The Latest Breaking News from Yamaha

Valentino Rossi’s Ties to Yamaha Weaken After Manufacturer Cuts VR46 Clothing Line

Think of the most synonymous racer/manufacturer duo you can. Schumacher and Ferrari are right at the top, with Rossi and Yamaha, am I right? Rossi is Yamaha's most successful MotoGP rider and became a brand ambassador for the OEM after he retired from GP racing, but his ties to the…

RideApart · Jan 21, 2025

Yamaha’s New Logo Is Super Different (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not)

Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not even gonna try to hide my bias here—I love Yamaha. Over the years, I’ve owned a number of tuning fork bikes: three MT-07s, an MT-10, a Yamaha scooter, and right now, I’m head over heels for my XSR900—a bike I ride pretty much…

RideApart · Jan 17, 2025

Triumph’s New Speed Twin 1200 Is a Master of Deception

Retro is cool. It always has been, and it always will be. Your dad's old watch will shine through an outfit, shell tops rock, and a 1992 Olympics jersey hits harder today than it did three decades ago. And in the world of motorcycles, nothing is as full of retro…

RideApart · Jan 17, 2025

Would You Rock This Motorcycle Helmet Made Out Of Natural Fibers?

It goes without saying that helmets have come a long way from being just protective pieces of gear. These days, they’re probably more of a status symbol than anything else. You know, a way to flex on your buddies at bike night? And while I’d like to believe that all…

RideApart · Jan 14, 2025

Volcon’s New UTV Is Ready To Take On the European Market

Powersports is indeed for everyone. There are folks who ride off-road vehicles simply for the fun factor. Meanwhile, others depend on their ATVs and UTVs to literally survive—navigating the remote wilderness, managing daily chores around their properties, or even running a business.Over the years, we’ve seen UTVs evolve from barebones off-roaders…

RideApart · Jan 14, 2025

Please, Someone Buy This Brand-New 2005 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

For many riders, myself included, sportbikes were the reason we fell in love with motorcycling. I don’t know, there’s just something about the way they look, the way they sound, and of course, the way they feel that gets your heart racing even when you’re sitting in your driveway.We all…

RideApart · Jan 14, 2025

Thieves Are Going To Hate Bosch's New E-Bike Security Feature

It goes without saying that e-bikes are pretty damn cool. I’ve long believed they’ll play a major role in the future of how people get around. And with big names like Shimano, Bosch, and Yamaha rolling out innovations in the e-bike scene, the market is buzzing with new tech left…

RideApart · Jan 13, 2025

Pour One Out, the Very Last Yamaha Snowmobile Is Set to Be Auctioned Off

There's something immensely sad about industries losing key players. Not just because of the loss of jobs that industry provided, but also because of the history behind the brands. The people it touched, the lands it conquered, the fun it provided, and the competition it bred. That's the case with Yamaha's…

RideApart · Jan 13, 2025

Bagnaia was thinking about 2024 MotoGP mistakes during honeymoon

Francesco Bagnaia has admitted that he pondered over the mistakes he made during an unsuccessful MotoGP title bid in 2024 while on his honeymoon during the off-season.

Autosport · Jan 12, 2025

HJC’s F71 Looks Like a Solid Sport-Touring Helmet

HJC just has to be up there in the big leagues when it comes to motorcycle helmets. I mean, the brand proclaims itself as the “#1 in the World,” and this tagline is proudly printed on every box its helmets are sold in. Now, whether or not that’s a claim…

RideApart · Jan 10, 2025