2025 Yamaha R9 First Ride: Supersport for the Real World
WRN’s Sarah Schilke reviews the competent, adaptable Yamaha R9 sportbike at Sonoma Raceway track.
2025 Yamaha R9 First Ride: Supersport for the Real World
New Motorcycle Review: Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Sport Tourer
Yamaha adds to its lineage of sport touring bikes with its Tracer 9 GT, an all-new, ground-up rebuild designed for long distance comfort.
New Motorcycle Review: Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Sport Tourer
New Motorcycle Review: Yamaha YZF-R7
Yamaha’s new YZF-R7 offers riders who are drawn to supersport motorcycles a stylish, stripped-down, midsized sporty package with everything you need for everyday comfort, control, and performance for just $8,999.
New Motorcycle Review: Yamaha YZF-R7
Making the Dream of Riding Come True in Your 40s
Spending four years riding her first motorcycle, a Yamaha V Star 250, before trading up to a Harley Sportster 883 was the right way to go for this new rider.
Making the Dream of Riding Come True in Your 40s
59, Female, and Formidable On Her Motorcycle
Its never too late to start riding a motorcycle. This woman began her motorcycle journey at 59, and did it right with proper training and education.
59, Female, and Formidable On Her Motorcycle
Motorcycle Review: 2015-2016 Yamaha FZ-07
The bargain-priced 687cc Yamaha FZ-07 shares its FZ-09 sibling’s styling and cross-plane engine platform, but in a smaller, more user-friendly package. New riders and commuters can both appreciate the FZ-07’s light weight and easy maneuverability. But with plenty of torque and power for weekend warriors, the FZ-07 is, simply put, two-wheeled fun at its best.
Motorcycle Review: 2015-2016 Yamaha FZ-07
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2013/2012 Star Motorcycles Road Star Silverado S
Star Motorcycles’ Road Star Silverado S is a 1670cc, 773-pound heavyweight cruiser with a fairly long, 66.5-inch wheelbase, which might put off women riders concerned about riding a big bike. However, the Silverado’s controls are well within reach for the average-size woman.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2013/2012 Star Motorcycles Road Star Silverado S
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Star Motorcycles V Star 250
Sensible riders cut their motorcycle teeth on an easy-to-ride, small-displacement bike, but as skill and confidence grow, so does the hunger for a bigger motorcycle. Many of these little trainer motorcycles that are so accommodating at parking lot speeds lose their composure on the highway, if they can reach highway speeds at all.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Star Motorcycles V Star 250
Motorcycle Review: 2011 Star Stryker
With a super-low 26.4-inch seat height and a weight nearly 100 pounds lighter than the Raider, Star Motorcycles predicts that its new Stryker will appeal particularly to female riders. To find out if thats the case, writer Tricia Szulewski flew out to Austin, Texas, for the official press introduction of the new Star Stryker. In her article, she shares her comprehensive review and an account of her test ride in the open Texas countryside.
Motorcycle Review: 2011 Star Stryker
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Yamahas TMAX Maxi Scooter
“Supersport” designated motorcycles command awe and appreciation for their combination of sleek, go-fast looks and sporty, go-fast performance. On the other hand, scooters often don the less-sexy monikers of economical, practical, and even cute.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Yamahas TMAX Maxi Scooter