Yamaha Motor Company

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer

This article is about the mobility company. For the separate music equipment manufacturer, see Yamaha Corporation.

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

Logo from 2025

Headquarters in Iwata, Shizuoka

Native name

| ヤマハ発動機株式会社

Romanized name

| Yamaha Hatsudōki Kabushiki-gaisha
Company type| Public

Traded as

| TYO: 7272
Industry| Automotive
Founded| 1 July 1955; 70 years ago (1955-07-01)
Founder| Genichi Kawakami
Headquarters|

Iwata, Shizuoka

Japan

Area served

| Worldwide

Key people

| Hiroyuki Yanagi (chairman & Representative Director)
Yoshihiro Hidaka [jp] (president & Representative Director)
Products| Motorcycles, commuter vehicles & scooters, recreational vehicles, boats, marine engines, small tractors, personal watercraft, electrically power assisted bicycles, automobile engines, golf carts, cycling components
Revenue| 2,414,759,000,000 yen (2023)
Owners|

* The Master Trust Bank of Japan (18.03%)
* Custody Bank of Japan (5.84%)
* Yamaha Corporation (4.73%)
* Toyota Motor Corporation (3.78%)
* SMBC Nikko Securities (3.37%)
* (as of December 31, 2023)[1]

Number of employees

| 52,664 (as of December 31, 2014)
Subsidiaries|

* MBK
* Sugo Co., Ltd.
* MTT

Website| global.yamaha-motor.com

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (ヤマハ発動機株式会社, Yamaha Hatsudōki Kabushiki gaisha) is a Japanese mobility manufacturer that produces motorcycles, motorboats, outboard motors, and other motorized products. The company was established in the year 1955 upon separation from Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd. (currently Yamaha Corporation) and is headquartered in Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan. The company conducts development, production and marketing operations through 109 consolidated subsidiaries as of 2012.[2][3]

Led by Genichi Kawakami, the company's founder and first president, Yamaha Motor spun off from musical instrument manufacturer Yamaha Corporation in 1955 and began production of its first product, the YA-1 125cc motorcycle. It was quickly successful and won the 3rd Mount Fuji Ascent Race in its class.

The company's products include motorcycles, scooters, motorized bicycles, boats, sail boats, personal watercraft, swimming pools, utility boats, fishing boats, outboard motors, 4-wheel ATVs, recreational off-road vehicles, go-kart engines, golf carts, multi-purpose engines, electrical generators, water pumps, automobile engines, surface mounters, intelligent machinery, electrical power units for wheelchairs and helmets. The company is also involved in the import and sale of various types of products, the development of tourist businesses, and the management of leisure, recreational facilities and related services. Yamaha's motorcycle sales are the second largest in the world[4] and Yamaha is the world leader in water vehicle sales.[5]

## History

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### Parent company

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Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd (currently Yamaha Corporation) was founded by Torakusu Yamaha in 1887 to manufacture reed organs and pianos and became the largest Japanese manufacturer of musical instruments in the early 20th Century. Yamaha was contracted to manufacture wooden and (later) metal airplane propellers by the Japanese government during World War II. The company struggled in the aftermath of the war, and in the early 1950s, chairman Genichi Kawakami decided to repurpose its underutilized war-time facilities to manufacture small motorcycles for leisure use.[6]

### Beginnings: 1955

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The motorcycle division of Yamaha was spun off in 1955, being incorporated on 1 July 1955 in Japan,[7] and was headed by Genichi Kawakami. Yamaha's initial product was a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) two-stroke, single cylinder motorcycle, the YA-1, which was a copy of the German DKW RT 125. The YA-1 was a competitive success at racing from the beginning, winning not only the 125cc class in the Mt. Fuji Ascent, but also sweeping the podium with first, second and third place in the All Japan Autobike Endurance Road Race that same year.[8] Early success in racing set the tone for Yamaha, as competition in many varieties of motorcycle racing has been a key endeavor of the company throughout its history, often fueled by a strong rivalry with Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and other Japanese manufacturers.

Yamaha began competing internationally in 1956 when they entered the Catalina Grand Prix, again with the YA-1, at which they placed sixth. The YA-1 was followed by the YA-2 of 1957, another 125cc two stroke, but with significantly improved frame and suspension.[9] The YD-1 of 1957 was a 250cc two-stroke twin cylinder motorcycle, resembling the YA-2, but with a larger and more powerful motor. A performance version of this bike, the YDS-1 housed the 250cc two-stroke twin in a double downtube cradle frame and offered the first five-speed transmission in a Japanese motorcycle.[10] This period also saw Yamaha offer its first outboard marine engine.

### Success and growth in the 1970s

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By 1963, Yamaha's dedication to both the two-stroke engine and racing paid off with their first victory in international competition, at the Belgian GP, where they won the 250cc class. Success in sales was even more impressive, and Yamaha set up the first of its international subsidiaries in this period beginning with Thailand in 1964, and the Netherlands in 1968. 1965 saw the release of a 305cc two-stroke twin, the flagship of the company's lineup. It featured a separate oil supply which directly injected oil into the gasoline prior to combustion (traditionally riders had to pre-mix oil into gasoline together before filling the gas tank on two stroke engines). In 1967 a new larger displacement model was added to the range, the 350cc two stroke twin R-1.

In 1968, Yamaha launched their first four-stroke motorcycle, the XS-1/650 which was a 650cc four-stroke twin, a larger and more powerful machine that equaled the displacement and performance of the popular British bikes of the era, such as the Triumph Bonneville and BSA Gold Star. Yamaha continued on with both the two-stroke line and four-stroke twins at a time that other Japanese manufacturers were increasingly moving to four cylinder four-stroke machines, a trend led by Honda in 1969 with the legendary CB750 four-stroke four-cylinder cycle.

### Two stroke era begins: the 1970s

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In early 1969, Yamaha added reed-valve induction to its previously piston-ported designs to produce the twin-cylinder RD and single-cylinder RS families, with variants in a number of capacities. There was a persistent, but apocryphal, rumour to the effect that "RD" indicated race developed. In fact, "R" appears to have indicated reed valved, "D" the twin (or double) cylinder models and "S" the single-cylinder models. The RD family would be developed through the 1970s and 1980s, gaining solid wheels, water-cooling, YPVS, and other newer technology 'til they had little in common with the original variants (before being supplanted by the TZR). The RS family was produced for many years in a large number of variants by Yamaha and then Escorts Limited in India without losing its resemblance to its progenitors. In addition to the RD and RS standards, Yamaha also manufactured small standards with stamped steel frames and rotary disc-valved motors such as the Yamaha FS1, and step-through V-50 and V-80 designs. Its Enduro trail bike was replaced by the DT models. Not until 1976 would Yamaha answer the other Japanese brands with a multi-cylinder four stroke of their own. The XS-750 (and later 850) a 750cc triple cylinder machine with shaft final drive was introduced almost seven years after Honda's breakthrough bike. Yamaha's first four-cylinder model, the XS-1100 followed in 1978, again with shaft drive.[11] Despite being heavier and more touring oriented than its rivals it produced an impressive string of victories in endurance racing.

