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Is the Yamaha RW700 Explore a Tenere Model?

Recent trademark filings suggest Yamaha is preparing to expand its adventure motorcycle lineup with a new series.

A trademark application for a logo reading “RW700 Explore” points to an entirely new model, possibly the first in a family of bikes designed to fill a unique space in the market.

Custom Yamaha TX650 by Vision Design

Masaaki Fukayama, the visionary behind Vision Design, has transformed the Yamaha TX650—a 1970s parallel-twin once overshadowed by its predecessor’s flaws—into a striking café racer dubbed the “TX650 Mustang.”

Drawing inspiration from the P-51 Mustang fighter plane, Fukayama’s creation marries aviation aesthetics with motorcycle engineering.

This Yamaha Camera-Based Warning System Could Improve Rider Safety

In a world where motorcycles are increasingly asked to think for themselves, Yamaha’s latest idea is a curious blend of simplicity and sophistication: one camera, one brain, one big step toward smarter riding.

While Honda is off tinkering with stereo lenses and radar arrays, Yamaha’s new patent filings show it’s betting on a lone front-facing eye to do all the heavy lifting—measuring speed, trajectory, and distance with nothing but image analysis and digital smarts.

Yamaha Unveils New Y’s Gear Upgrades for 2025 XSR900

Yamaha’s XSR900 is the kind of machine that turns heads and twists throttles—a modern performance monster wrapped in a skin of cool. But Yamaha knows their riders aren’t the kind to leave well enough alone.

Enter Y’s Gear, the Yamaha factory’s own in-house custom shop, answering the call of those who want their bike to look as fast as it rides.

Yamaha Returns to Suzuka 8 Hours With Retro Livery and Championship Ambitions

Yamaha is back, baby. After a five-year absence from the Suzuka 8 Hours, the bLU cRU is rolling into Japan’s most grueling endurance race like they never left. And they’re doing it in style.

To celebrate 70 years of speed, Yamaha’s factory squad is bringing out the big guns—a race-prepped YZF-R1 dressed in a livery that’ll make old-school fans misty-eyed.

Despite Selling Well the Yamaha YZF-R15 Won’t Come to the US

Small-displacement sportbikes are a curious breed. They look like their big-bore brothers, carry the same aggressive stance, and promise the same high-adrenaline thrills.

But instead of unbridled power, they offer something arguably better: accessibility. And that’s why machines like the Yamaha YZF-R15 aren’t just popular—they’re essential.

Yamaha TMAX XX: Check Out This Custom TMAX Tech MAX

Custom motorcycles have long been the unruly poets of the road—machines built not just to ride, but to declare something about the soul behind the handlebars. But what about scooters?

Enter the 2024 Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX, or rather, what’s left of it after Ortolani Customs got their hands on it. Their latest creation, the Yamaha TMAX XX, isn’t just another tricked-out scooter—it’s a full-blown track-inspired beast, so wild that even Yamaha had to stop and take notice, giving it a nod on their official Facebook page.

Check Out This 1978 Yamaha SR500 That’s For Sale

Some bikes are more than machines—they’re milestones. Enter the 1978 Yamaha SR500, a simple yet soulful throwback to motorcycling’s essence. With just one owner until October 2024, this black-and-gold gem is powered by a 499cc air-cooled SOHC single, paired with a five-speed transmission.

It exudes old-school charm with its kickstarter, chrome fenders, and vintage two-up seat with a passenger grab strap. This bike is currently for sale on Bring a Trailer.

Yamaha VMAX: A Look Back at One of the Most Powerful Cruiser Ever

The Yamaha VMAX, a name that echoes power and speed, stands as a legendary figure in the world of motorcycles. From its debut in the mid-1980s, this bike has captured the hearts of many with its unique blend of cruiser comfort and raw performance. It’s a power cruiser, through and through, and one of the first.

It’s not just a motorcycle; it’s a statement. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just someone who appreciates engineering marvels, the VMAX is a bike that demands attention. Let’s take a journey through its history and see why it remains a favorite among enthusiasts.

Check Out This Retro Custom Yamaha T7 from Holy Moly Motorcycles

It takes a certain kind of madness—or brilliance—to take a perfectly good Yamaha Ténéré 700, rip it apart, and rebuild it into something straight out of the 1980s. Francisco Menezes of Holy Moly Motorcycles in Lisbon, Portugal, is that kind of builder.

When his rally-prepped T7 took a tumble and destroyed its front end, most would’ve reached for OEM replacements. Francisco, however, reached back in time.