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Yamaha motorcycles

Minus the mid-century innovations by Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki, one could argue that motorcycling might be a lost art today. With their small engines, low profiles, and street-rider stances, these lightweight hallmarks of design give new riders all over the world a way into the fray, and experienced riders the perfect minimal ride.

These days, Yamaha motorcycles are at the core of the custom scene. They offer the perfect platforms for stylish urban rides with cheap price tags.

Models like the Yamaha XS650, SR400, XSR700 and XSR900 are among a legendary line of Yamaha motorcycles that beg to be turned into café racers, bobbers and trackers—and they fill our galleries of great builds.

The new Yamaha XSR900 GP neo-retro motorcycle

Factory Special: The new Yamaha XSR 900 GP goes into production

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Every time we think the motorcycle industry’s heritage segment has reached its zenith, another major manufacturer cashes in and the cycle continues. This time it’s Yamaha’s turn, with the announcement of the remarkably provocative Yamaha XSR900 GP. Yamaha doesn’t have as big a range of modern classics as, say, Triumph or Royal Enfield. But the…

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The latest motorcycle news, customs, and classics.

Speed Read: A super-rare MV Agusta 750S America and more

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If you’ve got money to burn, there’s a super-rare MV Agusta 750S America with your name on it this week. But if you’re just browsing, we’ve also rounded up a custom Yamaha TRX850, a zany electric bike with oodles of 80s appeal, and a slick Triumph street scrambler from Tamarit Motorcycles.

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Yamaha RZV500R two-stroke restomod by Championship Cycles

A screaming Yamaha RZV500R restomod from Championship Cycles

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Only available in Japan and limited to just 1,600 units, the mid-80s Yamaha RZV500R is as rare as it is iconic. Based on the RZ500, the Japanese-market RZV500R sported a handful of upgrades—the most noteworthy of which was an aluminum frame. The RZ500 was a desirable machine in its own right; a four-cylinder two-stroke race…

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Twin-engine Yamaha RD350 two-stroke drag bike

Two-stroke terror: A twin-engine Yamaha RD350 drag bike

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If you suffer from the misconception that Germans don’t know how to have fun, you’ve clearly never experienced the German sprint racing scene. Events like the popular Glemseck 101 are filled to the brim with wild and inappropriate motorcycles, all of which are guaranteed to make you smile. And what could be more fun than…

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First Motorcycles for Kids

Start ’em Young: 5 Fun and Friendly First Motorcycles for Kids

The bicycle is the first freedom machine most of us experienced, but you never look at life the same after your first…

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The latest motorcycle news, customs and auctions

Speed Read: An Africa Twin-inspired custom Honda Cub and more

There’s something for everyone in this week’s edition of Speed Read. We’ve got a Yamaha Banshee-powered street tracker from the UK, an…

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1980 Yamaha SR500 street tracker by Airow

Going solo: A crisp Yamaha SR500 street tracker from Poland

The Yamaha SR500 is enjoying a resurgence in popularity right now, but we’re not surprised. Few motorcycles can match the SR’s enduring…

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The latest motorcycle news, customs and classics

Speed Read: A custom Yamaha XT600 street tracker and more

Two Yamaha singles book-end our selection this week. We kick off with a sharp custom Yamaha XT600 street tracker, then profile a…

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Yamaha XV920 Virago by Bueno Co.

Muy Bueno: A Yamaha XV920 Virago street tracker from Virginia

An old Yamaha Virago doesn’t quite have the same appeal as an old Harley, but there was a time when the Virago…

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Yamaha SR500 flat tracker by Chad Daly

Smoke Show: A svelte Yamaha SR500 flat tracker from Idaho

As soon as a particular motorcycle becomes popular among customizers, it becomes harder and harder to find clean examples of it. The…

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Yamaha R9 custom concept by Seb Hipperson

This custom build is the Yamaha R9 we deserve

Rumors of a new Yamaha R9 have been percolating for a while, but there’s been no official word from the Japanese marque……

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The latest custom motorcycles, news and prototypes

Speed Read: The Yamaha XSR900 DB40 retro racer and more

Two very different Yamahas dominate this weekend’s edition of Speed Read. We take a closer look at the new Yamaha XSR900 DB40…

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