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Road
2025 Yamaha MotoGP Hospitality
Get ready for high octane thrills - join us and witness the world's best riders battle it out at the legendary Phillip Island circuit at this year's exhilarating Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, 17-19 October. Read More
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2025 Ténéré Rally
Yamaha Motor Australia’s annual Ténéré Rally tackled the challenging trails of the Victorian High Country in an epic five-day tour. 50 riders enjoyed a wide range of dirt roads, twin tracks and tar with spectacular views and pitstops at iconic spots such as Craig’s Hut, Woods Point servo and the Blue Rag trig. Read More
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Off-Road
2025 Yamaha BLU CRU YZ65 Cup
Yamaha Motor Australia is pleased to announce the Yamaha BLU CRU YZ65 Cup will be returning in October & November 2025 to run in conjunction with the high profile national AUSX series. Read More
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Off-Road
Two Sides, One Yamaha at Beat the Blue
The hugely popular Beat the Blue community event returned to Sydney Motorsport Park recently and, despite wet weather, almost 20,000 fans turned out to enjoy the unique family event. Read More
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Off-Road
Lincoln Brien Triumphs at 2025 YTA Oceania Technician Grand Prix
Lincoln Brien, from Chris Watson Motorcycles in NSW, has claimed victory at the 2025 Yamaha Oceania Technician Grand Prix (OTGP), held recently at Yamaha Motor Australia’s headquarters in Wetherill Park. Read More
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Off-Road
Looking Back on Yamaha Motor’s Beginnings 70 Years Ago
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. was founded on July 1, 1955, making this year the 70th anniversary of our founding. Yamaha Motor’s story began with Nippon Gakki (today’s Yamaha Corporation), one of Japan’s leading manufacturers of musical instruments. Read More
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ATV/ROV
Yamaha is #1
Yamaha Motor Australia would like to thank Yamaha customers, staff, dealers and partners for achieving #1 retail status in 2024. Read More
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Outboard
Sea Jay PowerMatched
Family-owned Queensland boat manufacturer Sea Jay Boats has achieved a major milestone in its long-standing partnership with Yamaha Motor Australia, becoming a certified PowerMatched partner. Read More
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Outboard
Yamaha Announces Factory-Fitted Boat and Motor Program
Yamaha Motor Australia has announced the release of Yamaha PowerMatched, a turnkey, factory-fitted solution that pairs Yamaha outboards and genuine Yamaha rigging components with specific boat models to deliver optimized compatibility, on-water performance, and customer satisfaction. Read More
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Watercraft
YAMAHA WAVERUNNER CELEBRATES 40 YEARS WITH RELEASE OF 2026 LINEUP
2026 sees Yamaha celebrating 40 years of WaveRunner innovation, marking the anniversary of the launch of the original WaveRunner 500, the world’s first sit-down personal watercraft with an open stern. This craft reshaped the personal watercraft industry, making the sport more accessible and user-friendly to the masses. Read More
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Watercraft
We R Family 2024 Dealer Reunion Success
The Yamaha Motor Australia Land Mobility division recently hosted the 2024 Dealer Reunion, bringing together the extensive network of dealers from across the country. Held over two days, this year's reunion was themed We R Family, representing unity and the shared passion that drives the Yamaha brand. The two-day event served up a blend of new product reveals, business insights, workshops, and track experiences, making it a memorable Kando event for everyone involved.
