Yamaha Begins Construction of New Motorcycle Test Course
13 May 2011, 13:42 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha is showing strong signs of recovery following the financial problems it faced due to the falling global demand for its machines. The company announced it will...
Yamaha to Bring Update at Le Mans
9 May 2011, 12:33 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Yamaha will no longer be approaching a MotoGP Grand Prix in 2011 with the fear of being outpaced by Honda, as the Japanese company is trustful that the latest test in Estoril shows just how much the...
Yamaha Super Tenere UK Buyers Get Free Accessories
9 May 2011, 07:06 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Yamaha decided to further enhance the appeal of its new adventure bike, by announcing potential customers that buyers of the new Super Tenere will receive £1600 worth o...
Yamaha EC-03 Electric Scooters Added to the MotoGP Paddock Fleet
3 May 2011, 12:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Following an agreement between the Japanese manufacturer and Dorna Sports, the all-new electric EC-03 will be added to the official paddock scooter fleet for the 2011 FIM MotoGP World Championship r...
Astronaut Jorge Lorenzo Aims for Estoril Perfection
27 Apr 2011, 14:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Considering Honda's domination in pre-season testing this year, Yamaha's reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo certainly did not expect to lead the overall classification after the first c...
James Stewart Wins in Seattle
19 Apr 2011, 06:26 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / 52,683 supercross fans were present at Seattle’s Qwest Field on April 16 to view the 15th round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. San Manuel Yamaha’s James...
James Stewart wins at St. Louis
11 Apr 2011, 06:51 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / This weekend, San Manuel Yamaha’s James Stewart recorded a victory at the 14th round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, in St. Louis. In front of 59,518 superc...
Going Back to MotoGP Not An Option - Melandri
4 Apr 2011, 13:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Many pundits have argued last year that Marco Melandri's move from the MotoGP championship to the World Superbikes has been a step forward for the Italian rider. However, at only his second out...
Japan Earthquake Won't Affect Yamaha MotoGP Operations
1 Apr 2011, 14:25 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Whereas some reports lately have suggested that Honda's development in the MotoGP championship this season might be affected by the catastrophic events in Japan last month, their fellow country...
Yamaha’s AMA SX Racer James Stewart Gets Arrested
31 Mar 2011, 15:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Two-time AMA Supercross Champion James Stewart, who is currently racing for San Manuel Yamaha team, got arrested three days ago for impersonating a police officer. It appears that Stewart was drivi...
Melandri Scores First WSBK Win at Donington
28 Mar 2011, 13:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Marco Melandri did not take too long to become a race winner in the World Superbike Championship, as he clinched a superb victory at only his 3rd outing in the series, at Donington Park. The Ital...
2011 AMA Yamaha Super Tenere Riding Series Announced
18 Mar 2011, 16:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced a new adventure touring riding series to coincide with the arrival of the Yamaha Super Tenere (but which is not exclusive). This means the serie...
Yamaha UK Announces YZF-R1 Promotion
17 Mar 2011, 07:52 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Following Marco Melandri’s promising WSB start at Phillip Island in late February, Yamaha decided to further arouse interest of potential customers for its YZF-R1 model. The company’s Br...
Yamaha FZ8 Promotion Launches in the UK
9 Mar 2011, 06:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Yamaha announced today it has launched a new offer for those who buy a FZ8 street bike. The promotion, which is available for a limited time only, allows future owners of the...
Customers Invited to Test Ride the Yamaha Super Tenere and Win
3 Mar 2011, 12:41 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Yamaha has found an interesting way to raise curiosity on the XT1200Z Super Tenere model, announcing it invites customers to test ride this bike, while also providing them th...
Lorenzo Tips Spies to Battle for 2011 MotoGP Title
22 Feb 2011, 15:11 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Valentino Rossi was replaced by former WSBK champion and 2010 MotoGP Rookie of the Year Ben Spies at Yamaha this season, and reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo believes the American rider will ha...
Yamaha Unveils 2011 YZR-M1 MotoGP Contender
21 Feb 2011, 13:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Ahead of tomorrow’s testing session at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, the Yamaha Factory Racing Team unveiled its new livery today, presenting the machine with which it aims to defend its thi...
Factory Yamaha WSBK Team Extends Deal with Monster Energy
21 Feb 2011, 08:16 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Following the recent unveiling of the team’s livery and rider line-up, the 2011 Yamaha World Superbike squad has announced the extension of its deal with Monster Energy as the ‘Official ...
Yamaha Announces Monster Energy Sponsorship for 2011
17 Feb 2011, 15:11 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Yamaha has just revealed its complete road racing plans for 2011 in the United States, including a new Monster Energy title sponsorship for the Graves/Yamaha team feat...
Yamaha 2011 World Superbike Team Livery Unveiled
17 Feb 2011, 14:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The latest team to unveil their livery for the upcoming World Superbike season is the Yamaha World Superbike Team. There are no striking visual elements, as the new design features a Yamaha blue cor...