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Posted on 10.5.2007 17:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed in: Yamaha | Tokyo Motor Show

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. will launch a campaign related to the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 in the world’s largest Internet-based virtual world, the “Second Life” realm operated by US-based Linden Lab. This campaign will involve the creation of a Tokyo Motor Show type booth in the Japanese residential area “MagSL Tokyo” and virtual models of the 18 Yamaha motorcycle models on display in the Tokyo Motor Show will be handed out free at the booth to requesting residents in a form that can (…)

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A busy three-day test session came to a close at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on Thursday with the entire complement of Bridgestone-shod teams and riders in action at this opening MotoGP test of the 2008 season.

Work was centred on initial development of Bridgestone’s latest generation tyres, including an exhaustive programme of front and rear tyre evaluation, as well as testing of qualifying rubber, and race simulation runs, all of which has left Bridgestone’s Japanese technicians with valuable data at this comparatively early stage of the season.

The quickest time of the week was set by Honda’s Nicky Hayden, a 2m00.326s recorded on the final day, just ahead of reigning champion Casey Stoner who got his year underway in style with a 2m00.660s on qualifying tyres and an impressive 2m00.964s on race tyres, 1.2s quicker than his official lap record from last year’s Malaysian GP.

Many riders made their first appearances in 2008 liveries with Marco Melandri in Ducati red and Loris Capirossi in Suzuki blue, while the newly-named Alice Team also made its debut. New to Bridgestone tyres in 2008 are Alice Team rider Sylvain Guintoli, Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi and Honda Gresini debutant Alex de Angelis,…

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NDMX Race Day - Saturday 23/2/08

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Here’s the commercial video for the 2008 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic, the revival of Giulio Cesare Carcano’s ’67 Moto Guzzi V7.

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Posted on 12.6.2007 08:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed in: Yamaha | industry news

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. recorded 10 million motorcycles produced in Indonesia since establishing its local manufacturing companies, and today held a commemorative celebration at PT. Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing ("YIMM"), a Yamaha Motor subsidiary located in Jakarta. In 1971, Yamaha Motor set up a sole distributorship in Indonesia in association with a local conglomerate, and began exporting fully assembled motorcycles with engine displacements in the 100cc range from (…)

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2007 Laughlin River Run - Motorcycle Event

It all started over 27 years ago, when some crazy bikers wanted to try their luck at the card tables, and just like back in the Wild West, the draw of easy cash is what got the riders in town. The only difference today is that now they ride motorcycles, not horses. The Laughlin, NV River Run is billed as the “West Coast’s Largest Motorcycle Event,” and it seems to be getting bigger each year. This year, the rally was held from April 25-29, and by the weekend over 30,000 bikers had rolled into town to dance with Lady Luck. Some came up and some left broke, but that is the gamble. The good thing is, if gambling is not your deal, there are plenty of things to do, like taking a swim in the Colorado River or riding out to one of the oldest ghost towns in the county, Oatman, AZ, featuring re-enacted gun fights, on historic Route 66. The ride is about 70 miles round trip from downtown Laughlin. Just try to head out early; it is a small ghost town and fills up with bikes and bikers fast.

The Grand Canyon South Rim is about four hours away, and the London Bridge in Lake Havasu is about an hour and a half south.

There were over 700 different vendors and bike builders in the parking lots of every hotel in town and parking lots across the river, so there was plenty of things to do and see with the sun up, and as soon as the sun set there were just as many things to do at night. At one end of the strip there were clubs and bars with small shows, and then the new Aquarius (remodeled Flamingo) had ZZ Top headlining. It was a great show; the one thing we can say about ZZ Top is they sound as good today as they did 20 years ago. Laughlin River Run includes some of the best custom motorcycle builders, vendors, and manufacturers, so come down for a good time good weather and good-looking women. Check out the web site www.laughlinriverrun.com for all the info for next year.

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A member of the Crusty Demons freestyle motocross team performs a combination trick in front of the crowds at Wembley Arena, London, as the extreme sports tour comes to the capital city for the first time, 5th January 2008. The show is successful throughout Australasia and the US and showcases riders from all over the world jumping over the custom-built ramps. AFP PHOTO/LEON NEAL

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