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Racing
Tuesday Track Talk
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Racing
Beaton and Turner Triumph in Traralgon
The Yamaha motocross team riders took to the Traralgon track for round six of the ProMX Championship, on a cold, wet and windy day but produced some red-hot action in an eventful day's racing. Read More
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Racing
Tuesday Track Talk
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Racing
Bohannon Beats The World
Australia - we have another world motocross champion! Blake Bohannon beat all comers to claim the 2026 FIM World Junior Motocross Championship at Jinin, in The Czech Republic. Read More
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Tuesday Track Talk
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Racing
Jones Podiums at QR ASBK
The fifth and final round of the 2026 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) was concluded over the weekend with three huge days of action at Queensland Raceway. Read More
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Racing
Tuesday Track Talk
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Racing
Ruprecht and Purvis on Song at Casterton
The ShopYamaha off Road duo of Wil Ruprecht and Maximus Purvis overcame cold, wet, and soggy conditions to record another successful weekend of enduro racing as they contested rounds seven and eight of the Australian Enduro Championship at Casterton in Victoria. Read More
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Tuesday Track Talk
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Tuesday Track Talk
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Racing
Beaton Continues ProMX Domination
There was plenty to like about the Yamaha Racing effort at round five of the 2026 ProMX Championship, held at Appin over the weekend. Read More
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Racing
Jones Returns to Form at Morgan Park
Yamaha Racing Team’s Mike Jones returned to the podium at round four of the Australian Superbike Championship finishing the day in second place. Read More
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Racing
Beaton Blazes Trail in BLU CRU Blitz
Jed Beaton led a dazzling Yamaha display at round four of the 2026 ProMX Championship at Toowoomba with Yamaha winning seven out of the eight motos contested. Read More
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Racing
Ruprecht Reigns Supreme at QMP
ShopYamaha Off-Road star, Wil Ruprecht, continued his devastating 2026 form with another top shelf performance at rounds five and six of the Australian Enduro Championships, held at QMP, over the weekend. Read More
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Racing
Yamaha Racing Rally at Round Three ProMX
Yamaha Racing put together another strong performance at round three of the 2026 ProMX championships, held in perfect conditions at the Gillman circuit in Adelaide. Read More
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Racing
Dunker Breaks Through for Superbike Victory
Road racing sensation, Cameron Dunker, has won his maiden Superbike race and Superbike round at round three of the ASBK at The Bend over the weekend. Read More
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Racing
Yamaha Racing Rolls On In Canberra
Yamaha Racing carried on the momentum gained from a successful opening weekend of racing at the 2026 ProMX Championship, to turn in another sensational performance at round two, held at Canberra, on Sunday. Read More
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Racing
Ruprecht Rules in Dungog
ShopYamaha Off Road star, Wil Ruprecht, produced a scintillating weekend of racing at rounds three and four of the Yamaha Australian Enduro Championship (AEC), held at a dusty Dungog, over the weekend. Read More
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Racing
Yamaha Racing Flex Some Muscle at ProMX Opener
It was a weekend to remember for the Yamaha Australia motocross teams contesting round one of the 2026 ProMX Championship at the always challenging Wonthaggi circuit in Victoria. Read More
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Racing
Ruprecht Rules in Roma
ShopYamaha Off Road star, Wil Ruprecht, has kicked off his 2026 season campaign in fine style, dominating the opening round of the Australian Enduro Championship, held at Roma, in Queensland. Read More
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Racing
Mixed Results for YRT at Season Opener
The results were as unpredictable as the weather at Phillip Island, when the Yamaha Racing Team tackled round one of the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK), over the weekend. Read More
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Off-Road
2027 Off-Road Range
Yamaha is pleased to announce the new 2027 lineup of industry-leading MX and XC off-road competition motorcycles and fun bike range. Read More
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Off-Road
#UnitedByYamaha Campaign Earns Global Recognition
Yamaha Motor Australia’s award-winning #UnitedByYamaha brand campaign has added three more prestigious international honours to its list of achievements, with three films from the Yamaha stories series recognised at the recent Telly Awards, receiving gold, silver, and bronze awards. Read More
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Road
2026 Yamaha MotoGP Hospitality
Get ready for high octane thrills - join us for one final hurrah at the iconic Phillip Island circuit at this year's Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, 23-25 October. Read More
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Off-Road
WIN a spot on the 2027 Yamaha NZ Rally
Ever wanted to ride in the land of the long white cloud? The adventure riding Mecca is waiting for you, and we can make that dream come true for Ténéré riders! Read More
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Off-Road
2026 Ténéré Rally
The Ténéré Rally is an event open to all riders of Yamaha’s legendary adventure bike – all models and all years. A gathering of the Ténéré community where the camaraderie is as imporant as the ride. Read More
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Road
Join us at YAMAFEST track day!
