Yamaha News

Mike Jones finished off the 2025 Mi-Bike Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) in impressive fashion, taking the overall win at the final round of the championship at The Bend Motorsport Park, in South Australia.  <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor has showcased its YE-01 electric motocross concept model at EICMA 2025, the International Two-Wheeler Exhibition held in Milan, Italy. Developed in partnership with French electric motorcycle specialist Electric Motion SAS, the YE-01 explores a fun, off-road focused pathway towards a carbon-neutral future. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Australia is pleased to announce the release of its 2026 Supersport motorcycle lineup highlighted by an extensively updated new YZF-R7 model. <span class="more">Read More</span>

When the crack of a golf club driving a ball broke the dawn silence at Castle Hill Country Club on 28 October, it signalled the start of a 24 hour golfing marathon for more than 80 golfers taking part in the One Day golf event in support of the Love Your Sister charity. Despite warm and dry conditions leading up to the event, the skies turned grey and wet just prior the 6am start, however, not a single player complained. Given the cause they were playing for, no one was going to let a little dam

The Yamaha BLU CRU YZ65 Cup roared to life in front of a capacity crowd at Shark Park Stadium on Saturday night, when 18 adrenaline filled riders took to the track. <span class="more">Read More</span>

For 2026, the XSR900 GP honours one of the most influential and prominent figures in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history: King Kenny Roberts. America’s first world champion, King Kenny claimed three 500cc titles, spent 13 years with Yamaha and is considered an AMA racing legend with numerous memorable performances — including his unforgettable performance at the 1975 Indy Mile. <span class="more">Read More</span>

The Yamaha Motor booth at this year's Japan Mobility Show (30 Oct - 9 Nov) has been created around the concept “Feel the Future of Human–Machine Mobility” and will feature six world premiere models. Headlining on the stand will be Yamaha's new hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric motorcycle concepts, as well as the hydrogen-powered H2 Buddy Porter concept, and a the MOTOROiD:Λ concept machine — each exploring new possibilities for human–machine relationships. <span class="more">Read More<

The Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha Team produced a powerful display of racing at round three of the AUSX Supercross Championship, highlighted with a 1-2 finish in the SX2 class and all three riders inside the top five. <span class="more">Read More</span>

US based rising supercross star, Ryder Malinoski, broke through for his first win on Australian soil after a thrilling and emotion charged win at round three of the AUSX Championship at Shark Park on Saturday night. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Always the choice of riders who want to take on the longest, most challenging journeys, the Ténéré 700 World Raid is ready to go further, and in 2026 it returns with exquisite upgrades, new premium components and the latest technology, elevating the Dakar-bred long-distance adventure-tourer to new heights.  <span class="more">Read More</span>

The final weekend of racing for the Australian Enduro Championships (AEC) was conducted over the weekend at a hot and dusty property just north of Gympie in Queensland with Yamaha pulling down three national championships. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Rising US supercross star, Lux Turner, announced his arrival at the AUSX Supercross Championship claiming victory on both nights of the opening weekend of racing, at Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe. <span class="more">Read More</span>

The stage is set for the World Technician Grand Prix 2025 (WTGP) – Yamaha Motor’s premier global competition for Land Mobility technicians – to be held in Japan on November 19. For the first time in its history, this elite showdown will be livestreamed worldwide, allowing motorcycle fans and industry insiders alike to witness the precision, passion, and problem-solving skills that define Yamaha’s service network. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Australia continued its long-standing support of the Wall to Wall: Ride for Remembrance on 13 September, participating in the annual national ride that honours fallen police officers and raises vital funds for Police Legacy organisations. <span class="more">Read More</span>

ShopYamaha Off Road star, Wil Ruprecht, bounced back to his dynamic best at rounds nine and ten of the Australian Enduro Championship (AEC), held in perfect conditions, at Kyogle, NSW. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Australia’s Land Mobility team has again demonstrated its commitment to building stronger connections with dealers and staff by hosting the We R Family YZF-R9 Experience at Sydney Motorsport Park. <span class="more">Read More</span>

The Phillip Island weather more than lived up to its reputation on the weekend as round six of the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) saw four seasons in four minutes on many occasions, during a wild weekend of racing. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Australia’s Land Mobility team recently swapped the office for rugged bush terrain, inviting staff and dealers to take part in the Yamaha SSV Experience at Lithgow. The two-day event was designed to showcase the strength, versatility, and fun of Yamaha’s Side by Side Vehicle (SSV) range, and it delivered in spades. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Australia is proud to continue its support of the Wall to Wall: Ride for Remembrance—the annual national ride that honours fallen police officers and raises vital funds for Police Legacy organisations. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Australia is pleased to announce the Yamaha BLU CRU YZ65 Cup will be returning in October & November 2025 to run in conjunction with the high profile national AUSX series. <span class="more">Read More</span>

