Most inline-four engines use a flat-plane crank, meaning two pistons rise while two fall, giving perfect primary balance and even 180-degree firing intervals. Yamaha broke from this in 2009 with the ...

It's party time over at Yamaha, as the Japanese bike maker is celebrating its 70th anniversary. And what better way to mark the moment than to release the 2026 model year update for the off-road ...

We all know the Yamaha YZR-M1 as one of the most potent contenders in the MotoGP racing series. Ridden into combat this season (and the previous one as well) by Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins, the ...