Yamaha legends showcase iconic race bikes at Misano
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 9:59 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club hosted a two-day event at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli starting July 17, 2026. Legendary riders like Giacomo Agostini and Carlos Lavado participated, reuniting with historic Yamaha bikes. This event celebrates 65 years since Yamaha's debut in the FIM Road Racing World Championship. Fans were treated to displays of classic race machinery and had opportunities to meet their motorsport heroes from various eras of Yamaha racing history.
- •Event took place at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.
- •Giacomo Agostini rode a restored YZR500 0W23 from 1975.
- •Carlos Lavado featured with the title-winning YZR250 0W82 from 1986.
- •Event marks 65 years since Yamaha's FIM debut in 1961.
- •Fans interacted with iconic machines and legendary riders.
- 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Yamaha Legends And Iconic Racebikes Take The Track At Misano
"The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club (YRHC) hosted a two-day event at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, letting Yamaha fans meet with some of their racing heroes and several iconic Grand Prix and WSBK race bikes from the brand's history.
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