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Remy Gardner to Continue with Yamaha Motor Europe for 2026 and 2027 WorldSBK Seasons

July 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner and Yamaha Motor Europe have reached an agreement for the Australian to continue with Yamaha in the FIM Superbike World Championship for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The 2021 Moto2 World Champion […]

Andrea Locatelli to Remain with Yamaha Motor Europe for 2026 and 2027 WorldSBK Seasons

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Locatelli and Yamaha Motor Europe have reached an agreement for the Italian to continue with Yamaha’s official team in the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2026 and 2027. The agreement will see Locatelli become […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Presents 2025 WorldSBK Line-Up as Anticipation Builds for Phillip Island Opener

January 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe has presented its rider line-up for the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship as anticipation builds for the season opener at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Australia next month. An unchanged […]

Pata Snack and Yamaha Motor Europe to celebrate 10 years of partnership in 2025

November 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe and Pata Snack are proud to announce the celebration of a significant milestone in their partnership, as the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship marks ten years of collaboration between the two brands. […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Confirm Line-Up for 2025 FIM Supersport World Championship

November 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe (YME) is pleased to announce its line-up for the 2025 FIM Supersport World Championship, featuring three supported teams campaigning the all-new R9 WorldSSP machine. Stefano Manzi will spearhead Yamaha’s assault on the […]

New Road Racing Sporting Manager Motorsport Division Yamaha Motor Europe

November 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Schiphol-Rijk (The Netherlands), Friday 1 November 2024: Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) is pleased to announce that Niccolò Canepa will assume the role of Road Racing Sporting Manager, Motorsport Division, Yamaha Motor Europe with immediate […]

Yamaha Motor Europe joins forces with TotalEnergies in WorldSBK

July 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce a new partnership with TotalEnergies in a combined effort to further improve both performance and sustainability across its road racing activities. The collaborative technical partnership will see TotalEnergies […]

Inspiration Friday: Goodbye Yamaha YZF-R1!

March 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

26 years of street Yamaha YZF-R1 sportbikes and is that it…Stick a fork in it, it’s done? 2024 will be the last of street YZF-R1 unfortunately as “Yamaha Motor Europe has taken the decision that […]

Inspiration Friday: Altitude Record Smashed by a Motorcycle!

March 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

If you have rode into the mountains on your motorcycle you know how altitude plays as a roll not only in the air & fuel mixture but also fuel consumption. It’s also much colder and […]

Yamaha Motor Europe announces Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe

January 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. announces that its wholly-owned European manufacturing site in Saint Quentin, France, previously known as MBK Industrie S.A.S. (MBK), has been re-named Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe S.A.S. (YMME). The establishment of the re-naming, […]

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) announces CEO Eric de Seynes will step down

December 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe announces senior leadership change Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) announces that as from 1st of January 2024 Eric de Seynes will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer to join the company’s […]

YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Masterclass Crowns a Remarkable Season

November 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Masterclass Crowns a Remarkable Season In a thrilling conclusion to this year’s 2023 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup, Yamaha Motor Europe hosted its two-day Masterclass at the picturesque […]

Double Supersport World Champion Extend Agreement for 2024

August 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Dominique Aegerter and Yamaha Racing Extend Agreement for 2024 Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Dominique Aegerter will remain with Yamaha in the FIM Superbike World Championship until the end of the 2024 […]

Bradley Ray surgery affects FIM World Superbike Championship Czech Republic chances

July 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bradley Ray Will Miss Most as Decision is Taken for Shoulder Surgery After consultation with his team, medical professionals and Yamaha Motor Europe, Motoxracing’s Bradley Ray will sit out the upcoming eighth round of the […]

Yamaha Motor Europe announces 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup winners

November 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Nicolai Skovbjerg, Dani Tsankov & Tylan Lagain are the 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Winners! Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup winners are Nicolai […]

Three Prototypes enter world’s most prestigious Dakar Rally event

January 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

With the start of the 2022 Dakar Rally now just hours away, Yamaha Motor Europe are pleased to confirm the entry of three YXZ1000R Prototypes into the world’s most prestigious rally event, prepared and run […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Launches the Yamaha Motor Academy

November 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. is excited to introduce the Yamaha Motor Academy, an institution designed to enhance the knowledge and skills within Yamaha’s European network of dealers and service shops. Officially launching this month, the […]

Hugely successful maiden Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup season

November 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Starting in 2022, Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to introduce the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU SuperFinale, an exclusive event for young racers aged between 14 and 19 looking to make the step up from national […]

Title Battles Rage on at Portimão for Yamaha and Razgatlıoğlu

October 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

In the final European round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship, Yamaha extended its lead in the riders’ championship with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, despite the technical issue that took him out of victory contention in […]

