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New 2008 Yamaha Motorcycles and Scooter Models

Check out the summary overview of all new 2008 Yamaha motorcycle and scooter models. Want to know more about a particular model click on the links to go to the product pages where we provide you with all the media and technical specs available for that specific model.

YZF-R6

2008 Yamaha YZF-R6
Catch the extreme Yamaha has a reputation for enjoying the white heat of competition. We love racing because it allows us to rapidly develop new technology and showcase that technology to you. This R6 is packed with tech mirrored from our world championship race program, to take your riding excitement to the extreme.

You get track-developed electronics: YCC-T chip-controlled throttle for ultimate acceleration and YCC-I electronically controlled variable intake funnels for bigger power and torque.

The R6 enhances man-machine connection, giving you the confidence to exploit your skills.

XT660Z Tenere

2008 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere
Follow imagination
If you want to go all the way, this is where to start.

The Tenere 660 is a road bike with global travelling potential that keeps performing long after the tarmac runs out.

The Tenere 660 is built for adventure, manufactured to the same exacting build quality that has made the XT brand a legendary performer all over the world.

YZF-R125

2008 Yamaha YZF-R125
Inspired by genius
The YZF-R125 is here to deliver stunning R-Series styling and exhilarating sports performance because life is a sport, to be enjoyed to the max.

This radical, high-revving, fuel-injected 125 is the work of the same engineers who created our YZF-R1 and YZF-R6 supersport legends and is packed with MotoGP tech.

t’s time to get on the road, time to grab the maximum fun out of life with the Yamaha YZF-R125.

WR250X

2008 Yamaha WR250X
Spirit of slide
The WR250X is a no-compromise Supermoto based on our winning WR-F and YZ-F racers, born for extreme fun on city streets.

Yamaha has a reputation for smashing through boundaries and taking it to the extreme. We did it with our legendary YZF-R1 and we’ve done it again with the WR250X.

It features a 10,000rpm engine, aluminium main frame and race suspension that rule the city and take your riding skills to new heights.

WR250R

2008 Yamaha WR250R
Because there’s only 52 weekends
It’s got the trick components, the strength and the power to survive tough enduro events and then give you just the same buzz when you ride to work on Monday morning.

This stunning new creation combines our race-dominating off-road know-how with the no-compromise attitude of our R-series sportbikes.

You haven’t experienced the true meaning of fun performance until you’ve tried the WR250R.

YBR125-Custom

Yamaha YBR125 Custom
Get you motor running, head out on the highway
The YBR125 Custom goes the whole way with teardrop tank, high ‘bars, deep-valance fenders, slash-cut muffler (rated to EU3 emissions) and a low-slung seat for laid-back riding. Oh yeah, and the YBR125 Custom gets lots of chrome, from the plated dials all the way back to the neat rear carrier.

Take some chilled-out custom styling, mix it up with some rugged YBR125 engineering and you’ve got the genuine US cruiser look.

TT-R110E

2008 Yamaha TT-R110E
Yamaha’s latest junior four-stroke!
The all-new TT-R110E further strengthens Yamaha’s TT-R 4-stroke junior bike line-up for 2008.

Powered by a responsive 110cc engine featuring a semi-automatic 4-speed transmission and electric start, this new TT-R is ideal for younger and inexperienced riders who are not quite ready for the larger TT-R125 models.

Equipped with long-travel front forks and Monocross rear suspension, this attractive new junior bike is the successor to the TT-R90/E model.

T-MAX

2008 Yamaha T-MAX
EVOLUTION OF A REVOLUTION
When Yamaha’s original TMAX hit the road in 2001 it was a revolution, changing the scooter world overnight.

The 2008 TMAX takes that concept to the next level: it’s lighter and sleeker in design, with top performance from its known deluxe heart, the hi-tech 499cc twin-cylinder engine, improved in ride quality, agility and comfort, plus enhanced everyday convenience and upgraded environmental friendliness.

The everyday TMAX scenario takes us from work in the city, out onto the open roads and far into the countryside, always crossing boundaries and changing horizons, always with power, handling and comfort to spare.

Wherever you’re going in life, TMAX will take you there with a smile on your face

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X-City 125

2008 Yamaha X-City 125
Go high in the city
Yamaha’s brand-new, high-wheeled X-City 125 makes urban riding a real pleasure. This is a scooter born for the big city!

The X-City 125 takes urban 125cc scooter riding to a new level, with large-diameter wheels for the smoothest ride and a fuel-injected four-stroke engine for the best performance. Designed and engineered to combine sporty performance and practicality, X-City 125 features a 16inch front / 15inch rear wheel combination with chunky tyres to make a smooth ride out of rough city streets.

The stylish new X-City ensures the ‘commuter experience’ is both comfortable and fun.

Vity

2008 Yamaha Vity
Accessible action
Yamaha's new Vity 125 is an honest machine offering honest abilities, honest value and a hard-to-beat mix of weather protection, convenience and mobility.

10Inch wheels, a compact 1250mm wheelbase, low weight and simple mechanicals are all blueprint elements for a rewarding, affordable scooter experience. The 125cc four-stroke engine is built for reliability and strength. Vity is a straightforward scooter, but that doesn’t mean it has no practical touches: an under seat compartment big enough to take a full-face helmet, a handy storage box inside the legshield, a sturdy luggage rack, and an analogue instrument panel.

Neo's

2008 Yamaha Neo's
Enjoy your city life
Our latest Neo’s 50cc scooter is all about fun and functionality. Designed for the city dweller, who wants a lively no-fuss runabout that sets them free from bus and train timetables, Neo’s is a hugely enjoyable, user-friendly scooter designed with practicality always in mind.

This year’s model has undergone a styling update, the cool retro bodywork has been refined to further emphasize Neo’s friendly lines while retaining its distinctive dual headlights. And there’s a funky new dash panel with LCD read-out, including handy fuel gauge.

Living in the city can be a stressful business. But now you can break free and enjoy the easy life with the new Yamaha Neo’s. Just twist and go!