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Yamaha confirms a UK price for its XSR125

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Yamaha’s latest Sport Heritage motorcycle is the new XSR125, which blends retro-inspired styling with modern technologies.

Yamaha introduces the TMAX 20th Anniversary

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To help celebrate two decades of the TMAX scooter, Yamaha has created the new 20th Anniversary limited edition.

2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 unveiled

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A restyled half fairing with twin LED projector headlights identifies the updated Tracer 700, which is expected to arrive at Yamaha dealers next March.

Yamaha creates the Motoroid concept

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One of the more outlandish exhibits at the upcoming 2017 Tokyo Motor Show will be the Yamaha Motoroid.

Yamaha X-MAX 400 updated for 2018

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While the cosmetic changes are subtle, Yamaha has actually completely redesigned its X-MAX 400 scooter.

Yamaha turns its MT-09 into a trike

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Yamaha's MT-09 motorcycle range could gain yet another member if the MWT-9 three-wheeler goes into production. Unveiled in concept form at the Tokyo Motor Show, it's officially known as a 'Leaning Multi-Wheel' machine.

Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary Edition

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Yamaha’s iconic ‘speedblock’ racing colour scheme is making a return. This time, it’s going to be used on a limited edition YZF-R1 specially created to commemorate 60 years of Yamaha motorcycles.

2016 Yamaha XSR700 unveiled

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Yamaha's 'Faster Sons' philosophy involves creating modern motorcycles that have been strongly influenced by the brand's back catalogue. The latest bike to receive this retro treatment is the XSR700, which is based on the current MT-07 but pays homage to the classic XS650.

Yamaha NMAX scooter unveiled

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Yamaha’s already extensive 125 cc scooter range is gaining another member. The new NMAX, which will be aimed primarily at younger riders, has been described as an entry-level urban commuter.

2015 Yamaha XV950 Racer launched

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A sporty lean-forward riding position and some other unique features characterise Yamaha's new XV950 Racer.

2015 Yamaha VMAX Carbon launched

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In 1985 Yamaha introduced the V-Max, so this year marks its 30th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, a special version of the VMAX (as the V4-powered cruiser is now known) has been created.

2015 Yamaha YZR-M1 livery unveiled

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Yamaha has revealed the colour scheme that its YZR-M1 MotoGP bikes will be wearing this coming season. With Telefónica retained as title sponsor, the predominantly blue paintjob is very much a gentle evolution of last year’s.

2015 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer unveiled

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Changing a few things on an existing motorcycle can be enough to create another model which appeals to a very different type of rider. And that’s exactly the strategy used by Yamaha to devise the latest member of its expanding MT family.

200 horsepower for the 2015 Yamaha R1

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Yamaha has unveiled its all-new, MotoGP-inspired YZF-R1 at the EICMA show in Milan.

Yamaha YZF-R3 revealed

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Yamaha’s new YZF-R3 small-capacity sports bike is set to be a direct competitor for the Kawasaki Ninja 300 .

Yamaha MT-09 Street Tracker first view

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A few simple changes have transformed Yamaha’s MT-09 into the scrambler-styled Street Tracker.

Yamaha launches the 2014 Majesty S scooter

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Yamaha is adding another 125 cc scooter to its UK range. This latest one, called the Majesty S, is claimed to offer a combination of good performance, practicality and decent handling.

2014 Yamaha MT-125 unveiled

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Take a YZF-R125 sports bike, then give it an upright riding position and streetfighter styling. That’s essentially the simple recipe followed by Yamaha to create the naked MT-125.

Three-wheel Yamaha Tricity unveiled

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With their extra stability and better ride comfort, trikes like the new Yamaha Tricity are going to have a particular appeal to anybody who feels nervous about riding a normal scooter.

2014 Yamaha YZR-M1 livery revealed

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Following a fairly last-minute sponsorship deal with Telefónica Movistar, Yamaha Factory Racing has unveiled an updated colour scheme for its YZR-M1 MotoGP contenders.