Yamaha

  • YAMAHA: Another MT-09 version on the way!

    YAMAHA: Another MT-09 version on the way!

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    Joining the recently released MT-09 and MT-09SP, Yamaha’s confirmed it’s got another version of its nuts naked on the way – and it’s going to come kitted out with its clever computerised transmission system  We’ve already brought you the lowdown on Yamaha’s new Y-AMT Automated Manual Transmission technology – but now finally we had word…

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  • Experience ultimate freedom with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+: the best-in-class sport tourer

    Experience ultimate freedom with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+: the best-in-class sport tourer

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    With advanced features such as active cruise control, a 7-inch connected dashboard with full Garmin navigation, radar linked unified braking, third gen quick shifter & KYB semi-active suspension to name a few, the Tracer 9 GT+ is the ultimate choice for sports touring riders.

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  • Yamaha: Automatics on the way

    Yamaha: Automatics on the way

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    Yamaha’s the latest firm to confirm it’s bringing a semi-automatic transmission to its next generation rides Semi-automatic transmissions are nothing new. Honda’s had one on the go for years; BMW’s just announced its own as an aftermarket option on its new GS Adventure; and KTM’s just trialled one at the gruelling Red Bull Erzberg Rodeo. …

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  • COST-EFFECTIVE CLASSICS: Yamaha TDM850

    COST-EFFECTIVE CLASSICS: Yamaha TDM850

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    It’s a big bore parallel twin… before they became popular again! We’ll get the acid drop rebuke out of the way first – TDM is very much not a contraction of tedium. This sarcastic moniker has plagued the big twin from the off by people who simply didn’t ‘get’ the bike. The TDM has often…

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  • LONG-TERMER: Yamaha Tenere World Raid

    LONG-TERMER: Yamaha Tenere World Raid

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    Dave Manning gives us an update on the big adventure bike… I used to think that the low average mileage clocked up by so many British riders was just down to the fact that they weren’t using their bikes on the daily commute to work. And, four years ago, the situation changed quite drastically for…

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  • Yamaha’s next generation MT-09

    Yamaha’s next generation MT-09

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    We love the MT-09. Ever since its release, it’s proved itself a properly brilliant bit of kit which offers top performance and a rewarding ride in a surprisingly easy-to-live-with package – and it’s easy to see why it’s been such a success for Yamaha. But that doesn’t mean it’s not time for an update –…

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  • Yamaha unveils the new generation MT-09

    Yamaha unveils the new generation MT-09

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    Yamaha has announced its forthcoming new generation MT-09, a decade on from the original.

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  • Wheel your way to Stafford and see the best of the best!

    Wheel your way to Stafford and see the best of the best!

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    Whether you’re interested in Hondas or Yamahas, or if Suzuki’s and BMWs are more to your taste, you’ll find plenty of breath-taking motorcycles to gaze over throughout the weekend of October 14-15 at the Staffordshire county showground for the UKs biggest and best classic bike show. Here’s a selection of just 4 bikes out of…

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  • Used Bike Guide: Yamaha Super Tenere (2010-2021)

    Used Bike Guide: Yamaha Super Tenere (2010-2021)

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    YAMAHA XT1200Z SUPER TENERE (20102021) £4500-£11,500 The Ténéré is a big name in the adventure bike world. From its Dakar race-winning pedigree from back in the day, through to its massively successful T7 which has kickstarted the middleweight adventure bike market in recent years, there’s no doubt you can put your faith in Yamaha to…

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  • XSR900 DB40 Prototype Breaks Cover at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    XSR900 DB40 Prototype Breaks Cover at Goodwood Festival of Speed

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    Yamaha’s Sport Heritage range is a marriage of classic design and modern engineering. It pays homage to the iconic racing machines of Yamaha’s past while still offering cutting-edge performance. It is a nostalgia-filled nod to the brand’s roots without sacrificing current advances. For 2023, Yamaha’s racing heritage continues to be celebrated. Earlier this year, the…

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