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Having distinct specializations in selling only motorcycles commuter vehicles marine engines and other motorized products Yamaha Motors started its first years of operation with a blast. Production of the YA-1 Yamahas first motorcycle.

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The first Yamaha motorcycle.

History of the yamaha motorcycle. Yamaha International Corporation began selling motorcycles in the USA. Yamaha Motors started in 1955 after it was separated from the Yamaha Corporation its mother company. The Yamaha Corporation was originally founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha.

The founder of Yamaha Motorcycles Genichi Kawakami leads the company in the production of the first Yamaha motorcycle made. The Yamaha Model History Section offers photos and specifications of Yamaha models from 2007 through the current model year. Motorcycle business separated from Nippon Gakki Co Ltd.

In 1957 the YD-1 was introduced as a racing bike. The 125cc single cylinder 2-stroke streetbike had unique features including a cantilever seat a plunger rear suspension system and a glove compartment in. When looking at the history of Yamaha motorcycles you have to start with the beginning of the brand itself.

They initially made products such as pianos and reed organs before diversifying into other products. Was founded with Genichi Kawakami as the first President Nippon Gakki Hamana Factory established in Hamakita-cho present Hamamatsu city Hamana-gun Shizuoka Pref and production of our first product the 125cc Yamaha motorcycle YA-1 begins YA-1 wins 125cc class of the 3rd Mount Fuji Ascent Race. Founded in the late 19th century by Torakusu Yamaha the brand started out designing and producing pianos and organs.

With confidence in the new direction that Genichi was taking Yamaha Motor Co. At the time of the YD-1 debut the trend in Japanese 250cc models was towards a greater sense of weight and presence. The motorcycle division of Yamaha was founded in 1955 Genichi Kawakami being the first president of the newly-founded department.

In 1957 Yamaha launched the YD-1 their first 250cc two-cylinder engine a completely original motorcycle hauling the Japanese motorcycle industry from its mode of copying into the new realm of innovation. Yamaha Motorcycle History The Japanese company was well known for its musical instruments but in 1955 it began producing motorcycles. It was the YA-1 a 125cc 2-stroke single-cylinder street bike that was a racing competitor from the start.

During the same year Yamaha launched its first motorcycle the. It began with simple and inexpensive machines but has grown to its position as a powersports powerhouse offering some of the best sportbikes cruisers and off-road bikes on the market. YA-1 wins 3rd Mt.

The YA-1 Then in January of 1955 the Hamakita Factory of Nippon Gakki was built and production began on the YA-1. In 1955 they began to make motorcycles and a separate company Yamaha Motor Company was founded. And established as Yamaha Motor Co Ltd.

The initial Yamaha motorcycle the Yamaha YA-1 was presented in 1954. The first Yamaha Motorcycles sold in the USA were imported by Cooper Motors an independent distributor. The first president of this company was Genichi Kawakami and the first.

Their first motor product the 125cc two-cycle YA-1 drove to quick success after winning the Mt. -- Select Product Line -- ATV Motorcycle Side-by-Side Snowmobile. Yamaha Motor Co Ltd.

Was founded on July 1 1955. It won the 3rd Mount Fuji Ascent 125cc Race along with many other races in Japan. Ulm School of Design opens in Germany.

The first Yamaha Motorcycles sold in the USA were by Cooper Motors an independent distributor. Nippon Gakki establishes Hamana Factory and begins. -- Select a Year --.

Genichi Kawakami becomes first YMC president. Sold in Japan in its first year of production. Yamaha enters the world of international racing by competing in the Catalina Grand.

It also was showcased in the 1958 US Catalina Grand Prix. The models were the YD1 250cc 2-stroke twin cylinder streetbike and MF-1 50cc 2-stroke single cylinder streetbike step-through. The bike quickly came to be a preferred motorcycle.

1st Yamaha Motorcycle model ever produced. By 1955 Yamaha was developing 200 high-quality motorcycles every month with a team of 274 individuals. History of Yamaha Motorcycles Yamaha was established in 1887 as a piano and reed organ manufacturer by Torakusu Yamaha as Nippon Gakki Company Limited in Hamamatsu Shizuoka prefecture and was incorporated on October 12 1897.

The models were the YD1 250cc 2-stroke twin cylinder streetbike and MF-1 50cc 2-stroke single cylinder streetbike step-through.