Friday, January 06, 2012
To celebrate its best selling ATV, Yamaha is launching the Grizzly Alaskan Adventure Sweepstakes which features an all-expense paid trip for two to one of the world’s toughest ATV testing grounds.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Every bike show features quirky concept models. This is one of our favorites from the Tokyo Motor Show – the Yamaha XTW250 RYOKU.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Yamaha's Y125 Moegi concept weighs only 176 pounds and is a fuel sipper powered by a 125cc Single. The motorcycle/bicycle hybrid garnered plenty of attention on press day at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Yamaha Champions Riding School instructors to conduct seminars at upcoming motorcycle shows with Nick Ienatsch, Ken Hill, and Scott Russell taking the stage.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Georgia Court of Appeals reverses trial court ruling regarding Yamaha Rhinom orders judgement for Yamaha. With the ruling in McTaggart vs Yamaha, Yamaha now is victorious in all Rhino cases that have gone to trial.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Star Motorcycles extends its presence in the factory customs market with the launch of the 2012 Star Raider SCL as part of its new Star Custom Line.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Yamaha broke wraps on its 2012 off-road motorcycles highlighted by the 2012 WR450F which is now fuel injected, runs on a bilateral beam frame like the YZ250F and has slimmer bodywork.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
The Yamaha R1 gets electronic updates for the new model year, set to battle its 2012 Superbike rivals with traction control.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Yamaha Champions Riding School will conduct a “mini-school” for participants in the Yamaha Appreciation Days, which will take place at Miller Motorsports Park August 13-14, 2011.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The buzz surrounding the first all-women Yamaha Champions Riding School just ratcheted up a notch: AMA Pro Road Racing star Melissa Paris and the legendary Scott Russell will be at the two-day school on August 17-18 at Miller Motorsports Park as Guest Instructors.
Friday, June 10, 2011
After a small hiatus the Yamaha TT-R50E and PW50 return in 2012 along with the XT250 and TW200 dual sport models.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Yamaha is keeping competitive at the track with updates to its newest motocrossers, the 2012 YZ450F and YZ250F.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Yamaha reveals a pair of 2012 scooter models with its all-new 4-stroke Zuma 50F and the return of its Majesty maxiscoot.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Yamaha refreshes its sport quads and sport utility ATV and side-by-side lineup for 2012. Read more on the Yamaha ATV lineup in this First Look report.
Monday, March 21, 2011
One lucky person will win a 2011 Star Stryker customized by Low and Mean courtesy of a sweepstakes Star Motorcycles is currently conducting.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Miller Motorsports Park and Yamaha are pleased to announce they have extended their agreement through the end of 2012.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The Yamaha Champions Riding School, based at Miller Motorsports Park, has announced its 2010-2011 winter schedule of schools to be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Former Yamaha Motorcycles worldwide President Mr. T. Kajikawa was presented a specially commissioned painting today to commemorate his years of service during a brief stop at the headquarters of Yamaha U.S. in Cypress California.
Friday, October 15, 2010
IMS has released a new 3.0 gallon fuel tank designed for 2008-2010 Yamaha WR250R/X models, and is capable of holding a gallon more than stock tanks.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, Yamaha releases information about its newest creation with the FZ8 street bike.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Next year Yamaha’s cruiser motorcycle subsidiary, Star Motorcycles, will be introducing an all-new addition to its line-up with the 2011 Star Stryker.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Motorcycle-USA readers asked for it, and now after making its European debut this year, Yamaha has wisely chosen to import its flagship adventure touring motorcycle to the U.S. as the 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere.
Monday, August 09, 2010
Yamaha has issued a recall notice for 54,000 R6s due to the front reflector being positioned too low on model-year 2005-2010 machines.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Yamaha YZF-R1 LE owners who live within 1,000 miles of the Monterey Racetrack will receive a complimentary pair of tickets tickets to the U.S.Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that Yamaha Motor Corp. USA will have both Yamaha sportbikes and Star cruisers on hand for attendees to test ride at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 9-11.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The grand prize winner in the “Win a Yamaha R6” contest has been announced and will be coming to Utah this weekend to claim the brand-new Yamaha R6 sport bike during the USA Round of the Superbike World Championship.
Friday, April 30, 2010
The Yamaha Champions Riding School is offering a series of unique training sessions at selected off-site racing venues for the first time in 2010. The next stop on their tour is Carolina Motorsports Park.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Star Motorcycles is holding its Virtual Bike Show and winners will receive a professional photo shoot of their customized motorcycle and a spread in Star's 2011 Digital Calendar.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Yamaha is excited to announce the return of the Boz Bros Bike Show at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (July 23-25, 2010) and the Red Bull Indianapolis GP (August 27-28, 2010).
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The Yamaha Champions Riding School, based at Miller Motorsports Park, is offering a series of unique training sessions at selected off-site racing venues during April and May.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Yamaha and NESBA partner for a unique opportunity for licensed motorcyclists to take a spin on any Yamaha sportbike at eight different locales on the East Coast.
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Yamaha has released Part Two of its interview with racing legends Ben Spies and Eddie Lawson.
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Yamaha has brought together two racing legends Ben Spies and Eddie Lawson, to discuss their rise to the top.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Nick Anglada, owner of Nick Anglada Originals, recently unveiled a wild, custom-built Yamaha R6 at the Chicago International Motorcycle Show.
Friday, February 26, 2010
The 2010 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere looks to have the potential to knock off some Adventure Touring heavyweights, but not in America.
Friday, February 19, 2010
The 2009 motorcycle season was difficult one for the manufacturers, Yamaha announces its plans to turn around ’09 losses.
Friday, February 05, 2010
Yamaha has announced its 2010 Road Racing Contingency program with a total payout of $333,400.00.
Friday, February 05, 2010
Customers of MotoVentures can receive up to $200 off the purchase of new Yamaha with the 2010 Factory Cash Back plan.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Track season is coming and now the chance to sign up and win a Yamaha R6 from Rockwell Time and Miller Motorsports Park.
Friday, January 08, 2010
The deadline for ordering Yamaha Racing Parts for the YZF-R6 or YZF-R1 is January 15th, 2010, so place those orders now before time runs out.
Friday, January 08, 2010
Yoshimura has announced the release of aftermarket goodies for the new 2010 Yamaha YZ450F.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
See video of Kenny Roberts return to the Indy Mile aboard the famed Yamaha TZ750 flat track weapon.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Yamaha Motor Corporation is pleased to announce today an exciting new partnership with the iconic skateboarding and action sports brand, DC.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Yamaha is cutting the factory racing department and sourcing satellite teams to handle Tuning Fork racing assignments for 2010.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Yamaha reveals a couple interesting takes on the electric scooter concept with the EC-f, EC-fs and EC-3 at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
RoadLoK Security, developer and manufacturer of model-specific locking systems for powersport vehicles, has produced anti-theft systems for Yamaha’s sportbike and Star motorcycle lineup.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Jay Leno will be at the Barrett-Jackson auction and he'll be helping get the highest bid for his customized Star VMAX motorcycle. The proceeds will go to Bailey's Café, a program that brings art education to New York's toughest neighborhoods.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Motorcycle USA rides the new 2010 Yamaha YZ450F motocross motorycle. Check out our initial impressions in this motorcycle video blog.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Yamaha reveals a new addition to its sport quad lineup with the YFZ450X Sport ATV, an all-new high-performance trail monster.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
The Yamaha Champions Riding School at Miller Motorsports Park announced today its upcoming class schedule for the remainder of the 2009 season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.