https://yamaha.cmcbikes.com/news/rss https://yamaha.cmcbikes.com/news/2022-yamaha-r-series-models-celebrate-yamahas-grand-prix-racing-history 1961-2021: 60 years of World Grand Prix racing for Yamaha Racing has been an integral part of Yamahas DNA from the day that the factory was incorporated on July 1st, 1955. At the time, the company proved its products on the racetrack just days after Yamaha Motor Company was founded, when the YA-1 won the Mount Fuji Ascent Race at its very first attempt on July 10th. Just two years after Yamahas debut GP, Fumio Ito took the brands first ever GP winon the RD56 at the Belgian Grand Prix, and the company has never looked backsince that day. 1964 saw Yamaha win its first World Championship as well as its first Constructors title with Phil Read in the 250cc class, the first of many victories in that decade. It was the beginning of an incredible journey for everyone involved in the companys race program, and during the past 60 years Yamaha has established itself as one of the most successful manufacturers with over 500 Grand Prix race wins, along with 38 rider titles, 37 constructor titles and 7 team titles. In 1964 the competition department debuted their 250cc Grand Prix racer with a new white fairing with a solid red stripe and red front fender. This bold, simple and dynamic red/white colour scheme soon established itself as the instantly recognisable Yamaha look in Grand Prix road racing, and was the forerunner to Yamaha speed block: arguably the most famous and best loved colour scheme ever featured on a racing motorcycle. And to celebrate Yamahas long and illustrious Grand Prix racing history, the company has created a World GP 60th Anniversary livery for the 2022 R1, R7, R3 and R125 models. Just like Yamahas famous World Championship winning machinery, the World GP 60th Anniversary R1, R7, R3 and R125 feature pure white bodywork with a strong horizontal red stripe and white vertical lines creating the red speed block. This authentic race bike colour scheme features an all-red front fender and gold coloured wheels just like winning Yamahas factory bikes, and this timeless look is completed with a yellow front number plate, an anniversary emblem and a red stripe running along the top of the fuel tank and the tail. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BST https://yamaha.cmcbikes.com/news/new-yamaha-xsr125timeless-design-for-the-modern-commuter The youngest Faster Son Commuting just got fun with the new XSR125. Designed to make transportation a ride to enjoy, its lightweight body, a top-of-the-line engine and state-of-the-art technology blend with a timeless heritage style, perfect for those who are free at heart. With its strong retro-inspired colour schemes, exquisite detailing and first class Yamaha build quality, this is a bike that demands to be noticed wherever it is ridden. Unlike some other models in the class that prefer to keep a low profile, the XSR125 is the kind of bike that makes a strong statement, and has the performance, technology and style to back it up. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BST https://yamaha.cmcbikes.com/news/yamaha-tmax-20th-anniversary YAMAHA TMAX 20th Anniversary : Celebration of an icon As a tribute to the outstanding success of the TMAX over the past two decades, Yamaha introduce the new TMAX 20th Anniversary. Featuring a range of exclusive equipment and offered in a unique new colour, the TMAX 20th Anniversary celebrates the continuing success of the worlds most successful Sport Scooter, and gives TMAX lovers the opportunity to own the ultimate edition of this truly remarkable Yamaha Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BST