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Twist the Throttle: The Origin of Yamaha Motorcycles

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They've made concert hall pianos for more than a century but today one of the sweetest sounds from any Yamaha is best enjoyed on a curvy road or racetrack. See it on Discovery Turbo's "Twist the Throttle."

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Twist the Throttle: Test Riding the Yamaha R1 (2:43)

On Discovery Turbo's "Twist the Throttle", Milt and Dylan Weiss ride the Yamaha R1, the company's brand new liter bike.

Twist the Throttle: Test Riding the Yamaha R6 (3:45)

On Discovery Turbo's "Twist the Throttle", Milt and Dylan Weiss ride the new Yamaha R6 at the company's private test track in Fukuroi, Japan.

Twist the Throttle: Craftsmanship of Yamaha Motorcycles (4:31)

Blending the Japanese concept of artistic beauty with world-class speed and performance, Discovery Turbo's "Twist the Throttle" takes a look at the making of a Yamaha motorcycle.

Twist the Throttle: The Origin of Yamaha Motorcycles (6:45)

They've made concert hall pianos for more than a century but today one of the sweetest sounds from any Yamaha is best enjoyed on a curvy road or racetrack. See it on Discovery Turbo's "Twist the Throttle."

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