Yamaha Archives - Bike Review https://bikereview.com.au/tag/yamaha/ Motorcycle reviews, Product reviews, News, Features, by leading experts. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:04:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://bikereview.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-favico.fw_-32x32.png Yamaha Archives - Bike Review https://bikereview.com.au/tag/yamaha/ 32 32 Bike Review | 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 and YZF-R7LA https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-yamaha-yzf-r7-and-yzf-r7la/ https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-yamaha-yzf-r7-and-yzf-r7la/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:30:03 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=167521 The 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7HO and LA get a sharper chassis, smarter electronics and useful engine updates, but it is the LA LAMS-approved sportsbike that still makes its biggest impression by

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-yamaha-yzf-r7-and-yzf-r7la/feed/ 0 Bike Review | 2026 Yamaha YZF-R9, Road Test https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-yamaha-yzf-r9-road-test/ https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-yamaha-yzf-r9-road-test/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:30:56 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=166684 Ever since the original MT-09 arrived and turned the nakedbike class upside down, I’ve been waiting for Yamaha to build a proper supersport around the CP3 triple. I

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-yamaha-yzf-r9-road-test/feed/ 0 Staff Bikes | Kel’s Project TRX850 Part 2 – three-into-one https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-kels-project-trx850-part-2-three-into-one/ https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-kels-project-trx850-part-2-three-into-one/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 02:44:02 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=165302 The second instalment of Kel’s Project TRX850 build sees the three Yamaha sport-tourers stripped back and assessed, exposing hidden issues, salvageable components and key decisions shaping the project. And that

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-kels-project-trx850-part-2-three-into-one/feed/ 0 Staff Bikes | 2025 BikeReview Yamaha YZF-R9, Part 3 – Finale! https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-2025-bikereview-yamaha-yzf-r9-part-3-finale/ https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-2025-bikereview-yamaha-yzf-r9-part-3-finale/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:50:54 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=166670 Sad news, our long term Yamaha YZF-R9 test had to be cut short as the bike has proved so popular that Yamaha needed it back early! Our 6-months became 4-months

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-2025-bikereview-yamaha-yzf-r9-part-3-finale/feed/ 0 Feature | YAMAFEST 2026 at SMSP with Gallery & Video https://bikereview.com.au/feature-yamafest-2026-at-smsp-with-gallery-video/ https://bikereview.com.au/feature-yamafest-2026-at-smsp-with-gallery-video/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:25:41 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=164970 The first-ever YAMAFEST rolled into SMSP recently and, judging by the turnout and atmosphere, it’s an event that could quickly become a fixture on the calendar for Yamaha

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/feature-yamafest-2026-at-smsp-with-gallery-video/feed/ 0 Staff Bikes | Yamaha XMAX 300 Part 1 – The Scooter Journey Continues https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-yamaha-xmax-300-part-1-the-scooter-journey-continues/ https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-yamaha-xmax-300-part-1-the-scooter-journey-continues/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:40:44 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=166688 After an injury years ago I found myself in the position of needing to rebuild strength and confidence before returning to my regular test duties. Yamaha Australia kindly

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-yamaha-xmax-300-part-1-the-scooter-journey-continues/feed/ 0 Win a Spot on the 2027 Yamaha NZ Ténéré Rally in New Zealand https://bikereview.com.au/news/win-a-spot-on-the-2027-yamaha-nz-tenere-rally-in-new-zealand/ https://bikereview.com.au/news/win-a-spot-on-the-2027-yamaha-nz-tenere-rally-in-new-zealand/#respond Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:30:30 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?post_type=news&p=164272 Adventure riders have the chance to turn a dream ride into reality, with Yamaha offering a unique opportunity for Ténéré owners to win a fully supported riding experience

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/news/win-a-spot-on-the-2027-yamaha-nz-tenere-rally-in-new-zealand/feed/ 0 Staff Bikes | 2025 BikeReview Yamaha YZF-R9, Part 2 https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-2025-bikereview-yamaha-yzf-r9-part-2/ https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-2025-bikereview-yamaha-yzf-r9-part-2/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:35:28 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=163473 Our BikeReview Yamaha YZF-R9 has been living up to expectations so far. Nick has been riding it to work one day per week, plus heading up the Old Road on

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-2025-bikereview-yamaha-yzf-r9-part-2/feed/ 0 Racer Test: 2011 WorldSBK Yamaha YZF-R1, 15-Years On https://bikereview.com.au/racer-test-2011-wsbk-yamaha-yzf-r1/ https://bikereview.com.au/racer-test-2011-wsbk-yamaha-yzf-r1/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:01 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=76719 Being a fan of the Yamaha R1 and having owned three, the chance to ride Marco Melandri’s WSBK machine exactly 15 years ago on one of my favourite tracks was

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/racer-test-2011-wsbk-yamaha-yzf-r1/feed/ 0 Yamaha Racing All-In for 2026 ProMX With Huge Factory Team https://bikereview.com.au/news/yamaha-racing-goes-all-in-for-2026-promx/ https://bikereview.com.au/news/yamaha-racing-goes-all-in-for-2026-promx/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:30:52 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?post_type=news&p=162504 Fresh off another strong year of motocross sales, Yamaha Motor Australia has confirmed its biggest-ever factory-backed assault on the Australian ProMX Championship, rolling out expanded teams, international talent

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