2016 Yamaha Sportbike Buyer's Guide

2015 YZF-R1M First Look | 2015 YZF-R1M First Ride

Yamaha's big FJR1300 sport-tourer gets numerous upgrades for 2016, the biggest of which is a new six-speed transmission that FJR enthusiasts have had on their wish list for quite some time. Other upgrades for both the standard A model and ES (Electronic Suspension) model include a slipper/assist clutch—internal clutch basket ramps use the engine torque to assist with clutch pressure, allowing lighter springs for less lever effort, in addition to a slipper function that prevents rear tire chatter on downshifts—plus an all-new LED headlight for better nighttime riding vision. The ES model gets all that plus a tilt-sensitive cornering LED light setup that progressively illuminates the road ahead in corners as lean angle increases for increased nighttime safety.

2016 FJR1300 First Look

2015 YZF-R1 First Look | 2015 YZF-R1 First Ride

2016 YZF-R1S First Look

YZF-R6 First Look | YZF-R6 Road Test

2015 FJ-09 First Look | FJ-09 First Ride

Based upon the vaunted FZ-09 platform, the XSR retains the excellent 847cc "cross-plane concept" three-cylinder engine and Controlled Fill Die-Cast aluminum frame and swingarm with adjustable KYB suspension, but adds styling components and details that harken back to the "heritage, authenticity, and simplicity" of the sporting motorcycles from the '70s and '80s.

2016 XSR900 First Look

2014 FZ-09 First Look | 2014 FZ-09 First Ride | 2014 FZ-09 Road Test

2015 FZ-07 First Look | FZ-07 First Ride | FZ-07 Comparison Test

2009 FZ6R First Ride | 2009 FZ6R Road Test

Scroll through the gallery below to see more color options for the various models.