TR 1 – 5A8

While often overshadowed by the Virago cruisers, the Yamaha TR 1 (5A8) stands as a unique milestone in Japanese motorcycle engineering. Introduced in 1981, the TR 1 was Yamaha’s first serious attempt at a large-displacement V-twin specifically tailored for the European sport-touring market. Its most distinctive engineering highlight is the fully enclosed final drive chain, … Read more