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YAMAHA

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Japanese manufacturer founded in 1955, the world's second-largest motorcycle maker and leader in water vehicle sales.

Founded: 1955
Founder: Genichi Kawakami
Headquarters: Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
Known for: Motorcycles, marine engines, chip mounters

Yamaha Motor was spun off from the musical instrument maker Yamaha Corporation in 1955 under its founder and first president, Genichi Kawakami. Its first product, the YA-1 125 cc motorcycle, won its class in the 3rd Mount Fuji Ascent Race.

The company makes motorcycles, scooters, boats, outboard motors, all-terrain vehicles, generators and chip mounters for semiconductor manufacturing. As of 2024 it operates through 137 consolidated subsidiaries.

1955Spun off from Yamaha Corporation
1955Production of the YA-1 125 cc motorcycle begins
2024137 consolidated subsidiaries worldwide