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Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star review: A beginner-friendly cruiser that won me over Sometimes you spend weeks researching motorcycles, comparing specs, reading reviews, and watching YouTube videos, only to have your mind changed after a single ride. That's exactly what happened to me with the Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star. I had been looking for a comfortable cruiser for weekend rides and occasional touring. Since I'm not a particularly big rider, the Drag Star 400 seemed like a good fit. I kept checking listings, hoping to find one with a few accessories already installed. Then a friend handed me the keys to his Drag Star and said, "Take it for a ride." Two days later, I owned one. First impressions The Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star may not be the most powerful cruiser in its class, but that's never been its purpose. What immediately stood out was how comfortable and confidence-inspiring the bike felt. The low seat height, long wheelbase, and low center of gravity make it incredibl...

 Yamaha MT-07 (2023) Review: Why this CP2 naked bike still dominates the streets The Yamaha MT-07 has been one of those motorcycles that just refuses to disappear from the spotlight. And honestly, it’s easy to understand why. With its punchy CP2 engine, lightweight feel, and aggressive streetfighter styling, it has built a reputation as one of the most fun middleweight naked bikes you can buy.  The 2023 update doesn’t reinvent the MT-07 — and it doesn’t need to. Instead, Yamaha focuses on smart improvements that make an already great bike even more usable in everyday riding. Aggressive Design That Still Feels Simple The MT-07 has always had that raw, slightly rebellious “Dark Side of Japan” look, and the 2023 model keeps that identity intact. It’s compact, minimalistic, and aggressive without trying too hard. The exposed engine, sharp tank shrouds, and upright stance give it a proper streetfighter vibe. It’s not over-designed or cluttered like some modern naked bikes — and tha...

Suzuki GSX-8S review: a middleweight streetfighter that gets almost everything right The middleweight naked bike segment is more competitive than ever, with manufacturers constantly pushing to build motorcycles that are fast, fun, and practical enough for everyday riding. The Suzuki GSX-8S enters this crowded class with a simple mission: deliver exciting performance without sacrificing comfort or usability. After spending time examining what the GSX-8S brings to the table, it's easy to understand why this motorcycle has quickly become one of the most talked-about bikes in Suzuki's lineup. Bold styling with a modern Suzuki identity The first thing you notice about the Suzuki GSX-8S is its aggressive streetfighter styling. Suzuki has moved away from traditional naked bike design and created something that looks sharp, compact, and unmistakably modern. The minimalist bodywork, angular fuel tank, and vertically stacked LED headlight give the bike a distinctive appearance that stand...

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE review: the middleweight adventure bike built for real exploration For more than two decades, the Suzuki V-Strom lineup has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable and versatile adventure motorcycle families on the market. With the arrival of the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE, Suzuki has taken a big step forward, creating a middleweight ADV bike that feels equally at home on highways, gravel roads, and remote backcountry trails. After spending time looking at what the V-Strom 800DE offers on paper and hearing feedback from riders around the world, it's clear that Suzuki wasn't trying to reinvent the adventure bike formula. Instead, the company focused on refining it. Engine: smooth, torquey, and full of character At the heart of the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE sits an all-new 776cc parallel-twin engine featuring a 270-degree crankshaft. This firing order gives the engine a distinctive V-twin-like character, delivering strong low-end and mid-range torque while produ...

Honda CB750 Hornet (2023) review: The return of the Hornet name with a completely new engine When Honda announced the all-new CB750 Hornet in October 2022, many riders were curious to see whether the legendary Hornet name would live up to expectations. After all, previous Hornet models earned a strong reputation for being fun, practical, and affordable naked bikes. The good news is that the 2023 Honda CB750 Hornet isn't just another update of an existing motorcycle. Honda started from scratch and created an entirely new machine. A brand-new engine designed for real-world riding The heart of the Honda CB750 Hornet is an all-new 755cc parallel-twin engine. Unlike the inline-four engines found in older Hornets, this new powerplant uses a 270-degree crankshaft, giving the bike a more characterful exhaust note and stronger low- and mid-range torque. The engine produces an impressive 92 horsepower and nearly 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) of torque, making the CB750 Hornet one of the most powerful mot...

 When Is Motorcycle Day actually celebrated? Official date, history, and why there is confusion Every year, one question sparks debate among riders worldwide: when is Motorcycle Day actually celebrated? Social media and motorcycle communities often share greetings on different dates. Some celebrate it on the second Saturday of June , others on the third Saturday , while many follow the international Ride to Work Day initiative. So, which date is the correct one? Let's find out. The history of world Motorcycle Day The idea of an international day dedicated to motorcyclists originated in the United States in 1989. The initiative was created by American motorcyclist and publisher Andy Goldfine , who launched the Ride to Work Day campaign. The main goal of the event is to demonstrate that motorcycles are not just a hobby or a recreational vehicle, but also a practical means of everyday transportation. Motorcycles help reduce traffic congestion, require less parking space, and a...

