In a move that’s sure to make your '26 Yamaha YZ450F feel like it just won the lottery, Yoshimura R&D has unveiled the new RS-12 Stainless Titanium Hybrid Full Exhaust system. This high-tech mashup pairs a rugged stainless steel header with a lightweight titanium mid-pipe and a sleek aluminum muffler, essentially giving your bike the "business in the front, party in the back" treatment it’s always deserved. Designed to shave off weight and boost power without requiring you to sell a kidney for a pure titanium setup, this hybrid system proves that you really can have your metal and ride it too. Now available for pre-order, it’s the perfect upgrade for any rider who wants their exhaust note to sound like a professional symphony—if that symphony was performed by a fleet of high-performance dirt bikes.
It turns out the folks over at Moto-1.com finally got their hands on our 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR, and they’ve confirmed what we already suspected: it’s a high-revving riot. Their latest project bike review dives into the "Garage" phase, proving that while the stock bike is great, adding easy-to-install hardware like our street-legal AT2 slip-on. We’re thrilled to hear them giving this 15,500 rpm screamer the spotlight it deserves.
In 1988, Kevin Schwantz proved that while you can’t win ’em all, you can certainly win the one that makes the most noise. Riding the debut GSX-R750J, the Texan secured his first Daytona 200 victory and celebrated by standing on his pegs across the 18-degree banking—a move that was half victory lap, half death-defying core workout. In a classic bit of Yoshimura sibling rivalry, teammate Doug Polen actually out-earned the winner by snatching a mid-race $10,000 "Camel Challenge" sprint. It was a dominant 1-2 finish for the team, proving their new short-stroke engine was as fast as it was loud, even if Schwantz got the trophy while Polen got the bigger paycheck.
Yoshimura R&D is giving the Suzuki GSX-8R a much-needed sleekness upgrade with its new Front Micro Turn Signal Kit. The dime-sized LEDs pack a serious punch, replacing bulky stock units with high-visibility lighting that disappears into the bike’s lines when off. The real magic, however, lies in the custom mounting plates 3D-printed from "Onyx"—a carbon-fiber-reinforced nylon that offers a factory-perfect fit and heat resistance. It’s an essential bit of kit for the rider who wants their 8R sportbike to look less like a bug and more like a blade.
For those who want to look as fast as a GSX-R1000R without actually having to commit to a crouched position, we've dropped our "Intro" Long Sleeve Tee in a sleek Coal finish. Proudly Made in the USA, this premium merch is designed with a "generous" fit, perfect for the rider who appreciates high-performance engineering but also enjoys a post-ride burrito. At $39.95, it’s a stylish way to represent the legendary exhaust brand while keeping your arms protected from the wind, though we suspect it won't actually improve your lap times unless you’re running to the fridge.