60th Anniversary Yamaha Livery Breaks Covers at Barcelona and Bol D’or

September 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Retain WorldSBK Championship Lead, as 60th Anniversary Livery Breaks Covers at Barcelona and Bol D’or Yamaha retained its FIM Superbike World Championship lead in the riders’, manufacturers’ and teams’ standings after an eventful Barcelona […]

First Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Champion to be Crowned at Barcelona

September 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup is fast approaching, and after a hotly contested first season of the championship, five riders from three nations will be vying for the […]

WorldSBK Manufacturers’ Championship After Magnificent Most Weekend

August 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With two victories, courtesy of Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and four podiums at the FIM Superbike World Championship’s maiden visit to Autodrom Most, Yamaha now lead the manufacturers’ championship with Razgatlıoğlu also […]

Yamaha Will Participate in 2021 EICMA Motorcycle Show

July 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe announces that it will take part in the 2021 edition of the EICMA show which will be held from 23rd to 28th November. Yamaha Motor Europe has made this decision thanks to […]

New Two-Year Contract with Yamaha in WorldSBK

July 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce a new two-year contract extension for FIM Superbike World Championship title contender and multiple race-winner Toprak Razgatlıoğlu. After a strong first season aboard the Yamaha R1 in […]

6-time FIM Women’s Cross-Country Rallies World Cup winner Q&A

May 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Chance for YXZ1000R Racers to Earn Wildcard 2021 SuperFinale Spot at Andalucía Rally Launched by Yamaha Motor Europe in 2019, and despite a disrupted season in 2020 due to the crisis, the YXZ1000R European Cup […]

Yamaha YXZ1000R prototype spotted

May 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha YXZ1000R Prototype Returns to Action at Andalucía Rally The Yamaha YXZ1000R prototype will be back in action for the first time since the Dakar, as the X-raid Yamaha Rally Racing Supported Team head for […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Entries Revealed

January 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe and Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO) are delighted to confirm the first 24 entries into the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup, while a further six youngsters are on standby, with registration remaining […]

Yamaha acquires 100% of Motori Minarelli Motorcycle Company

January 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fantic Motor and Yamaha Motor Europe communicate the closing of the deal on the intended decision to reinforce their strategic partnership, based on the acquisition by Fantic Motor of the 100% of the shares in […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Announces Exciting 2021 EMX250 Line-Up

November 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe and the Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250 Team are pleased to confirm a three-rider line-up for the 2021 EMX250 Championship. The team have retained 15-year-old Dutch talent Dave Kooiker and are thrilled […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory looking for 3rd MXGP rider… Could it be you?

October 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Ben Watson will take an exciting step up the Yamaha Racing pyramid and will join the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team for the 2021 MXGP season. […]

Want to be a Pro Racer? Yamaha bLU cRU WorldSSP300 wants you

October 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe are delighted to announce that the bLU cRU programme will continue its support for Bahattin Sofuoğlu for the 2021 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship, following a highly successful 2020 campaign in which […]

Register here for 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup

October 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Registration for the 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup is Now Open to Aspiring Talents The highly anticipated Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup will debut alongside rounds of the FIM Superbike World Championship […]

Yamaha unveils Official PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team Replica R1

August 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe (YME) and Yamaha Austria Racing Team (YART) GYTR Pro Shop has unveiled an official, limited edition replica of the PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team YZR-M1, with which the team currently leads the […]

WorldSBK teams to race again in Spain

July 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the hiatus coming to an end, Yamaha’s three Superbike World Championship teams are eager and ready to get back to work at a private two-day test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain, which […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Extends Warranty Period on All Vehicles

April 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe Extend Warranty Period in response to Crisis Restrictions With many official Yamaha dealers throughout Europe closing their doors to conform with restrictions designed to stop the spread of the crisis, Yamaha has […]

Young Guns Caricasulo and Gerloff to Step up to WorldSBK in 2020

October 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that the GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK Team will field an exciting new international rider line-up for the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship season, with Italian Federico Caricasulo joining […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Introduces New Factory Organization and 2020 Team Structure

August 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe held a press conference at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit in Imola, Italy, ahead of the fifteenth round of the MXGP World Championship to officially announce its strategic racing plan […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Extends Contract with MJC Yamaha EMX125 through 2021

June 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It is with great pleasure that Yamaha Motor Europe N.V confirms an extension of contract with the MJC Yamaha EMX125 Team through 2021. Yamaha has formed a special bond with the MJC Yamaha EMX125 outfit […]

