The 2010s played host to some highly powerful, truly lightning fast motorcycles, including the one that still holds the ...

Series bike, but it's inexpensive by modern sport-bike standards, leading it to massive sales success overseas.

This ultra-rare Yamaha YZF-R1 WorldSBK replica costs around $76,000, and only 21 examples exist worldwide.

Figuring out what's the most powerful bike of a bunch sounds like an easy job, but it's actually quite a challenge.

Details about the R2 remain limited. There have been no test mule sightings or official confirmations regarding its engine configuration, hardware, or launch timeline. For now, the trademark filing is ...

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The new YZF-R7, the bike that redefined the Supersport class with a focus on performance, accessibility and fun, is raising the bar again with a sharper handling chassis, advanced electronics package ...

My 2012 Yamaha R1. A beautifully maintained example of this iconic super bike. This bike has never been dropped never used on track and has been meticulously cared for. Recently returned from overseas ...

Luke started working as a Freelance Writer for HotCars in 2020. After three years, he moved to a more permanent role with the TopSpeed motorcycle content team as a Journalist. When Yamaha launched the ...

Yamaha is phasing out their YZF-R1 for the streets only 2025 model year refresh will include YZF-R1 as a track-only model Yamaha to continue to invest in GYTR PRO efforts, which include a returning R1 ...

Allyn started writing for TopSpeed in 2015, but has been writing on motorcycle and automotive topics since 2008 for outlets such as eHow, USAToday, and subsidiaries of MotorTrend. Formally trained as ...

The older you get, the faster time goes. It’s hard to believe that the Yamaha YZF-R1, the motorcycle that revolutionized the superbike category, is now a quarter-century old. The original R1, circa ...