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Yamaha YZF-R1 And YZF-R1M Review Features and Specifications

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The Yamaha YZF-R1 or simply R1 is a 1,000 cc class sports motorcycle made by Yamaha. It was first released in 1998 and the latest significant updates were made in 2015. A higher-spec model is also produced called Yamaha YZF-R1M or R1M , and is differentiated from the standard R1 model by having more expensive components such as electronic semi-active Öhlins suspension, carbon fiber bodywork, Yamaha's Communication Control Unit, and Yamaha’s GPS data-logging system. The Yamaha YZF-R1M features beautifully integrated bodywork and sleek, stylish lines which create an unmistakably aggressive, aerodynamic profile. R1M riders are treated to even higher levels of fit and finish thanks to full carbon-fiber bodywork, including a carbon windscreen fairing, side fairings, front fender and tail section, matched to a polished aluminum swingarm and topped with a unique serial-numbered YZF-R1M badge on top of the airbox cover. A new-for-2022 styling update further accentuates the premium c...

Yamaha MT-10 Review Features, Specs & Prices

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Yamaha MT-10 is a naked bike version of the Yamaha YZF-R1 superbike. Utilizing the same basic crossplane crankshaft engine but tuned with a bias toward low-end and midrange power, the MT-10 was an instant hit with those riders wanting that same R1 character in a versatile naked bike.  The Yamaha MT 10 was Japan’s first proper super naked and still is. Its looks are divisive, but the way it rides on the road is up there with the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, KTM 1290 Super Duke R and Ducati Streetfighter V4 S. Having just been refreshed for pretty much the first time since 2016, the new 2022 Yamaha MT-10 is here with more power, more tech, and more fun. The Yamaha MT-10 is one of those bikes that never seems to grow up. You spot them on the road all the time, and with its transformer styling front and centre, it really is a hard bike to ignore. That changes for this year, as the 2022 Yamaha MT-10 gets a big update, with revised styling, tech, and more power. The new 2022 MT-10 get...

The 2022 Yamaha YZF-R3 Review Features and Specifications

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The Yamaha YZF-R3 has been a compelling player in the small-displacement sportbike segment since its debut in 2015, and has maintained its status as one of the most exciting motorcycle in the category. An instant sales hit when Yamaha YZF-R3 first debuted in 2015, It’s no surprise the R3 is one of the best-selling models in Yamaha USA’s catalog. The 2022 Yamaha YZF-R3 Available colorways are Team Yamaha Blue and Matte Raven Black. The 2022 Yamaha YZF-R3 retail price is $5,299. Sleek R-Series Styling Featuring flowing bodywork and ergonomics inspired by the MotoGP® YZR-M1, complemented by new colors and graphics, the YZF-R3 is sleek, aerodynamic and refined. High-Revving Supersport Engine With a compression ratio of 11.2:1, double overhead cams (DOHC) and four-valve cylinder heads, the YZF-R3 motor is designed for quick-revving performance and high-rpm efficiency to deliver an exciting ride with a broad spread of power. Potent Twin-Cylinder Powerplant Yamaha’s 321cc liquid-cooled, inl...

2021 Yamaha MT-03 Review Features and Specifications

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Although the Yamaha MT-03 existed as a single-cylinder model prior to 2016, it was nothing like the twin-cylinder version debuting that year. Utilizing the same engine and chassis as the new YZF-R3 , the naked bike version offered the perfect entry-level attributes as its sportbike brother, but in an even more accessible package. The 2022 version was the first year for the MT-03 to be sold in North America, and it saw updates to the styling (with LED headlight with dual LED running lights similar to the MT-09 and MT-10) and suspension (inverted KYB fork replacing the conventional unit, and a seven-step preload adjustable rear shock, both with firmer settings). Now for the 2022 model year, the Yamaha MT-03 comes with a new aggressive look and three color option: Cyan Strom, Team Yamaha Blue, and Matte Stealth Black, with the hopes of offering new riders with an intriguing offer that won’t bust the bank. Available at Yamaha dealers, the 2022 Yamaha MT-03 will retail for $4,799 MSRP. ...

Yamaha Niken the all-new Leaning Multi-Wheel vehicle

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After building several Leaning Multi-Wheeled concept machines, In 2019, Yamaha build the mind-blowing Niken. Yamaha’s breaking new ground in the powersport turf, debuting an all-new Leaning Multi-Wheel vehicle with its Niken. The Niken chassis is an exclusive motorcycle control system that provides unparalleled rider confidence across a wide range of road conditions. With two front tires leaning in unison, the Niken doubles the amount of available grip for exceptional stopping power, cornering confidence, rider comfort and impeccable road manners—all while maintaining natural steering feel. The 2022 Yamaha Niken price is $15,999 USD. Yamaha Niken is a premium offering that engineered to offer a happy medium between traditional sport and touring segments. The Niken rider is a person looking for the latest and greatest technology with a “show-off mindset”.  Radical Styling NIKEN doesn’t look like anything on the road because it isn’t like anything else on the road. Graceful cu...

The 2022 Yamaha XSR900 Review Features and Specifications

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Yamaha officially unveiled the 2022 Yamaha XSR900 with its Christian Sarron-inspired livery. The blue and gold styling instantly harks back to Yamaha’s glorious racing past, where Sarron’s crowning achievement of the 1984 250cc World Championship. Like most motorcycles in the Yamaha line-up, the XSR900 was shaped by a unique philosophy; this one is called Faster Sons, and it aims to blend iconic style with modern technology. The striking look of the next generation Yamaha XSR900 is apparent from every angle. With the tank design, exposed aluminum frame and side silhouette drawing clear inspiration from iconic Yamaha race bikes of the past, there is also an unmistakably modern design element underscoring the machine’s high-performance capabilities.  In the U.S., the 2022 Yamaha XSR900 will roll out in the choice of Legend Blue or Raven colorways starting in April, 2022 for a price of $9,999. New 890cc CP3 Engine: More Power, More Torque The XSR900’s larger capacity 890 c c crosspla...