Yamaha
Crossplane character across every class.
Best Yamaha motorcycles, reviews, and guides: MT, R-series, Ténéré and more.
Latest
2026 Yamaha YZF-R9: The Supersport Yamaha Fans Have Waited a Decade For
Yamaha drops its beloved 890cc CP3 triple into a dedicated supersport chassis with Brembo Stylema brakes and a full six-axis IMU. The YZF-R9 is the middleweight sportbike the R6 always pointed toward, reborn for the real world.
The Best Middleweight Supersport Motorcycles of 2026
The supersport class is reborn. These are the best middleweight supersport motorcycles of 2026, from road-first triples and twins to the last of the screaming 600s.
The Best Retro and Modern Classic Motorcycles of 2026
Timeless looks, modern running gear. These are the best retro and modern classic motorcycles of 2026, from litre-class inline-fours to the definitive British twin.
The Best Sport-Touring Motorcycles of 2026
Fast enough to thrill on a Sunday, comfortable enough to tour all summer. These are the best sport-touring and crossover motorcycles of 2026, from middleweight value to semi-active flagships.
A Scooter Airbag That Goes With You: Autoliv and Yamaha's New Safety Idea
Autoliv and Yamaha have developed a detachable scooter airbag that breaks free and stays with the rider after a crash. How it works and which bike gets it first.
Yamaha Begins Its V4 Era: The Inline-Four MotoGP Bike Is Gone
For 2026 Yamaha has retired the inline-four YZR-M1 it raced since 2002 and switched to a V4 producing over 275 hp, the biggest technical gamble in its MotoGP history.
Guides
See allThe Best Middleweight Supersport Motorcycles of 2026
The supersport class is reborn. These are the best middleweight supersport motorcycles of 2026, from road-first triples and twins to the last of the screaming 600s.
The Best Retro and Modern Classic Motorcycles of 2026
Timeless looks, modern running gear. These are the best retro and modern classic motorcycles of 2026, from litre-class inline-fours to the definitive British twin.
The Best Sport-Touring Motorcycles of 2026
Fast enough to thrill on a Sunday, comfortable enough to tour all summer. These are the best sport-touring and crossover motorcycles of 2026, from middleweight value to semi-active flagships.
The Best Beginner Motorcycles of 2026
New to riding? These are the best beginner motorcycles of 2026: approachable, forgiving, and genuinely fun bikes that won't outgrow you in a season.
The Best Adventure Motorcycles of 2026
From middleweight all-rounders to globe-crossing giants, these are the best adventure (ADV) motorcycles of 2026 for tarmac, trail, and everything between.
News
See all2026 Yamaha YZF-R9: The Supersport Yamaha Fans Have Waited a Decade For
Yamaha drops its beloved 890cc CP3 triple into a dedicated supersport chassis with Brembo Stylema brakes and a full six-axis IMU. The YZF-R9 is the middleweight sportbike the R6 always pointed toward, reborn for the real world.
A Scooter Airbag That Goes With You: Autoliv and Yamaha's New Safety Idea
Autoliv and Yamaha have developed a detachable scooter airbag that breaks free and stays with the rider after a crash. How it works and which bike gets it first.
Yamaha Begins Its V4 Era: The Inline-Four MotoGP Bike Is Gone
For 2026 Yamaha has retired the inline-four YZR-M1 it raced since 2002 and switched to a V4 producing over 275 hp, the biggest technical gamble in its MotoGP history.
Yamaha Reveals the 2026 MT-09 With More Tech and More Torque
Yamaha has pulled the covers off the 2026 MT-09, adding sharper styling, updated electronics, and a torquier CP3 triple to its best-selling naked motorcycle.
Yamaha in your inbox
New Yamaha reviews, best-of lists, and news, plus the rest of the riding brief. One email a week, no noise.