The People Behind Yamaha Factory Racing

Showcasing the work of those who support Yamaha Factory Racing behind the scenes in a wide range of fields.

All for Supremacy: Honing the YZ

In 2025, Yamaha riders took the YZ to title wins in AMA Supercross and Motocross. Even the riders themselves, who perform these amazing feats, have respect for the employees at Yamaha Motor headquarters who create and build the YZ. In this video, we shine a spotlight on the development, manufacturing, and production divisions—looking at how individuals driven by intense dedication and passion continuously challenge themselves through craftsmanship.

PEOPLE INDEX

1. People Ride It For Fun, So Focus is Rider Feeling

1People Ride It For Fun, So Focus is Rider Feeling: Katsutoshi Sato, First Motorcycle Testing Division, YZ Group

2. The Committed Engineer Who Never Stops

2The Committed Engineer Who Never Stops: Naosato Kitahara, Second PT Testing Division, YZ-PT Testing Group

3. Aiming for Artisan-Quality Welding via Robots

3Aiming for Artisan-Quality Welding via Robots: Otohito Yamazaki, PF Body Engineering Division, Press Welding Technology Group 2

4. Pursuing Excellence: The Guardian of Quality

4Pursuing Excellence: The Guardian of Quality: Kenji Takayanagi, Assembly Factory, Quality Assurance Departmen

5. I Love My Job Supporting Riders Through The Products We Make

5I Love My Job Supporting Riders Through The Products We Make: Kazuhiro Suzuki, Casting Engineering Group 1

INTERVIEW: Cooper Webb / Haiden Deegan

Yamaha AMA Supercross riders talk about their memories of the YZ series and share messages for the Yamaha employees who develop, manufacture and assemble the YZ.

The People Behind Yamaha Factory Racing