2025 YAMAHA R1. NEW, AFTER A FASHION?

2025 YAMAHA R1. NEW, AFTER A FASHION?

We are getting a ‘new’ 2025 Yamaha R1 and RM! Considering the recent pullback of the R1 in some markets, this should indeed be seen as a good thing, right? After all, the trajectory for the Yamaha R1 was heading towards cancellation. But is this a stay of execution or...
RIDING MODE WARS

RIDING MODE WARS

Many new bikes are now equiped with riding modes, and Superbikes are no exception. But what difference do they make in the real world? What difference do they make (if any) when you are tapping into the upper reaches of a bikes performace envolope at the race track? I...
YAMAHA R1 AXED! CONSPIRACY!

YAMAHA R1 AXED! CONSPIRACY!

According to Visordown.com, citing an official comment from Yamaha UK, Yamaha has decided not to develop a Euro5+ version of the R1 or R1M. Is this the end of the line for the R1 and R1M, or are we missing something? WHY AXE THE R1? THE OFFICIAL LINE The official line...
NOISE IS SLOWING YOU DOWN

NOISE IS SLOWING YOU DOWN

Did you know you are at risk of hearing loss after only 7.5 minutes of riding your motorcycle at 112 km/h (70mph)? It gets worse. Damaging noise volumes spike sharply higher the faster you ride. Spend too long with your hair on fire, turning and burning, and you will...
SURVIVE THE GALACTIC SHIT SHOW

SURVIVE THE GALACTIC SHIT SHOW

Go for a ride. There, problem solved! I’m being facetious, of course. I would never profess to have the solution to the world’s (or your individual) problems. These are well within our ability to fix, with proper intent. But that discussion is beyond the scope of this...
Ducati Panigale V4 – What Are They Hiding?

Ducati Panigale V4 – What Are They Hiding?

Kudos to Ducati for continually updating the Ducati Panigale V4. Few competitors evolve their superbikes with the frequency that Ducati does. For example, in the nine years since Yamaha released its new R1 in 2015, it has been updated only once. In the same period,...