Yamaha Motorcycles

The latest Yamaha news and our bike features including the classic GTS1000 and an old custom Yamaha XS. Check back as we continue updating.

The Best Cruiser Motorcycles for Beginners: Our 5 Top Picks [2023]

Motorcycles Greg Williams -
The cruiser market offers a number of choices with builders turning out new renditions of the staple motorcycles. For beginners, here are 5 best options.

2022’s Best Motorcycles: Our Top 5 Selections

Motorcycles Kurt Spurlock -
Tough to pick just five - but this batch is new, redesigned, and definitely worthy.

Auto Fabrica Reimagines the Yamaha XSR900 with Custom Type 11

Custom Motorcycles Amee Reehal -
A custom Yamaha XSR900 blending modern design with retro flair.

Custom Yamaha XSR700: Classic American Heritage with Modern Tech

Dustin Woods -
The Rural Racer Concept XSR700 Pays Homage to back road adventure, rural exploration, and speed of the Pacific Northwest.

2018 Yamaha Star Venture Cruiser: Latest Luxury Tourer Arrives this Summer

Motorcycles TL Staff -
Luxury tourer fans have another choice come August 2017: the 2018 Yamaha Star Venture Cruiser starting at $24,999; $26,999 for the TC trim.

Stage Fright: Custom Parallel-Twin Yamaha XS 650

Greg Williams -
The owner of this parallel-twin Yamaha XS 650 was thrilled to have his bike featured. But then the doubts began.

Forkless! 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 & the Story Behind a Motorcycle Ahead of its Time

Greg Williams -
Closer look at the Yamaha GTS, bristled with new technologies when it was first introduced - including a forkless front suspension system.

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