The Yamaha XSR700 is not new. The 689cc twin has been thrilling the hearts of European riders since 2015, but for some reason Yamaha didn't choose to release it in the retro-loving USA until now. When ...

Luke started working as a Freelance Writer for HotCars in 2020. After three years, he moved to a more permanent role with the TopSpeed motorcycle content team as a Journalist. The retro motorcycle is ...

Yamaha resurrects the R7 nameplate, but definitely not the spirit By Loz Blain May 18, 2021 Yamaha's brand new, street-friendly 2022 R7 is a far cry from the original laser-focused race homologation ...

Bruno started at Top Speed in 2022 and now serves as Senior Editor for ICE while also training writers across CarBuzz, HotCars, and TopSpeed. A car and motorcycle enthusiast, he enjoys writing about ...

I am cruising along the highway toward Joshua Tree for my bachelor party weekend. My bike is saddled with a weekend’s worth of gear and my buddies Erik and Steve are in a tight formation around me. In ...

Yamaha announced the return of its XSR700 in its Sport Heritage family of motorcycles for the 2020 model year. Sport Heritage models follow Yamaha’s “Faster Sons” design philosophy that blends classic ...