Tag - yamaha

Kent’s Yamaha TR1

As a young whippersnapper, Kent started his two-wheel journey like many of us - on his trusty BMX push bike, naturally progressing through to Motocross on an YZ125. Motorcycling came as second nature to Kent,...

Troy’s 1975 Yamaha XS650 Bobber

Troy is a man never lost, because if you want to find him he’ll more than likely be in his garage working away on one ambitious project or another. One such creation is his refined 1975 Yamaha XS650 Bobber that's even better when you find out it's his first...

Brendan’s 1972 Yamaha XS650

Whether it be foot-powered, or motorised, two wheels have been a life passion for Brendan. The hunt for the biggest engine size he could legally ride on his learner permit led him to one particular machine, a 1972 Yamaha...

Minabear – 1983 Yamaha XS650

“Don’t call me Minabear!” screeched the fire-haired young lady at James. She was clearly blessed by some recreational substances – but none the less, with that name James’s ’83 Yamaha XS650 had now been dubbed. This chance encounter with a...

Joseph’s ’78 Yamaha SR500

The Yamaha SR, a staple for home wrenchers throughout garages, living-rooms, and sheds across the country. This machine would be the foundation for Joseph, as he poured hours, dollars, and beers into a project that may never...

Keeley’s Chop Shed

Tucked away in a space just big enough to fit a bike sits Keeley’s current project. A rude, ball-breaking Yamaha SR500 that will no doubt be an absolute pig to ride, and for all the right...

One Sixty-Two – Stacey Heaney

Team Heaney is a real family affair, whether it be Stace and her racer/pit boss/wrench monkey father Des, or one of the many family friends/competitors that live trackside that may as well be part of the family when they stop by to talk shop about whichever...

Middleweight – Yamaha XSR700

Since the debut of the XSR range in 2016, these new machines with heritage stylings have been a booming success. …...

10,000kms With An SR400

5 weeks on, and 5 weeks off. That’s 5 weeks working on boats out at sea, and 5 weeks to do whatever you wanted once home. This was work and play for Rory, and for those 5 weeks play he decided to make good use of the time he had. When you mention riding...

Segura Veloce Jacket

We’ve taken one of the very appealing Segura Veloca Jacket’s out for a 6-month field test and review. It looks good, that much is certain - but does it hold up to the...

It’s Good To Be A Kid Again – Simon’s Yamaha TZ350

As the famous quote from the Vietnam War film 'Apocalypse Now' goes, “I love the smell of two stroke in the morning” – although it’s been a while since we’ve seen the film and maybe we’re remembering it wrong. Regardless, in a puff of excitement...

The Zetland Zooter – Curly’s Yamaha TT500

A crazy idea, $50, and a good amount of pestering from a mate were the catalyst for what would be Curly’s yellow hoon-machine. It took some years and a bit of coin to complete this build, but the result is a perfect translation of an initial idea to a...

Harley’s Holdup

Immediately upon entering Harley’s garage, you’ll notice the wall of trophies. “That’s just the ones I like, the rest are …...

Ace – Adriano’s ’82 XV1000 Café Racer

There’s no mistaking the V-Twin sound that thunders out from this machine, though this XV1000 is a far stretch from its stock cruiser beginnings as it’s shed its skin for a much more nimble and refined...

Kal & Tav’s Yamaha SR400 Sidecar

After Kal joined the motorcycling world and started riding more and more, he soon noticed one problem; his faithful four-legged …...

Yamaha MT-10 – More Than Meets The Eye

At Throttle Roll, we’re big fans of just chopping shit up. Cars, bikes, bicycles, and chest chair – you name it. So I was a tad surprised when Yamaha invited me along to the launch of their new MT-10. I was even more surprised when I jumped onto the bike...

Curly’s Corner

Meet Curly, named for his once curly locks however this moniker serves now as a memorial of more hirsute times. But that’s neither here nor there, because he’s got a kickarse collection of pre-80’s dirt bikes that’ll really get you...

Dean’s ’84 Yamaha SR400 Bobber

"This old girl’s going to stay in pieces in the garage for sure", this self-doubt echoed in Dean’s melon after taking on his first custom bike build, but the long road to victory paid off with a final product that is an elegant take on the Bobber...

Born From Heritage – 2016 Yamaha XSR700 & XSR900

With the custom side to motorcycling thriving and growing, it’s only natural that manufacturers take note and in turn release bikes that have this in...

Oliver’s Lockup

You may remember Oliver from Throttle Roll posts such as ‘Muntjac – Oliver’s Kawasaki W650’ and… well that’s about it, for now. We took a cheeky gander in his lockup of wonderful machines, where we’ll be seeing some kickarse builds emerge in the...

Mirko’s Yamaha XV750 Cafe Racer

Three weeks might not sound long, but when you’re waiting for your new bike to travel over 4000kms across Australia it feels like a...