YAMAHA
71 entries
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
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YAMAHA Yamaha Virago: Yamaha’s first V-twin cruiser
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YAMAHA Yamaha YZF-R1: the litre bike that changed the class
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YAMAHA Yamaha Jog: the long-lived small scooter
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YAMAHA Yamaha TDM850: the all-rounder that predicted the adventure sport bike
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YAMAHA Yamaha Aerox: the sporty scooter that outgrew Europe
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YAMAHA Yamaha Royal Star: the V4 cruiser that began the Star line
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YAMAHA Yamaha Vino: the retro scooter with a low seat
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YAMAHA Yamaha Neos: the friendly city scooter of 1997
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YAMAHA Yamaha Majesty: the maxi-scooter that started in 1995
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YAMAHA Yamaha Diversion: the practical all-rounder from XJ to XJ6
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YAMAHA Yamaha OX99-11: the Formula One engine that never reached the road