Yamaha Bikes & History 

 

 

In 1953, Genichi was looking for a way to make use of idle machining equipment that had previously been used to make aircraft propellers. Looking back on the founding of Yamaha Motor Company, Genichi had this to say. "While the company was performing well and had some financial leeway, I felt the need to look for our next area of business. So, I did some research." He explored producing many products, including sewing machines, auto parts, scooters, three-wheeled utility vehicles, and…motorcycles. Market and competitive factors led him to focus on the motorcycle market. Genichi actually visited the United States many times during this period.

When asked about this decision, he said, "I had my research division chief and other managers visit leading motorcycle factories around the country. They came back and told me there was still plenty of opportunity, even if we were entering the market late. I didn't want to be completely unprepared in this unfamiliar business so we toured to German factories before setting out to build our first 125cc bike. I joined in this tour around Europe during which my chief engineers learned how to build motorbikes. We did as much research as possible to insure that we could build a bike as good as any out there. Once we had that confidence, we started going."

 

In 1963, Yamaha demonstrated its focus on cutting-edge, technological innovations by developing the Autolube System. This landmark solution was a separate oil injection system for two-stroke models, eliminating the inconvenience of pre-mixing fuel and oil.

Yamaha was building a strong reputation as a superior manufacturer which was reflected in its first project carried out in the new Iwata, Japan Plant, built in 1966. (The YMC headquarters was moved to Iwata in 1972.) Toyota and Yamaha teamed up to produce the highly regarded Toyota 2000 GT sports car. This very limited edition vehicle, still admired for its performance and craftsmanship, created a sensation among enthusiast in Japan and abroad.  

Genichi Kawakami set the stage for Yamaha Motor Company's success with his vision and philosophies. Total honesty towards the customer and making products that hold their own enables the company that serves people in thirty-three countries, to provide an improved lifestyle through exceptional quality, high performance products.Genichi Kawakami's history with Yamaha was long and rich. He saw the new corporate headquarters in Cypress, California and the 25th Anniversary of Yamaha become a reality in 1980. He also watched bike #20 million roll off the assembly line in 1982. Genichi passed away on May 25, 2002 yet his vision lives on through the people and products of Yamaha, throughout the world.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA Cypress, California

 Paving the Road to Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

"I want to carry out trial manufacture of motorcycle engines." It was from these words spoken by Genichi Kawakami (Yamaha Motor's first president) in 1953, that today's Yamaha Motor Company was born.

Genichi Kawakami was the first son of Kaichi Kawakami, the third-generation president of Nippon Gakki (musical instruments and electronics; presently Yamaha Corporation). Genichi studied and graduated from Takachiho Higher Commercial School in March of 1934. In July of 1937, he was the second Kawakami to join the Nippon Gakki Company.

He quickly rose to positions of manager of the company's Tenryu Factory Company (musical instruments) and then Senior General Manager, before assuming the position of fourth-generation President in 1950 at the young age of 38.

 

"If you are going to make it, make it the very best there is." With these words as their motto, the development team poured all their energies into building the first prototype, and ten months later in August of 1954 the first model was complete. It was the Yamaha YA-1. The bike was powered by an air-cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder 125cc engine. Once finished, it was put through an unprecedented 10,000 km endurance test to ensure that its quality was top-class. This was destined to be the first crystallization of what has now become a long tradition of Yamaha creativity and an inexhaustible spirit of challenge.

Based on Genichi's firm belief that a product isn't a product until it can hold it's own around the world, in 1958 Yamaha became the first Japanese maker to venture into the international race arena. The result was an impressive 6th place in the Catalina Grand Prix race in the USA. News of this achievement won immediate recognition for the high level of Yamaha technology not only in Japan but among American race fans, as well. This was only the start, however.

Yamaha took quick action using the momentum gained in the USA and began marketing their motorcycles through an independent distributor in California. In 1958, Cooper Motors began selling the YD-1 250 and the MF-1 (50cc, two-stroke, single cylinder, step through street bike). Then in 1960, Yamaha International Corporation began selling motorcycles in the USA through dealers.

With the overseas experiences under his belt, in 1960, Genichi then turned his attention to the Marine industry and the production of the first Yamaha boats and outboard motors. This was the beginning of an aggressive expansion into new fields utilizing the new engines and FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) technologies. The first watercraft model was the CAT-21, followed by the RUN-13 and the P-7 123cc outboard motor.

 

Make every challenge an opportunity."
Genichi Kawakami
 

 

New bikes of yamaha company

 

Aftar the old model the yamaha company make a new bikes of yamaha. There are different model and different type of bikes in the world.

 

Yamaha has five type of bikes which is available in Pakistan and Asia countries there are different type of each other Yamaha company target the customer choice and then new model lunched in the market.

 

There are different type of bikes available in Pakistan and Asia country.

 

  • YB 100 2Stroke Yamaha rolyal bike
  • YD 100 4Stroke Yamaha 4 Stroke bike
  • 4 Stroke DYL launches 70cc motorcycles
  • Yamaha jaanoon bike with new style
  • Yamaha excellence bike

 

The bike currently in my garage -  2002 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
Also pictured - 2000 Honda VFR 800fi  Interceptor  (sold in May 2006).

 

 

2002 Yamaha YZF600r Thundercat

The other bike in my garage - the beautiful Thundercat.  I purchased it  from Joe in Streamwood, Illinois in November of 2004 for $4,200.  The bike is in mint condition, all stock and with only 1,800 miles.   I am very lucky to own this bike.

 

 

Now yamaha motor bikes dellar provide a facility of his customer to get a bike on 70 Rs per day in khanewal. That facility only for khanewal city.

 

Get a Motor bike Yamaha Dhoom on Rs. 70 per Day with lucky Draw - Khanewal

  • Location: Khanewal, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Date Posted: June 13
  • Price: Rs 70.00 per day

Get a Motorbike Yamaha Dhoom with lucky draw in Rs. 70 per day. The winner of lucky draw will not pay more instalments. Pls see the Poster attached

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PRICE LIST OF NEW YAMAHA MOTOR BIKES IN PAKISTAN

 

Yamaha Price

YB 100 2Stroke 58,000
YD 100 4Stroke 65,000 
 

YD 70 Dhoom 4Store 45,000

YD 100 4Stroke 71,000 

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