Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

Building No. 32 where carbon-neutral technology R&D will be conducted

10 February 2022 04:35

Yamaha Motor Expanding Facilities for Carbon-Neutral Powertrain R&D - Paving the way for more eco-friendly technologies in all Yamaha products, including electric motors and hydrogen engines -

IWATA, February 10, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) will bolster its research and development facilities for powertrain technologies aimed at achieving carbon neutrality, such as electric motors and hydrogen engines, throughout the duration of its new Medium-Term Management Plan (2022–2024).
This expansion will install in stages various new equipment, including electric motor test b

25 October 2017 03:50

The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 – About the Yamaha Booth

□ About the Yamaha Booth
The theme of the Yamaha Motor booth for the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 is “Yamaha Future Garage: Resonate the Future.” The booth will display a 20-model array of concept and production models, including six world premiere models and four Japan premiere models.
At the booth this time, visitors will see Yamaha’s “ever-growing world of personal mob

21 August 2017 06:00

Yamaha Golf Cars/Land Cars User-friendly and Eco-friendly Features and Performance for Expanded Roles in Society-Yamaha Motor Monthly Newsletter（Aug.11, 2017 No.56)-

Yamaha Golf Cars/Land Cars
User-friendly and Eco-friendly Features and Performance for Expanded Roles in Society
To fulfill our corporate mission to be a Kando* Creating Company offering new excitement and a more fulfilling life for people all over the world, Yamaha Motor offers a variety of products and services for both recreation and business on a global scale, from motorcycles, outbo

7 December 2016 02:00

Yamaha Motor and Fuji Heavy Industries Conclude Contract to Transfer U.S. Sales Company and Selected Multi-purpose Engines

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan, President: Hiroyuki Yanagi, hereafter “Yamaha”) and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, President: Yasuyuki Yoshinaga, hereafter “Fuji Heavy Industries”) have reached agreement, and have concluded a contract regarding the transfer of technological assets of selected multi-purpose engines and the capital s

Memorial Ceremony Marking the One-Millionth Unit Produced

1 December 2016 06:00

Yamaha Motor Produces One-Millionth Motorcycle in the Philippines - Achieved in Ninth Year of Full-Scale Operation -

IWATA, December 1, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that local Group company Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. (hereafter “YMPH”) has produced its one-millionth motorcycle today since the company’s establishment. To mark this event, the Batangas Province-based YMPH held a memorial ceremony attended by Katsuhito Yamaji, Senior Executive Officer and General Manager Manufactur

23 November 2016 20:00

"Off-road Mania” - Pioneering Bikes for the Dirt Chapter 6 released!

The Yamaha Motor corporate website features a series of seven items which, along with previously-unreleased video, showcases the development history of Yamaha offroad machines. Since the launch of the DT1 in 1968, Yamaha machines have constantly challenged the very frontiers of what is possible offroad. We are pleased to announce the release of the sixth installment, “It Was a Labor of Love.”

11 November 2016 08:00

Yamaha Motor Documentary Movie “Moving You” Vol.9: “Toughness. Protecting the Frontier” Completed and Released!

Yamaha Motor has released the ninth installment of its “Moving You” documentary movie series, called “Toughness. Protecting the Frontier.” The “Moving You” series introduces corporate activities aimed at Yamaha Motor’s corporate mission of “Kando* creation.”

9 November 2016 06:00

Yamaha Motor Wins the 51st Oyamada Memory Prize Weight-Reducing Aluminum, Titanium and Magnesium Parts and Technologies in the YZF-R1

IWATA, November 9, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announces that the various weight-reducing technologies used in Yamaha’s sport motorcycles have been awarded the 51st Oyamada Memory Prize by the Japan Institute of Light Metals (JILM). The award was recently presented at a ceremony on November 5, 2016.
Established in 1951 with the aim of promoting the science and technology of light

8 November 2016 02:00

Yamaha Motor Releases New 2017 TMAX for Europe

- Enhancements Including YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) Deliver Greater Riding Quality -

2 November 2016 06:05

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

IWATA, November 2, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announces consolidated business results for the first nine months.

