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 ...

After years of sticking with an inline four, Yamaha’s new V4-powered YZR-M1 points at a serious shift in its MotoGP future.

The 2024 Yamaha YZF-R1M is a pinnacle of Yamaha’s engineering, marrying high performance with cutting-edge technology and design. This motorcycle is powered by a 998cc liquid-cooled engine, boasting ...

Formula One has Ferrari. Nascar has Chevrolet. Every motorsport series has manufacturers that are synonymous with the sport itself, and very few brands can compete with the legacy of Yamaha in the ...

This ultra-rare Yamaha YZF-R1 WorldSBK replica costs around $76,000, and only 21 examples exist worldwide.

Kando. It's a Japanese word that expresses deep satisfaction and excitement when you encounter something of quality, performance, and exceptional value. And at Yamaha Motor, Kando is a core value that ...

Yamaha is already seeing promising signs from its new V4 MotoGP machine, but warns "there is no magic in this sport... there ...

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. Over the years, Yamaha ...

A new colour option, Atacama Brown, has been introduced with the 2026 Yamaha Lander 250. This is essentially a metallic brown ...

Shravan's obsession with two wheels began in 2007, although his passion for cars and bikes started much earlier. A pivotal moment was when he rode his dad's two-stroke Bajaj Chethak scooter for the ...