Even the TFT dash of the XSR900 GP is retro! The real appeal of a bike like this, for someone like me, is the ability to have lovely late 70s and 80s superbike and Grand Prix styling with bang-up-to-date electronics, safety systems and reliability. On all those fronts, I thin...
“Over the last 60 years, Yamaha has been one of the main players in Grand Prix motorcycle road racing and we’re all very proud of this incredible history. Today, we can look back fondly on the great success achieved together, running some of the biggest names in this sport, and how ...
The YZ250F is a favourite choice for riders who want the ultimate combination of controllable power, agile handling and Yamaha durability. With a Grand Prix-derived chassis, ultra-compact bodywork and an uprated engine, the latest generation[…] ...
The staff charged with the task are some of Yamaha's best bike mechanics, with most having wrenched on old Grand Prix machines in their careers. The entire XSR900 development team went to this warehouse and swung their legs over dozens of racebikes, closely scrutinizing every nook and cranny...
The 2022 Yamaha XSR900 gets the updated 890cc inline-Triple that powers the latest MT-09 and Tracer 9 GT, as well as an all-new chassis, a more advanced electronics package, and a refreshed look drawn from Yamaha’s classic 1980s-era Grand Prix racing machines. ...
Since 1962, Yamaha made production road racing Grand Prix motorcycles that any licensed road racer could purchase. In 1970, non-factory privateer teams dominated the 250 cc World Championship with Great Britain's Rodney Gould winning the title on a Yamaha TD2. Yamaha also sponsors several professi...