Yamaha Motorcycles: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Yamaha XS-650 (1969-1985) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Yamaha XS-650 motorcycles from the years 1969-1985. Describes the Yamaha XS- 1B, XS-2, XS-650, B, C, D, E SE, F, SF and Special.

• The 31 period articles, brought together from leading British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	136 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.35 in (27 x 20 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	250 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2001)
Series:	Performance Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855205741

Yamaha YZF R1 (1998-2006) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Yamaha YZF R1 models from the years 1998-2006.

• The period articles, brought together from leading British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.
• Offers also advice for the purchase of a pre-owned Yamaha YZF R1.

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Details:	136 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.39 in (27 x 20 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2008)
Series:	Limited Edition Extra
ISBN:	9781855208278

Yamaha FZR 1000 - Brooklands Portfolio

Introduced in 1986 and in production until the mid-1990s, the FZR 1000 was one of the first Yamahas with a 4-stroke engine.
This Brooklands book describes the Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis, EXUP, OWO1, FXUP, RU, AC as well as the Vance and Hines specials.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Details:	140 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.35 in (28 x 21.5 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	300 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2011)
Series:	Road Test Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855209138

Tous les modèles Yamaha - depuis 1955

Yamaha made its mark in motorcycling by winning the Mount Fuji hill climb in 1955. Since then, the Hamamatsu-based brand has achieved rapid success, winning races worldwide and launching iconic models like the YA-1, DT125MX, XT500, V-Max, and 600 Fazer.
Always competitive, Yamaha impresses with its engineering expertise and strong racing image, built alongside legendary riders such as Phil Read, Giacomo Agostini, Jarno Saarinen, Kenny Roberts, and Wayne Rainey.
Beyond motorcycles, Yamaha has been producing musical instruments, including pianos and harmoniums, since the late 19th century, making it a unique player in Japanese industry.
This book explores Yamaha's history and presents its most significant motorcycle models with technical specifications and insights into their evolution.

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Author:	Francis Reyes
Details:	128 pages, 9.8 x 7.3 in (25 x 18.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	110 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2002)
ISBN:	9782726885475