Don’t miss your chance to win a YZF-R9 at YAMAFEST! The bike was ridden by Prima Pramac Yamaha GP Star Jack Miller at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix pre-event parade and signed by him. Read More
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Road
Next level for R-Experience
Yamaha Motor Australia and MotoSchool are raising the ride experience with the introduction of a YZF-R9 fleet and exclusive Yamaha customer day. The extension of this strategic partnership into 2026 unveils a bold new chapter that redefines how riders engage with the Yamaha brand, develop skills and experience track-based performance. Read More
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Road
Yamaha tops retail charts again
Yamaha Motor Australia would like to thank our customers, dealer partners and staff for helping Yamaha achieve #1 retail status in 2025, with more than 25,500 new Yamaha units delivered to riders across the country. Read More
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Off-Road
Aussie Lincoln Brien on Podium Result at World Tech Grand Prix
Australia’s Lincoln Brien has secured an exceptional second place at Yamaha’s 2025 World Technician Grand Prix (WTGP), delivering a podium result on the global stage for Chris Watson Motorcycles and Yamaha Motor Australia & New Zealand. * The 2025 WTGP title went to Liam Coffey from the United Kingdom representing QBS Powersports in Essex. Read More
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Off-Road
YE-01 electric MX concept breaks cover at EICMA
Yamaha Motor has showcased its YE-01 electric motocross concept model at EICMA 2025, the International Two-Wheeler Exhibition held in Milan, Italy. Developed in partnership with French electric motorcycle specialist Electric Motion SAS, the YE-01 explores a fun, off-road focused pathway towards a carbon-neutral future. Read More
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Road
2026 Supersport Range
Yamaha Motor Australia is pleased to announce the release of its 2026 Supersport motorcycle lineup highlighted by an extensively updated new YZF-R7 model. Read More
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Off-Road
One Day, All Heart: Yamaha Golf Cars Go the Distance
When the crack of a golf club driving a ball broke the dawn silence at Castle Hill Country Club on 28 October, it signalled the start of a 24 hour golfing marathon for more than 80 golfers taking part in the One Day golf event in support of the Love Your Sister charity. Despite warm and dry conditions leading up to the event, the skies turned grey and wet just prior the 6am start, however, not a single player complained. Given the cause they were playing for, no one was going to let a little dam
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Legend Yellow XSR900 GP
For 2026, the XSR900 GP honours one of the most influential and prominent figures in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history: King Kenny Roberts. America’s first world champion, King Kenny claimed three 500cc titles, spent 13 years with Yamaha and is considered an AMA racing legend with numerous memorable performances — including his unforgettable performance at the 1975 Indy Mile. Read More
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Off-Road
New Yamaha EV and Hydrogen Models at Japan Mobility Show
The Yamaha Motor booth at this year's Japan Mobility Show (30 Oct - 9 Nov) has been created around the concept “Feel the Future of Human–Machine Mobility” and will feature six world premiere models. Headlining on the stand will be Yamaha's new hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric motorcycle concepts, as well as the hydrogen-powered H2 Buddy Porter concept, and a the MOTOROiD:Λ concept machine — each exploring new possibilities for human–machine relationships. Read More
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Off-Road
New 2026 Ténéré 700 World Raid
Always the choice of riders who want to take on the longest, most challenging journeys, the Ténéré 700 World Raid is ready to go further, and in 2026 it returns with exquisite upgrades, new premium components and the latest technology, elevating the Dakar-bred long-distance adventure-tourer to new heights. Read More
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Off-Road
Yamaha Motor Australia Joins 1700 Riders for Wall to Wall Event
Yamaha Motor Australia continued its long-standing support of the Wall to Wall: Ride for Remembrance on 13 September, participating in the annual national ride that honours fallen police officers and raises vital funds for Police Legacy organisations. Read More
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Off-Road
We R Family YZF-R9 Experience
Yamaha Motor Australia’s Land Mobility team has again demonstrated its commitment to building stronger connections with dealers and staff by hosting the We R Family YZF-R9 Experience at Sydney Motorsport Park. Read More
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Off-Road
Yamaha Showcases Full SSV Lineup
Yamaha Motor Australia’s Land Mobility team recently swapped the office for rugged bush terrain, inviting staff and dealers to take part in the Yamaha SSV Experience at Lithgow. The two-day event was designed to showcase the strength, versatility, and fun of Yamaha’s Side by Side Vehicle (SSV) range, and it delivered in spades. Read More
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Road
No Easy Way: Stephen Gall
Australian motocross legend and long-time Yamaha icon Stephen Gall was welcomed by a steady stream of fans at Trooper Lu’s Garage in Moorebank recently for a special signing of his new autobiography, No Easy Way: The Stephen Gall Story. Read More
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Yamaha Day 2026
On 1 July 1955, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. was born. Just days later, the iconic YA-1 Red Dragonfly, known in Japan as Aka-Tombo, roared to victory and set a benchmark for performance, quality and the spirit of challenge that continues to define Yamaha Motor today. Read More
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Yamaha Motor Australia Supports Asia Pacific Cup Opener
Yamaha Motor Australia was pleased to play a key role in supporting the pre-season rider development program and opening round of the 2026 Yamaha YZF-R3 BLU CRU Asia-Pacific Cup Championship, held alongside Round 2 of the Australian Superbike Championship at Sydney Motorsport Park recently. The event marked several firsts for the series, including its first appearance at Sydney Motorsport Park and the first time the series has raced under lights. Read More
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Kate Delivers Her First Staff Kando Night at ASBK
When the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) returned to Sydney Motorsport Park for its annual night race recently, YMA once again turned the occasion into a special evening of Kando* for staff, family and guests. With the circuit located just 10 minutes from the YMA head office at Wetherill Park, staff were invited to enjoy the atmosphere of top-level motorcycle racing from a suite above pit lane, with an opportunity to get close to the Yamaha Racing Team, the star riders, and the people w
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International Women’s Day 2026 | #GiveToGain
