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The Sweet Spot
It’s not the biggest, it’s not the lightest, it’s not the cheapest but it might just be the best MT… By Nigel Paterson Photography by Phil James The sweet spot is where everything doesn’t just […]
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Yamaha MT-07LA & XSR700: TWICE THE FUN
From issue 158, Feb/Mar 2021. Is one of these non-identical twin motorcycles better than the other? WORDS & IMAGES: DAMIEN AND NIGEL PATERSON For decades the parallel twin ruled motorcycling, smoother and more powerful than […]
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Yamaha re-invents the R7
Over 30 years ago Yamaha launched the YZF-R7, a limited-edition 750cc homologation special designed to win the Superbike World Championship with Noriyuki Haga at the handlebars. He didn’t quite succeed and Superbikes moved to 1000cc […]
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Lighter, more powerful MT-09 coming soon
With and emphasis on offering the best bang-for-buck in the ‘hyper naked’ class, Yamaha’s 2021 is going to be both lighter and more powerful than the model it replaces. It’s also going to be technologically […]
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Dynamic and Versatile Xmax 300
*Paid Promotion Work-fun balance is an equation that we all struggle to solve. But the XMAX 300 is here to help with a perfect combination of fun and functionality. Yamaha’s versatile urban jungle commuter features […]
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Yamaha announce the 2020 MT-03
Yamaha Motor Australia is excited to announce the 2020 MT-03 hyper naked is now available in a choice of three colours; Ice Fluo, Icon Blue and Tech Black. Ride away pricing is $7299 inc GST. […]
Special Features
Sharper, Sportier R3
By: Spencer Leech Yamaha Motor Australia (YMA) has subtly updated its R3 lightweight supersport as it hits local showrooms with refreshed styling, improved ergonomics and enhanced corner stability, courtesy of an all-new suspension setup. According […]
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2019 XMAX 300 released
The proven chassis and engine combination of the XMAX 300 has been retained for 2019, as has the pricing which remains at the attractive 2018 level of $6999 RRP. Motorcycle-type forks and a large 15-inch […]
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Yamaha YZF-R6 launch report
Yamaha has rolled a moody hoodlum quietly into the marketplace. Snag takes it to the track to see if the middleweight sporty can still thrill… For those of us seasoned enough to romantically remember […]
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Yamaha XJR1200/1300 buyers guide
Yamaha’s XJR1200 first saw the light of day in 1996, launched into a global marketplace that had made it clear it was looking for big-bore motorcycles with laid-back manners and slightly retro styling. We’ve come […]