Growth over the Years - Annual Report 2016
Timeline of Yamaha Motor's 60+ year history
Growth over the Years
Continuing to move forward as
a Kando Creating Company
Over the more than 60 years since Yamaha Motor was established, we have
constantly sought to create new value. By further refining the “Yamaha spirit”
cultivated over those years, we will aim for new growth as a unique company
that continues to achieve dynamic milestones.
1955
Took up the challenge of the motorcycle business
YA-1, Yamaha’s first motorcycle
1959
Developed the marine market with boats made of new, strong and lightweight material
FRP boats
1967
Offered new excitement with a sports car that incorporates the latest, most advanced technological elements
Toyota 2000GT
1968
Delivered greater accessibility on snow
SL350 snowmobile
1968
Developed a new genre of motorcycles that can be used on public roads and for off-road riding
Trail
1975–
Created new demand by expanding our product lineup
YG-292 golf car
1975–
YT665, Yamaha’s six-hp snow thrower
1977
Established “soft bikes” that allow women to drive with peace of mind
Passol
1984
Provided Japan with the enjoyment of
sports and leisure from overseas
YFM200, first four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle (ATV)
1987
Contributed to labor-saving and increased efficiency in agricultural operations
R-50 (L09) industrial-use unmanned helicopter
2002
Introduced an environmentally friendly urban commuter scooter
Passol electric commuter
2010
Made lives more secure with safe water
Yamaha Clean Water Supply System, a small-scale water purification system
2014
Achieved a new riding style with the stability of twin front wheels
TRICITY
2015
Pursued future possibilities and the creation of new value
MOTOBOT, Yamaha’s humanoid riding robot
