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Opinion: Yamaha's engine failures a recurring issue

Yamaha suffered two high-profile engine blow-ups during the most recent MotoGP weekend at Mugello. And, as Toni Boerner explains, it's been a recurring problem for the Japanese manufacturer. If you are looking for a reliable motorbike, a glance at recent MotoGP headlines would probably put you off buying a Yamaha right now.  Of course, if that's the case, remember that MotoGP is a field for development, and none of us will ever be allowed to ride such a bike. It's a fight for glory and prestige. World Superbikes are also far removed from what we would buy in a dealership - and while Endurance bikes are closer, they have the bigger fuel tanks and the quick-change systems. It is little...
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