The 1970s also saw some of the first dedicated off-road bikes for off-road racing and recreation. Yamaha was an early innovator in dirt-bike technology, and introduced the first single-shock rear suspension, the trademarked "Monoshock" of 1973.[12] It appeared in production on the 1974 Yamaha YZ-250, a model which is still in production, making it Yamaha's longest continuous model and name.

Yamaha continued racing throughout the 1960s and 1970s with increasing success in several formats. The decade of the 1970s was capped by the XT500 winning the first Paris-Dakar Rally in 1979.[13]

### 1980s: diversification and innovation

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Yamaha Motor's West Coast administrative headquarters in Cypress, California

By 1980 the combination of consumer preference and environmental regulation made four strokes increasingly popular. Suzuki ended production of their GT two stroke series, including the flagship water-cooled two-stroke 750cc GT-750 in 1977. Kawasaki, who had considerable success throughout the 1970s with their two-stroke triples of 250cc, 350cc, 400cc, 500cc and 750cc ended production of road-going two strokes in 1980. Yamaha bucked this trend and continued to refine and sell two-strokes for the street into the 1980s. These bikes were performance oriented, water-cooled twin cylinder machines, designed to achieve excellent performance taking advantage of the lower weight of two strokes. The RZ-250 of 1980[14] was the progenitor of this series. The RZ-350, the largest displacement model, was a popular hot-rod bike of the 1980s and continued to be sold in some countries into the early 1990s.

Throughout the 1980s the motorcycle industry gradually went from building a few basic but versatile models designed to work well in many roles, to offering many more specialized machines designed to excel in particular niches. These included racing and performance street riding, touring, motocross racing, enduro and recreational off-road riding, and cruising. Yamaha branched out from the relatively small number of UJMs (Universal Japanese Motorcycle) at the start of the decade to a much larger set of offerings in several clearly defined markets at the end of the decade.

The XV750 of 1981 featured an air-cooled V-twin four-stroke engine and cruiser styling, and was one of the first Japanese cruiser style motorcycles. By the end of the 1980s Yamaha had offered dozens of cruiser styled bikes in a variety of displacements and engine configurations.

The RZV500 was one of the first "repli-racers", a near copy of Kenny Roberts competition GP bike, it featured a liquid-cooled two-stroke motor of 500cc displacement in a V4 configuration, along with a perimeter frame and full fairing.[15]

A more popular and practical high-performance model for the street was introduced in 1985, the FZ750. It was an innovative 750cc four-stroke inline four cylinder model. It was the first motorcycle to feature a five-valve cylinder head, something Yamaha became well known for. It also featured a cylinder block canted forward at 45 degrees, and a box-section steel perimeter frame. Production of the FZ continued until 1991.

Another bike that was performance-oriented was the Yamaha RX-Z, introduced in 1985 as a two-stroke naked sport bike, related to the Yamaha RX-135 and Yamaha RD-135, borrowing its chassis and platform. Originally equipped with a five speed transmission and a solid front disc brake rotor with rear drum brakes, it was popular in Malaysia and Singapore. After a few years on the market, the engine was upgraded with the installation of a six-speed transmission, together with a newer instrument panel and handlebar switches, as well as a cross-drilled front disc brake rotor, while the rear remained with the drum brakes. The design was unchanged until it was updated in 2004, with the rear lights being borrowed by the Yamaha Y125Z and a new headlight. It was also installed with a catalytic converter, which reduced its horsepower to 19bhp. However, the maximum torque remained unchanged but the low-end torque was improved compared to the early models. Some owners of the earlier RX-Z motorcycles may have problems during take-off because the engine tends to stall when an inexperienced rider tries to take off in the first gear. However, the problem was resolved in the new model. In Malaysia, this bike was associated with street racers and was featured in many Malay movies. In 2011, after 26 years, it was discontinued.

### The 1990s: Performance bikes and a spin-off brand

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In 1998 Yamaha marketed a 1000cc four cylinder road bike called the YZF 'R1', this model introduced a new style of gearbox design which shortened the overall length of the motor/gearbox case, to allow a more compact unit. This, in turn allowed the motor to be placed in the frame further forward, designed to improve handling in a short wheel-based frame.[16]

In 1995, Yamaha announced the creation of Star Motorcycles, a new brand name for its cruiser series of motorcycles in the American market. In other markets, Star motorcycles are still sold under the Yamaha brand. This was an attempt to create a brand identity more closely aligned with the cruiser market segment, one of the largest and most lucrative in the US.

### The 2000s: Expansion and consolidation

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In 2007, Yamaha established the Philippine operations and distributes Yamaha motorcycles under the corporate name of Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc., one of more than 20 worldwide subsidiaries operating on all continents.

Yamaha XS650 vertical-twin

In 2015, Yamaha invested US$150 million in Pakistan to set up a plant at Port Qasim, Karachi.[17][18]

Yamaha purchased small engine maker Subaru Industrial Power Products from Subaru in October 2017. Subaru's engines powered lawnmowers, generators and water pumps and have since been rebranded as Yamaha.[citation needed]

Yamaha and Volvo co-developed the B8444S V8 engine for Volvo vehicles from 2005 to 2016.[citation needed]

## Motorcycle racing highlights

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See also: Yamaha Motor Racing

Three-time Grand Championship winner Kenny Roberts at the 1981 German Grand Prix

In motorcycle racing Yamaha has won 39 world championships, including seven in MotoGP and 10 in the preceding 500 cc two-stroke class, and two in World Superbike. In addition Yamaha have recorded 210 victories at the Isle of Man TT[19] and head the list of victories at the Sidecar TT with 40.[19] Past Yamaha riders include: Jarno Saarinen, Giacomo Agostini, Bob Hannah, Heikki Mikkola, Bruce Anstey, Kenny Roberts, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Jeremy McGrath, Stefan Merriman, Dave Molyneux, Ian Hutchinson, Phil Read, Chad Reed, Ben Spies, Jorge Lorenzo, and nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi.

