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Accessories: Yamaha 10% Discount Voucher!

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:26:00

Once again Yamaha is offering its customers the opportunity to claim a 10% discount off all Yamaha Genuine Apparel and Accessories until 31st March 2010, throughout its network of Authorised Yamaha dealers and Lifestyle Centres. To take advantage of this fantastic offer, simply click on the link below to download the 10% discount voucher then it

Scooters: Freedom Insured upgraded to include YBR and WR125s

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:11:00

In 2009, Yamaha launched Freedom Insured, giving Yamaha customers the extra benefit of free or subsidised insurance on some of their class leading scooters and small bikes. For 2010, Yamaha have expanded the range of available machines that this offer applies to, so that even more customers gain benefit from this free and subsidised insurance, alon

WaveRunners: Yamaha WaveRunner Finance

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:49:00

Yamaha is pleased to announce that it has a new finance offer available on its whole range of superb WaveRunner models. You can now purchase any new WaveRunner model on 0% APR Typical finance over 2 years, with a minimum 30% deposit.

Get down to your local Authorised participating Yamaha WaveRunner Dealer now to turn your dream into a reality w

Motorcycles: Let’s Go% Yamaha! - New Retail Finance Promotion Announced

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:04:00

Yamaha starts 2010 on the back of an amazing year. Leading the market in 2009 with 5 models in the top ten, plus on the track, one British Championship and 5 World Championships and in addition, a model range that is the envy of the industry, Yamaha are carrying the momentum into 2010. With immediate effect, the ‘Let’s Go%’ retail finance campaign

Motorcycles: Kenny is King!

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:24:00

Check out this YouTube video of legendary Yamaha rider Kenny Roberts reunited with the animal that was his TZ750 flat tracker...

Yamaha has announced the addition of a stylish collection of Beanies to its line-up of Yamaha head-wear. With four classic styles to choose from, there’s a Yamaha Beanie to suit every taste.

Manufactured from 100% acrylic and fully machine washable, these fashionable beanies have a soft feel and will makes sure that your head stays warm and cos

Motorcycles: MCN Awards Yamaha No1 Prize!

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:44:00

An expert panel of judges headed by Marc Potter, the Editor of motorcycling’s weekly newspaper Motor Cycle News (MCN), announced the winner of the coveted MCN Bike of the Year award, the Yamaha YZF-R1. “It’s a no-brainer” said one judge; “You simply couldn’t give the award to any other bike” said another. The praise was without qualification and th

Rossi and Lorenzo enjoy successful trip to Indonesia

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:01:00

Fiat Yamaha Riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo yesterday rounded off a successful three-day visit to Indonesia, one of the most important markets for Yamaha. Rossi came straight from testing in Malaysia last week, whilst Lorenzo flew out from Spain, where he has been recuperating at home from an injured hand.

Challenging start to the season for Yamaha Sterilgarda at Phillip Island

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:00:00 PM

It wasn't an easy start for Cal Crutchlow and James Toseland today at the season opening race in Phillip Island Australia. Race one saw both riders crash out, Crutchlow losing the front having run wide on onto a dirty section of track on lap two and Toseland highsiding on the fifth lap.

Race two saw a fiercely contested battle for points with both riders fighting off riders including Biaggi, Corser and others to stay within the top ten.

Crutchlow and Toseland score first and second row starts in Superpole

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:00:00 PM

British riders Cal Crutchlow and James Toseland demonstrated the big steps forward in bike set up on the 2010 R1 today, challenging through all three Superpole sessions to take first and second row starts respectively. Both riders had used their qualifier tyres by the end of the second session, using race rubber for their final heat. In an amazing turn of speed Crutchlow put in an incredible 1'31.642 to secure third whilst team-mate Toseland put his head down to secure eighth a row behind.

Rossi smashes pole record on final day of Sepang test

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:01:00

Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi signed off the second pre-season test of the year on top once again in Malaysia today, meaning he has been fastest at all four days of testing so far this year. The Italian smashed his own pole record by almost three tenths of a second, proving that he and the new YZR-M1 are on track for the season's start in a month's time.

Rossi spent the final day of the test trying electronic packages, a new tyre for Bridgestone and just double-checking all the work done so far.

Crutchlow and Toseland make progress at Phillip Island

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:00:00 PM

Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike riders Cal Crutchlow and James Toseland made a purposeful start to the first race weekend of the season today at the Phillip Island circuit. The riders faced a day of serious heat with track temperatures hitting 45°C. Having now solved the chatter issues that dominated the test last week, both Crutchlow and Toseland spent both the practice and qualifying sessions exploring the limits of the 2010 bike.

Rossi tops the test times once again in Malaysia

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:01:00

Valentino Rossi continued from where he left off at the last test in Malaysia today, setting the fastest time once again on the first day of the second pre-season outing at Sepang. His Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo is not in action at this test as he is currently recovering at home in Spain from a hand injury.

It was a dry day in Sepang with temperatures reaching 37 degrees and 31-year-old Rossi made the most of it, completing 47 laps.

Toseland and Crutchlow complete second day of testing in Phillip Island

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:01:00

Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike riders James Toseland and Cal Crutchlow have wrapped up the final day of the two day test in Phillip Island. Both British riders spent the two days working on the chassis set-up of the new 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 in what was its first outing of the year. The riders now take a few days of rest before heading back out onto the Australian circuit for the first race of the 2010 season this weekend.

James Toseland, Yamaha Sterilgarda World superbike Team (11th, 1’32.