Yamaha planning for 850cc, 115 hp adventure bike?
Big adventure bikes are really popular, based on the sales figures of the BMW Motorrad GS1200-series machines and the resurgence of the legendary Honda Africa Twin. But what of Yamaha and its …
Yard Built Yamaha XSR700 “double-style” by Rough Crafts – two machines in one middleweight custom
Remember the "Ballistic Trident", a custom MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR by customiser Rough Crafts of Taiwan? Well, Winston Yeh has now worked his magic on Rough Crafts' first custom build of …
2017 Yamaha MT-10 Tourer in Europe this March
When it was confirmed last year that Yamaha would not be producing a Tracer version of the much vaunted MT-10 with taller suspension and softer power delivery, some fans were disappointed, having …
2017 MotoGP championship: the teams and the bikes
With the 2017 MotoGP world championship looming large, and the opening round in Qatar on March 26 drawing ever closer, lets have a look at some of the race bike livery and …
2017 Yamaha R15 Indonesia launch – 19 hp, 14.7 Nm
In Indonesia, the 150 cc class is hotly contested, on the basis of affordability. To this end, Yamaha Indonesia has launched the 2017 Yamaha R15 at the Sentul International Circuit, Bogor, Indonesia, …
Ministry of education working closely with police and JPJ to instil motorcycle safety in school students
As part of ongoing efforts to instil road safety awareness in secondary school students, the Malaysian Ministry of Education is working in conjunction with the police and Road Transport department (JPJ). Ministry …
2017 Yamaha Ego Solariz Malaysian launch – RM5,548
Expanding its scooter range for 2017, Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia (HLYM) has launched the 2017 Yamaha Ego Solariz scooter at a price of RM5,548. Touted as a "lifestyle-utility" transport solution, the Ego …
2017 Yamaha MT-07 now in new colours – RM36,795
For 2017, the 2017 Yamaha MT-07 comes in two new colour schemes - Night Fluo and Yamaha Blue - and is priced at RM36,795 including GST, but excluding road tax, number plates …
2017 Yamaha FZ250 to launch in India on January 24
A teaser image has emerged of the 2017 Yamaha FZ250, which is due to be launched in India on January 24 at an estimated price of 1.6 lakh rupees (RM10,564). Said to …
Yamaha T7 Tenere Concept – Dakar rally middleweight
Dakar rally bikes, with ultra-tall suspensions, over-sized fuel tanks and two-cylinder engines, have long been popular with a segment of the motorcycling public. It looks like Yamaha wants to get back in …
2017 Yamaha XSR900 Abarth released – only 695 units
With retro cafe racer styling being very much in the vogue, Yamaha has teamed up with legendary Fiat tuner Abarth to release the limited edition 2017 Yamaha XSR900 Abarth. Based on the …
2017 Yamaha NVX/Aerox ASEAN launch at Sepang
In conjunction with the Malaysian MotoGP, and graced by Valentino Rossi, Yamaha held the ASEAN launch of the 2017 Yamaha NVX, which will also be named "Aerox" for some markets. Based on …
Honda RS150R vs Yamaha Y15ZR – supercub comparo
In the underbone, or kapchai market, cost and value are of primary importance to most buyers. A margin of a few hundred ringgit can make the difference between the sales success, or …
2017 Yamaha X-Max 300 scooter launched in Europe
Continuing the success of the Yamaha X-Max 250 in Europe, the 2017 Yamaha X-Max 300 has just been announced by its European arm. From the original T-Max, going back over 15 years, …
Yamaha NVX 150 sports scooter to launch in October
https://youtu.be/46iPqezki58 The ASEAN scooter market is growing rapidly, with Yamaha producing specific models for niche markets, such as the Yamaha Janus for lady riders in Vietnam. The latest Yamaha entry to the …
2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 launched – the new supersport
Much anticipated by riders and racers the world over, the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 has finally been revealed by Yamaha, ahead of the EICMA show in November. While waiting to see the new …
2017 Yamaha MT-10 updated with quickshifter, MT-10 SP gets YZF-R1M tech, Ohlins electronic suspension
Revised and updated for the new year is the Yamaha MT-10 naked sportsbike, and it is joined in 2017 by the MT-10 SP. Improvements have been made to Yamaha's litre-class naked bike …
2017 Yamaha MT-09 updated for the new year – now with LED lights, quickshifter and upgraded suspension
Very popular in the Malaysian market is the Yamaha MT-09, much loved for its low price-to-displacement ratio, and its very capable three-cylinder engine. First launched in 2014, Yamaha has updated the MT-09 …
Honda and Yamaha to team up for manufacture of small-displacement “Class-1” scooters in Japan
To cater to the burgeoning market for small-displacement scooters, motorcycle giants Honda and Yamaha have entered discussions for a possible manufacturing collaboration. Intended to cater to the Japanese "Class-1" category - covering …
REVIEW: 2015 Yamaha MT-09 – more is always better?
Triples occupy that delicate balance between power, weight and handling. Combining the torque of a twin, with the power of a four-cylinder, three-cylinder motorcycles are unique in the biking world. There is …
