Once an absolute force to be reckoned with, the iconic Yamaha R1 now seems to be slowly walking into the setting sun. Ironically, this is happening in the land of the rising sun (AKA Japan ...

It was only a matter of time before Yamaha turned its MT-09 into a sportsbike. Granted we’ve had to wait since 2013, but it’s been worth it. With the R6 and R1 now only sold as track-ready ...