Yamaha Motor Releases New 2017 TMAX for Europe
- Enhancements Including YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) Deliver Greater Riding Quality -
- Enhancements Including YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) Deliver Greater Riding Quality -
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 power-as
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
IWATA, May 23, 2016-Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) today announced the launch of the TRICITY 155 - a double-front wheel, three-wheeled commuter equipped with a 155cc liquid-cooled “BLUE CORE”engine. The TRICITY 155 - the second LMW (Leaning Multi Wheel)*1 model to promote “The Growing World of Personal Mobility” (one of the company’s growth strategies) - is scheduled for sale in Europe from
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
LAGOS, NIGERIA, May 16, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that CFAO Yamaha Motor Nigeria Ltd., a joint venture established by Yamaha Motor and CFAO S.A., opened its motorcycle assembly plant and modern showroom located at the Amuwo Odofin Industrial Scheme in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 13.
The plant opening came after the successful testing and full activation of the
IWATA, May 11, 2016—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces consolidated business results for the first quarter.
Net sales for Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.'s consolidated accounting period for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 were 382.9 billion yen, (a decrease of 6.8 billion yen or 1.7% compared with the same period the previous fiscal year), and operating income
IWATA, April 27, 2016 – Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces the April 27,
2016 global release of the final episode of “Master of Torque,” an original short entertainment
anime series that began with its first episode released online in the spring of 2014.
Like the previous installments of the anime, Season 3 will be released on the internet via the
anime’s special website an
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
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