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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team‘s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP‘s Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson, are ready to tackle new horizons with the third round of the 2018 […]

Jamie McCanney Makes Winning Start To Enduro 1 World Championship Campaign

Topping the Enduro 1 class standings on the opening day of competition in Lake Paijanne, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team rider Jamie McCanney has enjoyed a victorious start to his 2018 FIM Enduro World Championship […]

Rossi’s Persistence Delivers Podium Result in Doha

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi landed his first podium finish of the 2018 MotoGP season with a strong third place at the Losail International Circuit. Maverick Viñales also battled for all he was worth and […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Finish First Outings Under Qatar Floodlights

March 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team were keen to begin their 2018 MotoGP World Championship challenge today. Valentino Rossi’s and Maverick Viñales’ main goal for the first two practice sessions was to set up their YZR-M1s […]

Yamaha Riders Set For 2018 Enduro World Championship Opener In Finland

Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team are all-set to begin another exciting season of FIM Enduro World Championship competition in Finland. Following a productive week of testing in real winter conditions, team riders Loïc Larrieu and […]

Yamaha and Rossi Confirm Two-Year Contract Extension

March 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce that it will continue its strong relationship with nine-time World Champion and living MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, having signed a new two-year agreement. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. […]

Good Vibes Ahead of Valkenswaard for Official Yamaha Riders

March 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team riders Jeremy Van Horebeek and Romain Febvre, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Shaun Simpson and Jeremy Seewer are all set for the second stop, of nineteen, on the 2018 […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Ready to Start the 2018 Racing Season in Qatar

March 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

This weekend Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales get to fire up their YZR-M1’s engines again, signalling the start of the 2018 MotoGP season at the Grand Prix of Qatar. It was only […]

Team MotoX Racing Unveil 2018 WorldSSP300 Team

March 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team MotoX Racing officially launched their 2018 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship campaign by unveiling the rider that will spearhead their title challenge onboard the Yamaha YZF-R3 in the highly competitive class at the Moto […]

Yamaha bLU cRU Champion JD Beach Set to Race DAYTONA TT

March 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Philpot, Ky. (March 9, 2018) – Donning his steel shoe and throwing his leg over the #95 G&G Racing/Rickdiculous/Team95/Yamaha FZ-07 flat tracker, 2015 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion JD Beach will compete in the AFT Twins presented […]

NIKEN: Revealing the technology behind the revolution

March 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Taking corner carving confidence to another level Launched to the world at the EICMA motorcycle show in late 2017, the all-new Yamaha NIKEN is about to open up a whole new dimension in riding control. […]

Van Horebeek & Febvre Finish Inside Top-5 MXGP Season Opener

March 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A solid start to the 2018 MXGP campaign for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team riders Jeremy Van Horebeek and Romain Febvre, wrapping up the first round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Patagonia, […]

Great Strides for Zarco and Syahrin on Day Two in Qatar

Johann Zarco performed in a superb way today, while the Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider used the second day of testing at the Losail International Circuit to work towards the start of the 2018 season. Thereby, […]

Testing Continues for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP in Qatar

Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team completed the second of the three test days at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. Riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi continued to prepare for the 2018 racing season […]

Tech3 Duo Kicks Off Final Preparations Ahead of the 2018 Season Strongly

Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin commenced the last pre-season test under the floodlights of the Losail International Circuit in style. The Monster Yamaha Tech3 pair picked up impressively where they left off some days ago […]

Movistar Yamaha Get Testing Underway in Qatar

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi completed the first day of pre-season testing at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar this evening, finishing in first and seventh place respectively. Viñales was the first […]

Pata Yamaha Battle for the Podium in Race 2 Thriller at Phillip Island

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in an encouraging performance on Sunday at Phillip Island, the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship, with both riders on podium pace in an enthralling […]

Mahias Gets WorldSSP Title Defence to the Perfect Start in Phillip Island

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias got his title defence off to the best imaginable start at the opening round of 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship on Sunday at Phillip Island. The reigning champion […]

Mahias Secures Stunning Pole in WorldSSP at Phillip Island

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team enjoyed an amazing qualifying on Saturday despite strong winds and grey skies at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship at Phillip Island. Reigning champion Lucas […]

Pata Yamaha Show Fighting Spirit in Race 1 at Phillip Island

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in a spirited performance despite suffering from tyre degradation problems in Race 1 at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship, at an overcast and […]

Camier fights to seventh place in Race 1 at Phillip Island

February 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team scored a double points finish in Race 1 at Phillip Island, as Leon Camier fought his way into seventh place and Jake Gagne came home in twelfth at […]

Tech3 and Yamaha to Part Ways for 2019

Yamaha and Tech3 announce that 2018 will be their last season as partners in the FIM Grand Prix MotoGP World Championship. After 20 mutually successful years of partnership, Tech3 have informed Yamaha that they will […]

