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Yamaha targets Harley with a budget-priced, old-school cruiser motorcycle

10 Mar 2013

Details: Category: Yamaha; Written by Consumer Reports; Hits: 129

As Daytona Bike Week continues, Star Motorcycles introduced a new, stripped-down cruiser dubbed Bolt. Offered in basic and better-trimmed R-Spec form, the Bolt has an old-school appearance at a relatively budget price.

With the Bolt, the Yamaha brand is moving deeper into American cruiser territory, and it is doing so at "metric" pricing. For some riders, this may offer an attainable alternative to Harley-Davidson models. (Think Sportster or Street Bob.) For others, it can provide a fresh option for newer riders looking for an alternative to the small-displacement sport bikes and chrome-plated, midsized import cruisers. (See the Harley-Davidson Breakout also unveiled in Daytona.) READ ON

2014 Star Motorcycle Sneak Peek

15 Feb 2013

Details: Category: Yamaha; Written by Webmistress Ali; Hits: 241

Yamaha Dealers to offer Contour HD Video Cameras

20 Jan 2013

Details: Category: Yamaha; Written by PR Newswire; Hits: 56

KENNESAW, Ga., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yamaha Motor CorporationU.S.A.'s Parts and Accessories Division (YPAD) announces it is selling Contour video cameras through Yamaha dealers nationwide. The partnership helps dealers meet consumer demand for high-quality, easy-to-use and affordable ways to capture their adventures on video, whether on a Yamaha motorcycle, ATV, watercraft, or snowmobile.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130115/CL41160 )

Yamaha dealers currently are selling the Contour+2 (MSRP $399.99) with Bluetooth connectivity and GPS, the user-friendly and lightweight ContourROAM2 (MSRP$199.99), as well as a variety of rugged mounts and accessories.

The ContourROAM2 is one of the simplest cameras to use and features a locking Instant On-Record switch, a lightweight, low-profile design, and it works underwater up to one meter without an extra waterproof case. It has a 270-degree flush-front rotating lens that when coupled with the proper mount offers nearly infinite video angle possibilities. Other features include a built-in laser level, an internal microphone, a still photo mode, a USB connection, a built-in tripod mount, and both the Profile Mount and the Rotating Flat Surface Mount.

The ContourROAM2 comes in a small package – its dimensions are just 100mm x 55mm x 34mm – and weighs just 5.1 ounces. It can capture up to 3.5 hours of footage on a single charge, includes a 4GB MicroSD card, and provides a frame rate up to 60fps at 720p. And while black is always in style, the ContourROAM2 also is available in blue. The Yamaha dealer part numbers are GCR-1800K-BK-13 and GCR-1800K-BL-13, respectively.

The Contour+2 (part number GCR-17000-00-13) escalates your adventure video capabilities by letting you capture and share 1080p HD video with speed, distance traveled, and elevation. It offers higher-quality video and includes a 60-meter waterproof case for underwater adventures.

In addition to the ContourROAM2 features like the Instant On-Record switch, the Contour+2 has: a GPS receiver for speed, distance and elevation HD overlays; Bluetooth connectivity to use a mobile device as a remote, to preview video before and during recording, or to tweak settings; four different HD modes including 1080p, and 120fps in 480p for super slow motion video.

The Contour+2 also is small at just 5.5 ounces and 98mm x 60mm x 34mm, and like the ContourROAM2 it includes a Profile Mount and a Rotating Flat Surface Mount. Unique features include: a waterproof case, an external microphone jack and cable; a mini HDMI cable; the ability to adjust white balance, contrast, sharpness, exposure, and metering; and a removable and rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Both the ContourROAM2 and the Contour+2 are compatible with all Contour mounts. Yamaha dealers will offer 23 Contour accessories, including: accessory bundles for snow, moto, outdoors, bikes and helmets; a goggle strap mount; a vented helmet mount; a bar mount; a suction cup mount; a rechargeable battery; a camera charge kit; and both a camera case and a waterproof case.

