

Autosport · Jun 28, 2022

SW-Motech Introduces Accessory Line For The Aprilia Tuareg 660

A whole host of luggage and protection accessories have been released by SW-Motech to let you configure your Tuareg 660 according to your preferences.

RideApart · Jun 28, 2022