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Yamaha Finally Returns to the Suzuka 8 Hours Race With a Bike Steeped in History

The last time we saw Yamaha compete in the iconic Suzuka 8 Hours race, Japan's round of the FIM Endurance World Championship, was in 2019. And if you bleed blue, that should make you sad.

RideApart · Mar 24, 2025

"An exponential upgrade; not only does it double down on what made the original impressive, but it adds copious new capabilities": Elektron Digitone II review

Elektron's hardware FM synth was already a modern classic – but this update is still a significant upgrade

MusicRadar · Mar 19, 2025

Fellow Shorties, The Yamaha Ténéré 700 of Your Dreams Isn't Out of Reach

Yamaha Motors Japan recently announced plans to offer a new Ténéré 700 Low option at the end of March 2025. That's great news for customers in Japan, because it's generally good news when more Low and Tall seat options are available. I'm not a marketing wonk, but to my mind, the…

RideApart · Mar 19, 2025

I’m Literally Drooling Over This Ceramic Ivory Japan-only Yamaha Colorway

Nostalgia sells. It always has, and the motorcycle market is no exception. The so-called "retro tax" is alive and well—just look at all the café racers, scramblers, and sportbikes with classic styling that command a premium over their more "vanilla" counterparts. Why? Because motorcycles are emotional machines. If pure practicality…

RideApart · Mar 16, 2025

Yamaha Launches Its First 150cc Hybrid Bike, But Only In India

Manufacturers are working hard to make their bikes more efficient, whether through better combustion tech, aerodynamics, or weight reduction. But with tightening emissions standards and rising fuel costs, many brands are going electric.

RideApart · Mar 14, 2025

“The track blew up to enormous proportions - it opened up a lot of doors, but it also shut some”: Unearthed Junkie XL interview reveals the ‘nightmare’ behind his hit Elvis Presley remix

The Mad Max soundtrack heavyweight was still best known for his A Little Less Conversation remix when we spoke to him in 2008

MusicRadar · Mar 13, 2025

Akrapovic Just Made the Yamaha R9 a Whole Lot Louder

The Yamaha R9 is hands down the coolest sportbike to come out in years. Yeah, I’m biased, I’ll admit that upfront, but tell me another manufacturer that’s done what Yamaha just did. Instead of watering down a middleweight with budget components or an uninspiring engine, they went all in and…

RideApart · Mar 11, 2025

"The Stream Light feature is nothing short of revolutionary - a learning tool that once felt like science fiction": Yamaha CSP-255 digital piano review

This technology-packed digital piano is the ultimate home learning companion for aspiring pianists - all backed by Yamaha’s renowned craftsmanship

MusicRadar · Mar 10, 2025

Honda’s Quietly Becoming the Best-Value Premium Motorcycle Brand

I think it's pretty clear what the motorcycling world is calling out for right now—a $110,000 bagger. Of course, this couldn't be further from the truth and it's a pretty extreme example. But in a time where the cost of living is getting out of hand, we as motorcyclists have…

RideApart · Mar 7, 2025

Yamaha’s Turning 70 This Year, So What Makes the Company So Special?

I have a confession to make: I am an absolute Yamaha simp. No, really. I’ve owned three MT-07s, an MT-10, an XSR900, a Fazzio, and even a PG-1. And if Yamaha came out with a toaster that sounded like a crossplane R1, I’d probably buy that too.

RideApart · Mar 6, 2025