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Yamaha will reveal its new R1, R6, R3 and an adventure-style MT-09 at the EICA motorcycle show in Milan on November 3. The Japanese company has released a video that gives some hints that the new R1 will be a total revamp with the title “Nothing stays the same”. Even the engine sounds different, possibly …
If you think the MT-09 – the flagship of the Yamaha “Masters of Torque” range – was aggressive, how about the limited edition Street Rally? This variant of the tricked-up triple sports bike is fitted with motard-style body components. The additional parts include a headlight cover, front mudguard, a small beak, air filter covers, fuel …
Yamaha has confirmed the MT-09 big-bore naked bike will be coming by the end of the year. It is one of a 125-new-model offensive over the next three years, although Yamaha says that “obviously” not all will be coming to Australia. The first of these is the new MT-03 660cc roadster which arrives next month …