Tag Archives: Yamaha

New Adventure-styled Yamaha based on MT-09/FZ-09?

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

New puzzle piece gives us an idea of what could be next from Yamaha in the Adventure world. An illustration (source: CycleWorld via Young Magazine in Japan) of a sport/touring Yamaha has been leaked to the press. You could call … Continue reading →

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High Pass, Snow, Low Pass

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Finally I can report here the first ride of the year.  And what a ride it was, what a great way to start the new riding season! Before the weekend I had checked the weather forecast and those wise people … Continue reading →

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The Giant Loop Bags

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

If you build it, they will come.  And for motorcycle travel, if we install travel bags or cases on our motorcycle, we will fill all that space with gear, and then attach something more to it. More often than not, … Continue reading →

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The Yamaha Super Ténéré is in Eugene

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

I stopped by the local Yamaha dealer to buy a new shield for one of my helmets and there it was: The 2012 Yamaha Super Ténéré XT1200Z.  This bike was launched as a 2011 model in Europe during the fall … Continue reading →

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Praire Mountain, Oregon.

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

Where is that 250? In the back of the garage? Since the trip to the Death Valley in March this bike has been sitting quietly at a corner of the garage. I took it out, lubricated the chain, checked pressure … Continue reading →

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