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

Oct 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

Oct 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

Jan 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

Jan 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

Oct 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

Oct 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

Aug 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

Jan 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

Jan 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

Oct 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

Apr 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 […]