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 s
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.
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 — ea
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 w
