From left, the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R7, and YZF-R3 sporting the World GP 60th Anniversary Edition livery.

In 1961, Yamaha entered its first World Grand Prix series, finishing in the points in only their second GP race with its 2-stroke RD48 at the Isle of Man TT. Yamaha is commemorating the 60th anniversary of this definitive year and its rich racing history with three new Special Edition models – the 2022 YZF-R3, YZF-R7, and YZF-R1 are all available in a World GP 60th Anniversary Edition livery. Based on the iconic Yamaha white-and-red chain block, with a yellow number plate, these striking machines pay tribute to Yamaha?s passion for racing and dedication to winning at the highest levels of motorcycle racing.

2022 Yamaha YZF-R1 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition
?Racing has always been in Yamaha?s DNA, as well as a cornerstone of motorcycle development,? said Derek Brooks, Yamaha Motorcycle Product Line Manager. ?Nowhere is this fact more evident than with our R-series bikes, which have benefited from years of Grand Prix racing. Technology and designs have trickled down to our production Superbike and Supersport machines, making them dominant forces in MotoAmerica racing for so many years.?

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Along with the World GP 60th Anniversary color scheme, each of the commemorative bikes also features gold wheels, gold forks, Yamaha factory team Gold Tuning Fork emblems, black levers,...