When riders search for the best budget cruiser motorcycle, one model consistently stands out from the crowd — the Yamaha Drag Star 400 . Combining classic cruiser styling, legendary Yamaha reliability, low maintenance costs, and excellent customization potential, the Drag Star 400 remains one of the smartest choices in the used motorcycle market. Powered by a proven 399cc V-twin engine, the Yamaha Drag Star 400 delivers smooth torque, a comfortable riding experience, and the unmistakable character cruiser enthusiasts love. Unlike many modern motorcycles, its air-cooled engine keeps the design simple, reducing maintenance requirements and increasing long-term reliability. One of the biggest advantages of the Drag Star 400 is its shaft drive system. Compared to chain-driven motorcycles, a shaft drive requires significantly less maintenance, eliminating the need for constant cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment. For riders who value hassle-free ownership, this is a major benefit. ...

 In fact, this is a Honda CBF150M adapted for India, immediately assembled, sold under the Unicorn name. Development and main details, as I understand it, are Honda's. Some of the components are third-party Indian - front brake disc, wheel bearings. The mileage of the CPG before the first repair, as I was told at the service center, should be about 75,000 km. This is very good, many Indian motorcycles have 10,000 km, which is just ridiculous. My impressions after 1000 km of run: Technical . During this time, I only tightened and lubricated the chain. No more problems. Power and speed. The dynamics are enough to overtake the rest of the motorcyclists - a more powerful engine + the locals do not have the habit of unscrewing the throttle. On the track, I go faster than everyone else, with the exception of the Enfield. 80 km / h is a comfortable cruising on a good road (but this does not happen often, as a rule, it is impossible to drive more than 60 km / h due to the crazy local t...

In 2009, Yamaha has released a new bike YBR 250, which is designed to take a huge gap in the lineup between the Japanese company's motorcycles and YBR125 XJ6. Overall, the bike comfortable, practical and fast enough. Motorcycle Yamaha YBR250 is designed more for beginners and those riders who like a quiet measured driving around town and beyond. Those who on YBR250 with 125-bottoms bike, notice that the 21-horsepower 249-cc engine of the new bike is quite spirited and able to disperse the bike up to speed 140-145 km / h, then with his head enough to drive on the freeway. Yamaha YBR 250 very lightweight (138 kg), it has a roomy relaxed fit. All controls are easily accessible and easy to use. Mirrors are set correctly, review - a good one. A motorcycle is quite simple. Among the drawbacks motorcycle Yamaha YBR 250 can be called a high price, because of which it is not much want to buy. Build a motorcycle manufactured in Brazil. Experts predict an eternal engine.

  P eugeot   Geopolis - this is quite a big scooter . The creation of this scooter enough attention paid to comfort, as I'll discuss later, but it was still a priority the development of French stylish bike. Peugeot has the ability to regain the favor of demanding audience. Dynamic design seamlessly blends smooth arc belt lines and sharp edges with ellipsoidal dome lights. The design of the rear part conjures up thoughts of futuristic Honda Pantheon: a faceted ruby is a stoplight in a frame of white direction indicators. Three wells chrome analog devices perfectly fits into the overall design concept, looking at the same time solid and dynamic.  Despite the fact that the scooter is the same compact and is fully double, because of the driver's seat lumbar support with a strong impression for single scooter. Peugeot Geopolis full of surprises, and the first of them - a wide range of engines, which includes four power units with capacity from 125 to 500 cm3. The bas...

   Somehow in life, that all my major purchases were limited to what is coming to it, what is needed, bought what was. As it happens, and with the bike - took the last of the salon, with a defect fixing plastic.    Why chose a bike made in China? And I do not know, just saw, I liked the design, and especially how it will look after my intervention ... Available spare parts, good price, and, above all,'' manufactured under license from Yamaha '', and the engine, according to manager , was an American. Paid for, waited for the assembly and listened to all the recommendations for use. The motorcycle was taken to the street, poured into the battery

    Hyosung - the name of the new and unusual. Given the potential and the aggressive policy of the company, the situation could quickly change. It is therefore worth a closer look at the potential conqueror of the market in advance, especially as he tries to show its best side.    Hyosung has made a name for himself in the manufacture of leather products. Hyosung has suddenly decided to get moto otdel, which was implemented in 1979. The newly formed Hyosung Motors & Machinery Inc has launched the first motorcycle in 1980, built at the factory in Changwon.

Future owners of these scooters are doomed to envious glances. First of all pedestrians, who, by their dream by any means to increase their rate of movement. And when you can easily traffic jam and show the owners of expensive cars, a scooter looks like your back, believe me, they too will not remain indifferent. Looking at these two sports scooter , you realize that designers, developers do not pay money for nothing, they have worked well. For the first time demonstrated in the last, the 20th century, scooters and now do not lose their relevance and popularity, becoming more modern and attractive. Yamaha Aerox produced virtually no change in the European branch of the Japanese company since 1997. A renovated in 2000 Peugeot SpeedFight2 is a European bestseller.

