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

17 October 2016 02:00

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

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

17 October 2016 02:00

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

Yamaha Motor Launches MY2017 YZF-R6 in North America -Next Generation in Supersport 600cc High Performance-

14 October 2016 02:00

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

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

29 August 2016 02:00

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

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

4 August 2016 06:00

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 -

4 August 2016 06:00

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 was

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

7 July 2016 02:00

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

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

29 June 2016 03:25

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 Mobility "05GEN" and "06GEN", Connecting People and Places - "Refined Dynamism" Design Philosophy for New Generation Concept Models 5 & 6 -

23 June 2016 02:00

IWATA, June 23, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today the development of new generation design concept models 05GEN and 06GEN, based on the design philosophy Refined Dynamism.
Intentionally taking a completely different approach to the conventional core function of mobility vehicles to date (the need for effective travel incorporating speed and distance), both of these mod

Yamaha Motor Launches YXZ1000R SS for North American Market - Second ROV Pure Sports Model Delivers Fun Gear Changes with Paddle Shift System -

9 June 2016 02:00

Yamaha Motor Launches YXZ1000R SS for North American Market - Second ROV Pure Sports Model Delivers Fun Gear Changes with Paddle Shift System -
IWATA, June 9, 2016-Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today the North American launch of the new YXZ1000R SS ROV (Recreation

Yamaha Motor Showcases SixONy(TM) Nano Film Coating Technology - On Show at Specialist Surface Treatment and Coating Trade Fair held in Germany -

17 May 2016 02:00

IWATA, May 17, 2016-Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) will display its unique “SixONy” surface treatment technology at the “O&S International Trade Fair for Surface Treatments & Coatings” (hosted by Deutsche Messe AG) to be held from May 31 to June 2 in Stuttgart, Germany.
SixONy is unique Yamaha technology.This name was coined based on the silicon oxynitride (SiOxNy) ceramics film a

Yamaha Motor Launches Young Male-oriented Cygnus Ray ZR Scooter - Stylish New Product for the Ever-Growing Indian Scooter Market -

22 April 2016 02:00

IWATA, April 22, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today the launch of the new Cygnus Ray ZR scooter onto the Indian market from late April.
Featuring a stylish body and a 113cm3 BLUE CORE engine, the Cygnus Ray ZR was developed based on the Next Generation “REAL” Boys Scooter concept as the next-generation model from the current Cygnus Ray Z, which is principally popu

Yamaha Motor Launches Modular Z:TA-R YSM40R Surface Mounter -Ultra-High-Speed Rotary Head Achieves World-Leading 200,000 CPH-

21 April 2016 02:00

IWATA, April 21, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces the release from May 3, 2016 of the new Z:TA-R YSM40R surface mounter*1, which boasts the fastest production in the world*2 at 200,000 CPH*3.
The Z:TA-R YSM40R is an ultra-high-speed modular mounter that has been developed under the Revolutionary productivity concept. With the adoption of a 1m-wide compact platform

Announcement of Annual Report 2015

19 April 2016 02:00

Dear Shareholders and Investors:
We are pleased to inform you of the Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 2015 Annual report. We hope that you will find it useful, and that it gives you a better understanding of our Company, its operations and financial position. Please visit us at our web site:
http://global.yamaha-motor.com/ir/annual2015/
Factbook 2015 is also ready.
http://global.yamaha-motor

Yamaha Motor Receives Globally-prestigious “Red Dot Award” for Fifth Year Running - YZF-R1 Also Received Good Design Award and iF Design Award -

30 March 2016 02:00

IWATA, March 30, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that its supersport model, the YZF-R1, has received the internationally-renowned Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016.In addition, the 242 Limited S sports boat, entered for the same prize, received an honorable mention. This honor marks the fifth consecutive year (beginning in 2012) that Yamaha Motor products have recei

Title: Get Your Heart Racing Again! Yamaha Motor’s New Brand Video Has Been Released

29 March 2016 02:33

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd released a new corporate brand video on March 28, 2016.
https://youtu.be/gnue_vRY2HI
“Revs your Heart” is the brand slogan of the global Yamaha Motor group. Everybody used to get excited when discovering and experiencing new things as a child, and Yamaha Motor will continue to offer ways to experience that same wonderment and get your heart racing again.
Products fea

Yamaha Motor Invests in U.S. Startup Company Veniam -First Investment Made through New Business Development Subsidiary YMVSV-

16 February 2016 02:00

IWATA, February 16, 2015- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it has made an investment of 2 million U.S. dollars into Silicon Valley startup company*1 Veniam. This investment represents the first opportunity explored by the subsidiary for new business development Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley Inc. (hereafter “YMVSV”), which began operations in Silicon

Yamaha Motor Approved for JICA Survey - Senegal Fishing Industry Modernization and FRP Business Preparatory Survey Begin -

10 February 2016 02:00

IWATA, February 10, 2016- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it has applied and been approved for the Incorporated Administrative Agency Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA)’s FY2015 first “Preparatory Survey for BOP Business Promotion”.
The project chosen is “Preparatory survey for modernization of fishery by introducing FRP(Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics) boat,

Consolidated Business Results Summary - Fiscal Year 2015 Ending December 31 -

9 February 2016 04:35

Consolidated business results IWATA, February 9, 2016-Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces results for the current consolidated accounting year.Net sales were 1,615.4 billion yen, an increase of 94.1 billion yen (6.2%) compared with the same period the previous fiscal year. Operating income was 120.4 billion yen, an increase of 33.2 billion yen (38.0%) compared with the same period

Notification regarding the Recognition of Investment Appraisal Losses etc. at Related Companies

9 February 2016 04:35

IWATA, February 9, 2016- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) has recognized investment appraisal losses at related companies of 14.572 billion yen and share appraisal losses at related companies of 711 million yen as non-operating expenses in the separate accounts for the fiscal year ending December 2015, and includes them together in this announcement. This is with regard to investments etc. at