Is an old bike worth buying?

What is the point of buying an old bike? Does having crappy brakes and no-power ruin the enjoyment of riding motorcycles or are we too obsessed with going faster and doing more? SWe have recently stepped int... Read More...

Behind the Scenes of a Press Introduction

Ever wondered what it looks like behind the pretty pictures and perfect video of a press introduction? We took our camera and pointed it at as much we could to give you a little more insight into what the e... Read More...
Yamaha Tenere 700

Yamaha Ténéré 700 Details Announced

Another huge announcement from the Eicma show is the impending Yamaha Ténéré 700. Welcome to our breakdown of the the good and the bad. Yamaha have been parading the Ténéré 700 concept bike around the world ... Read More...
Yamaha WR 450 F Rally Replica

Review – WR 450 F Rally Replica

To watch the video review of the WR 450 F Rally Replica press the play button above. Rally bikes are works of art. They are a step above your normal production motorcycle. Every aspect is meticulously design... Read More...

Watch – WR 450 F Rally Original Film

To watch the video press the pay button above. Sometimes things have to happen. The pieces fall into place, the Brake Magazine crew get excited and the second ever Brake Original Film is the product. What st... Read More...
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Video – Yamaha’s new T7 Adventure Concept

It's very cool, very pretty and the marketing blurb uses collections of words that will make many people happy. The unsophisticated, good at off-road bit will undoubtedly make forums and thread across the internet squirm
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Rated – Yamaha XT 660Z

Images Crafted by Philipp Steinhardt. Unchanged since 2008 the Yamaha XT660Z is a Dakar-aping, all-terrain adventure bike of the original order. Big with overland travellers and city commuters alike – what... Read More...
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Rated – Yamaha XT 660 R

A simple design classic for 40 years? Legendary status? Overland hero and learner bike legend? Surely Yamaha’s XT has earned some Brake time?  There is nothing remarkable about this bike. It does nothing... Read More...
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Rated – Yamaha Super Ténére 1200 XTZ 2014

The Yamaha XT1200ZE fits the Adventure bike bill just about right: it follows a historical racing timeline, it has credentials as a mile-eater, as a trail bike, it has huge presence on the road, it looks li... Read More...