Yamaha
The Yamaha TZ750: the two-stroke nobody really dared to tame
Born in 1974 from two TZ350 engines bolted together, the Yamaha TZ750 crushed the Daytona 200 and Formula 750 — before a certain Kenny Roberts dared to take it onto the dirt at Indianapolis.
Carlos Lavado: the Venezuelan fire of the 250s
Twice 250 cm³ world champion in 1983 and 1986 on Yamaha, Carlos Lavado left his mark on Grand Prix racing with a relentlessly attacking riding style. His titles, his machines, his rivals and his status as a Venezuelan legend.
The Yamaha YZF-R1 (1998): the sportbike that redefined the 1000cc class
In 1998, the Yamaha YZF-R1 reinvented the liter-class sportbike: an ultra-compact engine thanks to its "stacked" gearbox, a Deltabox chassis, and weighing 177 kg dry. A look back at a legend, all the way to the 2009 crossplane.
The Yamaha VMAX (1985): The Muscle Bike That Invented the Power Cruiser
An 1198 cc V4, 145 hp, a devastating V-Boost system and legendary side scoops: a dive into the legend of the Yamaha VMAX, the muscle bike that created its own category.
The Yamaha YZF-R6 (1999): the benchmark 600 supersport
Discover the 1999 Yamaha YZF-R6: its 599cc 4-cylinder engine screaming at over 15,000 rpm, its sharp R1-derived chassis, its track focus, and its domination of the Supersport World Championship.