Cycle World Podcast
Cycle World Podcast
Cycle World
Yamaha V4 vs. Inline Four! Will a new engine design save Yamaha in MotoGP?
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Sep 25, 2025 at 6:13 pm.
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Yamaha is a passionate racing company but recent success has eluded the tuning fork folks. Technical Editor Kevin Cameron and Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer dig into Yamaha's new V4 MotoGP racer that debuted at Misano and is under continued testing. Will the V4 solve all the company's problems? Will rides love the new engine and bike? What are the advantages and disadvantages of V4s and inline-4s. Listen to find out!