The Ultimate 2009 Yamaha XJ6 naked and Diversion film!
We did lots of filming in Australia at the international 2009 Yamaha XJ6 launch. Here's the result of our efforts on the XJ6. Onboard, walk around, wheelies at Sydney harbour, press conference and more in this 14 minute film. Enjoy. Next out is the Ultimate 2009 Yamaha R1 film and that will give you something to ponder about... TS
2009 Yamaha R1 walk around and onboard from Eastern Creek!
This film is the first Raptors & Rockets R1 vid from the world launch in Sydney, Australia. Full walk around and some onboard action that allows you to listen to the awesome new R1. This is something very special from Yamaha! Stay tuned for more updates! Tor
2009 Yamaha XJ6 Diversion first look and Vlog2!
2009 Yamaha XJ6/R1 Vlog 1 from Australia
Greetings from Sydney, Australia where I'm right now. Done a little video log and have called it number 1 as I intend to do more of them as soon as I have more material. Soon you'll get my first comments on the bikes and the action too. Stay tuned! Tor Sagen
2009 Yamaha R1
One of the biggest new 2009 events will be the launch of the all new big-bang Yamaha R1. Raptors & Rockets will be at the heart of events and report directly from the launch as soon as the embargo is lifted. In the meantime there's not much more than Yamaha's infomercial to satisfy us that can't wait to see and particularly hear and ride Yamaha's new M1 derived beast. Could we possibly give you any better new year gift? Happy New Year! Tor
Yamaha have just released this infomercial on YouTube. The new XJ6 Diversion is set to cater for a growing budget market in Europe and something tells me that the old FZ6 Fazer might be less than budget soon. The engine is to regard as a new engine despite the fact that the main architecture comes from the FZ6. Torque is what the Yamaha engineers has been striving for, but the 78 horsepower max output still doesn't happen until a high 10.000rpm. The torque figure is a claimed 59.7Nm @ 8.500rpm. The frame is also what Yamaha calls a "newly" developed diamond shaped steel tubular type. The claimed Kerb weight is 216 kilos which isn't too bad with a steel frame. The fuel capacity is 17.3 litres and the rear tyre is a handy 160/60 ZR17. Available in blue, dark grey and red. TS Subscribe to all our videos on YouTube
2009 Yamaha R6 and XT660Z Tenere new colours
2009 Yamaha FZ1 new colours!
Crossplane crank and 182hp for 09 R1!
"This is a great bike, it's very like my M1 and it's exciting to see so many MotoGP qualities now appearing on a bike for the road. I think everyone who loves the R1 and Yamaha will be very excited about this new version, it's fantastic!" Valentino Rossi said. To be honest, we wouldn't have expected Rossi to say anything else about his employer Yamaha.
2008 Yamaha R6 first roadtest vid, Yamaha celebrates R-series in 2008
This year it's 10 years since Yamaha launched the 98 R1. The first light supersport with 150 horsepower. To help Yamaha a little with the celebrations, we are currently road testing the 2008 R6. The video below shows a detailed walk around and a short onboard teaser. Enjoy! TS
2008 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere, worlds first test from Morocco!
April 8th, Tiznit - Morocco. Yamaha unleashes its comeback into the premium adventure segment with a brand new XT660Z Tenere. I was one of the very first journalists in the world to ride the new XT660Z Tenere in the Southern Atlas mountains. The new Tenere have a lot going for it and it's not just a touring prepared offroad bike. The 2008 Tenere is a true adventure motorcycle and feels just as much at home in the dunes of North Africa as on roads in the Alps. Before I reveal it all in the full test I can certify first hand that the new Tenere is fantastic offroad. Watch our first film from the world launch below. It's a walk around, but we have got plenty of onboard too both off and on road. Tor Sagen