The Yamaha YZ450F won the AMA Supercross Championship two years in a row, in 2008 with Chad Reed, and 2009 James Stewart. Yamaha was the first to build a production monoshock motocross bike (1975 for 250 and 400, 1976 for 125) and one of the first to have a water-cooled motocross production bike (1977 in works bikes, 1981 in off-the-shelf bikes). Yamaha's first Motocross competition four-stroke bike, the YZ400F, won the 1998 USA outdoor national Championship with factory rider Doug Henry.

Since 1962, Yamaha made production road racing Grand Prix motorcycles that any licensed road racer could purchase. In 1970, non-factory privateer teams dominated the 250 cc World Championship with Great Britain's Rodney Gould winning the title on a Yamaha TD2.

Yamaha also sponsors several professional ATV riders in several areas of racing, such as cross country racing and motocross. Yamaha has had success in cross country with their YFZ450, ridden by Bill Ballance, winning 9 straight titles since 2000. Yamaha's other major rider, Traci Cecco, has ridden the YFZ450 to 7 titles, with the first in 2000. In ATV motocross, Yamaha has had success with Dustin Nelson and Pat Brown, both who race the YFZ450. Pat Brown's best season was a 3rd place title in 2007, while Nelson has had two 1st place titles in the Yamaha/ITP Quadcross, one in 2006 and the other in 2008.

In 2021, Yamaha has won several competitions, such as British Superbike with Tarran Mackenzie, MotoAmerica with Jake Gagne, MFJ Superbike with Katsuyuki Nakasuga, WorldSSP with Dominique Aegerter, and several other competitions.

Their 2022 MotoGP lineup was Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli, continuing in 2023. The 2022 world superbikes team was Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli, continuing in 2023. Yamaha's Superbike World Championship team since 2016 has been delivered by Crescent Racing.[20]

### World Superbike

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This section needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. (April 2020)

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Yamaha Superbike2024 name| Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK

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Base| Shizuoka, Japan
Team principal/s| Paul Denning,
Project Director

Team Manager
Race riders| 55  Andrea Locatelli
65  Jonathan Rea
Motorcycle| Yamaha YZF-R1 (2019→)
Tyres| Pirelli
Riders' Championships| 2009 Ben Spies
2021 Toprak Razgatlıoğlu

The first Yamaha rider to ever win a World Superbike was Ben Spies in 2009.[21] Then in 2021, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu managed to become world champion.

#### By season results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year  | Bike  | Team  | Tyres  | No.  | Riders  | 1  | 2  | 3  | 4  | 5  | 6  | 7  | 8  | 9  | 10  | 11  | 12  | 13  | Points  | RC | Points  | TC | Points  | MC

