Yamaha
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.
The Yamaha RD500LC (RZ500, 1984): the Grand Prix bike for the road
In 1984, Yamaha put a Grand Prix machine in the hands of the general public: the RD500LC. A 499cc two-stroke V4, four exhausts, YPVS valves, and the soul of Kenny Roberts' YZR500. This is the story of a road-legal replica that became a legend.
The Yamaha RD350 LC (1980): The big-bore killer two-stroke
Liquid-cooled, featherlight, and built for racing: the 1980 Yamaha RD350 LC humiliated much larger motorcycles. A look back at the "giant killer."