Take a few seconds to recall everything that you've heard about Yamaha's latest R6 so far. Well, it is true. Every last word. Yes, the new R6 IS that good. As far as race reps go, the R6 is probably ...

The most notable problems with the Yamaha R6 include cruncy shifts between first and second, low-RPM oil starvation, and ...

Whether manufacturing pitch-perfect pianos or high-performance motorcycles, Yamaha has developed a reputation for precision and quality in the century-plus since the company was founded. But even as ...

I’ve been passionate about motorcycles ever since I started riding dirt bikes in childhood and now I’m doing my best in blending mechanical engineering with motorcycle journalism. In such a rapidly ...

Free with Motor Cycle News, December 18 is a 16-page special on the Yamaha R6. Read the first test, both on the track and on the road. You’ll be able to find out about all the features of the new R6 ...

MCN Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin has just ridden the new 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 at Sugo in Japan. The full report will be in this the October 24 issue of MCN but here’s what he’s had to say: “The new ...