Yamaha Drops YZF-R125 Price in Australia
11 Feb 2011, 11:09 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Australian division of Yamaha announced a consistent price reduction (AUD2,000) on its smallest sportbike, the YZF-R125, which now retails for no more than AUD5,999. Apparently, the reduction ha...
Lorenzo Urges Yamaha to Improve
9 Feb 2011, 10:36 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the first test of the off-season, it was pretty clear what bike will be the pace setter heading into the 2011 MotoGP season. Honda topped all 3 days of testing at Sepang last week and the ...
2011 Yamaha OHV Access Initiative GRANT Schedule Announced
8 Feb 2011, 08:24 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Yamaha announced today it has managed to award more than $265,000 in GRANTs (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nations Trails) in 2010, while also revealing the 2...
Yamaha Classic Racing Team Parade Lap for TT2011
31 Jan 2011, 15:32 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / This year’s Isle of Man TT will celebrate Yamaha’s 50th anniversary, as well as the 100th anniversary of the racing on the Mountain course. through a parade lap by the Yamaha Classic Rac...
Yamaha Aborts Spanish Plant, Moves to France
28 Jan 2011, 15:05 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha yesterday announced it will close its factory in northeastern Spain and move production to another Yamaha factory at Saint-Quentin in northern France. This wi...
Yamaha Back to Isle of Man TT with Ian Hutchinson
27 Jan 2011, 08:43 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Deciding to switch from Honda to its Japanese rival for this year's motorcycle racing season, Ian Hutchinson has recently signed a two-year deal with Yamaha, which is celebrating the 50th anniv...
Yamaha Super Tenere Competition White Announced
26 Jan 2011, 09:03 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It looks like Yamaha’s new adventure touring bike, the XT1200Z Super Tenere, so far available in blue or black only, will be receiving a new color scheme this spring. Dubbed Competition White,...
Yamaha Debuts 2011 SZ-R Motorcycle in India
17 Jan 2011, 13:29 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Following the SZ model series launched in August 2010, Yamaha’s Indian arm announced today pricing and availability of the company’s new 153cc SZ-R motorcycle on the local market. The 20...
2011 Yamaha MX Riding Gear Launched
12 Jan 2011, 10:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Yamaha has recently introduced the 2011 motocross riding gear line-up, featuring eye catching colours and graphics, as well as advanced design and construction features. Comp...
Yamaha Racing Parts Now Available in Europe
5 Jan 2011, 15:59 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Europeans may now place orders for YEC's 2011 Yamaha Racing Parts to enhance their YZF-R1 and YZF-R6 bikes for their track-day activities. The deadline for the second of three European ordering...
Lorenzo Sees Stoner Main Rival in the MotoGP
28 Dec 2010, 07:43 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Now that he doesn't have Valentino Rossi breathing down his neck in the Yamaha garage anymore, reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo can look towards next season with a little less pressure on...
Marco Melandri Meets Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
27 Dec 2010, 14:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Yamaha World Superbike new addition to the rider line-up for the 2011 season, Marco Melandri, has paid a visit to the company’s headquarters in Italy last week, ahead of the surgery he sustain...
Melandri Fears to Miss Out on Superbike Debut
23 Dec 2010, 11:59 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Marco Melandri fans will be kept guessing for the upcoming couple of months, as it appears the Italian's debut in the World Superbike Championship is now in doubt. Apparently, the problems with...
2011 Yamaha SX Team Lineup Revealed
21 Dec 2010, 08:59 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Yamaha announced today its entire line-up of teams for the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. James Stewart has signed a two-year contract with L &a...
Custom Yamaha WR450F Presented to Ben Spies
20 Dec 2010, 08:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / At the recent Long Beach Progressive Insurance International Motorcycle Show, MotoGP Rookie of the Year and Team Yamaha Factory MotoGP rider Ben Spies was presented with a customized Yamaha WR450F m...
Briggo Yamaha WR250R to Go to Auction
20 Dec 2010, 07:51 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A recent prize draw set to raise funds for injured speedway riders, which took place earlier this year, saw the Yamaha WR250R that has been ridden by four-time World Speedway Champion Barry Briggs (...
Yamaha Launches New YEC-40 Battery Charger
13 Dec 2010, 10:25 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Following the introduction of its first motorcycle and scooter Battery Charger a year ago, Yamaha has now brought the new, advanced YEC-40 Battery Charger to the British market. The original Yamaha ...
Ben Spies to Attend the 2010 Long Beach Motorcycle Show
13 Dec 2010, 08:17 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Visitors to the upcoming Long Beach Progressive Insurance International Motorcycle Show will get the chance to see MotoGP Rookie of the Year and Team Yamaha Factory MotoGP rider Ben Spies, who is sc...
Jorge Lorenzo Hopes for Happier Times Alongside Ben Spies
8 Dec 2010, 15:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / There’s no secret that the relationship between the 2010 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi has been through some harsh times over the past three seasons. The two riders ...
Yamaha Executive Celebrated in Retirement
3 Dec 2010, 08:05 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It was a day of celebration for the former Yamaha Racing executive and current president of Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Company in Newnan, Georgia, “Tony” Iio on Tuesday, November 30th, a...