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Yamaha R15 v4 Spied Again, Clearest Spy Shots Reveal Multiple Features

The Yamaha R15 v4 was spied for the first time earlier this month. The spy...
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Tasty Ténéré: Deus Italia customizes the Yamaha T7

By all accounts , the new Yamaha Ténéré 700 is a smash hit. Its 689 cc parallel twin motor is a total peach, and its no-frills approach, off-road chops and rally racer looks add to its mass appeal. But we never would have pegged it as a platform for customization. Deus ex Machina Italy saw potential in the T7 though. They’ve given it a massive shot of retro rally raid style—resulting in a radical and stylish machine that doesn’t sacrifice a stitch of performance. Redesigning a modern dual-s...
Tags: Motorcycles, Yamaha, Dakar, Rallye, Deus ex Machina, Custom Motorcycles, Yamaha motorcycles, SC Project, Deus Customs, Camal Studio, Deus, Andreani, Deus Swank Rally, Scramblers, Deus Italia, Deus ex Machina Italy

2021 GET ON! Adv Fest: The Alternative Sturgis Adventure Motorcycle Rally

I’m always ready to be first in line to try new things, especially if it involves motorcycles. An invitation to attend the FIRST Adventure Motorcycle Rally (that I’m aware of) in Sturgis, South Dakota came from our friend Anthony Silvotti at Revzilla about a month and a half ago. It teased a raft of alluring riding opportunities and recreational activities: Meeting and riding with the Revzilla team personalities Spurgeon Dunbar, Jen Dunstan, and Brandon Wise, among others. Camping at the famous...
Tags: Montana, US, America, David, Canada, Wyoming, Idaho, South Dakota, Motorcycles, Arizona, Brian, Michelin, Bmw, Honda, Ryan Reynolds, Alberta

Eastward, Ho! Day 48: Yorktown

 Friday, July 23We went to see the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.  Yorktown, VA having been the site of the last major land battle of the Revolutionary War.  It was the battle which resulted in the surrender of British Lieutenant General and Lord Cornwallis and his men; which caused the British government to start negotiations for an end to the war.  Its a very nicely laid out museum, worth the price of admission!  The crowds weren't too bad and the multimedia displays and showings were...
Tags: Virginia, Iraq, Motorcycles, Saddam Hussein, Yamaha, George Washington, Jamestown, Marina, Cornwallis, Colonial Parkway, Yagi, RV Trips, Yagi Rides, Yorktown Yorktown VA, York River Oyster Club, Williamsburg Nice

Yamaha R15 v4 with R7-Like Projector Headlamp Spied Testing - VIDEO

A new spy video has surfaced online showing what seems to be a prototype of the...
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Yamaha FZ 25 MotoGP Edition Launched, Rs 2K Dearer than Regular Model

It was only last month when the Yamaha FZ 25 made the headlines after receiving...
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Speed Read, July 18 2021

The French are out in full force this week, with a Katana from Lucky Cat Garage and an R nineT from Le Motographe. Big news from the OEMs too, with the new Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Zero FXE both breaking cover. Suzuki Katana by Lucky Cat Garage Suzuki’s new generation Katana is a visual smash hit—a modern retro that recalls the past, but stands on its own merits too. If we had to customize it, we’d leave its bones alone and focus on subtle tweaks to add an air of exclusivity to it. ...
Tags: European Union, Motorcycles, Sprint, Bmw, Harley-davidson, Bosch, Exif, Zero, Harley, Yamaha, Pirelli, Alcantara, Brembo, Brad Richards, Suzuki, SEB

Eastward, Ho! Days 41-42: Lazy Day at the Twin Knobs Campground

 Friday, July 16Drove to Cave Run Lake area in the Daniel Boone National Forest.  Saturday, July 17Pretty lazy day today, still tired from the driving yesterday even though it really wasn't a long distance, perhaps a little bit of road weariness?We set up camp yesterday afternoon in the H Loop of the Twin Knobs Campground.The site had power but no water or sewer, which was fine as I'd filled up the fresh water tank before departing the last campground.It would rain, on and off, sometimes pretty ...
Tags: Kentucky, West Virginia, Motorcycles, Yamaha, Martha, Sammy, Williamsburg VA, Daniel Boone, Yagi, RV Trips, Cave Run Lake, Yagi Rides, Mariko Drives, Tent Group

Eastward, Ho! Day 41: Lazy Day at the Twin Knobs Campground

 Pretty lazy day today, still tired from the driving yesterday even though it really wasn't a long distance, perhaps a little bit of road weariness?We set up camp yesterday afternoon in the H Loop of the Twin Knobs Campground at Cave Run Lake which is in the Daniel Boone National Forest.The site had power but no water or sewer, which was fine as I'd filled up the fresh water tank before departing the last campground.It would rain, on and off, sometimes pretty hard, throughout most of today.  I d...
Tags: Kentucky, West Virginia, Motorcycles, Yamaha, Martha, Sammy, Williamsburg VA, Daniel Boone, Yagi, RV Trips, Cave Run Lake, Yagi Rides, Mariko Drives, Twin Knobs Campground, Tent Group

