Most inline-four engines use a flat-plane crank, meaning two pistons rise while two fall, giving perfect primary balance and even 180-degree firing intervals. Yamaha broke from this in 2009 with the ...

The only forced-induction production motorcycle engine today comes from Kawasaki. But judging from new patents, this segment of hyper-performance mills will soon expand. Honda seems to be cooking up ...

The new Yamaha MT-09 is referred to as a naked bike versus a sport bike due to certain design characteristics, such as the absence of motorcycle fairings. Instead of hiding the engine behind fairings ...

Last week, Yamaha revealed a hybrid motorcycle engine system it's working on, plonked in a maxi scooter prototype. It could spell an interesting new direction for the Japanese two-wheeler giant to ...

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 ...

Read our 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 Review for insights on its new stiffer frame, revamped suspension, stickier tires, modern ...

Yamaha R15 V4 offers a 155cc engine with 18.14 hp, advanced features like traction control and quickshifter and a balance of ...

Somewhat unexpectedly 2024 was a very good year for the motorcycle industry. I’m not talking about how many two-wheelers were sold during this period, but about the many new technologies that have ...

Modern sport-touring done right: strong performance that doesn't sacrifice comfort or reliability. Here's why this bike works ...

Most modern motorcycles make use of fuel injection for the incredible power the system can provide. But a few still rely on ...

As a relative newcomer to Yamaha ownership, I'm increasingly interested in the goings on of the tuning fork brand-in-blue. While everyone and their brother already knows Honda's best-selling unit is ...