Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009 YW125 (Zuma 125) scooters manufactured between July 2008 and April 2009 due to possible improper clearances in the internal fuel pump components. These improper clearances may cause an inadequate supply of fuel. The limited fuel supply could cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Yamaha will notify [...]
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 XVS95/CT (V Star 950/V Star 950 Tourer) motorcycles, manufactured from October 2008 through August 2011, and model year 2007 XVS 1300/CT (V Star 1300/V Star Tourer) motorcycles, manufactured from August 2006 through March 2007. There may not be a proper seal between the fuel pipes for the fuel [...]
MARENGO, Ill. – Mecum Auctions will sell a one-of-a-kind Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle at no reserve during their upcoming Mecum Monterey Auction, Aug. 18-20, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course. The R1 motorcycle will cross the Mecum auction block, Lot T190.1, on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 6pm [...]
Vehicle Make / Model: Yamaha / FJR1300 Model Year(s): 2011 Manufacture: Yamaha Motor Corp., USA Mfr’s Report Date: June 24, 2011 NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V340000 NHTSA Action Nmber: N/A Component: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights:Switch Potential Number of Units Affected:260 Summary: Yamaha is recalling certain [...]
Vehicle Make /Model: Yamaha/FJR1300 Model Year(s): 2006-2009 Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA [...]
Sitting in the press meeting at the historic Driskol Hotel in Austin, Texas, preceding the first ride of the new Stryker 1300, there are familiar faces wearing Star shirts. Long-term employees and lifelong motorcyclists, I’m among designers, product planners, accessory specialists, road testers, media staff and more. A closely-knit team of highly qualified and dedicated [...]
By Neale Bayly. Photos by Tom Riles and Brian J Nelson. “You motorcycle guys have got life figured out.” I heard that while talking with a corporate executive the other day. His short statement caught me by surprise. He no longer rides a motorcycle but he looked at me, shook his head, and hurried [...]
Japanese motorcycle manufacturers are feeling the effects of the sluggish economy along with the rest of the motorcycle industry. Declining sales and aging customer base have eroded sales from Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. In an effort to reach a more youthful market, Yamaha has teamed with the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas to [...]
Four motorcycle manufacturers, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Ducati are reporting a mixed bag of numbers regarding profits and sales for July. Ducati reported a 7.5% July sales increase over last year in all three North American countries, US, Mexico and Canada. In the United States, Ducati increased 4.75% increase over July 2009. Kawasaki said [...]
