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YZF-R1 (2015 Overseas Model)

Yamaha Motor Wins First “German Design Award” International Design Competition — Flagship YZF-R1 Captures Fourth Design Accolade —

IWATA, October 24, 2016—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that its flagship supersport YZF-R1 model has been selected as the winner of the transportation category of the “German Design Award” competition. This achievement represents Yamaha Motor’s first nomination for this Award, and was selected as a first-time category winner from among over 4,000 entries.
In addition

YZF-R6 (2017 U.S. Specifications)

Yamaha Motor Launches MY2017 YZF-R6 in North America -Next Generation in Supersport 600cc High Performance-

IWATA, October 14, 2016-Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today the March 2017 North American launch of the 599cm3-capacity Supersport YZF-R6, the first major model change in nine years. Bringing with it the proven features of excellence in circuit performance and exemplary performance on winding roads, this new model takes riding performance to the next level and embraces the R-se

「MT-09」(2017 Europe Specifications)

Yamaha Motor Updates MT-09 - New 2017 Model for Europe to be Exhibited at “INTORMOT 2016” -

IWATA, October 6, 2016- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that the MT-09 motorcycle model, popular for its style which fuses different elements from the naked and supermotard concepts, as well as delivering superior handling, will receive a minor update for launch in Europe from late December 2016. The updated model also has been showcased at the “INTERMOT 2016 International Mot

Honda and Yamaha Begin Discussion of Possible Collaboration in the Area of Small-sized Scooters in the Japanese Market

TOKYO, Japan, October 5, 2016 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the two companies have begun discussions toward a possible business alliance in the Japanese market in the “Class-1 category *” which include scooters with a 50 cc engine or electric motor.

As a result of the diversification of the types of short-range transportation, including p

Janus (2016 Vietnamese Model Spec.)

Yamaha Motor Launches Janus Scooter for Vietnam- New Model features YMC’s First “Stop & Start System” -

IWATA, August 12, 2016 -Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today the launch in Vietnam from mid-August 2016 of the new Janus 125cc scooter.
Aimed at female riders, the Janus combines the "BLUE CORE"engine that offers both a powerful riding experience as well as economy and environmental performance, all packaged in a lightweight body design that evokes the look of fine porcelain.

Yamaha Motor Announces Blue Core-fitted TRICITY 155 European Launch - Second LMW model in “Growing World of Personal Mobility” strategy -

Yamaha Motor Announces Blue Core-fitted TRICITY 155 European Launch - Second LMW model in “Growing World of Personal Mobility” strategy -

IWATA, May 23, 2016-Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) today announced the launch of the TRICITY 155 - a double-front wheel, three-wheeled commuter equipped with a 155cc liquid-cooled “BLUE CORE”engine. The TRICITY 155 - the second LMW (Leaning Multi Wheel)*1 model to promote “The Growing World of Personal Mobility” (one of the company’s growth strategies) - is scheduled for sale in Europe from

Yamaha Motor Launches Young Male-oriented Cygnus Ray ZR Scooter - Stylish New Product for the Ever-Growing Indian Scooter Market -

Yamaha Motor Launches Young Male-oriented Cygnus Ray ZR Scooter - Stylish New Product for the Ever-Growing Indian Scooter Market -

IWATA, April 22, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today the launch of the new Cygnus Ray ZR scooter onto the Indian market from late April.
Featuring a stylish body and a 113cm3 BLUE CORE engine, the Cygnus Ray ZR was developed based on the Next Generation “REAL” Boys Scooter concept as the next-generation model from the current Cygnus Ray Z, which is principally popu

Yamaha Motor Launches Saluto RX Street Model  Featuring Superior Cost-Performance - 110cc Motorcycle Aimed at India's Largest Demand Category -

Yamaha Motor Launches Saluto RX Street Model Featuring Superior Cost-Performance - 110cc Motorcycle Aimed at India's Largest Demand Category -

IWATA, April 15, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today the launch of the new 110cc street model Saluto RX motorcycle in the Indian market from late April.
The Saluto RX was developed as a "next-generation 110cc street model", and features superior cost-performance and a sporty exterior. The newly-developed 110cc BLUE CORE engine achieves a fuel economy improvement of appro

Title: Get Your Heart Racing Again! Yamaha Motor’s New Brand Video Has Been Released

Title: Get Your Heart Racing Again! Yamaha Motor’s New Brand Video Has Been Released

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd released a new corporate brand video on March 28, 2016.
https://youtu.be/gnue_vRY2HI
“Revs your Heart” is the brand slogan of the global Yamaha Motor group. Everybody used to get excited when discovering and experiencing new things as a child, and Yamaha Motor will continue to offer ways to experience that same wonderment and get your heart racing again.
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Yamaha Motor (TOKYO:7272) is a world-leading producer of motorcycles, marine products, power products and robotics.

Yamaha Motor (TOKYO: 7272) is a world-leading enterprise manufacturing land-mobility such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and electrically power assisted bicycles, marine products such as boats and outboard motors, robotics products such as surface mounters and drones, as well as engagement in the finance business. The company's diverse businesses and wide variety of products are built around its proprietary technologies focused on powertrain, chassis and hull, electronic control, and manufacturing technologies. Yamaha Motor operates global development, production and sales networks through 140 subsidiaries and equity-method affiliates in 30 countries and regions, working to realize our Corporate Mission of being s "Kando* Creating Company."
About 90% of consolidated net sales are generated in more than 180 countries and regions outside of Japan.
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