Under this tag you will find articles related to Yamaha and its activities within the motorcycle sector. This includes new model presentations, technical developments, motorsport topics and company-related news concerning the brand.
The list below brings together all content in which Yamaha is featured — ranging from production models and special editions to racing activities, concept studies and strategic decisions made by the manufacturer.
Yamaha is advancing trademark registrations for the YZF-R2 name worldwide. Recent filings in the USA and numerous other countries point to a new sportbike with around 200 cubic centimeters of displacement, set to be positioned below the existing YZF-R3.
At the 47th Suzuka 8 Hours on July 5, active MotoGP race winners Jack Miller and Johann Zarco will face off on production-based superbikes. Miller returns for the Yamaha factory team, while Zarco defends his title with Honda HRC alongside record winner Takahashi and six-time WSBK champion Jonathan Rea.
A research team at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has developed a hydrogen combustion engine that operates emission-free in a closed cycle and achieved over 60 percent efficiency on the test bench. While the concept is not intended for motorcycles, the technology could influence the two-wheeler industry in the long term.
At the annual MotoGP gala dinner on the eve of the Spanish GP in Jerez, the manufacturers’ tables remained empty. Yamaha, Aprilia, and KTM did not show up, while Ducati and Honda sent only lower-ranking representatives. The result: promoter MotoGP SEG switches strategy and now negotiates individually with each manufacturer.
Ai Ogura will ride for the Yamaha factory team from 2027 alongside Jorge Martin. The Japanese rider leaves Trackhouse Aprilia for a works contract.
The 2026 MotoGP season faces a forced break after just three Grands Prix. Between postponed races, intense private training sessions, and new aerodynamic solutions, the paddock is anything but quiet.
Ten Kate converts the Yamaha R6 with a crossplane crankshaft from the R1. The Dutch racing and tuning specialist Ten Kate Racing Products has unveiled a unique project: a Yamaha YZF-R6 with a completely newly developed crossplane crankshaft. The one-off build combines R1 engine technology with the compact supersport platform and is available for 49,900 euros plus VAT.
ORCO: Sardinian sculptor transforms a neglected Yamaha MT-01 into a streetfighter. The Yamaha MT-01 was already a motorcycle full of contradictions in stock form. Italian sculptor Giordano Loi completely disassembled a run-down 2008 MT-01 and rebuilt it as a radical carbon fiber streetfighter called ORCO.
Three race weekends into the 2026 MotoGP season, the premier class of motorcycle racing is as unpredictable as ever. World champion Marc Marquez cannot find his old form, Aprilia has shifted the balance of power, Yamaha is deeper in crisis than ever, and with the upcoming switch to Pirelli tires from 2027, the next upheaval is already on the horizon.
The Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZX Moto has won its first World Supersport Championship race. Valentin Debise took a double victory in Portimão on the 820RR — a twin-cylinder that is shaking up the established order.
At the first Brazilian GP in over 20 years, crumbling asphalt in Goiania overshadows the sporting performances. Marco Bezzecchi claims his fourth consecutive Sunday win as the track sparks heated debate among riders.
Motorcycle patents reveal the future: Yamaha E-Turbo, Honda evasion system, BMW Flettner rotors, KTM range extender – this page covers all key patents and future technologies in the motorcycle industry.
The 2026 motorcycle year brings a wealth of new releases – from completely new models to major overhauls, fresh colors, and technical updates. This overview page summarizes all the important motorcycle news for 2026 and is continuously updated.
MotoGP is facing one of the biggest technical upheavals in its history. From 2027, new rules apply, and behind the scenes, preparations are in full swing. How fast will the new bikes really be, which teams are backing which manufacturers, and where do the riders stand?
The 2026 MotoGP season is the last under the current 1000cc regulations. From 2027, new rules with 850cc engines and Pirelli tyres will apply. This page is your central hub for everything MotoGP 2026: current standings, race calendar, all teams and riders, technical changes and the outlook for the new era.
TVS Motor Company has overtaken Yamaha in global sales figures and is now the third-largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the world. For the first time, two Indian companies stand on the podium of the global industry giants.
Yamaha Motor is moving its US headquarters from Cypress, California to Kennesaw, Georgia after nearly 50 years. The entire company campus spanning approximately 102,000 square meters is up for sale.
At the MotoGP season opener in Thailand, Yamaha experiences its worst season start of the modern era. Instead of the riders, racing boss Paolo Pavesio faces the press and speaks of a long road back.
Yamaha has filed a patent for a swing arm with variable geometry. The design is intended to enable targeted changes to traction and cornering grip while riding.
After a difficult performance at the official MotoGP preseason test in Sepang, Yamaha has come to a mixed conclusion. The new V4 motorcycle shows progress in terms of handling, but still has significant room for improvement in terms of engine performance.
