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V-IXION R

Yamaha Motor Launches V-IXION R “Naked Sports” Motorcycle in Indonesia　- Platform Model Featuring the New YZF-R15’s Engine -

IWATA, August 23, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that it will launch the new “naked sports”V-IXION R, which features a liquid-cooled 155cm3 fuel-injected VVA1 engine, in Indonesia from August 2017.
As the “Advanced Edition”of the current V-IXION series, the V-IXION R platform model enters the “naked sports”motorcycle category by utilizing the engine and frame of the

Star Venture TC

Yamaha Motor to Launch Star Venture Cruiser in North America　- All-new power, technology and comfort features will redefine luxury-touring motorcycle market -

IWATA, June 7, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today its all-new flagship cruiser-class model, the Star Venture, powered by a 1,854cm3 air-cooled V-twin engine, which will launch in North America this August.
The Star Venture is designed to satisfy the increasing demand for long-distance touring models that combine comfort, riding enjoyment and reliability. The standard Sta

Yamaha’s Endeavors in Motorsport -Yamaha Motor Monthly Newsletter（Apr.14, 2017 No.52)-

Yamaha’s Endeavors in Motorsport -Yamaha Motor Monthly Newsletter（Apr.14, 2017 No.52)-

Yamaha’s Endeavors in Motorsport
Furthering Technology and Skills While Sharing the Joy of Victory
The 2017 motorsport season got underway with the adventure that is the world-renowned Dakar Rally. This season, Yamaha Motor continues to field factory teams in series like the MotoGP World Championship and the Motocross World Championship’s MXGP class while working closely with its bases aroun

XSR900

Yamaha Motor XSR900 Grabs Coveted Supreme Design Award　- First Yamaha Motor Model to Win Five Design Awards -

IWATA, April 3, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that its XSR900 motorcycle has been chosen as the “Best of the Best” in the globally-renowned Red Dot Award*: Product Design 2017 competition.
This marks the fifth consecutive year since 2012 that Yamaha Motor products have received this award, and the third product selected for the “Best of the Best” honor after the MT-

YZF-R15

Yamaha Motor to Launch More Powerful YZF-R15 in Indonesia　- Boasts Nearly 20% Greater Output; Sales in Other ASEAN Countries Planned -

IWATA, March 31, 2017-Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that the new YZF-R15 sports model motorcycle, which inherits the DNA of the flagship supersport YZF-R1, will be launched in April 2017 for Indonesia and subsequently also go on sale in other ASEAN markets.
As the successor model to the current YZF-R15, which has been popular for its highly-focused feel and racy image whic

「XSR900」　The “&Y01,” an electrically power-assisted wheelchair that performs music

Yamaha Motor Receives Global “iF Design Award” for Fourth Consecutive Year　- XSR900 Motorcycle Receives Fourth Design Award -

IWATA, February 14, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) (hereafter “Yamaha Motor”) announced today that its XSR900 motorcycle and the &Y01 electrically power-assisted wheelchair that performs music designed in collaboration with Yamaha Corporation (hereafter “Yamaha”) have received the internationally-prestigious “iF Design Award 2017.”*Both awards are in the product category, and this

「CRUX Rev」

Yamaha Motor Launches First Strategic Motorcycle for Africa　- The CRUX Rev will be released in Africa from April 2017 and later in Central America and the Caribbean -

IWATA, February 2, 2017-Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that the CRUX Rev, the company's first strategic model for Africa, will be released in African countries from April 2017. Fitted with a 4-stroke, air-cooled BLUE CORE 110cc engine, this new model will subsequently be launched in countries in Central America and the Caribbean.
As the first strategic motorcycle developed

「FZ25」

Yamaha Motor Launches FZ25 to Suit Strong Customer Premium Orientation　- Street Model for Expanding High Price Range of Indian Motorcycle Market -

IWATA, January 25, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will launch the new FZ25 motorcycle onto the Indian market from February 2017. This street model features a new 250cc BLUE CORE engine, which delivers both riding enjoyment as well as excellent fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
The main features of the FZ25 include 1) a high-torque fuel-injected

「GDR155 (AEROX155)」 (2017 Indonesian specification)

Yamaha Motor Launches Stylish and Sporty GDR155 Scooter　- ASEAN Strategic Model Aiming to Build New Sporty Scooter Category -

IWATA, January 13, 2017 -Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will launch the GDR155, a new scooter blending a stylish form and sporty ride, which has been developed as a strategic model for ASEAN markets. The introduction of the new model aims to create in the ASEAN region a sporty scooter category, which will become a stepping stone to the big scooter class. Launched in V

Main characters of the anime

“Master of Torque” Epilogue Released, An original anime series celebrating motorcycles set in Japan in the near future

IWATA,December 26, 2016—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces the December 26, 2016 global release of an epilogue installment to "Master of Torque," an original short entertainment anime series that began with its first episode released online in the spring of 2014 and ended with the final episode released in April 2016.
Like the previous installments of the anime, the epilogue has be

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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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