Net sales for Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.'s consolidated accounting period for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 were 1,132.8 billion yen, (a decrease of 93.4 billion yen or 7.6% compared with the same period the previous fiscal year), a

A Variety of Performance Dampers for Automobiles

1 November 2016 06:00

Yamaha Motor Achieves Production of One Millionth Yamaha Performance Damper Yamaha Motor Achieves Production of One Millionth Yamaha Performance Damper

IWATA, November 1, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced that it has today achieved production of its one millionth “Yamaha Performance Damper” anti-vibration damper for automobiles since manufacturing began in 2004. A ceremony to mark this milestone was held at the Numazu Factory of Yamaha Motor Hydraulic System Co., Ltd., a subsidiary manufacturing products such as shock absorber

24 October 2016 02:00

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

19 October 2016 02:00

Yamaha Motor Releases New 2017 XMAX300 for Europe - Lightweight Scooter with Motorcycle Front Forks and New Engine -

IWATA, October 19, 2016—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that the new model XMAX 300 - a scooter designed with a new body that achieves a fine harmony between fun riding and practical use - is to be released in Europe from March 2017. The XMAX 300 represents a model change from the current XMAX 250 sold in Europe, and is not only destined for European markets, but is planned to

GX Series and YLE Series Single-axis Robots Photographs: GX10 (left) and YLEFS Slider Type

17 October 2016 02:00

Compatible with Advanced Robotics Automation Platform Yamaha Motor Launches New Single-axis Robot Series AC Servo Motor GX Series and Stepping Motor YLE Series

IWATA, October 17, 2016—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will launch new single-axis robot products from December 1, 2016. Both compatible with the newly-developed “Advanced Robotics Automation Platform” integrated control robot system, the GX series features AC servo motor, and the YLE series is a stepping motor type.
The AC servo motor GX series now includ

YKX Series SCARA Robot Photograph shows the YKX600

17 October 2016 02:00

Yamaha Motor Launches New Full Model Change SCARA Robot YKX Series Compatible with Advanced Robotics Automation Platform

IWATA, October 17, 2016—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will launch the new YKX series of SCARA robots from December 1, 2016, which is compatible with the newly-developed “Advanced Robotics Automation Platform” integrated control robot system.
With this full model change, the YKX series has achieved even higher rigidity and high-speed motion through drive system upg

17 October 2016 02:00

Built-in Image Processing Capability, Compatible with Advanced Robotics Automation Platform Yamaha Motor Launches YFAEYE Robot Camera Easy Set-up with Enhanced Auto-adjust Functions, Integrated Image Processing in One Unit

IWATA, October 17, 2016—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces the December 1, 2016 launch of the YFAEYE camera with built-in image processing capability designed for item identification and recognition on an automated production line.
The introduction of the YFAEYE marks the beginning of Yamaha Motor’s entry into the machine vision sector.
The YFAEYE is a camera with built-in image

The LCM-X linear conveyor module Photograph shows two 500mm modules joined together.

17 October 2016 02:00

Compatible with Advanced Robotics Automation Platform Yamaha Motor Launches New LCM-X Linear Conveyor Module Improved Space Efficiency, Conveyance Accuracy, and Acceleration/Deceleration Performance

IWATA, October 17, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will launch the new LCM-X linear conveyor module from December 1, 2016, which is compatible with the newly-developed “Advanced Robotics Automation Platform”integrated control robot system. The LCM-X boasts space efficiency significantly higher than previous Yamaha Motor models*, and with significantly higher con

17 October 2016 02:00

Core of Advanced Robotics Automation Platform Yamaha Motor Launches YHX Series Integrated Controller Superior Scalability - Significant Reductions in Space, Cost, and Setup

IWATA, October 17, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will launch the new YHX series integrated controller from December 1, 2016, which achieves coordination and synchronous control of all robots and peripheral devices in an automated line in the “Advanced Robotics Automation Platform” integrated control robot system.
The YHX series consists of a high-func

14 October 2016 02:00

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

11 October 2016 02:00

Yamaha Motor: FAZER R G2 Automated Navigation Unmanned Helicopter

IWATA, October 11, 2016 -Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it has developed a new automated navigation unmanned aircraft (commonly known as "drones"), the FAZER R G2, a high-end model for the industrial sector. Rental and service provision of these drones for industrial purposes such as measurement, surveying, surveillance, photography, and transport will begin from Apri

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