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Strengths & best for
- Trail, hunting and off-road utility use
- Watersports and PWC enthusiasts
- Family boating and fishing
Pros & cons (rider view)
Pros
- Spun off from Yamaha Corporation in 1955
- Founder Genichi Kawakami built first bike from spare parts
- Leader in PWC market with WaveRunner since 1986
- MotoGP constructor since 1961
Cons
- Parts availability can vary by region
- Service network density depends on location
- Resale values fluctuate with model year and condition
Owner reputation & reliability
Reliability: data pendingCommonly praised
- Spun off from Yamaha Corporation in 1955
- Founder Genichi Kawakami built first bike from spare parts
- Leader in PWC market with WaveRunner since 1986
Common complaints
- Wait times for parts in less-served regions
- Maintenance cost rises with age and miles
- Some accessories are model-year specific
Compiled from public rider forums and owner reports. Individual experience varies.
Company financials
- Parent
- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
- Ticker
- TYO: 7272
- Revenue
- $16B (FY2023, Yamaha Motor Co.)
Subsidiaries / siblings
Yamaha MarineYamaha Golf-CarSkeeter BoatsG3 Boats
Investors
Public Tokyo Stock Exchange
#2 global motorcycle maker; dominant in outboard marine engines.
Warranty
- New unit
- 1 year / unlimited miles, transferable
- Powertrain
- Included; 5 years on Yamaha outboards
Transferable Extended available
Y.E.S. (Yamaha Extended Service) available at point of sale.
Resale value
Excellent3-year retention75%
5-year retention60%
YZ motocross, MT-09, and Tenere 700 hold value strongly in used markets.
Awards & recognition
- 2024Cycle World Ten Best Tenere 700Cycle World
- 2023Boating Magazine Top Product F350 outboardBoating
- 2022AMA Supercross Championship Eli Tomac / YZ450FAMA
Future roadmap
- 2025Hydrogen H2 V8 outboard prototype on-water testing
- 2026Updated MT-07 with ride-by-wire and rider aids
- 2030Carbon-neutral operations target across global facilities
Roadmap reflects publicly announced plans; timelines may shift.