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Yamaha VMax by Hermes

With its four-cylinder engine and brushed metalwork, Yamaha didn't have to do much to the VMax to make us want it any more than we already do. But then they went ahead and created this beauty.

The result of a collaboration between Yamaha and Hermès, this one-of-a-kind VMax has been decked out in the finest buffalo skin, covering everything from head lamp to tail pipe. Unveiled at a motorcycle exposition in Germany, it's not the first time the two powerhouses have collaborated, Hermès having similarly decked out a Virago cruiser back some fifteen years ago. But it sure is the most awesome.

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Yamaha Teases New 2010 FZ8 Naked Sportbike

by Jeremy Korzeniewski (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

The upper-middleweight naked bike segment, which currently has entrants from the likes of BMW, Aprilia and Ducati, is about to get an good ol' injection of Japanese know-how as Yamaha readies its upcoming new FZ8 for production. Yamaha seemingly sees room for a machine that splits the difference between the smaller FZ6 (and FZ6R) and the full FZ1 naked literbike.

As far as we're aware, Yamaha has not confirmed either the FZ8 or its fully-faired FZ8R sibling for North America (we'll let you know what we hear), but it seems possible the models could make it Stateside if there's sufficient interest... which is why we're bringing you this initial official image of the FZ8 from the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer. So, what do you think?

Judging from the photo, the new FZ8 appears to be based on the current FZ1, and internet rumors suggest the 800cc mill will be a downsized version of the ex-R1 engine with an identical stroke and smaller bore. We'll know soon enough – the official unveiling is scheduled for March 12 – but in the meantime, enjoy the teaser.

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SACS Powershore Abarth SP Hangs Three Yamaha V8s on a 40-Foot RIB

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There's only so much power you can reasonably put in a car, and only so fast you can take one. So is it any wonder that carmakers and designers have been taking to the waves to get their thrills? The latest endeavor involves Italian automaker Fiat's legendary – and recently revived – performance division, Abarth, together with Yamaha (whose MotoGP racing team it sponsors and with which it has already turned out a special edition KZ1 super-bike) and shipyard SACS Marine.

What you're looking at is an inflatable – a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) to be precise – but don't go mistaking this for a little dinghy. The SACS Powershore Abarth SP measures a giant 40 feet long, weighs nearly six tons and packs a trio of 350-horsepower Yamaha V8 outboard engines. It's got a bedroom, bathroom and galley below decks, and is set to debut at the 49th Salone Nautico Internazionale di Genova this coming October.

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Yamaha YZF-R1 LE Limited Edition Motorcycle

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Motor Cyclist Online has a look at the Yamaha YZF-R1 LE Limited Edition, a new motorcycle that just might give gorgeous Euro bikes like the ones from Ducati a run for their money. The 2006 YZF-R1 LE Limited Edition has an Ohlins suspension, rear ride-height adjustment and Marchesini wheels. The 500 bikes coming to the States will have the yellow/white/black paint scheme shown here and the top triple-clamp has a numbered plate. The reviews from Motor Cyclist took it for a spin and found that it was fast, well-balanced and responsive. The retail price for the limited edition is $18,000.

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