Yamaha
Latest News and Reviews
First Ride
08/04/21
For 2021 the two bike Yamaha MT-09 range has gone through its biggest update to date – is the MT-09 SP still the one you really want?
Road Test
26/03/21
Visordown has just taken collection of its long-term press bike in the form of a 2021 Yamaha MT-09 – here are our first thoughts on the model
First Ride
17/03/21
SINCE 2015 the Tracer has been the sensible one in the otherwise lairy Yamaha MT family, with the GT model adding a bit more sophistication alongside it since 2016.
First Ride
12/03/21
We had the chance to test out the 2021 edition of the Yamaha D’elight, to find out what’s new for this year, and what it’s like on the commute.
First Ride
11/03/21
This is the 2021 Yamaha NMAX 125, we pretended to be commuters for the day and set off around sunny Peterborough to review the Yamaha scooter.
First Ride
04/03/21
We've been on the press riding launch of the new 2021 Yamaha MT-09 - here's everything you need to know about the new bike
First Ride
10/02/21
It's here and also not quite here! The new 2021 Yamaha MT-07 is due in dealerships soon, and here's what it's like to ride
Gear
02/09/20
To learn how to pop a wheelie properly and safely, we went along to the Yamaha supported Extreme Wheelie School in York
First Ride
21/07/20
We went along to the UK press riding launch of the new 2020 Yamaha Tricity 300 leaning multi-wheel scooter, here’s what we found out
Road Test
16/07/20
We spent a day testing the new 2020 Yamaha MT-125 in and around London, here’s what we found out
First Ride
15/07/20
The Yamaha Tricity 300 is here to take the fight to the mould-breaking Piaggio MP3 three-wheeler and rip up some some city streets and the rule books
First Ride
02/03/20
Visordown went along to try out the 2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 on the island of Tenerife, here’s what we found out
First Ride
28/02/20
The Yamaha Tracer 700 gets an overhaul for 2020 with a fresh face, a revised Euro5 compliant engine and an overhauled suspension system
First Ride
21/11/19
Visordown tests out the reworked Yamaha TMAX 560 Tech Max scooter in Estoril, Portugal; Here’s what we make of the more powerful and sportier TMAX.
Motorbike
20/11/19
Visordown gets its hands on the 2020 Yamaha TMAX 560 ahead of getting out on the city streets and the mountains around Lisbon
General
30/10/19
Stolen Motorcycle Recovery London tracked a stolen motorbike down only to find it stored in a ‘commercial-grade chop shop’.
Viral
25/10/19
Feast your eyes at the best motorcycles racers in the world launching there 260+ horsepower MotoGP machines at a wet Twin Ring Motegi Circuit.
General
07/10/19
Visordown entered the retro-styled Yamaha XSR700 X-Tribute to race at the Bike shed Festival; Here’s how we got on.
Road Test
24/09/19
The Yamaha XSR700 XTribute is Yamaha’s answer to the call for a retro-naked with back road ability. Here’s what it’s like to live with one.
Motorbike
16/09/19
The Yamaha R1 2020 gets a revised fairing, upgraded engine internals and a total of seven electronic rider aids. We went to Jerez to check it out.
General
12/09/19
Youtube motorcycle blogger gengtayarbesar has modified his Yamaha Y15ZR scooter into a Valentino Rossi M1 racebike replica.
New Bikes
12/09/19
Jakusa Design reimagines the Yamaha VMAX motorcycle adding some stealthy yet bold additions to the v-four powered heavy cruiser.