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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

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.

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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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