Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

13 February 2020 02:00

Yamaha Motor Receives Global “iF Design Award” for Seventh Consecutive Year YNF-01 Takes Design Accolade following Red Dot Award Success

IWATA, February 13, 2020 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that the company has received its seventh successive internationally-prestigious “iF Design Award.” The successful models were the Ténéré 700 motorcycle, and YNF (Yamaha Next Field)-01 low-speed mobility concept model.
The Ténéré 700 is an adventure tourer in the best traditions of the Ténéré brand, drawing

12 February 2020 06:05

Announcement of the commencement of a Tender Offer for the shares of Yamaha Motor Robotics Holdings Co., Ltd. (Securities code 6274)

A resolution was passed at the Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (hereinafter the “The Tender Offeror”) Board of Directors’ meeting held on February 12, 2020, that the company will acquire the common shares (hereinafter “Target Company Shares”) of Yamaha Motor Robotics Holdings Co., Ltd. (Securities code: 6274, listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Co., Inc. (hereinafter “Tokyo Stock Exc

12 February 2020 06:05

Yamaha Motor Records Slight Decrease in 2019 Consolidated Sales - Continued growth in marine and financial services segments -

Consolidated Business Results
IWATA, February 12, 2020 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces consolidated business results for the full fiscal year. Net sales were 1,664.8 billion yen, a decrease of 8.4 billion yen (0.5%) compared with the previous fiscal year. Operating income was 115.4 billion yen, a decrease of 25.4 billion yen (18.1%), ordinary income was 119.5 billion yen,

7 February 2020 07:30

PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team Launch 2020 Campaign

February 7, 2020 – The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team is excited to start its 2020 MotoGP World Championship campaign, with riders Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo unveiling their 2020 Yamaha YZR-M1 at the team’s home, Sepang International Circuit, on the eve of the official pre-season test at the world-renowned venue.
Franco and Fabio were joined by Team Principal and Sepang Inte

7 February 2020 02:00

Introducing Yamaha’s Factory and Supported Teams and Riders for 2020

February 7, 2020—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, incorporating technologies and feedback from racing into our products, and promoting the healthy spread of motorcycle racing.
The results of those efforts in 2019 included Maverick Viñales placing 3rd overa

6 February 2020 13:00

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Ready to Start 2020 Campaign

February 6, 2020 – The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team opened their garage doors at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia today to show the set-up for 2020. In the upcoming MotoGP season, the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team will again be competing with riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi and continue their close relationship with title sponsor Monster Energy Company.
The

35kW prototype unit under development (LEFT), Unit installing image (RIGHT)

4 February 2020 02:00

Yamaha Motor Begins Accepting Orders for High-performance Electric Motor Prototype　- Customized units to be produced rapidly for cars and other vehicles -

IWATA, JAPAN, February 4, 2020 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today it has begun accepting orders for a high-performance electric motor prototype that is capable of producing the industry-leading high power density for automobiles and other types of vehicles. The compact unit generates up to 200kW in output thanks to a high-efficiency segment conductor and advanced casting and

31 January 2020 01:00

Returning to the Water After 30 Years　Yamaha Motor Newsletter (January 31, 2020 No. 77)

Coming up with new and original ideas, leveraging outstanding technologies and creating heart-moving designs are what drive uniquely Yamaha Monozukuri (creating products with an emphasis on craftsmanship and excellence), but none of these values and approaches took shape overnight. Each was arrived at through countless repetitions of trial and error while taking on and overcoming numerous new c

30 January 2020 09:05

Jorge Lorenzo to Strengthen Yamaha Factory Racing Test Team in 2020

January 30, 2020 – Yamaha is delighted to welcome back three-time MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo. He will join the Yamaha Factory Racing Test Team programme with the aim to boost MotoGP development during the 2020 season.
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Yamaha Motor Racing are delighted to announce that five-time World Champion and very successful Yamaha-rider Jorge Lorenzo will be reinforc

29 January 2020 13:15

Yamaha and Valentino Rossi Agree to Take Time to Decide Future Plans

January 29, 2020 – Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announces that nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi will ride his last full season as a Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team rider in 2020. Following discussions together, Yamaha and Rossi have mutually agreed that the personal decision whether the Italian will remain an active rider in the MotoGP World Championship in 2021 will be taken mid-2020.

29 January 2020 13:05

Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team Add Quartararo to 2021-2022 Rider Line-Up

January 29, 2020 – Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce that the signing of Fabio Quartararo with the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team for the 2021 and 2022 season.
The Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team are delighted to welcome Fabio Quartararo to their line-up for the 2021 and 2022 season.
Last year’s results showed that Quartararo is a unique talent and a rider with a bri

28 January 2020 13:05

Viñales Renews Contract with Yamaha for 2021 - 2022

January 28, 2020 – Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce that Maverick Viñales has signed for two further years with the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team.
It is with great pleasure that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. confirm Maverick Viñales as one of the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP riders for the 2021 and 2022 MotoGP season.
Viñales has shown great riding, motivation, and consistency

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