Contour products are available now for ordering. Please check your local dealer for availability.

Contour is a trademark of Contour, Inc. This document contains many of Yamaha's valuable trademarks. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only.

SOURCE Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A.

CONTACT: Gary Fong, +1-770-420-6140, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Web Site: www.yamaha-motor.com

Yamaha planning to develop $500 motorcycle

27 Jun 2012

Details: Category: Yamaha; Written by cmgonline.com; Hits: 184

It seems that Yamaha wants to steal Honda’s thunder; the word on the street has them planning a $500 motorcycle.

We already told you about Honda’s $830 motorcycle last month. The bike, known as the Dream Yuga, was a bare-bones 110cc machine designed to sell in volume in India. READ ON

Yamaha Approves 10 New GRANTs in the First Quarter of 2012

05 Jun 2012

Details: Category: Yamaha; Written by prnewswire.com; Hits: 281

Projects Support Safe, Sustainable Trails on National Forests, Local County Roads and New Public OHV Riding Areas

PR Newswire

CYPRESS, Calif., June 4, 2012

CYPRESS, Calif., June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.'s, OHV Access Initiative – the industry leader in Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation's Trails (GRANTs) – approved 10 new projects supporting responsible, safe OHV riding and open, sustainable OHV access to trails and riding areas across the country.

The GRANTs were awarded in the first quarter of this year, and support a variety of local, regional and national organizations.

"Yamaha received a number of quality applications this past quarter from U.S. National Forest properties seeking support for the restoration or improvement of their OHV trail systems," said Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV and SxS marketing manager. "Public lands are a vital source of OHV trails across the country, and with dwindling budget allocations from the federal government, the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative has become an important resource to land managers across the country."

These ten organizations were awarded GRANTs totaling more than $100,000 in the first quarter 2012 funding cycle of the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative:

Bell County Fiscal Court – KY

Coastal Off Road Riders Association – N. Charleston, SC

Highmarket Wheelers – Lewis County, NY

Indian Valley Creek ATV Club – Champion, PA

Lassen Land and Trails Trust – Lassen County, CA

National FFA

North Florida South Alabama Motorcycle Club – Pensacola, FL

Responsible Recreation Foundation – Arvada, CO

Superior Ranger District, Lolo National Forest – Superior, MT

Topsham Trailriders ATV/Snowmobile Club – Durham, ME

Yamaha is actively seeking qualified projects at local, state and federal levels. The current OHV Access Initiative GRANT application form and guidelines are available online at www.Yamaha-Motor.com/OHVAccess. The deadline to submit an application for consideration in the second quarter GRANT funding cycle for 2012 is June 30, 2012.

The quarterly review calendar for 2012 is as follows:

Submission Schedule (Approval Deadline)

April 1 – June 30, 2012 (July 31, 2012)

July 1 – September 30, 2012 (October 31, 2012)

October 1 – November 30, 2012 (January 11, 2013)

About the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative
The Yamaha OHV Access Initiative is the industry leader in Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation's Trails (GRANTs). Through this program, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of trails, maintained and rehabilitated countless riding areas, improved staging areas, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local riding communities across the country to improve the OHV experience.

Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from non-profit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land use agencies and other members of the OHV community inthe United States. A committee then reviews each application and awards GRANTs to deserving projects.

Examples of appropriate projects for GRANTs include, but are not limited to:

Trail development, restoration and maintenance

Trail signage and map production

Staging area construction, renovation and maintenance

Land stewardship, trail safety and education

Updated guidelines, an application form and information on the OHV Access Initiative are available here. For specific questions about the OHV Access Initiative, call Yamaha's dedicated OHV Access Initiative Hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. " target="_blank"> This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or write to: Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Review Committee, 6555 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630-5101.

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company's ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin andGeorgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visitwww.yamaha-motor.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Van Holmes

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

(714) 761-7370

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SOURCE Yamaha Motor Corp.

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