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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that it will exhibit a prototype hydrogen-powered outboard motor at the Miami International Boat Show from February 14 to 18, 2024. Read More

Jed Beaton continues to impress in the 2024 Australian SX1 Supercross Championship with a career high second place at the final round of the championship at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Read More

Seth Burchell raced his WBR Yamaha Bulk Nutrients YZ250F to the top of the podium in the 2024 Australian SX3 Supercross Championship after finishing fourth at the fifth and final round of the series. Read More

WBR Yamaha take the top two spots in the SX3 division at rounds four of the Australian Supercross Championship, held in Adelaide over the weekend. Read More

It only took four rounds for CDR Yamaha Monster Energy Team racer, Jed Beaton, to climb on the podium at the Australian Supercross Championship. Read More

Yamaha Racing Team racer, Mike Jones, has finished second in the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) but can walk away with his head held high, throwing everything at it in an enthralling weekend of action at the final round. Read More

14-Year-old New Zealand motocross sensation, Levi Townley, is poised to take on the world as he embarks on the next step of his career by racing the EMX125 Championship in Europe for 2025 and beyond. Read More

WBR Yamaha’s Seth Burchell, barnstormed his way through the opening two rounds of the Australian Supercross Championship with two dominant race wins to take control of the SX3 championship. Read More

It was an eventful weekend for the Yamalube Yamaha Racing Team at the opening weekend of the Australian Supercross Championship with all three riders experiencing the highs and lows of intense racing.  Read More

The CDR Yamaha Monster Energy Team had a disappointing weekend at the opening rounds of the Australian Supercross Championship with both riders making costly mistakes at pertinent times.  Read More

Blake Bohannon and Levi Townley led an impressive Yamaha effort at the 2024 Australian Junior Motocross Championships, held at the Bunbury Circuit in WA, last week. Read More

The CDR Yamaha Monster Energy Team has selected three Australian riders to fly the team flag at this years FIM World Supercross Championship, starting in Vancouver in October.Read More

Yamaha Racing racked up five Australian off Road Championship (AORC) victories after the final weekend of racing was concluded in dry conditions at Nowra. Read More

The Yamaha Racing Team experienced the full range of conditions only Phillip Island can produce in a challenging weekend for the team that has left them frustrated and out for redemption at the final two rounds. Read More

Two gruelling days of off road racing proved rewarding for the ShopYamaha Off Road Team, with Kyron Bacon dominating the E1 division on both days and Will Dennett picking up a podium in the E2 class and taking a special test win. Read More

After 272 racing laps, 16 races and 8 rounds, the points for the premier MX1 class were all locked up in the 2024 ProMX Championship with a countback required to determine the championship winner. Read More

The WBR Yamaha Team finished the ProMX championship taking three of the top four positions and all four riders inside the top seven, in the MX3 final standings after the final round of racing was completed yesterday. Read More

Ryder Kingsford battled bravely through the final three rounds to secure a third-place finish in the ProMX MX2 championship after a strong performance at the final rounds of season of the championship. Read More

A crash in the first turn of moto one at round seven of the ProMX at MX Farm in Gympie has proven costly for Jed Beaton and his MX1 championship aspirations but where there is hope, there is life and Beaton will come out all guns blazing at the final round. Read More

WBR Yamaha racer, Koby Hantis, will enter the final weekend of racing in the MX3 division of the ProMX Championship as the hunter, just three points behind the championship leader and ready to lay it on the line next weekend. Read More

Take 44 hyped-up, adrenaline-fuelled, YZ65 mounted, supercross riding thrill-seekers, 50,000 screaming fans, two massive sports stadiums, and memories created that will last a life time and you get the experience that is the Yamaha YZ65 Cup. Read More

The Yamaha Motor Australia Land Mobility division recently hosted the 2024 Dealer Reunion, bringing together the extensive network of dealers from across the country. Held over two days, this year's reunion was themed We R Family, representing unity and the shared passion that drives the Yamaha brand. The two-day event served up a blend of new product reveals, business insights, workshops, and track experiences, making it a memorable Kando event for everyone involved.

Another epic Bridge-to-Bridge ride has been completed putting smiles on the faces of 50 adventure riders. Read More

Following the news of the all-new MT-07 for 2025, we are pleased to announce the rest of the Dark Side of Japan models have been announced. The new third colour Ice Storm carries across the range to join Icon Blue and Tech Black. Read More

Yamaha has increased the specification of the Ténéré 700 with the introduction of YCC-T electronic throttle, riding modes and upgraded suspension. But the design team has been careful not to add technology for technology’s sake. Electronic aids increase the rider’s engagement with the motorcycle, while never becoming overwhelming or unnecessary, while adjustments to meet the rider’s personal needs or road conditions are always simple to make and effective in delivery. 

