Ever wanted to ride in the land of the long white cloud? The adventure riding Mecca is waiting for you, and we can make that dream come true for Ténéré riders!
International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on 8 March, is an opportunity to recognise the achievements of women across social, business, cultural, sporting, and political spheres, and to reaffirm a shared commitment to building more inclusive workplaces and communities. # The theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is #GiveToGain, a reminder that progress accelerates when people actively give
The Ténéré Rally is an event open to all riders of Yamaha’s legendary adventure bike – all models and all years. A gathering of the Ténéré community where the camaraderie is as imporant as the ride.
This Sunday, 1 March, marks Clean Up Australia Day 2026, and Yamaha Motor Australia is proud to join in celebrating this important event. * Clean Up Australia Day began in 1989, when Ian Kiernan and Kim McKay mobilised more than 40,000 volunteers who collected 5,000 tonnes of rubbish from across Australia’s urban and rural landscapes. More than three decades on, it has grown into a national moveme
Don’t miss your chance to win a YZF-R9 at YAMAFEST! The bike was ridden by Prima Pramac Yamaha GP Star Jack Miller at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix pre-event parade and signed by him.
Yamaha Motor Australia and MotoSchool are raising the ride experience with the introduction of a YZF-R9 fleet and exclusive Yamaha customer day. The extension of this strategic partnership into 2026 unveils a bold new chapter that redefines how riders engage with the Yamaha brand, develop skills and experience track-based performance.
As part of its 70th anniversary commemorations, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. hosted a special international media tour, welcoming 15 journalists from eight countries to Japan to experience the theme “Yamaha Motor’s History and Future.”
Yamaha Motor Australia would like to thank our customers, dealer partners and staff for helping Yamaha achieve #1 retail status in 2025, with more than 25,500 new Yamaha units delivered to riders across the country.
Yamaha Motor has staged the 2025 World Technician Grand Prix (WTGP) at its headquarters in Japan, bringing together 22 Yamaha-certified motorcycle technicians from 19 countries and territories to compete for the title of the world’s number one Yamaha motorcycle technician.
Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd (YMA) acknowledges today’s decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) not to grant merger clearance for YMA’s proposed acquisition of Telwater Pty Ltd. YMA is reviewing the ACCC’s decision and considering its position.
From all of us at Yamaha Motor Australia and New Zealand, we wish you a joyful festive season and a safe, inspiring 2026. Here’s to creating more Kando—now and into the future!
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is set to unveil a range of advanced factory-automation and transport technologies at the 2025 International Robot Exhibition (iREX), being held from 3–6 December in Tokyo.
Australia’s Lincoln Brien has secured an exceptional second place at Yamaha’s 2025 World Technician Grand Prix (WTGP), delivering a podium result on the global stage for Chris Watson Motorcycles and Yamaha Motor Australia & New Zealand. * The 2025 WTGP title went to Liam Coffey from the United Kingdom representing QBS Powersports in Essex.
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.
Yamaha Motor Australia is pleased to announce the release of its 2026 Supersport motorcycle lineup highlighted by an extensively updated new YZF-R7 model.
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.
