Except for a couple of insignificant scratches, the bike we’re about to examine is quite literally in perfect condition. Follow us: The '98 MY Yamaha YZF-R1 comes equipped with a liquid-cooled DOHC ...

In case you value historical significance and raw power equally, this is something you’ll definitely want to look at. Follow us: Yamaha sent shockwaves throughout the liter-bike realm upon releasing ...

In 1997, we rode the then new Yamaha R1 at it’s launch and said it was the ‘most outrageous bike you’ll ever ride until the next century’. Fifteen years ago I had a poster of the 1998 R1 – red and ...

The Yamaha YZF-R1 is powered by a 998cc, in-line four, liquid cooled engine which makes 200PS power. The ECU is programmed with five different types of control systems, including traction control, ...

Yamaha jump-started the liter-class sportbike segment 21 years ago with its original '98 YZF-R1. Over the years it evolved, at times teetering toward a more street or track focused design depending on ...

The Yamaha R-Series began during a time when big, powerful bikes were popular. These motorcycles attract all kinds of riders. Some are just starting out, and others have a lot of experience. Each bike ...

Not many performance motorcycles can stand up to Yamaha's YZF-R1 – especially when adrenaline and racing history are put to the mix. The YZF-R1 has MotoGP DNA with street-tuned manners and boasts a ...

October 17, 2006 Yamaha’s all new 2007 YZF-R1 Supersport machine hits showrooms in a few weeks time and the new bike is bristling with innovative technology, including the world’s first variable air ...