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Changing the Game - Yamaha unveils a new standard in snowmobile handling

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:00:00

With the introduction of the groundbreaking RX-1 in 2003, Yamaha brought to market a four cylinder 4-stroke engine for the first time: a DOHC 20-valve power plant, combining top performance with Yamaha‘s renowned reliability. Yamaha
4-stroke technology revolutionised the snowmobile industry, pointing towards a future of reduced emis

Hot news from the UK: MCN Awards Yamaha No1 Prize!

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:10:00

An expert panel of judges headed by Marc Potter, the Editor of motorcycling’s weekly newspaper Motor Cycle News (MCN), announced the winner of the coveted MCN Bike of the Year award, the Yamaha YZF-R1.

“It’s a no-brainer” said one judge; “You simply couldn’t give the award to any other bike” said another. The praise was without qualification a

Yamaha fits integral Y-COP system to all outboards 30-100 hp

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:00

How often have you wondered: “why do cars have electronic protection from theft or unauthorised use, but outboard engines never do?”

Last year, Yamaha became the first manufacturer to change all that - with the introduction of the innovative Y-COP (Yamaha Customer Outboard Protection) system o

Yamaha debuts new concept models at 41st Tokyo Motor Show

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:00:00

Creating product performance that appeals to human sensibilities. That’s the principle used by Yamaha Motor when developing motorcycles and scooters. We value human perceptions more than hard spec numbers.

At the root of this philosophy are Yamaha’s Smart Power ideals. Smart Power is about looking to electricity and

Scooters: 2010 X-MAX 250 and X-MAX 125

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:54:00

2010 X-MAX: Because life is sport
Since its launch in 2005, the X-MAX has been a huge success, with many satisfied riders throughout Europe. Its sporty, fashionable design – inspired by Yamaha’s flagship scooter model, the TMAX – large storage capacity and easy handling have been key to its popularity. Now Yamaha introduces t

Motorcycles: New line-up 2010

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 16:32:00

On the street and on the racetrack, Yamaha have once again been the dominant force in the world of motorcycling. Offering one of the widest ranges of exciting and innovative models from 1900cc through to 50cc, Yamaha is justifiably regarded as being one of the most forward-thinking and dynamic brands in the marketplace today.

In MotoGP, WSB an

Motorcycles: The 2010 YZ450F - a machine made for corners

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:38:00

Every motocross rider wants a machine with exquisite handling - it lets you zip through corners, get on the gas sooner on the other side, and makes the bike less tiring to ride. So for 2010 the YZ450F has been completely re-designed with one goal in mind – handling better than anything else on the track. Yamaha has always understood that races are

Rossi and Lorenzo enjoy successful trip to Indonesia

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:01:00

Fiat Yamaha Riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo yesterday rounded off a successful three-day visit to Indonesia, one of the most important markets for Yamaha. Rossi came straight from testing in Malaysia last week, whilst Lorenzo flew out from Spain, where he has been recuperating at home from an injured hand.

Challenging start to the season for Yamaha Sterilgarda at Phillip Island

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:00:00 PM

It wasn't an easy start for Cal Crutchlow and James Toseland today at the season opening race in Phillip Island Australia. Race one saw both riders crash out, Crutchlow losing the front having run wide on onto a dirty section of track on lap two and Toseland highsiding on the fifth lap.

Race two saw a fiercely contested battle for points with both riders fighting off riders including Biaggi, Corser and others to stay within the top ten.

Crutchlow and Toseland score first and second row starts in Superpole

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:00:00 PM

British riders Cal Crutchlow and James Toseland demonstrated the big steps forward in bike set up on the 2010 R1 today, challenging through all three Superpole sessions to take first and second row starts respectively. Both riders had used their qualifier tyres by the end of the second session, using race rubber for their final heat. In an amazing turn of speed Crutchlow put in an incredible 1'31.642 to secure third whilst team-mate Toseland put his head down to secure eighth a row behind.

Rossi smashes pole record on final day of Sepang test

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:01:00

Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi signed off the second pre-season test of the year on top once again in Malaysia today, meaning he has been fastest at all four days of testing so far this year. The Italian smashed his own pole record by almost three tenths of a second, proving that he and the new YZR-M1 are on track for the season's start in a month's time.

Rossi spent the final day of the test trying electronic packages, a new tyre for Bridgestone and just double-checking all the work done so far.

Crutchlow and Toseland make progress at Phillip Island

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:00:00 PM

Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike riders Cal Crutchlow and James Toseland made a purposeful start to the first race weekend of the season today at the Phillip Island circuit. The riders faced a day of serious heat with track temperatures hitting 45°C. Having now solved the chatter issues that dominated the test last week, both Crutchlow and Toseland spent both the practice and qualifying sessions exploring the limits of the 2010 bike.

Rossi tops the test times once again in Malaysia

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:01:00

Valentino Rossi continued from where he left off at the last test in Malaysia today, setting the fastest time once again on the first day of the second pre-season outing at Sepang. His Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo is not in action at this test as he is currently recovering at home in Spain from a hand injury.

It was a dry day in Sepang with temperatures reaching 37 degrees and 31-year-old Rossi made the most of it, completing 47 laps.

Toseland and Crutchlow complete second day of testing in Phillip Island

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:01:00

Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike riders James Toseland and Cal Crutchlow have wrapped up the final day of the two day test in Phillip Island. Both British riders spent the two days working on the chassis set-up of the new 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 in what was its first outing of the year. The riders now take a few days of rest before heading back out onto the Australian circuit for the first race of the 2010 season this weekend.

James Toseland, Yamaha Sterilgarda World superbike Team (11th, 1'32.