Japan GP Yamaha retro Kenny Roberts style colour scheme

 Here's the Yamaha Racing Japan GP page for other stuff:
http://race.yamaha-motor.co.jp/sp/2015japangp/report-result/

1993 Yamaha YZF 750SP

 The early nineties bought about many great changes in both off and on road bikes such as aluminium frames, valve configurations, radical changes in suspension and best of all crazy bright factory colours. The Yamaha YZF was an improvement over the FZR of the 80's (a great bike in it's own right) and bought the styling and handling up to Kawa Ninja standards.

tricked out FZR from a few years earlier ... still damn fine.

Steve Baker - 70's GP Legend

Long hair, ski jacket, mo, flares, the whole 70's box & dice !

ON the 750 at a 2010 Classic meet at Spa.

Three times the Canadian national champion, in 1977 Steve signed with the Yamaha factory team. Riding the YZR750 (0W31), won the Daytona 200 (a 200-mile race) in 1977, and in the same year became the first Formula 750 World Champion. In 1977, also rode a YZR500 (0W35) in the World GP500. Beat off teammates Giacomo Agostini and Johnny Cecotto for 2nd place.

In 1978 he switched to a Suzuki private team. Was ranked 7th in the World GP500 but met with an accident in a local race in Canada. 

http://global.yamaha-motor.com/race/wgp-50th/race_archive/riders/steve_baker/ )

HL500 replicas - re breathing the last gasp of the famous 4 stroke motocrossers -Husky Restorations of NYC

Husky Restorations of NYC do an amazing job on historic huskys, as well as a roaring trade using TT500 donks as a base for custom HL500 replicas, and their quality is unbelievable. Here's the website (and be sure to read the 'buyer beware' article - it'll make you cry...http://huskyrestoration.com/?page_id=3

Yamaha SR250 "Type 4" by Auto Fabrica, via Bike Shed

Another SR, but this 250 conjures up mini trials bikes from Europe on the 70's and is detailed nicely (apart from the usual 'no front guard' criticisms, which I agree with - a white plastic mini VMX guard on the front would look perfect). Made by Auto Fabrica: http://www.autofabrica.com/#/type-4/
via the comprehensive Bike Shed website: http://thebikeshed.cc/

Boldor Yamaha XS1100 Endurance Racer

Found this on a few different pages featuring the Sonauto sponsored bikes of the day. Here's the blurb from the XS1100 UK  forum:

Yamaha delivers the latest design from Guy Fior. A machine built according to avant-garde design for a team committed to having a motor bike this year to compete in the World Championship . The biggest difference here is the exchange of the Honda RS engine for a Yamaha 1100. Directly prepared in Japan, and provided by Yamaha Amsterdam with the assistance of Sonauto  (Conk having particular influence with the cycle parts)  This engine delivers approximately 130 hp @ 9500 rpm, and has had it's original shaft final drive system replaced with a more traditional chain.

Good fuelling is ensured by two twin-choke carburettors with horizontal bodies, manufactured by Mikuni under Solex licence. Dual ignition utilises two original electronic systems in parallel. A wet sump lubrication system is retained. However, not all is original: The clutch has a hydraulic control and the gearbox box is of racing type. The original double cradle frame has been replaced for more rigidity, the engine is suspended from the framework by its cylinder head. Side suspension, one finds the original achievements of Conk, with single Koni shock absorber and drives out adjustable by eccentric with the front one. Koni adjustable shock absorber in relaxation and compression also for the back system cantilever. In full race trim with fuel & oil on board, the Conk special tips the scales at 195 kg.
Here's the XS1100 UK forum: http://xs1100.com/forum/index.php?topic=3020.0

Drag Racing Thailand Style - Stripped Mio scooters & the like !

Thai Drag (jokes aside) racing has a strong following in the scooter class, with Yamaha Mios the popular choice - looks like awesome cheap fun !
Here's a good site for more info: http://fcciracing.com/

Yamaha TW200 - Batmans recreational choice

 Saw this heading to the coast - yes, the bat-holiday-camper with a TW200 on the back. Good choice, Bruce !

20th Anniversary model - great paint.

current version

STUPID CROWN custom version - a hillclimbing bobber anyone ?

Yamaha LS2 100cc Twin Tracker by Dave Miller

This wild tracker has an evil 100cc's of power, nickel finished frame and custom made everything. It was built by Dave Miller for a client - He's been involved in MX since the late 70's and makes jaw-dropping Vintage track bikes - check out his page:http://www.davemillerconcepts.com/index.php

Little Cafe Racers from 1977 - RG50 & GR50

While we tend to fawn over the jewel like European 50cc bikes, small Japanese models still seem like the junk we left behind in our youth... these 2 models have very distinct 70's cafe styling about them, and are tres cool.

Yamaha XS650 flattracker and bobber on ebay

A couple of very nice Yammy XS650's have been popping up on eBay, and selling quite cheaply for the marvellous amount of work that's gone into them. The crazy SR500 sidecar at the bottom has been going off - 22 bids so far - heres the link if you like a challenge:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Yamaha-SR500-cafe-racer-SR-500-/220760379781?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item3366581185#ht_1351wt_1139