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New TMAX Tech MAX revealed

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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All New Tracer 9 GT+ revealed

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Townley Takes on the World

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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2025 Yamaha Tenere Rally

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha Staff Revved Up By New YZF-R9

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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New Yamaha MT-07 revealed

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha and Caterham Enter Development Collaboration For EV Sports Coupe

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.
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Thrills and Spills for Yamalube Yamaha Racing

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.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Challenging Start to ASX for CDR Yamaha

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.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Burchell Barnstorms ASX Opening Weekend

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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New YZF-R9 Revealed

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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YAMALUBE

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
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Bohannon and Townley Victorious at AJMX Championships

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Powering a Cleaner and Greener Future

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.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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CDR Yamaha Provide WSX Opportunities for Australian Riders

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Completion of First Carbon Neutral Factory by Yamaha

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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2025 YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Introduced

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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High Fives for Yamaha Racing at AORC

Yamaha Racing racked up five Australian off Road Championship (AORC) victories after the final weekend of racing was concluded in dry conditions at Nowra. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Wild and Woolly Weekend at The Island

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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The Potential in Next-Generation Recyclable

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. <span class="mor
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Strong in SA for ShopYamaha Off Road

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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RideADV intro ride 17-18 Aug 2024

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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2024 YZ65 Cup - AUSX Championship Rounds

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Beaton Beaten in ProMX Championship Countback

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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WBR Yamaha Team Double Podium

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Kingsford Claims Third in ProMX MX2

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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The Yamaha YZ65 Cup Returns

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Hantis Becomes the Hunter in ProMX

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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First Turn Fall Proves Costly for Beaton

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha Staff Dig In For Plastic-Free July

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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102 Back on bLU

One of Australia’s highest credentialed supercross racers, Matt Moss, will join the CDR Yamaha Monster Energy Team for the 2024 Australian Supercross Championship, starting on October 12. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Low Carbon Recycled Steel Packaging

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). <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Capel 200 Trail Bike Rally

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Experience the Future of Boating

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).  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Points and Pain for ShopYamaha Off Road

The ShopYamaha Off Road Team battled their way through a dry and dusty weekend at Queensland Moto Park to finish rounds seven and eight of the AORC with both riders well placed in the championship, as they head towards the business end of the season. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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New MT-09 Y-AMT

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Mangrove Planting Project For A Cleaner Future

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced it has signed a service agreement with YL Forest Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, “YLF”), a company headquartered in Fukuoka City, Japan, that is implementing its proprietary mangrove planting method in the Republic of Indonesia. Going forward, funding provided to YLF by the Company will go toward launching a new mangrove planting project in the country’s province of South Sulawesi. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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A Day of Firsts for Yamalube Yamaha Racing

Round six of the ProMX proved to be a day of highlights for the Yamalube Yamaha Racing Team with Kaleb Barham winning his first ProMX MX2 race, Jayce Cosford got his first ProMX podium and Ryder Kingsford maintained his second place in the championship.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Double Podium for WBR Yamaha

Kobe Drew and Seth Burchell stood on the MX3 podium for the WBR Yamaha Team at round six of the ProMX Championship at Toowoomba, while Koby Hantis continues to lead the championship with two rounds remaining. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Beaton Bounces Back at the Mountain

CDR Yamaha Monster Energy Team racer, Jed Beaton,  returned to the winners’ circle at round six of the ProMX Championship at Toowoomba with a stirring ride that keeps his MX1 title hopes alive. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha Announces New Hydrogen Energy Verification Testing Facility

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce it will build a new verification testing facility equipped with a melting furnace and heat treatment furnace using hydrogen gas at its Morimachi Factory. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha Motor x Deus Ex Machina XT Only

The Deus Ex Machina XT Only event will celebrate the rich history of Yamaha's legendary XT models and launch its latest custom build—a restored and reimagined 1981 XT500, christened North Star.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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2025 Off-Road Range

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Art and Heritage Meet Horsepower and Innovation

Yamaha Motor Australia is proud to announce an extraordinary collaboration with internationally acclaimed artist Jade Akamarre and her Adelaide gallery, Pwerle. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Happy Yamaha Day