Fontanesi Withdraws From WMX Title Defence Due To Illness

March 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe regrets to announce that due to health complications the defending WMX World Champion, FontaMX Yamaha WMX’s Kiara Fontanesi, will not be lining up at the opening round of the FIM Women’s Motocross […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Refines Racing Organization Structure for 2019

March 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As the 2019 road and off-road racing championship get underway, Yamaha Motor Europe has re-structured the Racing Management Organisation to optimize the efforts in racing and deliver a complete support from the bottom to the […]

Ferris Stands In For Febvre For Three MXGP Rounds

March 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to welcome Australian MXGP star Dean Ferris into the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team as a temporary replacement for the injured Romain Febvre. After an exciting start to the […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Confirm Powerful 2019 MXGP Lineup

February 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a buoyant period of testing, development and preparation, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. is poised for success with two high profile MXGP teams and four exceptional riders spearheading its 2019 MXGP World Championship campaign. Monster […]

Yamaha Offers Kids a Chance to WIN Support in 2020 Through the YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Program

February 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Imagine if your son or daughter had support from Yamaha Motor Europe from a young age. Imagine if they had the chance to ride and learn from some of the fastest motocross riders in the […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Confirm Extended WorldSBK Line Up For 2019

January 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce its official line up for the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship. The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Team will once again lead the way as Yamaha’s reference team, but this […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders for 2019 Announced

December 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the names of the six riders selected to contest the 2019 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge, which will be fought out over the 9 rounds of the FIM […]

GRT Yamaha Step Up to WorldSBK with Melandri and Cortese in 2019

November 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with Marco Melandri and Sandro Cortese that will see the two riders campaign race proven, factory supported Yamaha YZF-R1 machines for the […]

Kevin Brumann Wins A Place on The MJC Yamaha EMX125 Team as the Winner of the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

November 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a successful display of speed, skill and determination, paired with a fantastic attitude off the track at the 2018 bLU cRU Masterclass, Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that 14-year-old Swiss rider Kevin Brumann is the […]

Monster Energy and Yamaha Motor Europe Strengthen Motocross Racing Partnership Through to 2021

September 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Building on an already successful relationship, Yamaha Motor Europe is excited to announce a comprehensive new agreement has been reached with Monster Energy that will see the hugely popular energy drink increase their commitment to […]

Yamaha Motor Europe launch extended support program in EWC

August 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce an extended support program for private teams competing in the FIM Endurance World Championship during the 2018/2019 season, which gets underway with the Bol d’Or at Circuit Paul […]

Canepa teams up with Parkes and Fritz at YART for 2018/2019 EWC Campaign

August 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Niccolò Canepa will join the YART Yamaha Official EWC Team for the 2018/2019 FIM Endurance World Championship season, which kicks off with the Bol d’Or at Circuit […]

Watson Geerts to Debut the All-New 2019 Yamaha YZ250F This Week

August 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from the unveiling of the 2019 YZ250F back in July, Yamaha Motor Europe and Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 are pleased to announce that Jago Geerts will debut the all-new bike at the Belgian Masters […]

Tonus Renews Contract with Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP

August 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V are pleased to confirm that Arnaud Tonus will enter his third year with the Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP Team where he will contest the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship onboard a […]

Semakin di Depan Joins Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP at Indonesian Grand Prix Rounds

June 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team and Yamaha Motor Europe will celebrate their fruitful relationship with Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) and the Indonesian fans by racing the Indonesian rounds of MXGP, in Pangkal […]

Yamaha and Dab Motors Take Yard Built to the Future

June 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Yard Built projects are always unique and this is truer than ever here. Biarritz based Dab Motors are delving into futuristic aesthetics and out of this world technology for their latest custom build. Biarritz […]

Rodriguez Joins Kemea Yamaha Official MX2

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Anthony Rodriguez has been drafted in to temporarily replace the injured Vsevolod Brylyakov on the Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 Team until Brylyakov is ready to return. After […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Unveil 2018 Road Racing Lineup

February 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce its official road racing lineup for 2018, with the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team leading the way as they spearhead the challenge for glory in the FIM Superbike […]

Still Time To Enter The 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup

February 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is offering all talented YZ125 riders that were born between 2002 and 2005 an extended chance to enter the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup where he or she could win a professional […]

Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP Confirms Jeremy Seewer Through 2019

December 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is honoured to announce that a two-year deal has been made with the two-time MX2 vice World Champion Jeremy Seewer to complete a strong three-man line-up for Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP in […]

Ben Watson Strengthens Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 in 2018

November 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to strengthen Kemea Yamaha Official MX2’s line-up with the addition of the 2017 British MX2 Champion Ben Watson. The team will place a Yamaha YZ250F in the capable hands of […]