Yamaha Motorcycles

The Japanese company was well known for its musical instruments, but in 1955 it began producing motorcycles. It began with simple and inexpensive machines but has grown to its position as a powersports powerhouse, offering some of the best sportbikes, cruisers and off-road bikes on the market. It ranks second only to Honda as the leader among Japanese manufacturers. 

Yamaha Reports Q3 2010 Results Yamaha Motor Co. reported a 15% increase in net income for the nine months ending Sept. 30, 2010 Nov. 05, 2010

 

INTERMOT 2010: Yamaha Worldcrosser Concept Yamaha displayed a new concept model of the Super Ténéré to highlight the bike's potential Oct. 06, 2010

 

Yamaha Signs Lorenzo to Two-Year Deal Jorge Lorenzo has signed a two-year contract extension to race for the Yamaha factory MotoGP team Oct. 04, 2010