The hugely popular Beat the Blue community event returned to Sydney Motorsport Park recently and, despite wet weather, almost 20,000 fans turned out to enjoy the unique family event. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Racing Team's Mike Jones put up an almighty fight but ultimately came up just short in his quest to win round five of the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) at Queensland Raceway, over the weekend. <span class="more">Read More</span>

A massive weekend of racing wrapped up the eight round 2025 Penrite ProMX Championship at Queensland Moto Park (QMP) on the weekend with Yamaha’s Ryder Kingsford and Ky Woods both making the podium in their respective classes. <span class="more">Read More</span>

It was a weekend of mixed emotions for the Monster Energy WBR Yamaha team with two riders standing on the podium and another finishing his ProMX campaign with a broken collar bone. <span class="more">Read More</span>

After two rounds of not finishing on the podium, Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha’s Ryder Kingsford, returned to the MX2 podium with a third-place finish at round seven of the ProMX in Toowoomba. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Jed Beaton and his Monster Energy CDR Yamaha Team were dealt a devastating blow with the current MX1 ProMX Championship leader falling from his bike while training and sustaining a serious leg injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the championship. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Racing claimed three class victories at the 2025 Hattah Desert Race with Danielle McDonald, Marcus Nowland and Stella Harding winning their respective classes after a demanding weekend of racing. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Ky Woods has made it three podiums in a row after landing in third place of the MX3 class, at round six of the ProMX Championship, held in Canberra over the weekend. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Monster Energy CDR Yamaha Team racer, Jed Beaton, has planted his stake firmly in the ground for this year's MX1 Championship with a dominant display at round six of the ProMX. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Lincoln Brien, from Chris Watson Motorcycles in NSW, has claimed victory at the 2025 Yamaha Oceania Technician Grand Prix (OTGP), held recently at Yamaha Motor Australia’s headquarters in Wetherill Park.  <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. was founded on July 1, 1955, making this year the 70th anniversary of our founding. Yamaha Motor’s story began with Nippon Gakki (today’s Yamaha Corporation), one of Japan’s leading manufacturers of musical instruments.  <span class="more">Read More</span>

It was a consistent weekend for the ShopYamaha Off Team of Wil Ruprecht and Will Dennett as they captured plenty of podium time, but more is needed if the duo wants to challenge for the 2025 Pro Enduro crown. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is proud to announce that its concept model, MOTOROiD2, has received the internationally acclaimed Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2025. This marks Yamaha Motor’s fourth win in this category, following previous awards for the &Y01 (Andy 01) in 2017, the original MOTOROiD in 2018, and the YNF-01 in 2019. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Get ready for high octane thrills - join us and witness the world's best riders battle it out at the legendary Phillip Island circuit at this year's exhilarating Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, 17-19 October. <span class="more">Read More</span>

It was another podium performance from Monster Energy WBR Yamaha Teamster, Ky Woods, who raced to a second-place finish at round five of the MX3 ProMX Championship, over the weekend. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Ryder Kingsford’s round podium streak has come to an end after he finished fourth in the MX2 class at round five of the ProMX championship at Warwick, over the weekend. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Monster Energy CDR Yamaha motocross racer, Jed Beaton, has claimed victory at round five of the 2025 ProMX Championship, finishing with 1-2 results on the day and extending his lead in the MX1 championship. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Australia is pleased to announce the new 2026 lineup of advanced, industry-leading YZ and WR off-road competition motorcycles and the fun bike range. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Round four of the Australian Superbike Championship proved to be a challenging one for the Yamaha Racing Team as they worked hard all weekend to overcome some issues that hindered their results. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Are you ready for the MotoGP experience of a lifetime?! Yamaha Motor Australia invites you on an exclusive eight-day international MotoGP adventure from 3–10 November 2025. The Yamaha-hosted trip will blend thrilling Algarve International Circuit racing action with Portugal's breathtaking culture and coastlines. <span class="more">Read More</span>

ShopYamaha Off Road team racer, Will Dennett, turned in another impressive performance at rounds five and six of the Australian Enduro Championship, held at Tintinara, in South Australia. <span class="more">Read More</span>

More than six decades after it first hit the water, Yamaha’s iconic three-horsepower PC-3 outboard motor has been fully restored and returned to public view—bringing with it a wave of memories, and respect for the company’s engineering roots. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Jed Beaton split the points with championship rival, Kyle Webster, to maintain a thirteen point lead in the MX1 championship at the halfway point of the ProMX Championship. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Thanks to these optimally tuned speakers, WaveRunner pilots can experience the exhilarating feeling of a summer music festival while riding across the water. - Select 2025 models of Yamaha’s WaveRunner personal watercraft range now feature a specially designed audio system developed in collaboration with Yamaha Corporation. <span class="more">Read More</span>

