My introduction to the Yamaha FJ series began as a 22 year old in 1988. I purchased a used 1985 FJ1100. The motorcycle was everything I dreamed it could be: touring bike, commuter bike, saturday night ...

1984 was more than the title of George Orwell's best-known book, w It was also the year that superbikes—the liter-plus sport bikes from Japan—really came of age. Kawasaki fire the first volley with ...

There are two letters you have to pay attention to here: Z and J. The Yamaha FZ-09 (note the Z) came out last year and is Yamaha’s top-selling motorcycle. This year it was part of Cycle World’s 10 ...

The “Adventure” and “Sport Touring” motorcycle segments are said to be the fastest-growing niches in the industry. Suddenly, every OEM is trying to horn in on the action traditionally dominated by BMW ...

WHAT COULD HAPPEN: If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash. THE FIX: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers ...

Good and thrilling news come from the House of Iwata, as the “FJ-09” name was registered by Yamaha as a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application was made ...

The handlebar of a motorcycle isn’t just a bent rod used to steer the machine, it’s also a way through which the front wheel and brakes give you feedback when riding. So naturally, you’d want it to be ...

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With these bikes, Yamaha proves that it is possible to build a fun, reliable motorcycle ...