Dutch adventure motorcyclist Sjaak Lucassen will take the trip of a lifetime on one of the fastest sportbikes out there. He’ll ride his modified Yamaha YZF-R1 to the North Pole from Anchorage, Alaska.

22 Nov 2025, 14:59 UTC · By: Silvian Secara // The R1’s original DNA remains virtually unchanged as far as performance goes, but its aesthetic became something else entirely ...

When Yamaha's "new" YZF-R1 was unveiled at last year's Milan show, everyone wondered how Yoshikazu Koike and his design team-still under the watchful eye of original R1 Design Chief Kunihiko ...

The Yamaha YZF-R1 is powered by a 998cc, in-line four, liquid cooled engine which makes 200PS power. The ECU is programmed with five different types of control systems, including traction control, ...

Charles has been in the industry for 19 years now, and has worked with brands such as Autocar India, Overdrive, Motoring World, CarWale, BikeWale and Powerdrift. He has more experience reviewing cars, ...

Yamaha makes all different kinds of motorcycles, but it is perhaps best known for its sports bikes. The company sponsors multiple racing teams, and its vehicles are frequently featured in Grand Prix ...