When mounted on a motorcycle , there was a feeling that drove him to more than one thousand kilometers. Everything seemed to relatives and friends. All the buttons and levers at hand, the compact, but informative instrument panel in its place, a good review in the mirrors. After a quick start the engine (injector after all), minute and start warming up. Again there was a sense of old acquaintance. Comfortable fit with a slight forward lean, which does not require getting used to, a narrow wheel, allowing pass where other bikes stop. Engine thrust has pleased even with the lower classes, and explosion after 8000 rev. / Min. (Still, he of the sportbike ).

In today's world we are quite accustomed to the surrounding things, and often do not notice the elements borrowed from nature. In the twentieth century, people have even invented a special direction to the engineering art, nature-oriented copy of inventions for the purposes of art. Commonly used by man, it is almost imperceptible, while in the field of view do not get as bright borrowing as Yamaha FZ6-N Fazer . Subconsciously, you know, this could create just the nature. Stringent environmental limits Euro 2, which came into force in the summer of 2003, made all the world's motor manufacturers to reconsider their lineups. There was an exception and a universal 600 cc bestsseler concern Yamaha , last year, replaced by a radically new model. It happens that some things compare with the images seen on screen.

    Motorcycles , as you know, even in my price range very much. The criteria for selection were, first of all: price, engine size and weight - at my weight of 55 kg to acquire something heavy, mean automatic transfer of the vehicle in real estate, and the lack of easily damaged plastic. The abundance of fairings for sports motorcycles have long caused me fits of inexplicable fear, formed a wild associative close - inclined to bite lids fit the tank, his head under the cowl, the constant emphasis lying on the handlebars, bald tires, a mad inclination to turn ... No, I'm not an athlete. Choppers have been rejected because of their unsuitability to the original motion in cluttered traffic of the city. The choice fell on the "Street". Stripped, elegant, inexpensive, small, crafty and evil - that can be described as acquired my Suzuki Bandit 250 1991 year of birth. We met quickly: skim the surface of the motorcycle inspected, I provernuli key in the ignition and gently ...

Life motorcycle manufacturers are not very easy. Judge for yourself: not only to develop a technically perfect bike, which has high consumer qualities, we must also be able to convince customers that it really is what you need. Therefore, since the advent of the first production motorcycle manufacturers and dealers began to think about how to present products in a favorable light. The oldest and time-tested method - the factory teams participate in competitions on the machines, though the name similar to the serial counterparts. The principle of ''win Sunday, sell on Monday'' works almost flawlessly, but my problem - not all motorcycle enthusiasts blood boils at the word ''race''. It turns out that there are those who prefer a leisurely defile insane speed. How can that be with them? Rescue ray lit thanks to the guru of the world cinema, which for them to create the desired image, seated behind the wheel of the main characters of the motorcycle. Now t...

One of the most popular and high-quality motorcycles around the world are constantly developing. The creators of the motorcycle was applied much effort to improve it. - 1986 Yamaha FZR 400 - the first motorcycle with an index of FZR (frame Deltabox, Exup not yet established) - 1988 Yamaha FZR 400 R - Exup, inertia supercharging system is reinforced with a pendulum, weight: 165 kg Power: 59 hp - 1990 Yamaha FZR 400 RR - The new frame, new carburetors, reduced basis, reduced to a mass of 160 kg., The rear wheel diameter of 17 (instead of 18th), Power: 59 hp - 1993 Yamaha FZR 400 RR SP - Single model, retuned power system, installed a fully adjustable

At the beginning of the season in 2003 I became the owner of the model FZR 400 RR 1990, destined for the Japanese market. Definitely wanted sportbike - needed a bike to take the soul at the weekend. I bought what was at that time. I got the bike after a full bulkhead, so, despite his age, was in good condition. It only remained to paint it, put the plastic, and the finish of detail. Previous owner replaced the clutch, spark plugs, front wheel bearings, brake pads, bearings, steering column, rear tires, driven star, the lower cross arm, straight-through muffler set-reinforced brake hoses (front and rear), held ultrasonic cleaning carburetors. The benefits of such innovations are obvious: price, weight, and as it turned out - security.

After passing just a few kilometers on both versions of the bike , I immediately give preference to the motorcycle with a fairing. With all the identity of the design, he has a better windscreen, which means that, even moving around the city, you will feel more comfortable. If you go to the suburban route, the difference will be even more striking. At speeds above 120 km / h on a naked bike start to look for, what to hide and in the end you find nothing, but at the same number of people traveling on the SVF and the 600S, as they say, good feeling. As for ride quality, everything is in honda: clear and soft. Faultless operation suspensions were pleased with not only a good ride, but a stable job in the corners, clearly tracking the trajectory given by you, the bike is predictable in all modes.