Yamaha's first V4 MotoGP bike!

Nightmare bike that evolved to fight the greatest MotoGP duel of all  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SUBSCRIBE DATABASE SUBSCRIBE MOTOGP The start of something great: Yamaha's first V4 MotoGP bike! September 2024   |  Mat Oxley Yamaha may be the last manufacturer to build a four-stroke V4 MotoGP bike but it was the first factory to build a premier-class V4, which introduced a configuration that won the last 18 500cc world championships Yamaha's MotoGP department found itself in the doldrums in the early 1980s, not unlike the last few seasons. The company may have won 1978, 1979 and 1980 500cc/MotoGP world championships with 'King' Kenny Roberts and its 0W48 inline-four, but its engineers knew they needed something better to stay competitive with Suzuki. READ MORE PHOTO: YAMAHA MOTOGP Mat Oxley Is rubbing racing? Bastianini's brutal move divides opinion Enea Bastianini's winning Misano move was MotoGP's first last-lap overtake of 2024 but was it too much or just enough? And how come Pecco Bagnaia has crashed out of twice as many races as Jorge Martin? READ MORE Latest Issues & Special Editions Latest magazine issues and special editions, packed with exclusive content and insights. October 2024 Gatecrashers BUY NOW September 2024 Summer Exclusive BUY NOW August 2024 Race Car of The Century BUY NOW 24 Hour Legends Special Edition BUY NOW British Legends Special Edition BUY NOW 1955 – Mille Miglia  Special Edition BUY NOW Connect with us We're also available on Update your preferences Control your Motor Sport experience by selecting the content you wish to receive and stay up to date. UPDATE NOW Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE  Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60