Yamaha Motorcycle Reviews

Yamaha Motor Company is a Japanese manufacturer which began motorcycle production in 1955. Yamaha is famous for its forward-thinking technology and cutting edge design in model development. Evidence comes in the form of the YZ-F line of dirt bikes which were the first to feature a 4-stroke production engine and the radically popular styling of the R1 and R6 sportbikes. The color commonly associated with Yamaha is blue. Motorcycle USA tests all the new Yamaha motorcycles in print and video reviews.

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2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Comparison Track

Monday, May 18, 2009

Motorcycle-USA takes the latest Superbikes and put's them to the test in our annual Superbike Smackdown. Welcome to the 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Track portion.

2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Comparison Street

Monday, May 11, 2009

Check out how the 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle compares against the best 2009 liter-class motorcycles in our 2009 Superbike Smackdown motorcycle comparison.

2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 Project Bike Part 2

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Check out Motorcycle USA's 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1. In this episode we install Traxxion Dynamics fork modifications, a Penske Racing rear shock, Galfer and Ferodo braking components and Bridgestone racing tires.

2009 Yamaha Star VMAX Comparison

Friday, March 27, 2009

Boasting near 200 horsepower, the Yamaha Star VMAX is a potent ride, but can it beat the Suzuki B-King head-to-head? Find out in this Motorcycle USA comparison test.

2009 Yamaha YZF-R6 Comparison

Friday, March 20, 2009

While Yamaha only did a few minor changes for this year – customary BNG plus a re-tuning of the engine for slightly more mid-range – it’s hard to argue that they really needed to change it much.

2009 Yamaha WR250F Motorcycle Review

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Yamaha didn't change its popular enduro dirt bike for 2009, but the WR250F remains one of the best ways to have off-road fun on two wheels.

2009 Yamaha FZ6R First Ride

Friday, February 13, 2009

We swing a slightly frozen leg over Yamaha's latest entry into the sportbike market, the 2009 FZ6R - marketed to motorcycle riders looking for sportbike performance on a beginner's budget.

2009 Yamaha WR450F First Ride

Monday, February 02, 2009

Yamaha refined the 2009 WR450F and the big blue enduro remains one of our favorites despite a lack of blockbuster upgrades.

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2009 Yamaha YZF-R1