Golden wonder

Seven decades ago, Yamaha Motor were born. Here’s how it all came about, how they’ve grown and all the highlights since...

V-twin that sparked a middleweight revolution and launched its own race series

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From MCN’s seven decades of history, these are the machines that have made their mark. But which is the greatest of all?

Supercharged missile that boasted 300bhp and put the Ninja back on the map

Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN