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Retro Rides: 1989 Yamaha TZR250 3MA Reverse-Cylinder
3 years ago

Retro Rides: 1989 Yamaha TZR250 3MA Reverse-Cylinder

Earlier this year I showed you the RZV500R and my RG500 resto jobs. Well, I also had the pleasure of doing up a mate’s TZR250. Now, this was no ordinary …
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Ride: 2021 Yamaha MT Range, Maximum Torque
3 years ago

Ride: 2021 Yamaha MT Range, Maximum Torque

The Yamaha MT-03 had cosmetic upgrades last year (MT-03 review here), while the MT-07 HO & LA have had styling, engine, tyres, ergonomics and brake changes. The big boss MT-10 …
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Model Update: 2022 Yamaha YZ Range announced, New YZ125 stroker!
3 years ago

Model Update: 2022 Yamaha YZ Range announced, New YZ125 stroker!

Yamaha Motor Australia say they are pleased to announce the expansion of their two-stroke motocross lineup for 2022! The 2022 two-stroke YZs are highlighted by a new version of the …
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Review: 2021 Yamaha MT-09 Standard & SP, Road Test
9.3
3 years ago

Review: 2021 Yamaha MT-09 Standard & SP, Road Test

Jeff covered the track test on the new MT-09 models last month and it was Zane’s gig to do the road miles. Bad luck, it pissed down, but that didn’t …
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Compared: Yamaha Tenere 700 & 1200. Big or Small?
3 years ago

Compared: Yamaha Tenere 700 & 1200. Big or Small?

Tenere, a vast 400,000 square kilometre desert that is one of the most extreme environments on earth. If you were going to tackle it, you’d need a bloody good bike. …
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Track Test: 2021 Yamaha MT-09 & Yamaha MT-09SP
9.3
3 years ago

Track Test: 2021 Yamaha MT-09 & Yamaha MT-09SP

Yamaha hit the jackpot with the MT-09 in 2014, the bike pulling the Tuning Forks out of a global sales slump at the time. The MT was an instant hit, …
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New Model: 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7, LAMS & HO Versions!
4 years ago

New Model: 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7, LAMS & HO Versions!

Overnight Yamaha have released a mid-range sportsbike using the CP2 engine and paying homage to the famous inline-four YZF-R7 of the late 1990s and early 2000s, have named it the …
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Throwback Thursday: Chaz Davies WSS Yamaha YZF-R6, A Decade On!
4 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Chaz Davies WSS Yamaha YZF-R6, A Decade On!

Chaz Davies historically wrapped up the WSS title exactly 10 years ago this year on the now legendary (and becoming collectable when talking early models) phased out for the street …
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Throwback Thursday: 2011 WSBK Yamaha YZF-R1
4 years ago

Throwback Thursday: 2011 WSBK Yamaha YZF-R1

Being a fan of the Yamaha R1 and having owned three, the chance to ride Marco Melandri’s WSBK machine exactly 10 years ago on one of my favourite tracks was …
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Throwback Thursday: Used Ride, 1984 Yamaha RZV500R
4 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Used Ride, 1984 Yamaha RZV500R

I have to admit that I am a certified RZ nutter. My first road bike was an RZ250FN and I’ve had a few RZs over the years as well as …
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