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12th January 2021

YAMAHA COMES TO THE PARTY FOR DIRT BIKE RACERS

New Zealand's cross-country motorcycle racing elite will be chomping at the bit to hit the tracks again as the competition is resurrected for 2021. When the full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic struck New Zealand in March last year, a nationwide lock-down was imposed, sporting activities curtailed and travelling …

5th January 2021

WHAKATANE SUMMERCROSS SEES A WIN AND A PODIUM FOR THE JCR YAMAHA

The Altherm JCR Yamaha team ended 2020 strongly with an overall MX1 win and third in MX2 at the annual Whakatane Summercross yesterday. Kayne Lamont’s victory in the flagship class and Maximus Purvis’ podium also signal that the team’s riders mean business next year when the 2021 New Zealand …

29th December 2020

UPS AND DOWNS FOR YAMAHA ROAD RACING RIDERS AS 2021 NZSBK KICKS OFF

The opening round of the 2021 New Zealand Superbike Championship (NZSBK) resulted in some stunning highs and some epic lows for the Yamaha Motor New Zealand teams at Mike Pero Motorsport Park, near Christchurch, over the weekend. Lap records, NZGP titles and multiple podiums were counterbalanced by DNFs and a …

22nd December 2020

YAMAHA WRAPS UP ITS SUZUKI SERIES WITH RACE WINS ALL-ROUND

After racing two of the three Suzuki International Series’ rounds, the Yamaha Motor New Zealand road racing teams are armed with some race wins, a stack of data and some competitive seat time as they prepare for the New Zealand Superbike Championship’s (NZSBK) first round next month. Racing at …

15th December 2020

SEASON-OPENER SEES YAMAHA TEAM RIDERS TOP THREE CLASSES

The Yamaha Motor New Zealand road racing teams aced their first 2020/2021 season’s competitive outings, with three of the four riders topping their classes at the Suzuki International Series yesterday It's been a long time between laps for the Yamaha Racing Team’s (YRT) Alastair Hoogenboezem (YZF-R1) and the Yamaha …

8th December 2020

GET ON TRACK WITH YAMAHA

Yamaha Track Days are back for 2021! If you’re looking to get on track this summer, book yourself into the Yamaha Track Day at Hampton Downs on the International Circuit. Spots are fulling up quick so follow the link to Hampton Downs bookings to secure your space https://hamptondowns.ibisnz.com/Departures/Index?WorkingDate=08+Feb+2021&ProductCode=ProdGroup-HDMOTO Plus …

1st December 2020

YZ65 CUP ANNOUNCED FOR ROUND 4 MX NATIONALS TAUPO

Yamaha Motor New Zealand is pleased to announce the YZ65 Cup is coming to Round 4 of the MX Nationals at Taupo. The YZ65 Cup will provide a money-can’t-buy racing experience in front of a national crowd once again for 2021. All riders must be aged between 7 and …

27th November 2020

YAMAHA MOTOR NEW ZEALAND ROAD RACING TEAMS AIMING TO REPEAT 2020 SUCCESSES

Heading into the 2021 racing season the Yamaha Motor New Zealand (YMNZ) racing teams have some targets on their riders’ backs after a successful 2020 national campaign. Christchurch’s Alastair Hoogenboezem will be back defending his first Superbike title and riding his 1000cc YZF-R1 race machine in the top tier …

23rd November 2020

ALL-NEW TRACER 9 GT REVEALED

Five years after the launch of the original model, Yamaha has created an all-new version of the ultimate multi-role motorcycle. Lighter, more powerful and supremely versatile – and now equipped with the most sophisticated technology ever seen on a Yamaha Sport Touring motorcycle – the all-new Tracer 9 GT …

16th November 2020

ALL NEW LOOK AND MORE FOR 2021 MT-07

A range of upgraded features including an engaging engine with more linear response and more powerful front brakes confirm the MT-07’s class-leading riding experience for 2021. MT-07’s premium quality is underlined by the fitment of a new LED headlight, turn signals and position lights plus LCD instruments. Tapered handlebars …

9th November 2020

ON-GOING YAMAHA ACTIVATIONS OFFER 'VERY BEST EXPERIENCE' ACROSS ALL MOTORCYCLING LEVELS

Yamaha Motor New Zealand’s (YMNZ) innovative activations are in full-swing and they are proving popular with Kiwis wanting to experience the brand’s motorbikes, across the range, in a variety of environments. The Yamaha Off-Road Demos, bLUcRU Kids Camps and Ténéré Tour 2020 - Central Plateau, have kept Yamaha’s Motorsport …

2nd November 2020

JCR YAMAHA TEAM TAKES POSITIVES AND PLENTY TO BUILD ON AWAY FROM TAUPO MX FEST

Altherm JCR Yamaha’s two riders were mixing with the front-runners in their classes and came away with podium positions and a good handle on where they can improve. MX1 rider Kayne Lamont enjoyed getting aboard his YZ450F and the mental skills he has been working on recently paid dividends, …