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Yamaha XJR1300 Scrambler

Muscle Scrambler: Yamaha XJR1300

Teleportation awaits… In the early ’90s, Yamaha needed a big-bore muscle bike to compete with the likes of the Honda CB1000 and Suzuki Bandit. Thus the mighty XJR series was born — a ’70s-inspired, big-block […]

Yamaha Virago Cafe Bobber

Handbuilt in Texas: Jackson 5AM V2.0

“We don’t build custom Yamahas, Hondas, etc. We build Jacksons.” The XV750 Virago, launched in 1981, was Yamaha’s first entry into the V-twin cruiser arena. It was a slightly funky machine, with an air-cooled 75° […]