Pata Yamaha Progress in Tricky Conditions on Friday at Phillip Island

February 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Mixed weather greeted the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team on Friday at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship and the team were forced to deal with mixed fortunes throughout the day. […]

GRT Yamaha Ready to Kick Off Title Defence Down Under

February 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team, who completed a clean sweep of titles on offer in 2017, have concluded their preseason testing at Phillip Island in encouraging fashion to head into the opening round of […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 to Compete the 2018 MotoGP Season with Hafizh Syahrin

February 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following Jonas Folger’s declaration not to contest in 2018, the entire Monster Yamaha Tech3 was trying to find the best solution to replace the German, thereby evaluating available riders. Finally, the French-based squad is very […]

Pata Yamaha Primed for Phillip Island Opener

February 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team concluded a positive preseason at the official two-day Phillip Island test on Tuesday and feel ready for the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship at the […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Conclude Thailand Testing

February 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales ended the third and final day of MotoGP testing in Buriram, Thailand, securing 10th and 12th place respectively in today’s rankings. Using his time from yesterday as […]

Enormous Progress for Tech3 Pair on Day 2 in Buriram

February 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin both turned up the pace on the second day of testing at the newly introduced Chang International Circuit. Johann Zarco did an amazing job in Thailand’s blistering heat to power […]

Movistar Yamaha Progress on Thailand Test Day Two

February 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team have wrapped up the second day of testing at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. Riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales spent the available time fine-tuning their bikes’ settings […]

Zarco and Syahrin Discover New Territory in Thailand

February 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

For the first time ever, the MotoGP World Championship went to the Chang International Circuit this week, where Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco immediately found a fast way around the 4.554km long track and Hafizh […]

Movistar Yamaha Get Back To Business at the Buriram Test

February 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales were keen to get reunited with their YZR-M1s today at the start of the Buriram MotoGP Official Test. The teammates were back on track to build […]

Yamaha Wins ‘iF Design Award’ for 5th Consecutive Year

February 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MT-10 SP, TMAX DX and XMAX 300 awarded in the product category Yamaha Motor are pleased to announce that its MT-10 SP hyper naked sports motorcycle as well as the TMAX DX and XMAX 300 […]

Yamaha Presents 2018 Enduro World Championship Line-Up

February 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Introducing a solid line-up of highly-promising riders, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. will see the Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team of Loïc Larrieu and Jamie McCanney joined by Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team’s Albin Elowson, […]

New 2018 YZ65. Powering Young Riders into the victorYZone

February 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s Commitment to Motocross Racing Yamaha’s range of winning YZ race bikes has been one of the most dominant forces in motocross competition for five decades. Since the brand won its first MX World Championship […]

HILL & AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI DOMINATE SAN DIEGO SX

February 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 12. Justin Hill – 250 Class – 1st Weston Peick – 450 Class – 7th Phillip Nicoletti – 250 Class – 11th Malcolm Stewart – 450 Class – 17th […]

YAMAHA INTRODUCES THE ALL-NEW 2018 YZ65 YOUTH MOTOCROSS BIKE

February 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 65 cc youth MX class has a new combatant in the 2018 Yamaha YZ65. Parents looking to introduce their children to the thrilling world of motorcycle racing need look no further than Yamaha’s new youth […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Unveil 2018 Road Racing Lineup

February 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce its official road racing lineup for 2018, with the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team leading the way as they spearhead the challenge for glory in the FIM Superbike […]

Hafizh Syahrin to Test the Yamaha YZR-M1 in Buriram

February 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

For the upcoming official MotoGP test in Thailand, Buriram, Monster Yamaha Tech3 calls for the services of Hafizh Syahrin. With just 23 years of age, the Malaysian rider is already looking back on four years […]

Yamaha Introduces GYTR Performance Products for R-Series bikes

February 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s dedication to win Competition is the very lifeblood of Yamaha, and the dedication to win is deeply embedded within the company’s pure race-bred DNA. The famous ‘triple tuning forks’ brand has been winning since […]

Still Time To Enter The 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup

February 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is offering all talented YZ125 riders that were born between 2002 and 2005 an extended chance to enter the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup where he or she could win a professional […]

Zarco and Hernandez Conclude Sepang Test with Positive Sensations

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco leaves Malaysia with some great feedback after three productive first days of testing in 2018. Last year’s MotoGP Rookie of the Year continued his hard work on Tuesday, concluding […]

Movistar Yamaha Complete Sepang Test Schedule

Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team completed the first official IRTA test of the 2018 season, held at the Sepang International Circuit. Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales had another go at trying the new aerodynamic […]

Pata Yamaha Make Excellent Progress in Portimao

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team concluded a successful two-day test on Monday in Portimao, completing 334 laps in total and continuing their excellent build up to the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship. Alex Lowes […]