International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on 8 March, is an opportunity to recognise the achievements of women across social, business, cultural, sporting, and political spheres, and to reaffirm a shared commitment to building more inclusive workplaces and communities. # The theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is #GiveToGain, a reminder that progress accelerates when people actively give time, knowledge, support, opportunity, and encouragement. In return, everyone gains: stronger teams
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Yamaha Motor Australia Celebrates Clean Up Australia Day 2026
This Sunday, 1 March, marks Clean Up Australia Day 2026, and Yamaha Motor Australia is proud to join in celebrating this important event. * Clean Up Australia Day began in 1989, when Ian Kiernan and Kim McKay mobilised more than 40,000 volunteers who collected 5,000 tonnes of rubbish from across Australia’s urban and rural landscapes. More than three decades on, it has grown into a national movement working with businesses, community groups and government to support cleaner communities and a mor
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Global Media Experience reveals Yamaha Motor’s 70-year story and future technologies
As part of its 70th anniversary commemorations, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. hosted a special international media tour, welcoming 15 journalists from eight countries to Japan to experience the theme “Yamaha Motor’s History and Future.” Read More
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Twenty-two of the world’s best Yamaha technicians on show at WTGP 2025
Yamaha Motor has staged the 2025 World Technician Grand Prix (WTGP) at its headquarters in Japan, bringing together 22 Yamaha-certified motorcycle technicians from 19 countries and territories to compete for the title of the world’s number one Yamaha motorcycle technician. Read More
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Statement on ACCC decision | Proposed Telwater acquisition
Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd (YMA) acknowledges today’s decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) not to grant merger clearance for YMA’s proposed acquisition of Telwater Pty Ltd. YMA is reviewing the ACCC’s decision and considering its position. Read More
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May Your Yamaha Wishes Come True This Festive Season
From all of us at Yamaha Motor Australia and New Zealand, we wish you a joyful festive season and a safe, inspiring 2026. Here’s to creating more Kando—now and into the future! Read More
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Yamaha to Showcases Next-Generation Robotics Technology
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is set to unveil a range of advanced factory-automation and transport technologies at the 2025 International Robot Exhibition (iREX), being held from 3–6 December in Tokyo. Read More
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2025 World Tech Grand Prix to be Livestreamed from Japan
The stage is set for the World Technician Grand Prix 2025 (WTGP) – Yamaha Motor’s premier global competition for Land Mobility technicians – to be held in Japan on November 19. For the first time in its history, this elite showdown will be livestreamed worldwide, allowing motorcycle fans and industry insiders alike to witness the precision, passion, and problem-solving skills that define Yamaha’s service network. Read More
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Wall to Wall: Ride for Remembrance
Yamaha Motor Australia is proud to continue its support of the Wall to Wall: Ride for Remembrance—the annual national ride that honours fallen police officers and raises vital funds for Police Legacy organisations. Read More
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MOTOROiD2 Concept Wins Prestigious Red Dot Award
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is proud to announce that its concept model, MOTOROiD2, has received the internationally acclaimed Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2025. This marks Yamaha Motor’s fourth win in this category, following previous awards for the &Y01 (Andy 01) in 2017, the original MOTOROiD in 2018, and the YNF-01 in 2019. Read More
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YAMAHA 2025 PORTUGAL MOTOGP TOUR
Are you ready for the MotoGP experience of a lifetime?! Yamaha Motor Australia invites you on an exclusive eight-day international MotoGP adventure from 3–10 November 2025. The Yamaha-hosted trip will blend thrilling Algarve International Circuit racing action with Portugal's breathtaking culture and coastlines. Read More
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Restoring a Yamaha Marine Legend
More than six decades after it first hit the water, Yamaha’s iconic three-horsepower PC-3 outboard motor has been fully restored and returned to public view—bringing with it a wave of memories, and respect for the company’s engineering roots. Read More
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Ride the Waves, Feel the Beat
Thanks to these optimally tuned speakers, WaveRunner pilots can experience the exhilarating feeling of a summer music festival while riding across the water. - Select 2025 models of Yamaha’s WaveRunner personal watercraft range now feature a specially designed audio system developed in collaboration with Yamaha Corporation. Read More
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Michelle Eastburn Charity Golf Day – 12 June
On Thursday, 12 June 2025, a special charity golf day will be held at Lynwood Country Club in Pitt Town, NSW, to support fundraising efforts for Yamaha family member Michelle Eastburn. Read More
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Yamaha Motor to Continue Technical Partnership with Lola
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) and Lola Cars Ltd have agreed to continue their technical partnership agreement beyond 2027 for the development and supply of high-performance electric powertrains for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (Formula E). Read More
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50 Years of Yamaha Golf Cars and the Future Ahead
Yamaha Motor operates in various sectors, including motorcycles, marine products, industrial robots, and even golf cars. Founded in 1955, Yamaha Motor Company took a unique path to growth by repeatedly innovating in-house and spawning spin-offs that resulted in a multi-axial business structure. Among the many businesses that emerged in the 1970s was the golf car, and in 2025, the Yamaha golf car will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Read More
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Spreading Smiles through Sports and Clean Water
Yamaha Motor has partnered with the Shizuoka BlueRevs rugby club-a team competing in Japan's premier Japan Rugby League One-to run the Blue Ties program, which delivers sporting goods and apparel to villages in Africa and Asia. Shizuoka BlueRevs fans have been donating jerseys, shoes, balls, and other items at games for delivery to areas with a Yamaha Clean Water Supply System (YCW), a compact water purification system being installed in villages without clean or running water.
