Torqueing Heads (Ep4): Yamaha

By Michael Mann

BikeSocial Managing Editor

Posted:

13.06.2025

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Welcome to the latest Torqueing Heads episode - BikeSocial's podcast and video chat show!

Our motorcycle talk show returns with a fresh twist, so join us as we dive into the world of UK motorcycling, chatting with the industry's top influencers (in the more traditional meaning of the word) and decision-makers. Meet the people shaping the future of motorcycling and discover their stories and businesses like never before.

In the hot seat alongside BikeSocial Publisher, Steve Rose and Managing Editor, Michael Mann is Yamaha Motorcycles UK’s Marketing & Events Manager, Jeff Turner.

Now in his 37th year at Yamaha, industry guru and walking Yamaha Encyclopaedia, Jeff talks about the following:

His riding history and how he began working in the motorcycling industry
His route into Yamaha
The infamous Team Bike
Did Jeff actually race?
Rapid bike development during the 80s
FZ750 development (Team Bike)
Jeff's first press launch - Super Tenere
Electronics working in tandem with chassis design
Clutchless changes
Product Planning
Yamaha UK's relationship with racing
Off-road school
Yamaha's best sellers
Chinese competition
BikeClub members Q&A

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