Yamaha Refreshes YZF-R125 And YZF-R15 Sportbikes In Japan Yamaha has released the 2023 YZF-R125 and YZF-R15 in the Japanese market, with the biggest update consisting of a slipper clutch. RideApart · Sep 22, 2023
MotoGP Indian GP: Bezzecchi leads Marquez in first practice Jorge Martin and Luca Marini traded the top spot in the timesheets for much of the extended 70-minute session at the Buddh International Circuit, each enjoying long stints at the front on their respective Ducatis. Autosport · Sep 22, 2023
MotoGP Indian GP: Bezzecchi tops FP1 from Marc Marquez Jorge Martin and Luca Marini traded the top spot in the timesheets for much of the extended 70-minute session at the Buddh International Circuit, each enjoying long stints at the front on their respective Ducatis. Motorsport · Sep 22, 2023
Could A Honda CBR750R Soon Become A Reality? Honda is reportedly working on a new sportbike based on the popular CB750 Hornet. It seems that Honda is keen on entering the middleweight sportbike segment. RideApart · Sep 22, 2023
This Rare 1969 Yamaha TR2 Homologation Racer Is Looking For A New Home Only 400 of Yamaha's 1969 TR-2 racing homologation two-stroke production motorbikes were made and sold, but they're fondly remembered by fans to this day. RideApart · Sep 21, 2023
Bagnaia says Morbidelli “deserves” factory Ducati MotoGP bike in 2024 Morbidelli lost his ride with Yamaha for next season earlier this year as he continued to struggle to recapture his past form on the factory M1. Autosport · Sep 21, 2023
Quartararo: Yamaha’s MotoGP form will be worse if rider, team “not aligned” The 2021 world champion was left disappointed with Yamaha’s 2024 engine prototype at the Misano test last week, noting that he “expected much better”. Autosport · Sep 21, 2023
Bagnaia: Morbidelli deserves factory Ducati MotoGP bike in 2024 Morbidelli lost his ride with Yamaha for next season earlier this year as he continued to struggle to recapture his past form on the factory M1. Motorsport · Sep 21, 2023
Morbidelli secures Pramac Ducati seat for MotoGP 2024 after Yamaha split Morbidelli, a member of Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Academy, will ride one of the satellite squad’s Desmosedici GP24s next season, replacing Honda-bound Johann Zarco. Autosport · Sep 18, 2023
VR46 “open” to snaring top MotoGP rider as Academy reserves run low Valentino Rossi’s outfit has been a presence in the MotoGP paddock for almost a decade, having started out in Moto3 in 2014 before expanding into Moto2 in 2017. Autosport · Sep 16, 2023
Quartararo was 'too arrogant' in early 2023 Yamaha MotoGP struggles The 2021 world champion has scored just two podiums this season as Yamaha languishes joint-last in the standings with Japanese rival Honda. Motorsport · Sep 15, 2023
Quartararo was ‘too arrogant’ in early 2023 Yamaha MotoGP struggles The 2021 world champion has scored just two podiums this season as Yamaha languishes joint-last in the standings with Japanese rival Honda. Autosport · Sep 15, 2023
2024 Yamaha WR450F Enduro Bike Gets A Complete Update For The New Year Yamaha announced its new 2024 WR450F enduro bike, which features a slew of changes from the ground up. From engine to chassis to suspension, here's what's new. RideApart · Sep 14, 2023
Bassani on pole position for Rea’s Kawasaki WSBK ride Rea’s shock defection to Yamaha, announced at the start of the month, has left Kawasaki scrabbling to find an adequate replacement for the six-time champion ahead of the 2024 season. Motorsport · Sep 12, 2023
Motorsport · Sep 12, 2023 The grim future facing Marquez and Quartararo after vital MotoGP test It wouldn't be unfair to say that the majority of the press corps who attended the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano felt the actual racing was something of an inconvenience. The traditional post-race test on the Monday was the far more important part of the weekend.
Autosport · Sep 12, 2023 The grim future facing MotoGP’s struggling champions after vital test It wouldn’t be unfair to say that the majority of the press corps who attended the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano felt the actual racing was something of an inconvenience. The traditional post-race test on the Monday was the far more important part of the weekend.
Autosport · Sep 11, 2023 Quartararo “expected much better” from 2024 Yamaha engine in Misano MotoGP test Yamaha has struggled for power to match its rivals for the last few years in MotoGP, which has contributed to its slide down the pecking order.
Motorsport · Sep 11, 2023 Marini tops Misano MotoGP test, Marquez 14th on 2024 Honda Due to the difficulties facing the Japanese manufacturers in MotoGP this season and the knock-on effect this has had on the rider market, with Marquez and Fabio Quartararo’s futures uncertain, Monday’s Misano test has been seen as a crucial outing.
Autosport · Sep 10, 2023 Honda riders outline needs from crucial Misano MotoGP test Honda is in the midst of one of its worst seasons ever in MotoGP, with it winning just one race and sitting joint last in the manufacturers' standings alongside Yamaha.
Autosport · Sep 10, 2023 MotoGP San Marino GP: Martin dominates to ignite title charge as Pedrosa stars Having led from start to finish in Saturday’s sprint, Martin did the same from pole in Sunday’s full-distance race at Misano.
Motorsport · Sep 10, 2023 MotoGP San Marino GP: Martin dominates to ignite title charge Having led from start to finish in Saturday's sprint, Martin did the same from pole in Sunday's full-distance race at Misano.
Autosport · Sep 9, 2023 MotoGP San Marino GP: Martin wins Misano sprint, Pedrosa narrowly misses podium The Pramac rider led from the off, and despite VR46 rider Bezzecchi attempting a fight back after passing Francesco Bagnaia for second, Martin held on for his second consecutive podium.
Motorsport · Sep 9, 2023 MotoGP San Marino GP: Martin wins sprint as Bagnaia holds off Pedrosa The Pramac rider led from the off, and despite VR46 rider Bezzecchi attempting a fightback after passing Francesco Bagnaia for second, Martin held on for his second consecutive podium.
Autosport · Sep 9, 2023 MotoGP San Marino GP: Martin crushes lap record to grab pole from Bezzecchi Going without a pole since last year’s Valencia GP, Martin was a dominant force in qualifying at Misano on Saturday morning, as he set two outright lap records to seal the deal.
Motorsport · Sep 9, 2023 MotoGP San Marino GP: Martin crushes lap record to grab pole from Bezzecchi, Bagnaia Going without a pole since last year's Valencia GP, Martin was a dominant force in qualifying at Misano on Saturday morning, as he set two outright lap records to seal the deal.