A triple-cylinder hooligan inspired by the Skyline GT-R… In 1989, Nissan released the R32 Skyline GT-R, an all-wheel-drive street car with a 2.6-liter twin turbo straight-six engine that made 320 horsepower in factory trim…but could […]
Tag: Yamaha
Never Underestimate an RD: Yamaha RD350 Restomod
“Don’t let anyone work on your bike who wasn’t born before it was made.” That’s the motto of Charlie Medeiros of ForPlay Racing — a garage-based repair and restoration shop in Los Gatos, California, specializing […]
Mean Green: Yamaha Virago 750 Café Racer
Jerem Motorcycles builds a mean, green XV750… In the early 1980s, Yamaha introduced the XV750 Virago, their first V-twin “custom”-style cruiser. Though the air-cooled V-twin seemed like a completely novel design, it was actually well-rooted […]
Baby V-Max: Yamaha FZX750 Street Tracker
Badass Factory turns a Fazer 750 into a dirt track-inspired fun machine… In the mid 1980s, Yamaha introduced the FZX750 Fazer, also known as the “Baby V-Max.” While the styling echoed that of the company’s […]
Streamlined XT: 1980 Yamaha XT500
Black Cycles Australia builds a streamlined XT for Retromotive… If you’ve been following BikeBound for any length of time, you know we’re big fans of the Yamaha XT500. Not only did the 500cc single win […]
Free Smells: Yamaha RD350 Hillclimber
Introduced for the 1973 model year, the Yamaha RD350 was destined to become one of the most beloved and popular two-stroke sport motorcycles in history. For $900, you could bring home a 39-hp two-stroke reed-valve […]
Style for Miles: MotoRelic’s Yamaha XS650 “Adult Schwinn”
An XS650 inspired by the ’68 Schwinn Sting-Ray Orange Krate! For many of us, the love of motorcycles starts with childhood pedal bikes. Not only is the bicycle the first taste of freedom on two […]
Summerbud Specials: Yamaha XS650 Street Trackers
A former pro speedway racer crafts small batches of XS650 street trackers… The Yamaha XS650 debuted in 1969, taking styling cues from the British twins of a previous generation, but with advanced technology such as […]
Super Vinduro: Yamaha Ténéré 700 Heritage Kit
Crispy Club goes retro with the T7 Heritage Kit… Introduced in 2019, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 was a bit of throwback in the world of adventure bikes. In the ADV market, bikes have continued to […]
Kenny Roberts Street Tracker: 421cc Banshee Powered!
A 421cc two-stroke street tracker inspired by Kenny Roberts… In 1978, Kenny Roberts became the first American rider to win a Grand Prix World Championship, beating out British legend Barry Sheene to claim the title […]
