Yamaha’s involvement in Grand Prix racing started way back in 1961 when the company entered the French GP to compete at the highest level. The team’s first victory came soon after, and Yamaha won the first of many World Championships in 1964. The race winnings continue, with over 500 vi...
0125 YAS1C Scrambler 125 (124cc piston-port twin 5-sp) 0180 YCS1C Bonanza 180 (180cc piston-port twin 5-sp) 0250 DS5 Scrambler 250 (246cc piston-port twin 5-sp) 0250 DT1 Enduro 250 (246cc piston-port 5-speed) 0350 YR2 Gran Prix 350 (348cc piston-port twin 5-sp) 0350 YR2...
Since 1962, Yamaha made production road racing Grand Prix motorcycles that any licensed road racer could purchase. In 1970, non-factory privateer teams dominated the 250 cc World Championship with Great Britain's Rodney Gould winning the title on a Yamaha TD2. Yamaha also sponsors several professi...