We all know that the Japanese custom motorcycle builders are one of the most creative bunch of people in the whole world. We also know that Yamaha sometime back in the 1960s created one of the best looking motorcycles of all time – the Yamaha SR. What we didn’t know (so far) is that Loose Motorcycle existed. When we came across their’s custom Yamaha SR racer we immediately fell in love. You will too. Continue reading →
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May 12
Motorcycle of the Day / Yamaha SR by Loose Motorcycles
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Apr 12
299km/h on public Highway / Canadian “Ghost Rider”
The technology got us a long way. Today it’s so easy to go and buy a small-sized HD camera like GoPro or Drift and mount it anywhere you want for that POV experience. Likewise you can buy yourself a sub 10000$ 2006 Yamaha R1 used bike, capable of doing 299km/h +. Now the dangerous thing is in the combination of two – and when someone actually figure this out, we get movies like this. Although most of us are riders, and we do sometimes ride at high speeds, this video can scare even the bravest amongst us. Is it the sheer speed of this Vancouver Island rider on the open public highway, or the sheer unlimited foolishness and stupidity that scare us? Take your pick. Continue reading →
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Apr 12
“Shockker” Yamaha XS1100 by OneSpeed
If you’re tired of all the new technology and you want to find a fun way to scare those posing superbike riders – look no further that this crazy Yamaha XS1100 built by OneSpeed. Originally coming from 1978, this oldie received couple of nice touches reducing the overall weight down to a minimum. The unusual twin rear shock setup (675 Triumph) is just one of the special features on this Mad Max bike. Check out the exhaust pipes and a single titanium support for the seat. Continue reading →
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Apr 12
1979 XS650 by Kenny Spurlock
It doesn’t always have to be the latest bike on the market, sometimes the “hybrids” can do the trick! Check out this beautiful Yamaha XS650, the latest project by Kenny Spurlock. It’s still in the buildup phase (almost finished) the old XS650 boasts a number of parts from the newer machines. Originally from 1979, this small Yamaha got the R1 front forks, brakes, front wheel and the rear shock while the 2012 FZ6R donated the swing arm and rear wheel. The rearsets are, as Kenny would say “home made”. Continue reading →
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Apr 12
The Blue XS650 Streettracker
You can try, but there is a little chance you would find a cleaner custom Yamaha XS to this one. Done in Streettracker fashion and painted a distinctive blue, this little XS650 is a refreshing approach to an overused subject – how to create a custom bike which will deeply reflect it’s owners personality. Michael Back from Copenhagen is the man behind the project and when you see the end result it’s not surprising that he’s actually a good friend of the famous Wrenchmonkees. Continue reading →
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Apr 12
2012 MotoGP / Qatar Grand Prix Race / Lorenzo in top spot!
Photo Source: www.yamaha-racing.com / Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
It was an inspiring ride by Jorge Lorenzo for Yamaha Factory Racing team at 2012 edition of Qatar MotoGP. Managing to catch the runaway Casey Stoner in the final third of the race and to finish in first position with 0.852s lead was quite something. The two HRC Hondas were the fastest bikes at the start with Dani Pedrosa catapulting himself from the third row all the way up to the leaders, but Jorge managed to use the outside lane in turn 1 and retain the first position. The following part of the race was looking pretty much the same as the last season, with Casey Stoner dropping the hammer early and taking the lead, increasing the gap lap by lap. Continue reading →
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Apr 12
Yamaha XS650 Manx…sorry, “Man-xs”
Thanks to the magnificent 8Nero web blog we found another gem of a Yamaha XS. This time it’s the famous 650cc with an obvious design inspiration from the legendary Notron Manx cafe racer. Brought in from Germany to Spain – the bike was completely stripped and rebuilt. The swingarm was changed for the aluminum one while the brake system was upgraded to two four-piston calipers from Kawasaki ZX9-R. The new engine came from the Dutch Yamaha XS specialist – Heiden Tuning all freshened up and with couple extra horses. Continue reading →
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Apr 12
2012 MotoGP / Qatar Grand Prix QP / Lorenzo on Pole Position
It should be a good race today!
The MotoGP is finally here. The opening round at Qatar/Losail circuit under the flood light will be a blast. Maybe not so much as past couple years as organizers did their best to complicate the top class – but it will be nerve wrecking for sure. The top position on grid is won by Jorge Lorenzo – fair and square – being the most consistent and the most confident rider on the track. Right behind him is raining MotoGP champion Casey Stoner – fast but not totally happy with the bike. Surprising third went to Cal Crutchlow from Tech3 Monster Yamaha… Continue reading →