On Thursday, 12 June 2025, a special charity golf day will be held at Lynwood Country Club in Pitt Town, NSW, to support fundraising efforts for Yamaha family member Michelle Eastburn. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) and Lola Cars Ltd have agreed to continue their technical partnership agreement beyond 2027 for the development and supply of high-performance electric powertrains for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (Formula E).  <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Australia Pty. Ltd. (YMA) is excited to announce it has signed a purchase agreement with subsidiaries of BRP Inc., headquartered in Canada, to acquire all the shares of Telwater Pty Ltd (Telwater), an Australian aluminium boat manufacturer. This acquisition is contingent on obtaining the clearances, permits, etc., required by competition laws and other regulations.   <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Australia’s annual Ténéré Rally tackled the challenging trails of the Victorian High Country in an epic five-day tour. 50 riders enjoyed a wide range of dirt roads, twin tracks and tar with spectacular views and pitstops at iconic spots such as Craig’s Hut, Woods Point servo and the Blue Rag trig. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor operates in various sectors, including motorcycles, marine products, industrial robots, and even golf cars. Founded in 1955, Yamaha Motor Company took a unique path to growth by repeatedly innovating in-house and spawning spin-offs that resulted in a multi-axial business structure. Among the many businesses that emerged in the 1970s was the golf car, and in 2025, the Yamaha golf car will celebrate its 50th anniversary.   <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Australia extends warm wishes to all women on International Women’s Day. Celebrated annually on 8 March, this global event acknowledges the diverse achievements of women in the social, business, cultural, sporting, and political spheres. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor has partnered with the Shizuoka BlueRevs rugby club-a team competing in Japan's premier Japan Rugby League One-to run the Blue Ties program, which delivers sporting goods and apparel to villages in Africa and Asia. Shizuoka BlueRevs fans have been donating jerseys, shoes, balls, and other items at games for delivery to areas with a Yamaha Clean Water Supply System (YCW), a compact water purification system being installed in villages without clean or running water. <span clas

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has newly established the CN1 carbon-neutral mass-production painting line at its Iwata Main Factory, and began painting motorcycle fuel tanks on February 20. The new painting line uses electricity for all processes that previously used fossil fuels, including pre-treatment, painting, baking, and drying. CN1 is also the motorcycle industry’s first all-electric product painting line in operation (according to Yamaha Motor research). <span class="more">Read More</span

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. just announced the launch of Yamaha Agriculture, Inc., a new company focused on delivering autonomous equipment and AI-powered digital solutions that help growers in the specialty crop market become more sustainable, profitable, and resilient in the face of scarcer resources and climate change.  <span class="more">Read More</span>

Former World MX Champion Ben Townley led 60 Yamaha riders on a sensational three-day Yamaha Ride in New Zealand’s picturesque East Cape recently. The 1100km route covered many different terrains from slide-inducing gravel roads to slippery grass tracks and the scenery showed why New Zealand is considered an adventure riding bucket list destination. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor has been in the electric wheelchair business for roughly three decades, counting back from the development and launch of the JW-I electric power unit for manual wheelchairs in 1995. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Australia recently recognised its top 20 Yamaha Marine dealers from 2023 by providing them with a memorable four-day trip to the home of Yamaha in Japan as a thank you for their exceptional achievement. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Sydney Motorsport Park-based training academy MotoSchool has partnered with Yamaha Motor Australia to offer industry-leading track-based rider training. MotoSchool will operate with a fleet of the latest Yamaha sports bikes to introduce new riders and upskill existing riders of all levels.  <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Australia would like to thank Yamaha customers, staff, dealers and partners for achieving #1 retail status in 2024. <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced it will be changing the design of its corporate logo for the first time in 27 years. This year also marks the 70th anniversary of Yamaha Motor’s founding in 1955.  <span class="more">Read More</span>

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announce its participation in the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, running from January 10-12 January, Under the theme “ART for Human Possibilities—Let’s Strive for Greater Happiness,” Yamaha Motor will showcase its latest advancements in electric powertrain technology, with the spotlight on the cutting-edge Formula E machine developed for the Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team. <span class="more">Read More</span>

From the Yamaha family to yours, wishing you an experienced filled 2025. Let the adventures begin! <span class="more">Read More</span>

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.

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

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

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>

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>

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>

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>

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

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

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>

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>

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>

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>

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>

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>

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>