We are up in the mountains enjoying the end of the summer holidays and the phone rings for the first time in more than two weeks. It’s Ian McLaren, the team principal of last year’s ASP Rope/McLaren Race Team. “Hey Glenn. When last did you ride as real race bike?” Hmmm – been a...

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Yamaha’s 2026 XSR900 GP wraps modern triple-cylinder hardware into a 1980s-style race fairing. It’s based on the current XSR900 platform, tuned for sportier ergonomics and retro flair. The yellow-and-black “speed-block” paint scheme pays homage to Kenny Roberts’ factory Yamaha GP machines. The legend Kenny Roberts. Kenny Roberts – The Man in YellowKenny Roberts...

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