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R1  | SR  | R2  | R1  | SR  | R2  | R1  | SR  | R2  | R1  | SR  | R2  | R1  | SR  | R2  | R1  | SR  | R2  | R1  | SR  | R2  | R1  | SR  | R2  | R1  | SR  | R2  | R1  | SR  | R2  | R1  | SR  | R2  | R1  | SR  | R2  | R1  | SR  | R2
2019 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Team  | P | 22  |  Alex Lowes | AUS
4 | AUS
4 | AUS
5 | THA
3 | THA
3 | THA
3 | SPA
4 | SPA
3 | SPA
5 | NED
4 | NED
C | NED
4 | ITA
7 | ITA
5 | ITA
C | SPA
16 | SPA
RET | SPA
14 | ITA
RET | ITA
2 | ITA
4 | GBR
5 | GBR
6 | GBR
4 | USA
5 | USA
6 | USA
4 | POR
7 | POR
3 | POR
4 | FRA
6 | FRA
6 | FRA
3 | ARG
5 | ARG
5 | ARG
6 | QAT
3 | QAT
3 | QAT
4 | 341  | 3rd  | 668  | 3rd  | 451  | 3rd
60  |  Michael van der Mark | AUS
5 | AUS
5 | AUS
4 | THA
4 | THA
4 | THA
4 | SPA
6 | SPA
15 | SPA
8 | NED
3 | NED
C | NED
2 | ITA
4 | ITA
4 | ITA
C | SPA
2 | SPA
2 | SPA
1 | ITA
DNS | ITA
DNS | ITA
DNS | GBR
8 | GBR
8 | GBR
8 | USA
7 | USA
10 | USA
Ret | POR
3 | POR
6 | POR
7 | FRA
13 | FRA
3 | FRA
2 | ARG
4 | ARG
6 | ARG
4 | QAT
6 | QAT
6 | QAT
7 | 327  | 4th
2020 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team  | P | 54  |  Toprak Razgatlıoğlu | AUS
1 | AUS
2 | AUS
Ret | SPA
3 | SPA
Ret | SPA
3 | POR
2 | POR
2 | POR
8 | SPA
6 | SPA
7 | SPA
8 | SPA
5 | SPA
7 | SPA
7 | SPA
6 | SPA
DNS | SPA
DNS | FRA
6 | FRA
9 | FRA
9 | POR
1 | POR
1 | POR
3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 228  | 4th  | 451  | 3rd  | 330  | 3rd
60  |  Michael van der Mark | AUS
4 | AUS
5 | AUS
4 | SPA
Ret | SPA
3 | SPA
7 | POR
3 | POR
7 | POR
3 | SPA
5 | SPA
3 | SPA
6 | SPA
4 | SPA
10 | SPA
6 | SPA
4 | SPA
1 | SPA
2 | FRA
9 | FRA
3 | FRA
5 | POR
Ret | POR
3 | POR
4 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 221  | 5th
2021 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK  | P | 54  |  Toprak Razgatlıoğlu | SPA
3 | SPA
6 | SPA
6 | POR
2 | POR
2 | POR
3 | ITA
2 | ITA
2 | ITA
1 | GBR
1 | GBR
6 | GBR
1 | NED
3 | NED
3 | NED
Ret | CZE
1 | CZE
1 | CZE
2 | SPA
3 | SPA
3 | SPA
1 | FRA
1 | FRA
2 | FRA
1 | SPA
Ret | SPA
2 | SPA
2 | SPA
1 | SPA
C | SPA
1 | POR
1 | POR
6 | POR
Ret | ARG
1 | ARG
1 | ARG
3 | INA
2 | INA
C | INA
4 | 564  | 1st  | 855  | 1st  | 607  | 1st
55  |  Andrea Locatelli | SPA
10 | SPA
12 | SPA
9 | POR
10 | POR
11 | POR
5 | ITA
9 | ITA
9 | ITA
9 | GBR
Ret | GBR
9 | GBR
11 | NED
5 | NED
4 | NED
3 | CZE
3 | CZE
4 | CZE
4 | SPA
4 | SPA
4 | SPA
4 | FRA
3 | FRA
4 | FRA
4 | SPA
12 | SPA
Ret | SPA
5 | SPA
4 | SPA
C | SPA
4 | POR
Ret | POR
4 | POR
3 | ARG
8 | ARG
6 | ARG
7 | INA
4 | INA
C | INA
8 | 291  | 4th
2022 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK  | P | 1  |  Toprak Razgatlıoğlu | SPA
3 | SPA
3 | SPA
3 | NED
3 | NED
2 | NED
Ret | POR
2 | POR
2 | POR
3 | ITA
Ret | ITA
1 | ITA
2 | GBR
1 | GBR
1 | GBR
1 | CZE
2 | CZE
1 | CZE
1 | FRA
11 | FRA
1 | FRA
1 | SPA
5 | SPA
4 | SPA
3 | POR
1 | POR
1 | POR
2 | ARG
15 | ARG
1 | ARG
2 | INA
1 | INA
1 | INA
1 | AUS
2 | AUS
2 | AUS
4 |  |  |  | 529  | 2nd  | 803  | 2nd  | 577  | 2nd
55  |  Andrea Locatelli | SPA
5 | SPA
5 | SPA
19 | NED
4 | NED
4 | NED
2 | POR
4 | POR
5 | POR
5 | ITA
6 | ITA
6 | ITA
6 | GBR
10 | GBR
8 | GBR
8 | CZE
6 | CZE
6 | CZE
6 | FRA
7 | FRA
10 | FRA
7 | SPA
9 | SPA
21 | SPA
16 | POR
6 | POR
7 | POR
6 | ARG
8 | ARG
10 | ARG
8 | INA
4 | INA
3 | INA
4 | AUS
4 | AUS
5 | AUS
5 |  |  |  | 274  | 5th
2023 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK  | P | 54  |  Toprak Razgatlıoğlu | AUS
3 | AUS
3 | AUS
Ret | INA
2 | INA
1 | INA
2 | NED
3 | NED
3 | NED
2 | SPA
2 | SPA
2 | SPA
2 | ITA
3 | ITA
2 | ITA
2 | GBR
2 | GBR
1 | GBR
2 | ITA
2 | ITA
1 | ITA
1 | CZE
2 | CZE
1 | CZE
Ret | FRA
1 | FRA
1 | FRA
2 | SPA
2 | SPA
3 | SPA
2 | POR
2 | POR
2 | POR
2 | SPA
2 | SPA
4 | SPA
2 |  |  |  | 552  | 2nd  | 879  | 2nd  | 581  | 2nd
55  |  Andrea Locatelli | AUS
4 | AUS
5 | AUS
3 | INA
3 | INA
2 | INA
5 | NED
4 | NED
5 | NED
3 | SPA
4 | SPA
3 | SPA
7 | ITA
12 | ITA
7 | ITA
6 | GBR
5 | GBR
4 | GBR
8 | ITA
4 | ITA
3 | ITA
4 | CZE
6 | CZE
Ret | CZE
7 | FRA
6 | FRA
4 | FRA
4 | SPA
4 | SPA
4 | SPA
Ret | POR
9 | POR
3 | POR
5 | SPA
3 | SPA
5 | SPA
10 |  |  |  | 327  | 4th
2024 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK  | P | 55  |  Andrea Locatelli | AUS
2 | AUS
2 | AUS
Ret | SPA
5 | SPA
8 | SPA
13 | NED
12 | NED
6 | NED
5 | ITA
4 | ITA
4 | ITA
5 | GBR
6 | GBR
7 | GBR
7 | CZE
7 | CZE
6 | CZE
3 | POR
11 | POR
13 | POR
11 | FRA
8 | FRA
Ret | FRA
9 | ITA
12 | ITA
7 | ITA
9 | SPA
10 | SPA
11 | SPA
9 | POR
Ret | POR
4 | POR
Ret | SPA
3 | SPA
5 | SPA
8 |  |  |  | 232  | 7th  | 377  | 4th  | 307  | 4th
59  |  Niccolò Canepa | AUS | AUS | AUS | SPA | SPA | SPA | NED | NED | NED | ITA | ITA | ITA | GBR | GBR | GBR | CZE | CZE | CZE | POR | POR | POR | FRA | FRA | FRA | ITA
Ret | ITA
18 | ITA
19 | SPA | SPA | SPA | POR | POR | POR | SPA | SPA | SPA |  |  |  | 0  | 33rd
65  |  Jonathan Rea | AUS
17 | AUS
10 | AUS
Ret | SPA
Ret | SPA
12 | SPA
8 | NED
6 | NED
5 | NED
19 | ITA
Ret | ITA
8 | ITA
10 | GBR
5 | GBR
3 | GBR
8 | CZE
10 | CZE
8 | CZE
6 | POR
15 | POR
10 | POR
6 | FRA
Ret | FRA
DNS | FRA
DNS | ITA | ITA | ITA | SPA
14 | SPA
12 | SPA
13 | POR
5 | POR
22 | POR
4 | SPA
11 | SPA
11 | SPA
9 |  |  |  | 127  | 13th
2025 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | PATA Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK  | P | 20  |  Jason O'Halloran | AUS | AUS | AUS | POR
17 | POR
20 | POR
Ret | NED | NED | NED | ITA | ITA | ITA | CZE | CZE | CZE | EMI | EMI | EMI | GBR | GBR | GBR | HUN | HUN | HUN | FRA | FRA | FRA | ARA | ARA | ARA | POR | POR | POR | SPA | SPA | SPA |  |  |  | 0*  | 24th*  | 56*  | 4th*  | 56*  | 3rd*
55  |  Andrea Locatelli | AUS
7 | AUS
6 | AUS
7 | POR
3 | POR
5 | POR
4 | NED
| NED
| NED
| ITA
| ITA
| ITA
| CZE
| CZE
| CZE
| EMI
| EMI
| EMI
| GBR
| GBR
| GBR
| HUN
| HUN
| HUN
| FRA
| FRA
| FRA
| ARA
| ARA
| ARA
| POR
| POR
| POR
| SPA
| SPA
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65  |  Jonathan Rea | AUS | AUS | AUS | POR | POR | POR | NED | NED | NED | ITA | ITA | ITA | CZE | CZE | CZE | EMI | EMI | EMI | GBR | GBR | GBR | HUN | HUN | HUN | FRA | FRA | FRA | ARA | ARA | ARA | POR | POR | POR | SPA | SPA | SPA |  |  |  | 0*  | NC*

* Season still in progress.

