Tech & Auto
The Best Motorcycles Ever Built By Yamaha
By JUSTIN OWEN
Seca 650 Turbo
The Seca 650 Turbo looked great. Its partial fairing and aggressive street sport style instrumentation make it an attractive bike still today.
Yamaha V-Max
The V-max has great top-end speed with fast off-the-line acceleration. It looks like a cruiser but handles like a sport bike despite weighing more than 600 lbs.
Yamaha YZ250
While the two-stroke engine has been phased out, the technology has improved. Its 250cc water-cooled two-stroke dirt bike champion has great performance and capability.
Yamaha Chappy
Built as a trail bike that works well in busy cities, Chappy sits low on tiny wheels, has a 50cc two-stroke engine, and zips through and around anything with ease.
Yamaha XS1100
This bike straddled the line between touring and superbike, as it rides with a slightly relaxed posture and includes some elements from cruiser bikes.