2016 Yamaha NMax scooter launched – more details
Hong Leong Yamaha launched the 2016 NMax scooter at their annual Chinese New Year dealer appreciation dinner in Genting Highlands on January 17. Unveiled by Datuk Jim Khor, managing director of Hong …
2016 Yamaha 135LC – facelifted and with new colours
Hong Leong Yamaha yesterday issued a press release showing the facelifted 2016 135 LC. Listening to its customers, Yamaha has reworked the 2016 Yamaha 135LC with three new colour schemes - red, …
2016 Yamaha NMax now in Malaysia – RM8,812
Hong Leong Yamaha yesterday launched the 2016 NMax scooter for the Malaysian market. With a 155 cc liquid-cooled single cylinder engine, the NMax enters a market niche already occupied by the Honda …
Yamaha Motobot Ver. 1 trash talks Valentino Rossi
On display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was Yamaha's Motobot Ver.1. Based on the theme, “Beyond Human Capabilities", the Motobot is a robot that rides a stock-standard Yamaha R1-M. Except for …
Forcing it in – super and turbocharged motorcycles
When Kawasaki introduced the supercharged H2 and H2R in 2015, it said the bikes were intended to "shake up" the world of high-speed motorcycles. This sector of the market had, in its …
Yamaha to replace gearbox assembly in 2015 R1 recall
Yamaha has finally issued official recall notifications to owners of 2015 R1 and R1M superbikes. The recall was issued over concerns of potential gearbox failure, leading to locking-up of the gears and …
The year that was – a quarter-litre class roundup
The 250 cc motorcycle segment is hotly contested locally, especially after some of the major manufacturers opened up assembly plants in Thailand. Many riders step up to, or begin with, 250 cc …
2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 and R1M recalled over gearbox
Yamaha has issued a worldwide recall for the 2015 YZF-R1 and R1M. According to a letter from Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, the issue affects the gearbox of its top-of-the-line superbike. The letter …
That year that was – a 2015 Superbike roundup
The year 2015 was an interesting one for the litre-bike class, as manufacturers kept upping the ante. Buyers were spoilt for choice as technology from both the MotoGP and WSBK championships trickled …
2016 Yamaha MT-03 takes aim at new and old riders
Dropping neatly into the space between the MT-07 and the MT-125, the 2016 Yamaha MT-03 takes sight squarely on the entry-level, commuter market. Taking everything from its fully-faired YZF-R3 sibling, the MT-03 …
Tokyo 2015: Yamaha Sports Ride Concept unveiled
Teased earlier prior to its debut, Yamaha has unveiled its little sports car, billed the Yamaha Sports Ride Concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. The frame is built with the iStream …
Abarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition in the UK
In conjunction with the FIM MotoGP Championship, Abarth, which is now the official sponsor and car supplier for the motorsport event, will be celebrating this with a new edition of the hot …
Yamaha 4Wheeler concept – a hybrid sports car?
A lot is expected to happen at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. Japanese bike maker Yamaha, for one, will be showing off its new sports car. According to Autocar UK, citing unconfirmed …
2010 Petronas MotoGP Carnival kicks off in KLCC!
Petronas sponsors some of the top racing teams in the world, and celebrating the return of the Fiat Yamaha Team to its “home away from home” race, the national oil company kicked-off …
Valentino Rossi moves to Ducati, signs two-year deal
The rumours have been circulating for quite some time, but it's now confirmed that the seven-time MotoGP champ has left Yamaha to join Ducati, signing a two-year deal with the Italian team. …
Spotted: big time Lotus Racing fan’s motorcycle!
Out of a sea of Yamaha 135LC bikes (I hope I got the bike right) going around KL roads, this is surely one that stands out. We spotted this bike on the …
Nurburgring: Yamaha R1 vs Porsche 911 GT3
This is an interesting video for those who love track videos. Two brothers take on the Nurburgring - Michael Neeves rides a Yamaha R1 superbike while his brother Ben follows him in …