Movistar Yamaha Teammates Top Second Sepang Test Day

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team were back on track today to continue work at the first official IRTA test of the 2018 season, held at the Sepang International Circuit. Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi again […]

Tech3 Duo Displays Significant Progress on Day Two of Testing

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco continued to impress on Monday at the Sepang International Circuit, the second day of pre-season testing in 2018. The French rider improved by more than 0.7 seconds in order to […]

First Day at School for Zarco and Hernandez in 2018

January 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco was back in the saddle today for the first official MotoGP test of the year in mixed conditions at the Sepang International Circuit. The French star used the full eight hours of testing […]

Vinales Extends Contract with Yamaha for 2019 – 2020

It is with great pleasure that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announce the re-signing of Maverick Viñales with the Yamaha Factory Racing Team for two further years. The news was made official today, during the 2018 […]

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team Presents its 2018 Colours in Madrid

January 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Italy-based Yamaha Factory Racing team travelled to Madrid not only to present a new livery, but also to celebrate its strong partnership with telecommunications giant Telefónica Spain. The two companies signed a five-year partnership […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Leave Their Mark On Dakar 2018

January 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Demonstrating huge potential in South America, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders have made a strong statement at the 2018 Dakar Rally. Playing a key role in the development of the race, Adrien Van Beveren […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Finish The 2018 Dakar Rally

January 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It’s mission accomplished for the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team, who saw team rider Rodney Faggotter finish the final stage on Saturday without any issues. With it he ended his 2018 Dakar Rally adventure with […]

Rodney Faggotter Closer To The Top 15 With One Stage To Go At Dakar 2018

January 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in yet another consistent stage performance in South America, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Rodney Faggotter has moved up to 16th in the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall standings. With just one stage […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Look Ahead To Dakar’s Last Two Stages

January 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fully supporting team rider Rodney Faggotter on his quest to reach the big finish of the 2018 Dakar Rally, the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team have their eyes set on wrapping up their two-week-long adventure […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Endure Challenging Stage 10 At Dakar

January 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Entering Tuesday’s stage 10 as the provisional overall leader, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has been forced to retire from the 2018 Dakar Rally following a crash just a few kilometres before […]

Jonas Folger Will Not Race in 2018

January 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

One week before the start of the first Official MotoGP test this year, Jonas Folger has decided not to race in the 2018 MotoGP season with the Monster Yamaha Tech3 team, as he doesn’t feel […]

Adrien Van Beveren Injury Update

January 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

On Tuesday, January 16, while leading the provisional overall standings of the 2018 Dakar Rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Adrien Van Beveren suffered a crash shortly before finishing stage 10 of the event […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Set For Dakar’s Final Argentinian Stages

January 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

All set to enter the third and final part of the 2018 Dakar Rally tomorrow, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has his eyes set on continuing his stellar run of form. Holding […]

Van Beveren Remains In Control After Stage Eight Of Dakar Rally

Reaching the end of the two-day marathon stage in Tupiza, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has managed to retain his lead in the rally’s provisional overall standings. With tomorrow’s special stage cancelled […]

Van Beveren Retakes Overall Dakar Rally Lead Halfway Through Marathon Stage

Putting in a stellar performance today in the Bolivian mountains, Adrien Van Beveren has worked his way back into the lead of the 2018 Dakar Rally. Reaching the end of the first part of the […]

Dakar Focus: Shaun Kazama & The WR450F Rally Replica Machine

During the 40 editions of the Dakar Rally, the world’s most prestigious rally event has always been synonymous with amateur participation – the ‘give it a go’ racers who pour their heart and soul into […]

Two Yamaha Riders Inside The Top Four As Dakar Rally Reaches Its Halfway Point

Following six long and challenging days of racing in South America, the duo of Adrien Van Beveren and Xavier de Soultrait find themselves well-placed inside the top four of the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall […]

Yamaha Riders Gear Up For A Thrilling Second Week At Dakar Rally

January 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a stellar first week of competition at this year’s Dakar Rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders remain focused on their ultimate goal of making history for Yamaha in this 40th edition of the […]

Van Beveren Retains Overall Lead After Dakar Rally’s Stage Five

Putting in a convincing stage five performance, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren remains at the top of the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall standings. Living up to the challenges of yet another […]

Van Beveren Wins Stage Four, Yamaha Takes Overall Dakar Rally Lead

Putting in a brilliant stage performance aboard his WR450F Rally machine, Adrien Van Beveren has won stage four of the 2018 Dakar Rally. In doing so the Frenchman takes control of the event’s provisional overall standings. […]

Yamaha Racing Riders Battle Through Challenging Stage Three Of Dakar Rally

Making the best of a demanding stage three, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren, Franco Caimi and Xavier de Soultrait all remain within striking distance to the provisional overall leaders of the […]

Coppola Steps up to WorldSSP with GRT Yamaha in 2018

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce that the inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge winner Alfonso Coppola will make the step up to compete in the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship with the newly […]

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