Yamaha R25

The October 2018 issue of the YoungMachine magazine has something special for the readers and that is a photograph of the new 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 along with its higher displacement siblings. But is it an actual photograph of a very neatly done render image? There's a render image (below) in the same issue of the magazine that looks noticeably different than the motorcycle that is seen with the YZF-R6 and the YZF-R1. However, as seen recently, the motorcycle is still Read More...

Further spurring reports that the global launch date of the Yamaha YZF-R25 might have been bumped up from the previous 2019 estimate to within the first half of 2018, Indonesian blog, Iwan Banaran claims to have spotted camouflaged units doing the rounds. However, it has not released any images of the test bike. Information on the upcoming model is scarce at the moment. The bike is expected to carry forward the diamond frame with the stressed engine as on the Read More...

Despite being one of the best sub-500cc motorcycle, Yamaha YZF-R3 did not clock the desired sales in the Indian market. The motorcycle won several accolades including Motoroids Bike of the Year and the Indian Motorcycle of the Year awards. Now while Yamaha might be far from developing the next generation model of the YZF-R3, the folks at Motoblast.org have released a render of the what they believe the model may look like. Well, the render does say R25 but the quarter-litre and Read More...

Seems like the Yamaha R3 or R25 uncertainty isn't over yet. Until now, word had it that the R3 is what we'll have to settle for, and not the smaller R25.  A search on publicly available import and export shipment records throws up affirmative results - two units of the Yamaha R3 were officially imported to India last January. That claim was backed by our exclusive spy images of the R3 prowling on Indian roads. Our sources also confirmed that Yamaha is indeed readying the R3 for an Indian Read More...

While motorcycling enthusiasts in India are still awaiting the Yamaha YZF-R25, the Indonesian audience receives an option of buying a limited edition model of the quarter litre motorcycle. PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor has launched a limited edition YZF-R25. The motorcycle will be limited to 100 units and will come equipped with an Akrapovic exhaust system, special graphics and a set of white painted wheels. The wheels installed on this limited edition Yamaha YZF-R25 are different from the one that are found on the standard YZF-R25. The Read More...

Launched in 2003, the 11th chapter of the Yamaha ASEAN Cup Race 2014 was recently concluded on 7th December at the Sentul International Circuit (overall length: approx. 3.96 km) in West Java, Indonesia. Hosted by Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing, this year saw Indonesia again defend their title again as the overall champion in the event, following last year's triumph. Here are the results of the participating countries overall points: 1. Indonesia- 188 points 2. Thailand- 162 points 3. Malaysia- 134 points 4. The Philippines- Read More...

You might remember that Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) - yes, Yamaha Japan’s wholly owned subsidiary of Semakin Didepan fame – are the sole manufacturers of the new Yamaha YZF-R25 as of now. And that they have already begun exporting the ABS-equipped model of the highly anticipated quarter litre sports bike to Japan. Well, according to reports from Otonity.com, an Indonesian blog, demand for the ABS-equipped model has been so high in its origin country that YIMM is now considering Read More...

Motorcycling in India has evolved from commuting oriented compulsion to a passion driven hobby. The options have increased as more and more manufacturers are making a beeline for the lucrative two-wheeler market of the country.  While we are still some miles away from the liter class sportsbikes becoming ubiquitous on our roads, people are finally willing to shell out a bit more money for more equipment and performance. Rs 2 lakh or thereabouts is the point where a majority of enthusiasts in Read More...

Although we are still to get the taste of Yamaha’s highly anticipated quarter-litre sportsbike, the R25, people in Indonesia are already readying themselves for receiving the delivery of the product. Yamaha has also released a television commercial of the R25 in Indonesia. The video begins with a man walking towards his Yamaha R25 when he sees other men suffering from daily problems in life. But after reaching his motorcycle, he zooms past the city refusing to fall prey to his Read More...