The Latest Breaking News from Yamaha

These Custom Yamaha XSR125 Builds Are Sick, They Need to be Sold in the US

Japanese aftermarket specialists Kijima and Active showcased their custom Yamaha XSR125 builds at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show.

RideApart · Jul 21, 2024

Watch a Motorcycle Skim Across a Lake, Tows a Water Skier

Watch the guys from Cboys TV set up a Yamaha R1 snow bike and send it skimming across a lake like a jet ski. Here's everything you need to know.

RideApart · Jul 20, 2024

Yamaha 'starting to see the light' in tough 2024 MotoGP season

Yamaha is beginning to ‘see the light’ at the end of the tunnel amid its current struggles in MotoGP, but is aware there is still a long way to go to catch up to the competition.

Motorsport · Jul 19, 2024

The paradox of MotoGP concessions: Everything changes so nothing changes

With the new regulatory framework that came into force following a unanimous vote by all MotoGP manufacturers, Yamaha and Honda were placed in the D class. This allows them, among other things, to ride with their regular rider line-up as many times as they want and to make engine modifications…

Autosport · Jul 16, 2024

Hand injury forces Crutchlow to miss MotoGP Silverstone wildcard

Three-time MotoGP race winner Cal Crutchlow will not take part in the British GP next month due to continued issues with his hand, Yamaha said on Monday.

Autosport · Jul 15, 2024

Yamaha Launches Two New Dirt Bikes, Updates a Lot More

Yamaha has announced its returning off-road models for 2025, with the new YZ250FX and WR250F being the stars of the show.

RideApart · Jul 15, 2024

VR46 "doesn't agree" with Ducati on reducing factory MotoGP bikes in 2025

Valentino Rossi’s VR46 squad “doesn’t agree” with Ducati’s decision to cut down the supply of factory MotoGP bikes to just three next season.

Motorsport · Jul 14, 2024

Gresini or VR46? Aldeguer hopes for 2025 MotoGP team decision in summer break

Moto2 frontrunner Fermin Aldeguer is still waiting for Ducati to decide the team with which he will make his step up to MotoGP in 2025.

Autosport · Jul 12, 2024

We Missed Out, This Yamaha Experience Let R1M Owners Ride Alongside Valentino Rossi

Yamaha’s Racing Experience allowed R1M owners to ride alongside legends like Valentino Rossi at the Jerez circuit.

RideApart · Jul 11, 2024

Would You Ride This Bike With An Exhaust The Size of A Propane Tank?

YouTubers doing crazy customizations to make content isn't new, but not everyone crafts a mega huge exhaust for their Yamaha R6 and then tests it on camera.

RideApart · Jul 11, 2024