## Formula One

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Yamaha as a Formula One engine manufacturerFormula One World Championship career

First entry| 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix
Last entry| 1997 European Grand Prix
Races entered| 130 (116 starts)
Chassis| Zakspeed, Brabham, Jordan, Tyrrell, Arrows
Constructors' Championships| 0
Drivers'
Championships| 0
Race victories| 0
Podiums| 2
Points| 36
Pole positions| 0
Fastest laps| 0

Yamaha produced Formula One engines from 1989 to 1997 (with a one-year break in 1990), initially for the Zakspeed team, in 1991 for the Brabham BT60Y, in 1992 for the Jordan 192, from 1993 to 1996 for Tyrrell, and in 1997 for the Arrows A18. The Yamaha engines never won a race (Damon Hill nearly did so at the 1997 Hungarian Grand Prix). Drivers including Damon Hill, Ukyo Katayama, Mark Blundell and Mika Salo scored some acceptable results with Blundell achieving a surprise 3rd place at the 1994 Spanish Grand Prix and Hill with 2nd at the aforementioned 1997 Hungarian Grand Prix. This partly was considered to be due to Yamaha collaborating with the John Judd Engine Organization to create a better and reliable engine. However, there were questions raised as to whether the Yamaha engines used from 1993 to 1997 were just Judd engines with Yamaha branding.

1994 was considered to be Yamaha's most successful year in terms of points accrued. Apart from the podium achieved by Blundell in Spain, the Yamaha engine in the Tyrrell Car achieved 4 fifth place finishes and 1 sixth place finish over the course of the season. However, due to the inconsistency of the engine over the years, they were often unreliable and were usually regarded as not very powerful. The Yamaha engines never secured a fastest lap or pole position despite being on the grid for nearly a decade.

After the conclusion of the 1997 Formula One season, Yamaha decided to pull out of the sport. A possible reason for this was due to a disagreement with Arrows regarding the 1998 engine's identification. Yamaha wished to carry out work on the engine with their engineers, while Arrows wished for their own engineers to work on the engine instead, while still having it badged as a Yamaha engine.

### Formula One World Championship results

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1989 | West Zakspeed Racing | Zakspeed 891 | Yamaha OX88 3.5 V8 | P |  | BRA | SMR | MON | MEX | USA | CAN | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | POR | ESP | JPN | AUS |  | 0  | NC
Bernd Schneider | Ret  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | Ret  | DNPQ  |
Aguri Suzuki | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  | DNPQ  |
1991 | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT59Y
Brabham BT60Y | Yamaha OX99 3.5 V12 | P |  | USA | BRA | SMR | MON | CAN | MEX | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | POR | ESP | JPN | AUS |  | 3  | 9th
Martin Brundle | 11  | 12  | 11  | EX  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | 11  | Ret  | 9  | 13  | 12  | 10  | 5  | DNQ  |
Mark Blundell | Ret  | Ret  | 8  | Ret  | DNQ  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | 12  | Ret  | 6  | 12  | Ret  | Ret  | DNPQ  | 17  |
1992 | Sasol Jordan Yamaha | Jordan 192 | Yamaha OX99 3.5 V12 | G |  | RSA | MEX | BRA | ESP | SMR | MON | CAN | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | POR | JPN | AUS |  | 1  | 11th
Stefano Modena | DNQ  | Ret  | Ret  | DNQ  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | DNQ  | Ret  | 15  | DNQ  | 13  | 7  | 6  |
Maurício Gugelmin | 11  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | 7  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | 15  | 10  | 14  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  |
1993 | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | Tyrrell 020C
Tyrrell 021 | Yamaha OX10A 3.5 V10 | G |  | RSA | BRA | EUR | SMR | ESP | MON | CAN | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | POR | JPN | AUS |  | 0  | NC
Ukyo Katayama | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | 17  | Ret  | 13  | Ret  | 10  | 15  | 14  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  |
Andrea de Cesaris | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | DSQ  | 10  | Ret  | 15  | NC  | Ret  | 11  | Ret  | 13  | 12  | Ret  | 13  |
1994 | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | Tyrrell 022 | Yamaha OX10B 3.5 V10 | G |  | BRA | PAC | SMR | MON | ESP | CAN | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | POR | EUR | JPN | AUS |  | 13  | 7th
Ukyo Katayama | 5  | Ret  | 5  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | 6  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | 7  | Ret  | Ret  |
Mark Blundell | Ret  | Ret  | 9  | Ret  | 3  | 10  | 10  | Ret  | Ret  | 5  | 5  | Ret  | Ret  | 13  | Ret  | Ret  |
1995 | Nokia Tyrrell Yamaha | Tyrrell 023 | Yamaha OX10C 3.0 V10 | G |  | BRA | ARG | SMR | ESP | MON | CAN | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | POR | EUR | PAC | JPN | AUS | 5  | 8th
Ukyo Katayama | Ret  | 8  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | 7  | Ret  | Ret  | 10  | Ret  |  | 14  | Ret  | Ret
Gabriele Tarquini |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 14  |  |  |
Mika Salo | 7  | Ret  | Ret  | 10  | Ret  | 7  | 15  | 8  | Ret  | Ret  | 8  | 5  | 13  | 10  | 12  | 6  | 5
1996 | Tyrrell Yamaha | Tyrrell 024 | Yamaha OX11A 3.0 V10 | G |  | AUS | BRA | ARG | EUR | SMR | MON | ESP | CAN | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | POR | JPN |  | 5  | 8th
Ukyo Katayama | 11  | 9  | Ret  | DSQ  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | 7  | 8  | 10  | 12  | Ret  |
Mika Salo | 6  | 5  | Ret  | DSQ  | Ret  | 5  | DSQ  | Ret  | 10  | 7  | 9  | Ret  | 7  | Ret  | 11  | Ret  |
1997 | Danka Arrows Yamaha | Arrows A18 | Yamaha OX11C/D 3.0 V10 | B |  | AUS | BRA | ARG | SMR | MON | ESP | CAN | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | AUT | LUX | JPN | EUR | 9  | 8th
Damon Hill | DNS  | 17  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | 9  | 12  | 6  | 8  | 2  | 13  | Ret  | 7  | 8  | 12  | Ret
Pedro Diniz | 10  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | 8  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | Ret  | 7  | Ret  | 13  | 5  | 13  | Ret

## Formula E

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Lola Yamaha Abt Formula E TeamCurrent series| Formula E

