Yamaha suspended testing its V4-powered YZF-M1 at the MotoGP shakedown in Sepang. Although the exact engine issue is unknown, things aren't as bad as they sound due to concessions. I like Yamaha—I ...

Note: It’s purely MotoGP. Now that we have that clarified, here’s the big breaking news: Yamaha recently declared that it was formally retiring its iconic inline-four "big-bang" M1 – the same platform ...

Yamaha has been a household name in the bike racing scene for decades. Starting at the 1955 Mt. Fuji Ascent Race, the motorcycle company has secured a place among track champions and the world's most ...

Yamaha has unveiled an all-new V4-powered MotoGP for the 2026 season, as it makes a final push to return to competitiveness under the current regulations cycle. Factory riders Fabio Quartararo and ...

One look at the 2026-spec Yamaha M1 is enough to show that the V4 engine isn’t the only departure from the recent past. In recent MotoGP seasons, the Iwata-based manufacturer had explored the same ...