For 2025 the TMAX Tech MAX features a dynamic new look with a sharper front end, as well as upgraded rider’s assist and a more sophisticated dash – and a premium finish that underlines its status as the ultimate Yamaha sport scooter. Read More

The new Tracer 9 GT+ takes a clear step towards the future as the top range sports tourer sees a host of updates for 2025. Powered by the thrilling 890cc CP3 three-cylinder engine, the new model showcases Yamaha’s innovative Y-AMT (Yamaha Automatic Manual Transmission) and cutting edge adaptive technologies including electronic suspension, adaptive cruise control and a world first Matrix LED headlight – specification far beyond the category norm. Read More

MT-07 redefined the twin cylinder naked class upon its launch in 2014 and has been one of Australia’s best-selling road bikes ever since. Read More

Calling all Ténéré owners! Don’t miss out on the ADV ride of the year in 2025. Previously run as the Ténéré 700 Rally, the 2025 event is open to owners of all Ténérés big and small, old and new. So if you have a Yamaha Ténéré, come and join us on an epic five day tour of the Victorian High Country on 16 to 21 March. Read More

YZF-R9 is a new breed of performance street bike aimed at providing true supersport-levels of performance in an accessible package that enhances the capability and confidence of a wide range of riders. Read More

Yamaha Motor Australia has stepped up its support for Boe Langford, founder of the not-for-profit Outback Cleanups Australia (OCA) charity, by donating a Yamaha EF2000IS inverted generator. Supplied by Yamaha Motor Australia’s Power Products division, the new generator will assist Langford and his team to continue their vital work of removing rubbish from some of Australia’s most remote and pristine environments.  Read More

Yamaha Motor Australia is excited to announce key updates to the flagship YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M supersport models aimed at further enhancing aerodynamic performance, handling and braking. Read More

Yamaha Motor Australia is pleased to announce the YZ65 Cup will be returning in November 2024 to run in conjunction with the highest profile SX races in Australia. The first event will be held at Wollongong’s AUSX at WIN Stadium on 2 November. The second event will be held at the AUSX Open at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on 30 November. Read More

Road bike riding is fun but you need to be on your game to avoid a trip over the Armco. That happened to 26-year-old Sam Onion while negotiating the Oxley bends on his MT-07 at Mount Seaview. The incident made the Cessnock baker reflect on the risk versus reward of road riding. Read More

Yamaha Motor Australia’s Corporate Branding and Marine Academy teams recently participated in a clean-up event organised by YMA’s Rightwaters partner Seabin™. The event was part of a Plastic-free July, a global movement to mobilise millions of people worldwide to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. The event also aligned with the Staff Environmental Protection Initiative recently launched by YMC. Read More

Yamaha Motor announces that it will begin using low-carbon, recycled steel sheets produced in electric furnaces as a raw material for the packaging frames used to ship motorcycles, and will be gradually expanding the scope of use of the material going forward. This is the first time in Japan that steel sheets from electric furnaces have been used for packaging frames for motorcycles (according to Yamaha Motor research as of July 2024). Read More

The Capel 200 Trail Bike Rally is the largest recreational, non-competitive trail riding event in WA. The event brings together riders of all ages, genders and abilities and runs over an approved 70km loop of pre-marked course through the Capel and Jarrahwood area of South West WA, using a combination of existing 4WD tracks, trails and firebreaks. Read More

Yamaha Motor Australia is gearing up for an impressive showing at the 2024 Sydney International Boat Show, which is on this week at the Darling Harbour International Convention and Exhibition Centre (Thursday-Sunday, 1-4 August).  Read More

MT-09's exhilarating ride can now be experienced in a whole new way with the introduction of the MT-09 Y-AMT, the first model to feature the innovative, new Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission. Read More

YMA is pleased to announce the new MY25 off-road range including MX, enduro and cross country. Highlights include the all-new WR250F and YZ250FX off-road models that are based on the latest YZ250F MX weapon. Read More

Yamaha has long been at the forefront of motorcycle innovation. Each step in the company’s technological development seeks to offer a more immersive riding experience which is even more gratifying for the rider. Read More

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced it has collaborated with Netflix, one of the world's leading entertainment services, on the production of Tokyo Override, an original anime streamed globally, exclusively on Netflix from November 21, 2024.Tokyo Override is set in Tokyo 100 years in the future where AI has been integrated into daily life and all aspects of urban living is automated. In this sci-fi anime full of motorcycle action, existing and originally designed motorcycles roar through the

The Yamaha Motor Australia Land Mobility team recently hosted a special lunch event for all staff at YMA’s Wetherill Park head office. The get-together celebrated the global release of the all-new Yamaha YZF-R9 sports bike and the launch of the 2025 R-Series family. From the entry-level YZF-R15 to Yamaha’s world championship-winning YZF-R1 flagship model, the entire range was represented. Read More

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its partnership in developing a new electric sports coupe, referred to as 'Project V,' being led by Caterham EVo Limited, a UK-based subsidiary of VT Holdings Co., Ltd. The collaboration aims to advance the project toward mass production and commercialisation. Project V is a development project for an electric sports coupe that inherits Caterham's DNA, which prioritises driving pleasure with the principles of being lightweight, simple and fun to drive.

At Yamaha Motor, genuine engine oil is positioned as a liquid component. The engine development engineers are responsible not only for the engine but also for the simultaneous development of the oil. After undergoing rigorous tests and evaluations, the oil is certified as genuine by Yamaha Motor's standards. Yamaha's genuine oil, YAMALUBE, has an annual global sales volume of over 100 million litres. This specialised oil is designed to fully maximise the performance and reliability of Yamaha Mot

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. this week held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of renovation and expansion work at the Hamamatsu Robotics Office, which develops, manufactures, and sells surface mounters and industrial robots. The ceremony also marked the 40th anniversary of the Robotics Business, which started in 1984 as the IM Division. Approximately 200 people, including business partners, attended the ceremony, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read More

Yamaha Motor has engaged in R&D of fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) for over 60 years and has applied its findings and technologies to developing and manufacturing boat hulls, swimming pools, and other products. However, in terms of resource recycling and other aspects, there is still room for further development with composites using materials like glass fibre and carbon fibre and improvements to not just the materials but also construction methods are being sought after.