I grew up hearing older riders talk about the 1970s as the Golden Era of Japanese motorcycles, and Yamaha was right at the center of that conversation. When I look back at that decade now, five Yamaha ...

If you are looking for something well-rounded, this balance between fun and practicality needs to be as close to 50/50 as ...

It surprises many people when they are told that Yamaha started way back in the late 19th century as a maker of musical instruments. Yamaha Motors, the motorcycle division of the company, was spun out ...

Most manufacturers are either labeled as “reliable” or “fun.” These two characteristics are usually mutually exclusive, but Yamaha somehow found a way to blend the two. The fact that Yamaha has been ...

Founded in 1887 as a piano and reed manufacturer, the Yamaha Corporation didn't make its first motorcycle until 40 years after its founder's death. Debuting in 1955, the YA-1 was a 125cc ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - “In its 96-year history, we have never had a motorcycle exhibition.” “Yamaha: The Rise of Two-Stroke Street Bikes” promises to take visitors back to the glory days of youth ...

It's clearly remained an idea close to Yamaha's heart, though, as 2WD systems have popped up on several notable concept bikes over the years, including the PES Electric Road Sports Bike above, and the ...

Luke started working as a Freelance Writer for HotCars in 2020. After three years, he moved to a more permanent role with the TopSpeed motorcycle content team as a Journalist. Most manufacturers are ...