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Yamaha’s Suzuka R1 Race Bike Livery Is Straight Out of the Glory Days

Yamaha is going full throwback at the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race with a livery inspired by Noriyuki Haga’s legendary R7

RideApart · Jul 14, 2025

Suzuka 8 Hours: Honda romps to dominant 1-2-3-4 finish

Takumi Takahashi, Tetsuta Nagashima and Xavi Vierge took the top spot on the factory #33 HRC Fireblade after a virtually unchallenged run in the Japanese endurance classic, beating the Toho Racing team by a full lap.

Motorsport · Aug 6, 2023

Suzuka 8 Hours: Honda in command at halfway mark, trouble for Yamaha

Takumi Takahashi held a two-minute advantage on the #33 HRC CBR1000RR-R he shares with Tetsuta Nagashima and Xavi Vierge after four hours of racing at the Suzuka Circuit, putting the factory Honda squad on course for a second consecutive win in the Japanese endurance classic.

Motorsport · Aug 6, 2023

Suzuka 8 Hours: Honda holds commanding lead at halfway mark

Honda maintains a strong grip over Kawasaki at the halfway point in Suzuka 8 Hours, putting itself in prime position for a first victory in the Japanese enduro in nearly a decade.

Motorsport · Aug 7, 2022

YART Yamaha facing "no pressure" against factory rivals at Suzuka

The YART Yamaha team feels it faces “no pressure” competing against factory entries from Honda and Kawasaki as it aims for a maiden podium finish at the Suzuka 8 Hours.

Motorsport · Aug 6, 2022

Suzuka 8 Hours: Honda beats Kawasaki to pole in final qualifying

Ex-Moto2 rider Tetsuta Nagashima smashed the lap record to put the factory Honda team on pole position for Sunday’s Suzuka 8 Hours.

Motorsport · Aug 6, 2022

Suzuka 8 Hours: Honda takes provisional pole in dominant fashion

Honda put in a dominant display in the opening two qualifying sessions for the Suzuka 8 Hours to claim provisional pole position, as rain showers scuppered rivals’ attempts at dethroning the Sakura-based marque.

Motorsport · Aug 5, 2022