[REVIEW] Racer Gloves USA Pitlane Gloves

Gearing Up For The Summer Note: Thanks to Racer Gloves USA for providing the Pitlane Gloves for this review I always carry extra gloves in case of changing weather during my ride. So when Racer Gloves USA asked us if we would like to try out some of their gloves, I asked for two pairs, the Pitlane for warmer weather and the Multitop 2 for all-around waterproof protection. My province eased its pandemic restrictions by late spring, and I felt comfortable heading out for day rides. With the end o...
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Pick-n-Mix Treat: A W650 hardtail bobber from South Africa

The Kawasaki W650 has been customized in myriad ways, but we seldom see it as a pure engine donor for another project. And why not? Kawasaki’s classically-style parallel twin is arguably one of the most attractive motors from the past couple of decades. This delightful hardtail bobber uses the engine, gearbox, carbs and the basic electrics from a 1999-model W650. But every other part has come from somewhere else, or been made from scratch. A tasteful combo by owner and builder, Marnitz Venter...
Tags: Japan, California, South Africa, Motorcycles, Cape Town, Honda, Harley, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Justin, Daytona, TIG, Lightning Bolt, Custom Motorcycles, Lowbrow Customs, Rudi

Semi-professionnel: A Yamaha DT125 from BaaM Garage

It’s getting hard these days to tell if a custom comes from an amateur or professional workshop; the part-timers are really leveling up. And then you have that curious middle ground—the growing number of serial custom hobbyists who could probably make the jump into full time if they wished. BaaM Garage is one of those outfits, and they’ve just finished this very tidy Yamaha DT125. It’s a double-duty bike that would look at home on the trails during le week-end, and on tight French city street...
Tags: France, Motorcycles, Ducati, Honda, Toulouse, EMC, Yamaha, Hugo, Clement, Kellermann, Custom Motorcycles, Yamaha motorcycles, Motone, David Ferrara, BMW Austin Yellow, 2 Stroke Motorcycles

[REVIEW] Gryphon Moto Indy Pants

Introduction I will start by saying I am all for All The Gear All The Time (ATGATT). However, I’ll be honest and say that I often wear most of the gear all the time, as I often switch out riding pants for jeans. I am hoping the Gryphon Moto Indy pants change that. The Indy pants and the matching Vancouver jacket are a complete technical ADV / Touring suit for around $500 USD for both pants and jacket. It features waterproofing, several pockets for storage, ventilation, CE Level 2 knee protectio...
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In Tune with Dave Moss: Racer, Teacher & Suspension Tuning Legend

The motorcycling community is made up of millions of riders worldwide. And this community has been built on the foundation of past generations – like most sports, groups, or communities.  Since 1995, Dave Moss Tuning has had one transparent goal, in fact, it’s clearly stated on his website – “ Dave Moss has been on a personal mission since 1995 to save a life within the motorcycling community every day through education and training. Leveraging technology, that mission can reach every Contin...
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2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT: From The Nürburgring With Love

The 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT is arriving with a literal bang! Fresh from breaking the Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for production SUVs in June 2021, Porsche’s latest creation ran the entire 20.832-kilometer German proving ground in a mind-boggling 7:38.925. That’s around four seconds faster than the equally astonishing Audi RS Q8, which ran the same course in 7:42.253 back in 2019. Yes, Nürburgring speed records are a bit overrated, but Porsche is trying to prove a point. You see,...
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Better by design: A Yamaha TRX850 built by an architect

Back in the 90s, the Japanese manufacturers went through a phase of building Italian-style sportbikes. Honda had the SuperHawk, and Suzuki the TL1000S—both 90° V-twins. Yamaha, however, took the 10-valve DOHC parallel twin used in its sport tourers and came up with the TRX850. The critical reception was mixed, to say the least, but these days the TRX850 is appreciated a little more. It’s a good value secondhand buy, and with upgrades to the suspension and brakes, it’s a torquey and fun mach...
Tags: Motorcycles, Ducati, Sydney, Michelin, Red Bull, Honda, Josh, Yamaha, PAUL, CNC, Goodrich, Suzuki, CDI, WSBK, DOHC, Custom Motorcycles

Yamaha R15 and MT-15 Now Costlier, Prices Hiked by up to INR 2.5K

India Yamaha Motor has silently increased the prices of Yamaha R15 v3.0 and...
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Speed Read, July 4 2021

It’s all about nostalgia this week, with a special Brough Superior SS100, a new exhibition at the Petersen Automotive Museum, and a documentary about a single-owner Ducati 750 SS. Plus we have a Suzuki GS1000 restomod from Malaysia, and a Ducati Scrambler flat tracker from the UK. Supercharged Brough Superior SS100 by Ewan Cameron The legendary Brough Superior SS100 was the fastest production bike in the world when it was first released. The ‘100’ in its designation stood for 100 mph, and ...
Tags: Usa, UK, London, Australia, Los Angeles, Nasa, Malaysia, Motorcycles, Ducati, Honda, Harley Davidson, Olimpia, Dlc, Max, Yamaha, Keith

