Pittman Palmer and Helen Merrifield Palmer in Eugene, Ore. He grew up in southern Idaho. The family moved to the Lewiston ...

It was only a matter of time before Yamaha turned its MT-09 into a sportsbike. Granted we’ve had to wait since 2013, but it’s been worth it. With the R6 and R1 now only sold as track-ready ...

Yamaha’s big, purpose-built, shaft-drive sports-tourer dates back to 2001 so unsurprisingly is on its last legs but remains a solid performer with a grunty, smooth engine, bags of comfort ...