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FAZER R (model shown fitted with 32-liter capacity tank)

Yamaha Motor: “Competitive Agriculture” with FAZER R Industrial Unmanned Helicopter

IWATA, October 11, 2016 -Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it has developed a new unmanned helicopter, the FAZER R. On sale from November 2016, this high-end industrial unmanned aircraft (commonly known as "drones") model is designed for the agricultural sector.
As it can carry a load of 32 liters of spray, the largest ever in Yamaha Motor’s range of industrial-use

「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

Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita visits the Yamaha booth at the Japan Fair 2016

Yamaha Motor Participates in 6th Tokyo International Conference on African Development*

IWATA, August 29, 2016-Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.(TOKYO:7272)(ISIN:JP3942800008) announced today that it has participated in the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI) Summit, held in Nairobi, Kenya on August 27-28, 2016. Hiroyuki Yanagi, President, CEO, and Representative Director of Yamaha Motor, gave a speech at the meeting on the theme of “Promotion of economic stru

​Launch of Motorcycle accessory “TOP CASE City 30”

​Launch of Motorcycle accessory “TOP CASE City 30”

Yamaha Motor announces the launch of the TOP CASE City 30 with its gradual release into each market from August. This new motorcycle accessory is designed for mounting on small-capacity motorcycles and commuters, and is a welcome addition to the TOP CASE City 50 and 39 versions already available.
Sales of the TOP CASE City 50 and 39 series began in Europe from 2012, and have steadily increased

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 and Yanmar Agree to Alliance regarding U.S. ROV Business

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (hereafter “Yamaha”) and Yanmar Co., Ltd. (hereafter “Yanmar”) today announced that they have agreed to a business alliance for the U.S. ROV (Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle) business. The companies will conclude a contract by the end of the year for the OEM supply of Yamaha’s multi-purpose VIKING and VIKING VI (both Yamaha model names) ROV models to Yanmar from Decem

Consolidated Business Results Summary - First Half of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2016 -

IWATA, August 4, 2016 -Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announces consolidated business results for the first half.
Net sales for Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.'s consolidated accounting period for the second half of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 were 778.3 billion yen, (a decrease of 50.4 billion yen or 6.1% compared with the same period the previous fiscal year), and operating income

The BREEZE10 - an autonomous unmanned compact electric survey craft

Yamaha Motor Develops “BREEZE10” Unmanned Boat - Autonomous Compact Electric Craft for Dam Lake Bed Sediment Surveying -

IWATA, July 7, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today the development of the BREEZE10, an autonomous unmanned compact electric survey craft. Yamaha Motor has designed this new product to support sounding work such as measuring the sediment levels of dams, and will commence business rentals principally aimed at commercial surveyors in August 2016.
BREEZE10 is an electric FRP

A chase boat with Yamaha outboard sticks closely to the racing yacht moving at high speed. Yamaha has supported skipper Dean Baker since his time in the NZ team and he places his confidence in Yamaha.

Event related to the America's Cup - the world's foremost yacht race - to be held in Japan for the first time!

The Fukuoka regatta of the America's Cup World Series has been officially announced as taking place on November 18 and 19, 2016 in Fukuoka, Japan. Yamaha Motor has concluded an official partnership agreement with SoftBank Team Japan and will provide outboards for the chase boats, pontoons where America’s Cup yachts moor, and motorcycles necessary for transportation around Bermuda.

Yamaha Motor Signs UN Volunteers Partnership Agreement, First in Japan for Private-sector Company -Supporting United Nations Volunteers in Indian BoP Improvement Projects at UN Agencies-

IWATA, June 28, 2016-Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it has concluded a partnership agreement with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV)* programme on June 28. This marks the first partnership in Japan between a private-sector company and the UNV. Based on this agreement and working through the UNV, one employee will be placed in the United Nations Development Programme (UN

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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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