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Under this tag you will find articles related to Yamaha and its activities within the motorcycle sector. This includes new model presentations, technical developments, motorsport topics and company-related news concerning the brand.
The list below brings together all content in which Yamaha is featured — ranging from production models and special editions to racing activities, concept studies and strategic decisions made by the manufacturer.
The 2026 motorcycle year brings a wealth of new releases – from completely new models to major overhauls, fresh colors, and technical updates. This overview page summarizes all the important motorcycle news for 2026 and is continuously updated.
MotoGP is facing one of the biggest technical upheavals in its history. From 2027, new rules apply, and behind the scenes, preparations are in full swing. How fast will the new bikes really be, which teams are backing which manufacturers, and where do the riders stand?
The 2026 MotoGP season is the last under the current 1000cc regulations. From 2027, new rules with 850cc engines and Pirelli tyres will apply. This page is your central hub for everything MotoGP 2026: current standings, race calendar, all teams and riders, technical changes and the outlook for the new era.
TVS Motor Company has overtaken Yamaha in global sales figures and is now the third-largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the world. For the first time, two Indian companies stand on the podium of the global industry giants.
Yamaha Motor is moving its US headquarters from Cypress, California to Kennesaw, Georgia after nearly 50 years. The entire company campus spanning approximately 102,000 square meters is up for sale.
At the MotoGP season opener in Thailand, Yamaha experiences its worst season start of the modern era. Instead of the riders, racing boss Paolo Pavesio faces the press and speaks of a long road back.
Yamaha has filed a patent for a swing arm with variable geometry. The design is intended to enable targeted changes to traction and cornering grip while riding.
After a difficult performance at the official MotoGP preseason test in Sepang, Yamaha has come to a mixed conclusion. The new V4 motorcycle shows progress in terms of handling, but still has significant room for improvement in terms of engine performance.
The MotoGP rider market for the 2027 season is taking shape exceptionally early. With Fabio Quartararo and Jorge Martin, two world champions are at the center of a development that is fundamentally realigning Honda and Yamaha.
Yamaha is developing a new, simplified version of its semi-automatic transmission solution, Y-AMT. A recent patent shows how costs and complexity can be significantly reduced in order to make the technology usable for other model series.
Yamaha is embarking on the biggest technical change in its MotoGP history in 2026, switching entirely to a V4 engine for the first time. Drivers, management, and engineers are talking about a learning year that will determine the future of the brand in terms of both sport and strategy.
Fabio Quartararo, together with Yamaha and jewelry brand Twojeys, presents a heavily modified Yamaha R9. This one-of-a-kind piece combines motorcycle design with handcrafted jewelry artistry and was first unveiled on social media.
Yamaha has registered the name YZF R2 in India, hinting at a new model below the R3. The plan is apparently to launch a fully faired 200cc motorcycle to bridge the gap between the R15 and R3.
Yamaha is working on exhaust technology that actively influences riding conditions. New patent documents show systems that specifically redirect exhaust jets to support acceleration, wheelie control, and cornering behavior.
According to statements by leading managers, Yamaha is working on several new models, including a possible return of the R1 as a street-legal superbike version and a Ténéré offshoot with a three-cylinder engine. At the same time, the manufacturer has confirmed the end of the XSR700 without a Euro5-plus successor.
Yamaha is presenting new approaches to electric mobility at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo. The focus is on models and systems that have been specially developed to offer a unique driving experience and improved everyday usability. A key theme is the characteristics of electric and hybrid drives, which offer high torque even at low speeds. This makes it possible to drive without a clutch, which is intended to simplify handling in particular.
With the Yamaha XSR900 GP 2026, the manufacturer is launching a special model that pays tribute to one of the most influential figures in motorcycle racing: Kenny Roberts. The XSR900 GP is the new top model in the Sport Heritage series and combines modern technology with a clear retro design reminiscent of the Grand Prix machines of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Yamaha Motor is participating in the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo, showcasing a total of 16 models under the theme “Feel. Move.” These include six world premieres that provide a comprehensive insight into the company’s innovative strength. The exhibition in East Hall 5 of the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center will run from October 29 to November 9, 2025. Yamaha is focusing on the future of human-machine interaction and presenting a wide range of concept vehicles, e-bikes, and mobility solutions—complemented by collaborations with Yamaha Corporation in the field of music and sound technology.
With the unveiling of the new V4-powered YZR-M1 at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Yamaha is ushering in a new era in MotoGP. After more than two decades, the long-established manufacturer from Iwata is abandoning its familiar inline four-cylinder design and following the example of its main competitors, who have been using V4 engines for some time now.