Yamaha

Japanese motorcycle maker that grew out of the piano maker of the same name, known for the RD, SR, V-Max and R1.

Yamaha Motor was formed when the piano maker Yamaha began making motorcycles after the war. The three tuning forks in the badge come from the musical instruments.

Yamaha became known for fast two-strokes such as the RD350 and for four-strokes such as the XS650, SR500 and V-Max. The YZF-R1 of 1998 set a new standard for sports motorcycles.

The three crossed tuning forks in the badge.

The red and white or blue racing colours.

• Motorcycles
• Yamaha XS650
• Yamaha RD350
• Yamaha SR500
• Yamaha V-Max
• Yamaha YZF-R1