The first day of July each year commemorates the foundation of Yamaha Motor Company, on 1 July 1955. Just a few days after its foundation, Yamaha entered its new YA-1 Red Dragonfly (Aka-Tombo 赤トンボ) in the two major race events in Japan: the Mount Fuji Ascent Race and the Asama Highlands Race. The new motorcycles achieved third and first place, respectively, and also claimed first place in the 125cc class for both events. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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New sport auto shift announced

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. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Women&#39;s Only NSW North Coast Adventure Ride

The Yamaha Motor Australia supported RideADV team has continued its run of brilliant events held exclusively for female riders. Its recent North Coast two-day Adventure pitched camaraderie against Mother nature with the unbreakable spirit of the female riders prevailing. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Tucking In For A Good Cause

Yamaha Motor Australia staff put their culinary skills to the test, throwing their support – and appetites - behind cancer research in Australia for the 2024 Biggest Morning Tea event.  The generous staff at Yamaha Motor Australia’s head office in Wetherill Park raised much-needed funds for the cause by offering a gold coin donation to sample the fantastic variety of homemade sweet and savoury treats.    <span class="more">Read More</span>
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New 350hp Outboard and Yamaha Tech Steal the Show

The most expansive and impressive boat show display by Yamaha Marine took place at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. The presentation of Yamaha marine technology has been hailed a resounding success, a fitting reward for the hard work and dedication shown by the staff and dealers who took part. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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2024 Yamaha MotoGP Hospitality

Join us at the 2024 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, 18-20 October, in our new and relocated Yamaha MotoGP Hospitality Experience. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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MOTOROiD’s Evolutionary Path to Explore

What will human-machine interfaces of the future be like? MOTOROiD is a proof-of-concept experimental electric motorcycle integrating mobility with intelligent technologies. If people and their machines can take on a deeper kind of partnership, one where they can call to and respond to one another.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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2024 Tenere 700 Rally

The 2024 Ténéré 700 Rally was another ripper event for owners of Australia’s most popular ADV bike. The five day ride that started and finished in Coffs Harbour covered every imaginable type of terrain in all weather conditions. At one stage the route went from slick clay to dusty gravel within the hour… on the same road. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha To Showcase Cutting-Edge Marine Tech

With just days to go before the 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show officially opens, Yamaha Marine is working tirelessly to ensure this year’s interactive display of Yamaha Marine products is its most impressive yet.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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International Female Ride Day 2024

On Saturday, 4 May, female riders worldwide participated in the 18th annual International Female Ride Day (IFRD). The event celebrated the diversity, strength, and camaraderie of all female riders.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Chain Reaction Pedal For A Purpose

Yamaha Financial Services fundraising team, Chain Reaction, has emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive fundraising mission. Their exceptional efforts resulted in the highest dollar value of donations to support the Black Dog Institute and its ongoing campaign to increase mental health awareness.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha Motor Receives 2024 Red Dot Award for MT-09 and XMAX 300

Yamaha Motor is proud to announce today that its models MT-09 and XMAX 300 have won the "Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024," a prestigious international design award. These honours mark the 13th year in a row - every year since 2012 - that a Yamaha Motor product has received a Red Dot Design Award. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha Motor Accelerates Growth

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced today that it and Lola Cars Ltd (head office in the U.K., hereinafter "Lola") have signed a technical partnership agreement for the development and supply of high-performance electric powertrains to be part of an official manufacturer in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (hereinafter "Formula E"), the world’s premier racing series for all-electric single-seater vehicles.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha ramps up for EOFY

Yamaha Motor Australia is serious about building on the stellar retail start to 2024 with a wide range of promotions leading into the end of the financial year. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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European Production Hub for e-Bike Drive Units

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) is pleased to announce that its manufacturing subsidiary, Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe SAS (YMME) in France has commenced production of electrically power assisted bicycle drive units for the European market. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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High Country high jinks

The Victorian High Country offers some of the best adventure riding with the most spectacular views in the country. The crew at RideADV are continually scoping out new trails in the area to bring their customers the best riding experience possible. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha Motor Celebrates International Women&#39;s Day 2024