Gryphon Moto Vancouver Jacket Review

Gryphon Moto Vancouver Jacket: Impressive ADV Gear For Budget-Conscious Riders The Vancouver is a complete technical ADV / Touring suit for around $500 for both jacket and pants. It features waterproofing, tons of pockets for storage, ventilation, CE Level 2 protection, and an included insulated jacket. Straight away, that adds up to a lot of value for the money. I tested the jacket on two different bikes. First, a touring/cruiser (Yamaha Stratoliner), the second a standard/naked (Kawasaki ZRX)...
Tags: Review, Toronto, Pakistan, Motorcycles, Vancouver, Nice, Honda, Mccarthy, Waterproof Jacket, Ontario, Gary, Yamaha, Jenny, Gore Tex, YKK, Gryphon

The Best Motorcycles of the 1980s

As we continue our journey through the decades, it’s time to take a look at the best motorcycles of the 1980s. While every decade in the industry’s history has been a transformative one, the 80s was on another level. It was a decade of immense vision, with motorcycle manufacturers pushing the boundaries of design and squeezing even more performance out of their machines. The Japanese brands were now the power in the industry. British marques were fading into obscurity, European names were unable...
Tags: Japan, Usa, Hollywood, Germany, Berlin, Ronald Reagan, Motorcycles, Ducati, Bmw, HRC, Honda, Harley Davidson, Harley, Yamaha, Dakar, Kawasaki

New Yamaha FZ-X - Is it Faster than Yamaha FZS-FI? [Video]

The new Yamaha FZ-X has been recently launched in India. It shares several...
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Yamaha FZ-X Top Speed & Acceleration Test [Video]

The new Yamaha FZ-X was launched in India earlier this month. It is the latest...
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Speed Read, 27 June 2021

It’s a bumper selection for Royal Enfield fans today, with a new parts kit from Bad Winners of Paris and a chunky custom from a English startup. We’ve also got an SR500 built by an aircraft technician from Canada, and details of a radical new land speed record contender. Bad Winners Motokit for Royal Enfield twins Bad Winners is one of the biggest success stories in the European custom scene. Shop founder Walid Ben Lamine has built many, many fantastic customs over the past decade, from on...
Tags: Canada, Motorcycles, Paris, Yamaha, Calgary Canada, Shaun, Benelli, Stu, Dunlop, Kellerman, Robert White, Oberon, Biaggi, Walid, LSL, Royal Enfield

New Yamaha FZ-X Detailed in a Walkaround Video

Recently, the Japanese bikemaker Yamaha launched FZ-X in the Indian market at...
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Riders Share Motorcycle Rental Program Now Offers Off-Road Bikes

is a motorcycle rental company that offers rentals to riders from all walks of life – and now their diverse showroom has expanded to include off-road motorcycles. According to Guillermo Cornejo, owner of Riders Share, the rental program not only offers the newest models (for all terrains) from giants such as BMW, Ducati, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, and Yamaha – it also offers the convenience of booking your ride all in one website.  Simply rent your bike of choice and book your rout...
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Build. Train. Race.: Three killer Royal Enfield race bikes

We love Royal Enfield North America’s Build. Train. Race. program for two reasons: it shines the spotlight on women in motorcycling, and it produces killer bikes. Now in its second season, it’s a grassroots initiative where a selection of women riders are each given a Royal Enfield 650 twin to customize for racing. Then they spend some time training, before duking it out on the track. Last year’s edition of BTR stuck with flat track racing only, but Royal Enfield have now added road racing to...
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2021 Yamaha MT-09 Japan Launch Date & Price Announced

The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 Japan launch date has been announced. The two-wheeler...
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Eastward, Ho! Days 14-16: Some relaxing, some riding, ducks, a failed wheel cylinder and a vista

 Sunday, June 20We displaced to a new COE campsite, this one located in the Crystal Springs Recreation Area, near Crystal Springs, AR.  The site was still occupied when we arrived so we had to leave the campground until 4PM when the checkout time would be invoked.We found a parking spot for the VRRV, and took the Sammy to a local laundromat to do laundry.  Martha did the laundry while I headed into nearby Hot Springs, AR to the local Tractor Supply store for some hardware.4PM came and the spot w...
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Eastward, Ho! Days 15-18: Some relaxing, some riding, ducks, a failed wheel cylinder and a vista

 Sunday, June 20We displaced to a new COE campsite, this one located in the Crystal Springs Recreation Area, near Crystal Springs, AR.  The site was still occupied when we arrived so we had to leave the campground until 4PM when the checkout time would be invoked.We found a parking spot for the VRRV, and took the Sammy to a local laundromat to do laundry.  Martha did the laundry while I headed into nearby Hot Springs, AR to the local Tractor Supply store for some hardware.4PM came and the spot w...
Tags: Arkansas, Motorcycles, Yamaha, Crystal Springs, Reilly, AutoZone, Martha, Sammy, Pano, Yagi, Mike W, Hot Springs AR, RV Trips, Crystal Springs Recreation Area, Mariko Drives, Mariko Repairs

Yamaha R15, MT-15, Others to Receive Bluetooth Connectivity

Yamaha Motor India currently offers Bluetooth connectivity option with select...
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