Tag: Yamaha
Harley-Davidson Bikes Are Low On Reliability, High On Customer Satisfaction
A motorcycle is a big investment, so it’s natural for prospective owners to shop around and look at all factors when considering different bikes. According to a new study from Consumer Reports, popular brands like Harley-Davidson and BMW are not as reliable as their Japanese counterparts like Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda, but that hasn’t stopped [...]
BMW Bikes Are Low On Reliability, High On Customer Satisfaction
A motorcycle is a big investment, so it’s natural for prospective owners to shop around and look at all factors when considering different bikes. According to a new study from Consumer Reports, popular brands like Harley-Davidson and BMW are not as reliable as their Japanese counterparts like Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda, but that hasn’t stopped [...]
Motorcycle Maniac: Yamaha Royal Star Venture
Yamaha Royal Star Venture: A Bike That Only Gets Better With Age I was out riding with a friend recently when I noticed something a bit strange – he was using an older motorcycle. It definitely wasn’t old enough to be a vintage bike, but it also wasn’t one of the newer models I know [...]
Yamaha One Two At MotoGP Jerez Test
Valentino Rossi Returns To The Top In Jerez The second day of the final pre-season MotoGP test was again played out in difficult weather conditions yesterday with riders having to splash through a water-filled morning before being able to enjoy some dry track time later in the afternoon. Valentino Rossi was finally given the conditions [...]
Motorcycle Maniac: 2013 Yamaha FJR1300A
When it comes to street bikes, few manufacturers stand taller than Yamaha. A long-time favorite of mine, the venerable brand recently rolled out an update of one of its most beloved bikes, the FJR1300.
2013 AMA Supercross Indianapolis Results
Ryan Villopoto Adds Another Win In Indianapolis Ryan Villopoto made it four wins in a row after his most recent performance at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Kawasaki rider didn’t start out as strongly as he had in the past few races, trailing Davi Millsaps and James Stewart during the first lap, but [...]
Motorcycle Maniac: 2014 Yamaha Star Bolt
2014 Yamaha Star Bolt: A New Kind Of Cruiser Daytona Bike Week started off with a bang last weekend, and Yamaha took full advantage of the attention to reveal its newest bike: the 2014 Star Bolt motorcycle. The manufacturer grabbed the headlines right away thanks to the motorcycle’s low price tag – a standard will [...]
Weekend Warrior: 2013 Yamaha Grizzly 700 Special Edition
2013 Yamaha Grizzly 700 SE: Perfect For Passing On The Family Tradition Like any dad, I’m always looking for ways to share experiences and interests with my kids. This extends to my love of ATVs and motorsports, but I have to keep an eye out for youth-friendly machines that will encourage their interest in the [...]
The Dirt Bike Guy: 2013 Yamaha WR450F
2013 Yamaha WR450F: Handles Any Off-Road Trail If you enjoy off-road riding and you’re looking for a new dirt bike, you might want to check out the 2013 Yamaha WR450F. This motorcycle was bred to get dirty – based on a race model, the WR450FÂ offers plenty of power, excellent performance and impressive handling. You will [...]
World Superbike Introduces Newest Phone App
Motorsports enthusiasts are known for their passion. Many of them just can’t get enough of racing and everything that goes into it, and luckily for these fans, the most recent app from World Superbike can bring the action right to their fingertips. As the latest app from World Superbike, which has been releasing similar programs [...]
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