The Yamaha FZ-09 gets a new look for 2017 as well as ABS, fully adjustable traction control and fully adjustable front forks. But it still carries the fantastically fun 847-cc triple that'll have you ...
It's taken me about nine years, but I finally understand what Yamaha's going on about with its "torque sports" MT range. After spending a couple of weeks with the MT-09 (or FZ-09 as it's known in ...
There are two letters you have to pay attention to here: Z and J. The Yamaha FZ-09 (note the Z) came out last year and is Yamaha’s top-selling motorcycle. This year it was part of Cycle World’s 10 ...
Star’s 942cc Bolt—in standard and slightly upmarket R-Spec—return with no mechanical changes but wearing new colors. Dubbed the “urban performance bobber,” the basic Bolt will be available in Raven ...
The handlebar of a motorcycle isn’t just a bent rod used to steer the machine, it’s also a way through which the front wheel and brakes give you feedback when riding. So naturally, you’d want it to be ...
Akrapovic has released the tech data on their latest motorcycle exhaust system, a titanium Racing Line add-on for the all-new Yamaha FZ-09, or MT-09 as it is sold in Europe. Just like we expected, ...
WHAT COULD HAPPEN: If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash. THE FIX: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers ...
Like any other automaker, Yamaha's motorcycle lineup has evolved over the years. Some models, like the powerful V-MAX and legendary YZF-R6 sport bike, didn't survive the evolutionary process.
TJ became an early motorcycle fan in his single-digit years, mainly due to riding on the back of the Kawi his father had back in the day when he was a kid. An uncle in the automotive field gifted him ...