Yamaha Bike News

It is becoming apparent to many people who try to get around our congested cities by car or public transport, that riding a motorcycle would be a very intelligent move.

After the massive success of the 2007 Yamaha Race Academy, Yamaha decided to do it all again in 2008 to mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of Yamaha’s iconic YZF-R1.

With a power unit borrowed from the R6, this new generation FZ6 Fazer is a far cry from the FZS600 which was the mainstay of Yamaha’s mid-range for many years. The engine is slightly de-tuned from the unit used in its supersport stablemate, and sits in an all-new lightweight diecast frame, with MotoGP-style underseat exhaust.

With the recent release of the eagerly anticipated learner legal sports bike, the YZF-R125, Yamaha is thrilled to announce that it has taken the market by storm and has gone straight in at number 1 in the sales chart with the most registrations for May 2008.

Following the successful launch of Double Yammy! a 0% APR Typical, finance offer PLUS Cash Back on YZF-R1, R6 and the 7 strong range of FZ models; Yamaha have added a further 4 models to this exciting campaign!

With fuel prices going through the roof, congestion charges on council agendas everywhere and vehicle tax on the rise, what a great time for Yamaha to bring to the market the all new Yamaha Vity.

The brand new Yamaha XT660Z Tenere has now arrived at authorised Yamaha dealerships. Initially available in limited quantities, customers will need to be quick of the mark to start their own Yamaha Adventure.

Is your old scooter looking a bit tired? Is it losing you respect from your mates? What you need is a new race replica from Yamaha. This year, you can bag yourself an Aerox R or Jog RR with a full on race rep paint scheme.

Yamaha are very pleased to offer a really great start to summer motorcycling. The brand that brought you Zero Worship are delighted to continue with 0% finance on certain models, but in addition to that benefit, customers that buy the YZF-R1, R6 or one of the 7 strong range of FZ machines, will benefit from a very handy cash back cheque, sent direct to their door!

Yamaha Motor UK is proud to announce the arrival of the official Yamaha World Superbike (WSBK) clothing range, as worn by Nori Haga and Troy Corser.

Yamaha Motor UK is proud to announce the introduction of Motorcycle Apparel Centres. When it comes to Genuine Clothing and Accessories, Yamaha has one of the most comprehensive ranges in the industry that has been built up over many years.

The legendary air cooled in-line parallel four muscle bike is now available in its new 2008 colour variants of Competition White (including a retro red stripe on the top of the tank) plus Midnight Black.

The brand new Yamaha YZF-R125 has now arrived at authorised Yamaha dealerships. Initially available in limited quantities, customers will have to move fast to grab Yamaha’s new R-Series baby.

Yamaha Motor UK are delighted to announce the extension of their current Finance scheme. SIXTEEN models, including top performers such as the YZF-R1 and the new for 2008 YZF-R6, still benefit from 0% Finance, APR Typical over 2.5 years, with just £199 down (subject to status)!

Yamaha Motor UK is proud to, once again, sponsor Dave Coates – Stunt Rider extreme! Dave, pictured standing on the right, from Darlington, has just take delivery of his new Yamaha FZ1 and YZF-R1, from Stockton Yamaha dealer Tillston Motorcycles.

Yamaha are extremely proud to invite motorcycle fans everywhere to help us celebrate a decade of R-Series motorcycles, started by the iconic and original YZF-R1 back in 1998.

The ACU British Supercross series came to a close last weekend (23rd February) at the superb O2 Arena in London. An enthusiastic crowd cheered on the best of British Supercross for last event of the season.

Yamaha are very proud to announce the availability of their own quality oil brand, developed specifically by Yamaha, for Yamahas. It was apparent that there was a need for an oil that had better qualities than those currently available, so Yamaha engineers specified an oil that would give better engine life with improved performance – the result? Yamalube!

Yamaha Motor UK are delighted to announce their most comprehensive Finance scheme ever. SIXTEEN models, including top performers such as the YZF-R1 and YZF-R6, are to benefit from 0% Finance, APR Typical, with just £199 down over 2.5 years (subject to status)!

Yamaha Motor UK have announced 2008 pricing at their Dealer Conference that was held at the NEC on Monday 21st January.

Two new staff members have been enlisted into key positions within the Yamaha Motor UK fold, in line with their objective to be the No1 choice of motorcycle for UK customers.

Yamaha, winners of the 2007 WSB and Superstock 1000 Cup manufacturers title, are pleased to announce the arrival of the very cool 2008 colour variants of the YFZ-R1.

To continue giving Yamaha customers great ownership experiences, the company has added the 2007 YZF-R1 to the current 100% Adrenalin/0% promotion - £99 deposit and no interest for 2.5 years (0% APR typical, subject to status of course).

2007 was not only the Centenary of the T.T. Races but it was also a very important year for young people on the Isle of Man, as it was in 1907 that Lord Baden-Powell started the Scout movement.

According to the long-range weather forecast, the sun is going to make an appearance again this month. Well it is July!

In line with previous season’s limited edition Aerox Mopeds, Yamaha has produced a very cool looking FIAT Yamaha Team replica. Priced at the same RRP as the standard Aerox, £2,199.00 on the road, it includes FREE RAC cover and TPO insurance too!

Yamaha have extended the offer of FREE Third Party Only insurance on their XT125R and XT125X learner models until the end August. In addition, the company will continue to offer very attractive subsidised Third Party Fire & Theft rates

To mark the launch of the awesome new Yamaha YZF-R1, which was rolled out across Europe in the winter, Yamaha Europe decided to initiate it’s own form of Europe-wide lottery, but with a prize that money could not buy.

The Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 delivers four-cylinder performance that serious street riders can enjoy every day. To enhance the experience, Yamaha have boosted the array of accessories available for this great middle-weight, by introducing a lower cowling kit for the machine.