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Yamaha Motor Launches Motorcycle Industry's First Carbon-Neutral Paint Line
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has newly established the CN1 carbon-neutral mass-production painting line at its Iwata Main Factory, and began painting motorcycle fuel tanks on February 20. The new painting line uses electricity for all processes that previously used fossil fuels, including pre-treatment, painting, baking, and drying. CN1 is also the motorcycle industry’s first all-electric product painting line in operation (according to Yamaha Motor research). Read More
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ATV/ROV
Yamaha Motor Launches Yamaha Agriculture, Inc. to Deliver Automation and Digital Crop Management Solutions
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. just announced the launch of Yamaha Agriculture, Inc., a new company focused on delivering autonomous equipment and AI-powered digital solutions that help growers in the specialty crop market become more sustainable, profitable, and resilient in the face of scarcer resources and climate change. Read More
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ATV/ROV
Taking 30 Years of Electric Wheelchair Development and Tech to the Next Stage
Yamaha Motor has been in the electric wheelchair business for roughly three decades, counting back from the development and launch of the JW-I electric power unit for manual wheelchairs in 1995. Read More
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ATV/ROV
Yamaha Motor Unveils New Corporate Logo Design and Commemorative 70th Anniversary Logo
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced it will be changing the design of its corporate logo for the first time in 27 years. This year also marks the 70th anniversary of Yamaha Motor’s founding in 1955. Read More
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ATV/ROV
Lola Yamaha Formula E at Tokyo Auto Salon
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announce its participation in the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, running from January 10-12 January, Under the theme “ART for Human Possibilities—Let’s Strive for Greater Happiness,” Yamaha Motor will showcase its latest advancements in electric powertrain technology, with the spotlight on the cutting-edge Formula E machine developed for the Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team. Read More
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ATV/ROV
Light Up Your Christmas with Yamaha
From the Yamaha family to yours, wishing you an experienced filled 2025. Let the adventures begin! Read More
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ATV/ROV
Yamaha Motorcycle Anime Collaboration
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced it has collaborated with Netflix, one of the world's leading entertainment services, on the production of Tokyo Override, an original anime streamed globally, exclusively on Netflix from November 21, 2024. Tokyo Override is set in Tokyo 100 years in the future where AI has been integrated into daily life and all aspects of urban living is automated. In this sci-fi anime full of motorcycle action, existing and originally designed motorcycles roar through the
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Yamaha Staff Revved Up By New YZF-R9
The Yamaha Motor Australia Land Mobility team recently hosted a special lunch event for all staff at YMA’s Wetherill Park head office. The get-together celebrated the global release of the all-new Yamaha YZF-R9 sports bike and the launch of the 2025 R-Series family. From the entry-level YZF-R15 to Yamaha’s world championship-winning YZF-R1 flagship model, the entire range was represented. Read More
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Sky
Yamaha and Caterham Enter Development Collaboration For EV Sports Coupe
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its partnership in developing a new electric sports coupe, referred to as 'Project V,' being led by Caterham EVo Limited, a UK-based subsidiary of VT Holdings Co., Ltd. The collaboration aims to advance the project toward mass production and commercialisation. Project V is a development project for an electric sports coupe that inherits Caterham's DNA, which prioritises driving pleasure with the principles of being lightweight, simple and fun to drive.
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