Yamaha Motorcycles News

JOE Burns has taken his first Metzeler National Superstock 600 win at Knockhill this morning.

From a press release issued by Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca: MONTEREY, Calif. a ' Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca just announced that they have added parking space in the lakebed area near Yamaha Marketplace for motorcycles.

Pricing for the 2010 BMW S1000RR has been released in Italy and it's a 140 cheaper than the 2009 Yamaha R1 .

Yamaha is reportedly developing a hybrid motorcycle based on the Gen-Ryu concept that first debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show way back in 2005 and the LUXAIR followup two years later.

Back at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, Yamaha unveiled a hybrid motorcycle concept called the Gen-Ryu. Since then, it seems as though the company has been busy filing patents and gearing up to put the hybrid motorcycle into full production.

The newly formed Yamaha Champions Riding School will provide a multitude of services and discounts in support of Racing 2 Save Lives , an annual charity motorcycle riding event, at Miller Motorsports Park over the weekend of July 3-5. Contributions include a 20-percent discount to registered R2SL participants in the July 6-7A Yamaha Champions ...

If Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has his way, however, you will soon be able to trade an older vehicle that gets less MPGs for a brand new motorcycle. Casey has introduced S. 1248, the Green Transportation Efficiency Act of 2009, aka the Green TEA bill. The Casey bill would provide a $2500 voucher when trading in an older car or bike to purchase a brand new motorcycle from a participating, registered dealership. Motorcycle GPS.

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation took note that the President recently signed the Car Allowance Rebate System bill, also known as CARS, or by its former moniker, "cash for clunkers." This law provides individual Americans with vouchers up to $4500 toward the purchase of a new automobile when trading in an older, less efficient vehicle.

"It is hot but I'd rather be hot than bash my head in," on one of the hottest days of the year Missouri motorcyclist Larry Reifstick would rather be heated than harmed, others would like to leave the helmet at home. "I just drove through Arkansas with a few other friends and we all had our helmets off," says motorcyclist Elmer Ferguson, "but as soon as we got back into Missouri there was a police officer telling us to put them back on."

Ed Hardy Helmets. That could change soon, but it hasn't yet. While the state legislature did pass a bill that would allow going helmetless on most Missouri roads except interstates, that bill still waits on the governor's desk. Whether its confusion or courage some are breaking the law by not wearing a helmet.

"I see them without all of the time," says Reifstick, "I saw two or three of them just today, I think most of them think the law as already gone into effect."

The Highway Patrol knows it hasn't gone into effect. Troopers issuing a reminder to motorcyclists that they can and will ticket those going helmetless. The bill waits for the governor's action and even if he had signed it already it would be august before going leaving the helmet off would be legal. If Governor Nixon doesn't veto nor sign it, then the bill would automatically become law July 14th. It would be by the end of August before it would take effect. So until then the debate continues and for the time being, so does having to have a helmet on.

"Most bikers I have spoken with would prefer to have the choice," says Ferguson as he strapped on his helmet to head home."

Saskatoona s Brett McCormick passed Jordan Szoke two turns from the finish to win Sundaya s third round of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship, presented by Turple Bros.

From a press release issued by Yamaha Motor Corp. Cypress Ca. Cypress, CA June 26, 2009 - Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S. is pleased to remind fans that the popular Learn To Ride Demo event, featuring Yamaha's TT-R dirt bikes, is returning to the Yamaha Marketplace at this year's Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on July 3 5th.

Spies gets back to Superpole domination at Donington Ben Spies soon got back to his Superpole winning ways with his eighth pole of the year in nine races at Donington Park in the UK.

New Delhi, Jun 26 : Two-wheeler maker India Yamaha Motor Ltd today announced the launch of racing kits for its YZF-R15 and FZ series bikes.

Cal Crutchlow . FIM Supersport World Championship Donington Park, England June 26, 2009 Free Practice One Results : 1. Cal CRUTCHLOW , 1:33.323 2. Joan LASCORZ , 1:33.650 3. Eugene LAVERTY , 1:33.871 4. Fabien FORET , 1:33.928 5. Kenan SOFUOGLU , 1:34.175 6. Katsuaki FUJIWARA , 1:34.219 7. Mark AITCHISON , 1:34.578 8. Garry MCCOY , 1:34.986 9.

Yamaha motorcycle owners will have a treat this coming July when BM Supply Motor Sdn Bhd will hold the first ever Yamaha Bike Day.

" Zero Motorcycles today announced its attendance at the 2009 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, July 3-5. The new Zero S Supermoto will be available for demo rides throughout the entire event.

June 24, 2009 - " Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has launched www.TruthAboutRhino.com. The new Web site has been created to provide accurate information about Yamaha and its Rhino Side-by-Side vehicles, to combat a recent flurry of inaccurate information and negative advertisements targeting the vehicle, and to encourage Rhino customers and the ...

SAXEVILLE - Waushara County Crimestoppers is seeking help from the public in solving thefts reported in the Saxeville area Sunday.

Eco Factor: Low-emission bike powered by a gasoline/electric hybrid engine. Car and bike manufacturers make use of the best of auto shows to showcase their ingenuity in the form of futuristic motorcycles and cars which enthrall our senses.

Last March Metzeler conducted an overnight press launch in Palm Springs, California, to introduce its latest sport-touring tire, the Roadtec Z6 Interact.

From a press release issued by Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca: Ben Bostrom celebrating his AMA Supersport Championship last September at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.