Yamaha Motor Australia extends warm wishes to all women for International Women's Day. Celebrated annually on 8 March, International Women's Day serves as a global platform to acknowledge the diverse achievements of women across social, business, cultural, sporting, and political spheres. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Season&#39;s Greetings From Yamaha

From the Yamaha family to yours, wishing you an experienced filled 2024. Let the adventures begin! <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha Impress With A Big Show Return

Yamaha Motor Australia enjoyed a great return to the Melbourne Boat Show on 26-29 October, showcasing its range of cutting-edge marine technologies, both on-water and within the Expo arena.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha’s new PW-XM flagship e-MTB drive unit

In recent years the global demand for e-Bikes has expanded dramatically as bike manufacturers have fully embraced the latest drive unit technology and introduced stylish new models offering increased range and performance. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Recycled Materials For Motorcycle Bodywork

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd has succeeded in developing a high-quality and environmentally friendly recycled polypropylene (PP) material that can be used for the main exterior bodywork for motorcycles. Yamaha Motor will begin using the new raw material with the main 2023 commuter models for ASEAN markets. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha Motor Wins Globally Renowned Red Dot Design Award for 12th Consecutive Year

Yamaha’s TY-E 2.0 electric trials bike and its NEO’S electric scooter (with removable battery) have both received the globally prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2023. This marks the twelfth consecutive year that Yamaha Motor has won a Red Dot Award for its products. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha’s Lady Anglers Making Waves

In an exciting move designed to provide Yamaha staff with a deeper understanding of the passion that drives our customer base, five Yamaha Motor Australia staff members from the Brisbane-based Marine department will participate in the 2023 Women’s Fishing Classic proudly sponsored by Yamaha Marine dealer, Wynnum Marine. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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YDX-Moro 07 e-MTB Announced

Yamaha pioneered and developed the Power Assist System in 1993, thereby creating the world's first electrically power-assisted bicycle. Fast forward 30 years and Yamaha is still the only e-Bike manufacturer that offers its own motor and frame package. Having close control over both elements of the Moro range gives Yamaha a unique advantage. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Celebrating Our Yamaha Staff On IWD

Yamaha Motor Australia would like to wish a happy International Woman's Day to all the women who deliver inspiration and guidance to others. First observed in 1911, and now celebrated annually on 8 March, International Women's Day is a global celebration that casts a spotlight on the social, business, cultural, sporting, and political achievements of women from all walks of life. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Danielle Gardner- Technically Speaking

Danielle Gardner is cut from a different cloth to most of her friends, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. The 19-year-old from Sydney has always been a motorcycle devotee, a passion fostered by like-minded parents, two brothers and one sister, and a family farm in country NSW that served as a regular riding outpost. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Grant Denyer Versus The Desert

"I thought I’d made the worst decision in the world. It got on top of me both physically and mentally." Despite tackling some of the fastest and fiercest racing circuits in the world, behind the wheel of a V8 Supercar,  Grant Denyer, admitted that the Simpson Desert nearly broke him.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Twenty Two in 2022 For Yamaha Racing

The number 22 was certainly a lucky one for  Australia's Yamaha Racing teams in 2022. That’s how many national championships were won by local Yamaha riders in in an ultra-successful year for the bLU cRU in all racing disciplines.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Season&#39;s Greetings 2023

From the Yamaha Family to your family, we wish you a safe & united 2023. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Outback Cleanups – Powered By Yamaha

With support from Yamaha Motor Australia through its Rightwaters Initiative, Outback Cleanups Australia is now removing more rubbish than ever from some of Australia’s most important remote areas and waterways.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Yamaha Helps To Build A White Ribbon

Yamaha Motor Australia was proud to recently take part in a unique White Ribbon Day event held on the waters of the iconic Sydney Harbour. The event, that included Yamaha WaveRunners and Yamaha Motor Australia staff members, was used to raise funds and awareness for the White Ribbon Charity.  <span class="more">Read More</span>
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Prototype e-trials bike revealed

Yamaha has released a new version of the TY-E electric trials bike. The TY-E 2.0 features a newly designed monocoque frame made of composite laminates housing an electric power unit with improved performance. The bike also features a newly developed lightweight battery with approximately 2.5 times the capacity of the previous model. <span class="more">Read More</span>
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