The Best Yamaha Motorcycles
Yamaha builds some of the most characterful engines in motorcycling, from the punchy CP3 triple to the rorty MT singles. Across naked, sport, and adventure, there's a Yamaha with genuine personality. These are the best.
- 01Yamaha · sport
Yamaha YZF-R1
8.7The crossplane CP4 still sings and new Brembo stoppers sharpen it, but a frozen 200 hp and track-only EU status leave it trailing fresher rivals.
Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · Motorcycle.com
- Price
- $18,999
- Engine
- 998cc
- Power
- 200hp
- Seat
- 855mm
- 02Yamaha · naked
Yamaha MT-09
8.6The 2024 overhaul turns the charismatic hooligan into a genuinely complete sub-litre naked: punchy CP3 triple, sharper chassis, full electronics.
Consensus from Visordown · Bennetts · MCN
- Price
- $10,599
- Engine
- 890cc
- Power
- 119hp
- Seat
- 825mm
- 03Yamaha · adventure
Yamaha Ténéré 700
8.5The benchmark middleweight ADV for genuine off-road ability, simplicity, and value; the tall seat and basic kit are the only price of admission.
Consensus from RevZilla · Cycle World · Adventure Bike Rider
- Price
- $10,799
- Engine
- 689cc
- Power
- 72hp
- Seat
- 875mm
- 04Yamaha · touring
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
8.5A fast, characterful triple with semi-active suspension and standard luggage that delivers exceptional sport-touring value, only let down by a busy ride and modest wind protection.
Consensus from 1000PS · MCN · Cycle World
- Price
- $13,499
- Engine
- 890cc
- Power
- 119hp
- Seat
- 810mm
- 05Yamaha · naked
Yamaha MT-07
8.4A torquey CP2 twin in a light, friendly chassis whose 2024 fork and brake upgrades sharpen one of the most rewarding middleweight nakeds, though rivals now make more power.
Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · MCN
- Price
- $8,499
- Engine
- 689cc
- Power
- 73hp
- Seat
- 805mm
- 06Yamaha · sport
Yamaha R7
8.0A brilliantly balanced, featherweight-handling middleweight supersport and a genuine value, let down only by a willing twin that wants more top end.
Consensus from MCN · RevZilla · Cycle World
- Price
- $9,199
- Engine
- 689cc
- Power
- 73hp
- Seat
- 835mm
- 07Yamaha · sport
Yamaha YZF-R3
8.0A refined, low-seat twin-cylinder entry sportbike that handles crisply on track and street, held back only by modest mid-range punch against single-cylinder rivals.
Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · Motorcycle.com
- Price
- $5,499
- Engine
- 321cc
- Power
- 42hp
- Seat
- 780mm
- 08Yamaha · sport
Yamaha YZF-R125
8.0A proper miniature supersport with R-series looks, variable valve timing and a quickshifter, the aspirational 125 for learners who want the full experience.
Consensus from MCN · Bennetts · Visordown
- Price
- $5,499
- Engine
- 125cc
- Power
- 15hp
- Seat
- 825mm
- 09Yamaha · naked
Yamaha MT-125
7.9The R125 in streetfighter clothing: same VVA single and quickshifter, lower bars and a lower seat, one of the most fun ways to learn.
Consensus from MCN · Bennetts · Visordown
- Price
- $5,299
- Engine
- 125cc
- Power
- 15hp
- Seat
- 810mm
- 10Yamaha · naked
Yamaha MT-03
7.6A sweet-handling, low-seat budget naked with the friendliest ergonomics in class, just outgunned on power by the 390 Duke.
Consensus from MCN · Bennetts · RideApart
- Price
- $4,999
- Engine
- 321cc
- Power
- 42hp
- Seat
- 780mm
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