YXZ1000R

YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale: 27 crews battle it out for glory

October 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Record Number of Competitors Ready to Race at YXZ1000R SuperFinale The fourth edition of the YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale will see 27 crews from over nine countries battle it out for glory across two classes […]

Introducing Yamaha Concepts at the Japan Mobility Show 2023

October 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Introducing the Yamaha Booth at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 — Co-exhibiting with Yamaha Corporation under the theme of “Feel Life” — Yamaha Motor will participate in the Japan Mobility Show 2023 organized by the […]

Ferreira & Palmeiro Make History for Yamaha During Stage 4 at Dakar

January 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

X-raid Yamaha Supported Team’s João Ferreira and co-driver Filipe Palmeiro secured the first stage podium for the YXZ1000R Dakar Rally project in the T3 class in Saudi Arabia on a day that saw all six […]

2023 Dakar YXZ1000R Prototypes SSVs took on Dakar Rally first stage Yanbu

January 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Casale & Leon Power to Fifth During Stage 1 at the Dakar X-raid Yamaha Supported Team’s Ignacio Casale and Alvaro Leon stormed to fifth position in the T3 class on the opening stage of the […]

Thrilling conclusion of 2022 Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale

October 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Prat and Domingos secure Stock and Open Class Victories at the 2022 YXZ1000R SuperFinale The 2022 Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday 29th October, with Spanish-Uruguayan pairing Miquel Prat […]

X-Raid developed Yamaha-powered YXZ1000R prototype SSV

October 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Upgraded YXZ1000R Prototype Set for Final Development Test at Andalucía Rally The X-Raid developed, and Yamaha-powered YXZ1000R prototype SSV will undergo the final step in its development process ahead of the 2023 Dakar Rally, with […]

Upgraded X-Raid developed 2023 Yamaha YXZ1000R prototype

August 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The X-Raid Yamaha Rally Team recently completed a successful shakedown test of the upgraded X-Raid developed YXZ1000R prototype, with the turbocharged Side-by-Side subjected to rigorous testing on arduous terrain and in demanding conditions in Morocco. […]

2022 Dakar Rally reached conclusion with Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team

January 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team Enjoys Positive Results At 2022 Dakar Rally The 2022 Dakar Rally has reached its conclusion with Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren and Andrew Short successfully completing the […]

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 […]

YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale Portalegre

October 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Having been cancelled last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale returns with a vengeance in 2021, with YXZ1000R crews gearing up to contest the season-ending event in Portalegre, Portugal […]

Andalucía Rally Heads for Final Stage

May 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It was another productive day at the Andalucía Rally for Eric de Seynes and Camelia Liparoti in the YXZ1000R prototype, with the Yamaha duo working well together to complete the third and penultimate stage. The […]

YXZ1000R Prototype at Andalucía Rally Stage 1

May 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha YXZ1000R prototype was on the start line for the first time since the final stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally today with Yamaha Motor Europe President and CEO Eric de Seynes, and 2021 […]

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 […]

2021 European Cup Set to Kick-Off

April 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that the 2021 edition of the YXZ1000R European Cup will kick off at the Andalucía Rally in the Cadiz region of Spain. The Rally, which will take place […]

2021 Yamaha Sport Model Updates

February 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor’s dedication is to engineering excellence that “revs people’s hearts” and brings you closer to your passion. At Yamaha, we constantly strive to create unique products, enabling our customer to achieve their desires. To […]

X-raid Yamaha Racing Rally Team Partner with Sparco

January 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sparco, the Italian multinational motorsports equipment maker will be an official partner of the X-raid Yamaha Racing Rally Team at the 2021 Dakar Rally, supplying the team with racewear, shoes, safety harnesses and steering wheels […]

Situation Forces Cancellation of 2020 Yamaha YXZ1000R SuperFinale

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Due to the ongoing crisis situation, Yamaha Motor Europe has taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s YXZ1000R SuperFinale event, which was scheduled to take place during the Baja Portalegre in Portugal in October. […]

YXZ1000R European Cup racers prepare for SuperFinale in Portalegre

October 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The twelve national champions of the Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup are gearing up to contest the season-ending SuperFinale in Portalegre, Portugal on 24-26 October. Featuring twelve drivers and their co-drivers from the seven nations contesting […]

Victory for Delgado in thrilling Rally TT Mar de Olivos at Spanish Yamaha YXZ1000R Cup

June 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The second round of the YXZ1000R Spanish Cup at the Rally TT Mar de Olivos delivered accomplished performances for the Yamaha YXZ1000R in the Stock and Open categories. The fourth edition of the Rally TT […]

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Set The Bar High For Second Week Of Dakar

January 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a well-deserved break in Arequipa on Saturday, Yamalube Yamaha Rally team riders Adrien Van Beveren and Xavier de Soultrait are set to attack the second part of this year’s Dakar Rally. Currently sitting fifth […]

Eric De Seynes & Stéphane Peterhansel Set To Race Yamaha’s YXZ1000R At Morocco Rally

October 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Taking place on October 3/9, the 2018 Morocco Rally is a 1,907km adventure in the Saharan Desert. Organised by highly-experienced racer David Castera, the event will be a true challenge for all competitors. Yamaha will […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Finish The 2018 Dakar Rally

January 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It’s mission accomplished for the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team, who saw team rider Rodney Faggotter finish the final stage on Saturday without any issues. With it he ended his 2018 Dakar Rally adventure with […]