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Nov 07, 2008
“The WR125X and WR125R are both serious and aggressive motorcycles, we developed them for young riders who are not prepared to compromise or settle for second best.” explains Hiroshi Komatsubara, President of ...
Nov 12, 2007
“We think it’s time to come back with a renewed concept,” says Ténéré project leader Hiroo Saito. “Yamaha has been absent from the Rally touring segment for a long time. The first Ténéré (see Ténéré ...
Jul 01, 2007
Back in 1998, a decade ago, Yamaha made history with its first 4-stroke motocross bike YZ400F followed by the enduro WR400F. They were made to compete against 2-strokes, which have been dominating ...
Dec 01, 2004
The new 125 cc machines are the first choice if you simply want a lightweight bike or you have an A1 license (motorcycle up to 125 cc) and want to enjoy real motorcycle riding. They combine the light ...
Sep 01, 2004
On the Tokyo Motorshow of 2001 Yamaha introduced the Tricker concept model, which shortly after went into production and was introduced into the Japanese market.
Sep 01, 2004
With the new YZ125 and 250 being introduced Yamaha is the only major manufacturer to further develop 2-stroke technology. It is as much a tribute to the technology as it is to the hardcore riders ...
Jan 01, 2004
The "classic" the XT 125R has all the ingredients of the typical Yamaha XT family, being a true dual purpose machine. The 21 inch front wheel and the 18 inch rear with the typical Enduro style tyres ...
Jan 01, 2004
Very much inspired by the styling of its bigger brother XT 660X, the 125 cc version is an ideal bike for people who add a few more rational aspects to their purchase criteria. The single four stroke ...
Sep 01, 2003
The two letters XT are still synonymous for big single on-off. And many enthusiasts have been waiting for a new XT for some time. Here it is, in two versions with an updated single thumper and ...
Jun 01, 2003
The new 2004 off road models have many detail improvements. Don't look at the obvious, have a glance deeper down behind their bodywork.
Dec 01, 2002
The sandy and rocky tracks of the Moroccan desert proved an ideal testing ground for Yamaha's 2 wheel drive rally bike. French enduro rider David Frétigné won the rally and Jean-Claude Olivier, ...
Jul 01, 2002
"Our development goal was straightforward. We wanted to build the strongest motocross machine", says project leader Hayashi-san.
Dec 01, 2001
A cross-breed between a motorcycle and a mountain bike, for Takeshi Higuchi, this thought is well within reach. Tricker, the concept model shown at 35th Tokyo Motor show is his brain child. "Not only ...
Jun 01, 2001
Why does Yamaha not have a Supermotard machine in the line up?
Mar 01, 2001
Yamaha add a new dimension to motocross for 2001! When the first production YZ400F appeared on the racetrack in 1998 the image of the 4-stroke motocross machine changed overnight. Light, agile and ...
Nov 01, 2000
Yamaha has shown a prototype of a YZM 426 WR with a two wheel drive system at Intermot show in September. The reaction of Enduro riders was great. In a questionnaire most of the respondent saw ...
Sep 01, 2000
What has proved successful in the car world is now a reality in the motorcycle world! 2WD for motorcycles has just as many advantages as 4-wheel drive on cars. Yamaha recently introduced their 2WD ...