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Current drivers| 011\.  Lucas di Grassi
022\.  Zane Maloney
Races| 0
Wins| 0
Podiums| 1
Points| 30
First entry| 2024 São Paulo ePrix (December)
Website| lola-cars.co.uk

In March 2024, it was announced Lola Cars will enter Formula E in the 2024–25 season as a powertrain supplier in a technical partnership with Yamaha.[22][23] A month later, Lola-Yamaha secured Abt Formula E Team as its first powertrain customer for the 2024–25 season, with the team entering the season as Lola Yamaha Abt Formula E Team.[24][25]

### Formula E results

[edit]

Lola Yamaha Abt Formula E Team

2024–25 | Formula E Gen3 Evo | Lola-Yamaha T001 | H |  |  | SAO | MEX | JED | MIA | MCO | TOK | SHA | JAK | BER | LDN | Pts  | Pos
11  |  Lucas di Grassi | Ret  | 20  | DSQ  | 16  | 2  | 13  | Ret  | 17  | 5  | 18  | 9  | 13  |  |  |  |  | 30*  | 11th*
22  |  Zane Maloney | 12  | 15  | 16  | 18  | 19  | 21  | 14  | 16  | 14  | 19  | 11  | 18  |  |  |  |

## Products

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### Overview

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Yamaha Motor is a highly diversified company which produces products for a large number of industries and consumer market segments:

* Motorcycles: Sport bikes, Star Cruiser bikes, trail bikes, road racers and motocross racers

See also: List of Yamaha motorcycles

* All terrain vehicles

See also: Category:Yamaha ATVs

* Snowmobiles
* Commuter vehicles, including scooters
* Boats: Powerboats, sailboats (e.g. Yamaha 26, a sailboat produced in the 1970s), utility boats and custom boats
* Marine engines: Outboard motors, electric marine motors, marine diesel engines and stern drives[26]
* Personal watercraft – see WaveRunner
* Electric bicycles
* Automobile engines
* Industrial-use unmanned helicopters
* Golf cars
* Power products: generators, multipurpose engines, water pumps and snow throwers
* Swimming pools, watersliders and pool-related equipment
* Intelligent machinery, including compact industrial robots
* Electric wheelchairs and wheelchair electric drive units
* Yamaha parts and accessories, apparel, cycle helmets and motor oil[27]
* Industrial robots and surface mounters[28]

* Yamaha Aerox Scooter

* Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbike

* Yamaha Waverunner

* Yamaha Nytro Snowmobile

* Yamaha Blaster ATV

* Yamaha YXZ 1000R UTV

* Yamaha Golf Car

* Yamaha Inflatable Boat

* Yamaha Outboard Motor

### Automobile engines

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Yamaha-built DOHC V6 Ford Taurus SHO engine

Yamaha has built engines for other manufacturers' vehicles beginning with the development and production of the Toyota 2000GT (1967). The cylinder head from the Toyota 4A-GE engine was developed by Yamaha and built at Toyota's Shimayama plant alongside the 4A and 2A engines.[29]

In 1984, executives of the Yamaha Motor Corporation signed a contract with the Ford Motor Company to develop, produce, and supply compact 60° 3.0 Liter DOHC V6 engines for transverse application for the 1989–95 Ford Taurus SHO.[30][31] From 1993 to 1995, the SHO engine was produced in 3.0 and 3.2 Liter versions. Yamaha jointly designed the 3.4 Liter DOHC V-8 engine with Ford for the 1996–99 SHO. Ford and Yamaha also developed the Zetec-SE branded 4-cylinder engines used in several Ford cars like the small sports car Ford Puma.

From 2005 to 2010, Yamaha produced a 4.4 Litre V8 for Volvo. The B8444S engines were used in the XC90 and S80 models, whilst also adapted to 5.0L configuration for Volvo's foray into the V8 Supercars with the S60. British sportscar maker Noble also uses a bi-turbo version of the Volvo V8 in their M600.

All performance-oriented cylinder heads on Toyota/Lexus engines were designed and/or built by Yamaha. Some examples are the 1LR-GUE engine found on the 2010–2012 Lexus LFA, the 2UR-GSE found in Lexus ISF, the 3S-GTE engine found on the Toyota MR2 and Toyota Celica GT4/All-Trac, the 2ZZ-GE engine found on the 1999–2006 Toyota Celica GT-S and Lotus Elise Series 2, and the Toyota 4GR-FSE engine found on the Lexus IS250.[32]

Yamaha also tunes engines for manufacturers, such as Toyota, so Yamaha logos are on Toyota S engines.[33]

Yamaha also tried to produce a supercar in the 1990s, named the Yamaha OX99-11. It was made as a supercar to have a Yamaha Formula 1 engine as its powerplant and have Formula 1 technology in it. Even though their engines did not win a Grand Prix, by 1991 the team had produced a new engine, the OX99, and approached a German company to design an initial version of the car. Yamaha was not pleased with the result as it was too similar to sport cars of that time, so it contacted IAD to continue working on the project. By the beginning of 1992, just under 12 months after starting to work on the project, IAD came with an initial version of the car. The car's design was undertaken by Takuya Yura, and was originally conceived as a single seater; however, Yamaha requested a two-seater vehicle and a tandem seating arrangement was suggested which was in keeping with Yamaha's motorcycle expertise. This resulted in a radical and somewhat outrageous design based on Group C cars of the time, with features such as the cockpit-locking roof. It also shared the same chassis as the Formula 1 car, to try to give the consumer market a pure Formula 1 experience. Eventually disagreements with IAD over the budget made Yamaha take the project to its own Ypsilon Technology which was given six months to finish the project, otherwise it would be terminated. To make matters worse, Japan was in the midst of an economic downturn, which made Yamaha believe there would be no customers for the car, and so the project was cancelled in 1994 after many delays, with only 3 prototypes in existence.

