February 5, 2019 – Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) is actively engaged in racing efforts all over the world under its three main principles of raising the value of the Yamaha brand, acquiring advanced technologies, and promoting the healthy spread of motorcycle racing.
The results of those efforts in 2018 included Valentino Rossi placing 3rd overall in the MotoGP World Championship wi
February 4, 2019—The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team proudly presented its 2019 colour scheme and structure today at the Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia, causing great excitement. The launch event’s theme “Beast Mode On” reflects Yamaha’s long-term global alliance with the team’s new title sponsor, Monster Energy Company, as well as the team’s mindset ahead of the official 2019 IRTA Moto
January 29, 2019 – The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team yesterday afternoon presented their ambitious project for 2019 at the PETRONAS Twin Towers, unveiling the stunning new colour scheme that will adorn their riders in MotoGP – Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo – and their 2019 Yamaha YZR-M1 machines. This historic moment in Malaysian motorsport took place in the Dewan Filharmonik PETR
IWATA, January 22, 2019 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that the new release of the FZ-FI 2019 sports model equipped with a 149 cm3 BLUE CORE*1 engine, incorporating a muscular bound design in-line with later FZ series models and new features that support comfortable riding etc. is scheduled for release later this month.
The
FZ-FI has been developed under the concept
At the biennial Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix, there was still a youthful look to the motorcycle mechanic representing Taiwan. This story is about a father and son who strove to be the best in the world at their profession, the respect and gratitude held by the young man for his father, and of their passion and pride as motorcycle mechanics.
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IWATA, January 11, 2019 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that it will launch the new premium printer YSP10 on May 1, 2019. This high-end solder paste printer1 is compatible with full automation of changeover work and delivers the world’s fastest level tact time.2
The YSP10 is the successor to the YSP, a high-end printer which featured 3S heads
3 and stencil suction m
January 9, 2019 – Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that the 2019 Yamaha Motorsports Media Conference will be held at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on February 5th, 2019.
The Conference will consist of two parts. Part 1 will be the Global Media Conference, where Yamaha Motor will present its worldwide racing strategy and officially introduce its rider and team li
December 28, 2018 – The opening round of the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is set for Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Contesting the premier 450cc class will be the Monster Energy/Yamaha Factory Racing Team run by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A (YMUS).
The team’s lineup will feature #51 Justin Barcia and #7 Aaron Plessinger, both riding
IWATA, December 27, 2018 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced the following personnel changes affecting Directors and Executive Officers approved at today’s Board of Directors Meeting. These changes will be effective following official approval at the Board of Directors Meeting to be held immediately after the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for the end of March 2
IWATA, December 27, 2018 - At today’s Board of Directors Meeting, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) resolved to implement the following organizational reforms and personnel changes, effective January 1, 2019.
■ Organizational reforms (effective January 1, 2019)
1. IT Center
The internal IT and digital departments will be aggregated to establish the new IT Center in order to c
IWATA, December 20, 2018 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today the “Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050”. This plan was developed along the lines of the international Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi*1), the Plan aims to reduce “CO2 emissions during product use”, “CO2 emissions in production and logistics” and “the volume of resources use” by 50% from the base year
In what’s being called the “aerial industrial revolution” by some, various industries around the world are turning their attention to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones. These typically use multiple rotors connected to the body and an incredibly diverse range of models are being developed and marketed today, from small ones for hobbyists that fit in the palm of your
