MCN's guide to Yamaha

Welcome to MCN's guide to Yamaha, your ultimate resource for everything related to Yamaha motorcycles. Whether you're a seasoned rider or a newcomer to the world of motorcycling, our comprehensive guide is designed to provide you with in-depth information, expert reviews, and valuable insights on Yamaha's extensive range of motorcycles.

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YAMAHA MT-09 SP (2024-on)

More composed and capable than the regular MT-09, as well as feeling more of a true sports edition, justifying the SP tag better

MCN rating 4 out of 5

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YAMAHA WR450F (2024-on)

This is a 450 that thinks it’s a 250, it loves to dive into the tight stuff; hopping and bopping through the Welsh woods felt almost effortless

MCN rating 5 out of 5

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YAMAHA TENERE 700 EXTREME (2024-on)

The T7 gets tougher and better handling for just a little more cash

MCN rating 4 out of 5

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YAMAHA XSR900 GP (2024-on)

it’s far more than just a retro frock

MCN rating 4 out of 5

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YAMAHA MT-09 (2024-on)

It’s so good, it knocks on the door of the supernaked sector

MCN rating 5 out of 5

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YAMAHA YZF-R125 (2023-on)

Yamaha’s fourth generation junior race rep retains its teenage poster bike status thanks to an R7-inspired glow up

MCN rating 4 out of 5

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Yamaha for sale

YAMAHA YBR125 (62)

East Sussex

£2,099
YAMAHA YBR125 (15)

East Sussex

£2,599
YAMAHA TRICITY 125 (69)

Cheshire

£2,891
YAMAHA RD250LC (1973)

Lincolnshire

£2,895
YAMAHA NMAX 125 (73)

East Sussex

£2,899
YAMAHA FZS1000 FAZER (06)

East Sussex

£2,999
YAMAHA XJ6 (12)

Hertfordshire

£3,495
YAMAHA XMAX 125 (73)

East Sussex

£3,799
YAMAHA FZ1 (59)

Cheshire

£3,991
YAMAHA R125 (16)

£4,091
YAMAHA MT-03 (19)

£4,191
YAMAHA XSR125 (73)

£4,191

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Yamaha’s prototype electric superbike | New patent reveals air-cooled battery pack and sporty motor

12 August 2024 by Ben Purvis

Over the decades we’ve come to accept that really high-performance combustion engines need to be liquid cooled to allow the tight tolerances and controlled combustion needed to meet modern demands in...

Yamaha confirm sporty three-cylinder MT-09 as first bike to use new Y-AMT semi-automatic system

25 July 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha have now confirmed that the first bike to use their incoming Y-AMT semi-automatic gear shifting system will be the three-cylinder MT-09 naked. The Japanese brand announced the introduction...

Yamaha open new hydrogen testing facility for greener manufacturing processes

23 July 2024 by Phil West

Yamaha have announced they are stepping up exploration of hydrogen power – but not as an alternative energy source for future motorcycles but as a greener fuel in their long-term bid to be carbon...

Yamaha take the retro vibes to the max with seven custom-painted XSR900 GPs for Wheels and Waves

23 July 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha Europe have turned the nostalgia dial up to 11 with a range of seven special XSR900 GP retro sportsbikes finished in a range of bespoke liveries inspired by motorcycles of the 1980s and...

Valentino Rossi joins fellow Yamaha racing legends to ride classic Grand Prix machinery at Jerez

11 July 2024 by Phil West

Nine-time Grand Prix world Champion, Valentino Rossi joined a number of Yamaha owners on an exclusive track event at Jerez, sampling a number of iconic 500GP two-strokes alongside the likes of...

Finger on the button | Yamaha launch switchgear operated Y-AMT semi-automatic gearbox technology for next generation motorcycles

25 June 2024 by Nye Davis

Yamaha are the latest large-scale manufacturer to join the transmission tech arms race, revealing a new semi-automatic gearbox system said to improve dynamic and sporty riding. Both KTM and BMW...

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YAMAHA TENERE 700 EXTREME (2024 ON) VIDEO REVIEW

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YAMAHA TRACER 9 GT (2023 ON) VIDEO REVIEW

YAMAHA TENERE 700 WORLD RAID (2022 ON) VIDEO REVIEW

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