### Concept cars

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Beginning in 2013 Yamaha revealed a series of concept cars developed in collaboration with Gordon Murray Design utilizing the company's iStream design process. The first concept, named the MOTIV, was revealed at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show in 2013. The MOTIV was a compact city car designed to accommodate gasoline engines, EV drivetrains, hybrid systems, and range extenders.[34]

The second concept, the Sports Ride Concept, was revealed at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show in 2015. The concept was a lightweight two-seat sports car that drew inspiration from the company's motorcycles.[35]

The third concept, the Cross Hub Concept, was revealed at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show in 2017. The Cross Hub was a coupé utility with a diamond-shaped sitting arrangement to allow it to carry two motorcycles in the bed while retaining compact dimensions for urban use.[36]

Yamaha confirmed at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show in 2019 that cars were no longer in the company's plans.[37][38]

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* Autech
* Blitz
* Dome
* Enkei
* GReddy
* HKS
* Honda Racing
* Impul
* JUN Auto
* Kojima
* Mazdaspeed
* Mine's
* Mugen Motorsports
* Nismo
* Ralliart
* Rays Wheels
* RE Amemiya
* SARD
* Spoon Sports
* SSR Wheels
* Subaru Tecnica International
* Tein
* Toda Racing
* Tommykaira
* Top Secret
* TOM'S
* Toyota Gazoo Racing
* Toyota Racing Development
* Veilside
* WedsSport
* Work Wheels

Services|

* Autobacs Seven
* Yanase Imported Cars

Related topics|

* Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association
* Tokyo Motor Show
* Tokyo Auto Salon
* Used vehicle exporting
* National Highway
* Expressways
* Kei car/Kei truck

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Major and notable Japanese motorcycle marques

Current|

* Honda
* Kawasaki
* Suzuki
* Yamaha

Defunct|

* Abe (1928~31)
* Abe Star (1930~59)
* ACE
* Aero
* Aikoku
* Aichi Kikai
* Aioi (c.1950s)
* Aisan (c. 1950)
* Aiwa Motor
* Akebono (1953)
* Akitsu (c.1950s)
* All Nations (c.1950s)
* Amano (c.1950s)
* Asahi
* BF Motor
* BIM
* Blue Bird
* BM
* Bridgestone
* Brother
* Cabton
* Center
* Chiyoda
* Daihatsu
* Fuji
* Fujitsubo
* Giant
* Hirano
* Hodaka
* Hosk
* Hyogo
* Iwasaki
* Kurogane
* Kyoho
* Lilac
* Marusho
* Mazda
* Meguro
* Mitsubishi
* Miyata
* Mizushima
* NS
* New Era
* Nisshin
* Rikuo
* Shin Meiwa
* Showa Fujiya
* Tohatsu
* Yamaguchi

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Japanese bicycle manufacturers

Current|

* Bridgestone
* Kuwahara
* Miyata
* Panasonic
* Nagasawa
* Fuji
* Nishiki
* Yamaha

Defunct|

* Koga Miyata
* Lotus
* SunTour

Components|

* Bridgestone
* CatEye
* Inoue Rubber
* Shimano
* Sugino
* SunTour
* Tange International Co.

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Automotive industry in Pakistan

* Electric vehicles industry
* Transport in Pakistan
* Economy of Pakistan

Domestic manufacturers|

* Al-Ghazi Tractors
* Heavy Industries Taxila
* Millat Tractors
* Sazgar
* United Auto Industries

Foreign companies
with operations|

* BAIC
* Changan
* Chery
* Dongfeng
* FAW
* Foton
* Fuso
* Great Wall Motor
* Hino
* Honda
* Honda Motorcycles
* Hyundai
* Isuzu
* JAC
* Kia
* MG
* Peugeot
* Renault Trucks
* Suzuki
* Toyota
* Volvo
* Yamaha
* Yutong

Defunct manufacturers|

* Adam Motor
* Nexus Automotive

Components & parts|

* GTR
* Loads Limited

Related topics|

* Pakistan Auto Show
* Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association
* PakWheels
* Vehicle registration plates

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Sports equipment brands

This list includes companies that produce sports equipment. List by sport include only current products manufactured

Multi-sports|

* Acerbis
* Adidas
* Admiral
* AFA
* Alpine Pro
* Anta
* Arc'teryx
* Asics
* Atletica
* BLK
* Burley-Sekem
* Castore
* Champion
* Charly
* Classic
* Descente
* Diadora
* Erke (brand)
* Erreà
* EvoShield
* FBT
* Fila
* Fischer
* 4F
* Garcis
* Givova
* Grand Sport
* Grays
* Head
* Hummel
* ISC
* Jako
* Joma
* Kappa
* Kelme
* Kookaburra
* Le Coq Sportif
* Legea
* Li-Ning
* Lotto
* Luanvi
* Lululemon
* Macron
* Majestic
* Mikasa
* Mills
* Mitchell & Ness
* Mitre
* Mizuno
* Molten
* NAAI
* New Balance
* New Era
* Nike
* Nivia
* O'Neills
* Oakley
* On
* Peak
* Penalty
* Poker
* Pirma
* Pro-Specs
* Puma
* Reebok
* Reusch
* Russell
* Schutt
* Scott
* Signia
* Skins
* Slazenger
* Sportika
* Starter
* Topper
* Uhlsport
* Umbro
* Under Armour
* Voit
* XBlades
* Xtep
* Warrior
* Warrix Sports
* Wilson
* World Balance
* Yonex
* 2XU

Association football|

* Athleta
* Bukta
* Capelli
* Finta
* Marathon
* Nanque
* Patrick
* Select
* Sport-Saller
* St Margaret's

Australian football|

* Cotton On
* Sherrin

Baseball / softball|

* DeMarini
* Louisville Slugger
* Marucci
* Nokona
* Rawlings

Basketball|

* AND1
* First Ever
* Spalding

Boxing|

* Boxa
* Everlast
* Fairtex
* Lonsdale
* Sting
* Twins Special

Cricket|

* CA
* County
* Dukes
* Duncan Fearnley
* Gray-Nicolls
* Gunn & Moore
* Sanspareils Greenlands
* Sareen
* Stuart Surridge

Cue sports|

* Alcocks
* Brunswick
* Parris Cues
* Riley

Cycling|

* Bell Sports
* Castelli
* Giro
* Northwave
* Rapha
* Santini SMS
* SIDI
* Troy Lee

Darts|

* Winmau

Golf|

* Adams
* Ashworth
* Bettinardi
* Bridgestone
* Callaway
* Cleveland
* Cobra
* FootJoy
* Forgan
* John Letters
* MacGregor
* Maxfli
* OnCore
* PXG
* Penfold
* Ping
* Polara
* Srixon
* TaylorMade
* Titleist
* Top-Flite
* Wilson Staff
* Scotty Cameron
* Yamaha Golf

Gridiron football|

* Riddell

Handball|

* Select

Ice hockey|

* Bauer
* Canadien
* CCM
* Hespeler
* Itech
* Jofa
* Koho
* Mission
* Sher-Wood
* Titan
* Vaughn

Martial arts|

* Fairtex
* Tapout
* Twins Special
* Venum

Motorsport|

* AGV
* Alpinestars
* Arai
* Bell Sports
* Dainese
* Momo
* Nolan
* OMP
* Schuberth
* Shark
* Shoei
* SIDI
* Simpson
* Sparco
* Troy Lee

Rugby|

* Canterbury
* FI-TA
* Gilbert
* LE
* St Margaret's
* Steeden
* Webb Ellis

Running / Hiking|

* Altra
* Brooks
* Hoka (brand)
* Karhu
* Karrimor
* LA Gear
* Merrell
* Olympikus
* Saucony

Skiing|

* 4FRNT
* Alpina
* Armada
* Atomic
* Black Crows
* Black Diamond
* Blizzard
* Elan
* Faction
* K2
* Kneissl
* Liberty Skis
* Line Skis
* Look Bindings
* Madshus
* Marker
* Moment Skis
* Nordica
* Peltonen
* Rossignol
* Rottefella
* Salomon
* Skigo
* Spyder
* Swix
* Völkl

Surf|

* Billabong
* Haydenshapes
* Hurley
* Mambo
* Ocean Pacific
* O'Neill
* Oxbow
* Rip Curl
* Quiksilver

Swimming|

* Arena
* Speedo
* TYR
* Zoggs

Table tennis|

* Butterfly
* Kettler
* Killerspin
* Stiga Sports

Tennis / racket sports|

* Babolat
* Carlton
* Donnay
* Dunlop
* Ellesse
* Lacoste
* Prince
* ProKennex
* Sergio Tacchini
* Snauwaert
* Tecnifibre
* Volley

Water polo|

* Delfina Sport
* KAP7

* Category
* Commons

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500cc/MotoGP World Constructors' Champions

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1949  AJS
1950  Norton
1951  Norton
1952  Gilera
1953  Gilera
1954  Gilera*
1955  Gilera
1956  MV Agusta
1957  Gilera
1958  MV Agusta
1959  MV Agusta

1960  MV Agusta
1961  MV Agusta
1962  MV Agusta
1963  MV Agusta
1964  MV Agusta
1965  MV Agusta
1966  Honda
1967  MV Agusta
1968  MV Agusta
1969  MV Agusta

1970  MV Agusta
1971  MV Agusta
1972  MV Agusta
1973  MV Agusta
1974  Yamaha
1975  Yamaha
1976  Suzuki
1977  Suzuki
1978  Suzuki
1979  Suzuki

1980  Suzuki
1981  Suzuki
1982  Suzuki
1983  Honda
1984  Honda
1985  Honda
1986  Yamaha
1987  Yamaha
1988  Yamaha
1989  Honda

1990  Yamaha
1991  Yamaha
1992  Honda
1993  Yamaha
1994  Honda
1995  Honda
1996  Honda
1997  Honda
1998  Honda
1999  Honda

2000  Yamaha
2001  Honda
2002  Honda
2003  Honda
2004  Honda
2005  Yamaha
2006  Honda
2007  Ducati
2008  Yamaha
2009  Yamaha

2010  Yamaha
2011  Honda
2012  Honda
2013  Honda
2014  Honda
2015  Yamaha
2016  Honda
2017  Honda
2018  Honda
2019  Honda

2020  Ducati
2021  Ducati
2022  Ducati
2023  Ducati
2024  Ducati

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250cc/Moto2 World Constructors' Champions

|    |

1949  Moto Guzzi
1950  Benelli
1951  Moto Guzzi
1952  Moto Guzzi
1953  NSU
1954  NSU*
1955  MV Agusta
1956  MV Agusta
1957  Mondial
1958  MV Agusta
1959  MV Agusta

1960  MV Agusta
1961  Honda
1962  Honda
1963  Honda
1964  Yamaha
1965  Yamaha
1966  Honda
1967  Honda
1968  Yamaha
1969  Benelli

1970  Yamaha
1971  Yamaha
1972  Yamaha
1973  Yamaha
1974  Yamaha
1975  Harley-Davidson
1976  Harley-Davidson*
1977  Yamaha
1978  Kawasaki
1979  Kawasaki

1980  Kawasaki
1981  Kawasaki
1982  Yamaha
1983  Yamaha
1984  Yamaha
1985  Honda
1986  Honda
1987  Honda
1988  Honda
1989  Honda

1990  Yamaha
1991  Honda
1992  Honda
1993  Honda
1994  Honda
1995  Aprilia
1996  Honda
1997  Honda
1998  Aprilia
1999  Aprilia

2000  Yamaha
2001  Honda
2002  Aprilia
2003  Aprilia
2004  Honda
2005  Honda
2006  Aprilia
2007  Aprilia
2008  Aprilia
2009  Aprilia

2010  Suter
2011  Suter
2012  Suter
2013  Kalex
2014  Kalex
2015  Kalex
2016  Kalex
2017  Kalex
2018  Kalex
2019  Kalex

2020  Kalex
2021  Kalex
2022  Kalex
2023  Kalex
2024  Kalex

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125cc/Moto3 World Constructors' Champions

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1949  Mondial
1950  Mondial
1951  Mondial
1952  MV Agusta
1953  MV Agusta
1954  NSU*
1955  MV Agusta
1956  MV Agusta
1957  Mondial
1958  MV Agusta
1959  MV Agusta

1960  MV Agusta
1961  Honda
1962  Honda
1963  Suzuki
1964  Honda
1965  Suzuki
1966  Honda
1967  Yamaha
1968  Yamaha
1969  Kawasaki

1970  Suzuki
1971  Derbi
1972  Derbi
1973  Yamaha
1974  Yamaha
1975  Morbidelli
1976  Morbidelli
1977  Morbidelli
1978  Minarelli
1979  Minarelli

1980  Minarelli
1981  Minarelli
1982  Garelli
1983  MBA
1984  Garelli
1985  MBA
1986  Garelli
1987  Garelli
1988  Derbi
1989  Honda

1990  Honda
1991  Honda
1992  Honda
1993  Honda
1994  Honda
1995  Honda
1996  Aprilia
1997  Aprilia
1998  Honda
1999  Honda

2000  Honda
2001  Honda
2002  Aprilia
2003  Aprilia
2004  Aprilia
2005  KTM
2006  Aprilia
2007  Aprilia
2008  Aprilia
2009  Aprilia

2010  Derbi
2011  Aprilia
2012  KTM
2013  KTM
2014  KTM
2015  Honda
2016  KTM
2017  Honda
2018  Honda
2019  Honda

2020  Honda
2021  KTM
2022  Gas Gas
2023  KTM
2024  CFMoto

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Authority control databases

International|

* VIAF

National|

* Germany
* Japan

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