Yamaha ATVs, part of the worldwide Yamaha conglomerate, began making ATVs in 1980, using its motorcycle and snowmobile manufacturing expertise.
Yamaha's GRANTs program tops $1 million
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., through its OHV Access Initiative, has provided more than $1 million in critical funding into OHV projects across the country.
October 19, 2009
Yamaha announces Ag Comm Scholarship Program
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is now accepting applications for its second annual scholarship program that provides financial assistance to members of the National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT).
October 16, 2009
Yamaha gives away $100,000 in GRANTs
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. continues to support landmark programs directed by the country’s most prominent outdoor recreation organizations which are leading national efforts to promote safe, responsible riding and sustainable, open riding areas nationwide.
September 23, 2009
Yamaha responds to CBS News story on Rhino
The ongoing battle over the safety of the Yamaha Rhino flared up again recently when CBS News produced a story that dealt with injuries and the Rhino. Yamaha feels that CBS slanted its story in favor of the plaintiffs and included misleading information about the Rhino.
August 05, 2009
Sneak preview - TPR project Yamaha YFZ450R
The next custom quad build from Tarantula Performance Racing is in the works and will be released later this summer, but ATV enthusiasts can get a sneak peak at the build in progress right now.
August 04, 2009
Yamaha's GRANTs program gives away $110,000
The Yamaha OHV Access Initiative GRANTed more than $110,000 in cash and equipment to ATV riding clubs, national forests, local land managers, recreational conservancy advocates and other members of the greater OHV community in the second quarter of this year.
July 23, 2009
Yamaha starts Rhino website
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has launched www.TruthAboutRhino.com. The new Web site has been created to provide accurate information about Yamaha and its Rhino Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles.
June 25, 2009
Yamaha Raptor 250 up for grabs
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has teamed with Codemasters, host of the “FUEL Your Adrenaline” sweepstakes, to giveaway a 2009 Yamaha Raptor 250 ATV.
May 25, 2009
Yamaha sponsors 2009 National Hunting & Fishing Day
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. continues its support of outdoor sports and conservation by sponsoring the 2009 National Hunting and Fishing Day.
May 15, 2009
Yamaha supports disabled veterans
Yamaha is planning to promote and help raise funds for HAVA at its exhibit at the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meeting in Phoenix this May 14-17.
May 05, 2009
Yamaha hands out $175,000 in GRANTs
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is contributing more than $175,000 in cash and equipment this first quarter of 2009 to ATV riding clubs, national forests, law enforcement support groups and other off-highway vehicle-related organizations across the country.
April 17, 2009
Yamaha offers free repairs for Rhinos
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, is offering certain free repairs for all Rhino 660 and Rhino 450 models to help reduce the chance of rollover and improve handling.
April 01, 2009
Yamaha launches scholarship program
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has launched a new scholarship program to provide financial assistance to members of the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow.
March 25, 2009
Yamaha Grizzly ATVs receive awards
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has been awarded a Farm Industry News FinOvation Award for the Grizzly 700 FI and the Grizzly 550 FI.
March 18, 2009
Yamaha factory ATV race team ready to roll
Yamaha's ATV race team is finishing up its preparations for the 2009 season and will enter teams in many of the country's top racing series.
February 26, 2009
Rhino Rally returns to Glamis
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is bringing back its popular Rhino Rally to the Imperial San Dunes.
February 26, 2009
Yamaha's support of Ducks Unlimited reaches $1 million
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has reached a significant milestone supporting hunting and wetland conservation through a long-standing relationship with Ducks Unlimited.
January 19, 2009
Yamaha contributes more than $700,000 GRANTs
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., via the company’s new OHV Access Initiative, injected more than $700,000 in cash and equipment in 2008.
January 08, 2009
Yamaha launches YFZ450R Web site
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. has launched a new Web site featuring its recently released YFZ450R.
December 16, 2008
Yamaha announces sweepstakes winner
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. has announced the winner of the 2008 National Hunting and Fishing Day sweepstakes.
December 16, 2008
Dustin Nelson wins first race aboard YFZ450R
Yamaha Factory ATV Rider Dustin Nelson capped a championship season last Sunday, Nov. 30, at the Yamaha/ITP QuadCross finale at Glen Helen in San Bernardino County, Calif.
December 03, 2008
Yamaha announces 2009 ATV factory race team
Bill Ballance, Traci Cecco, Brandon Sommers, Pat Brown and Dustin Nelson will make up Yamaha’s 2009 ATV Factory Race Team.
November 17, 2008
Yamaha hands out more GRANTS
In its largest quarter of funding to date, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA of Cypress, Calif. donated more than $200,000 in cash and equipment through its OHV Access Initiative GRANTs (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nations Trails).
October 16, 2008
Yamaha's Pat Brown wins Montreal Supercross
Pat Brown won the ATV portion of the Montreal Supercross Sept. 20 at Olympic Stadium, beating out an 18-quad field to win the special event north of the border.
September 24, 2008
Yamaha honored twice by Field & Stream
Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. has earned two of Field & Stream magazine’s 2008 ‘Best of the Best’ awards for off-road vehicles.
August 26, 2008
Thomas Brown wraps up Pro Am MX title
Factory Yamaha/Golden West Cycle rider Thomas Brown won both motos on Aug. 9 to win the overall Pro Am Production victory at ATV Dirt Days in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.
August 13, 2008
Yamaha issues more than $200,000 in GRANTs
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA of Cypress, Calif. handed out more than $200,000 in the second round of its OHV Access Initiative GRANTs.
July 21, 2008
New classes for Yamaha/ITP QuadCross Series
The Yamaha/ITP QuadCross Championship Series kicked off two new 250cc classes on June 21, at the Speedworld MX Park in Surprise, Ariz.
July 09, 2008
Yamaha releases educational DVD
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA of Cypress, Calif. has released a new informational DVD featuring the company’s Rhino side-by-side (SxS) vehicles.
June 03, 2008
Yamaha Raptor 250 named a Best Buy
Consumer Digest has recently named the Yamaha Raptor 250 and Raptor 250 SE Best Buys in the Sport ATV category.
May 29, 2008
Rhino named top vehicle by NRA
American Hunter Magazine, an official journal of the National Rifle Association (NRA), named the new Yamaha Rhino 700 FI ‘Vehicle of the Year’ in its May issue.
May 15, 2008
Ballance edges McGill in Ohio
After an uncharacteristically rough start to the season, Yamaha’s Bill Ballance is back on track, picking up his second straight win on the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series.
May 12, 2008
Ballance breaks through in Tennessee
It took a little longer than expected, but Yamaha’s Bill Ballance finally picked up his first win of the year in the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series on April 27.
April 28, 2008
Yamaha hands out $190,000 in OHV awards
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA of Cypress, Calif. has given out more than US$190,000 in GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) awards in the first quarter of 2008.
April 11, 2008
Yamaha recalls 2008 Rhinos
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA of Cypress Calif. has recalled some of its 2008 Rhino side-by-side vehicles due to a problem with a brake caliper.
April 01, 2008
Yamaha launches OHV effort
Yamaha Motor Corp. of Cypress, Calif. has launched a new Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Access Initiative
January 15, 2008
Yamaha appoints new president
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA has named Henio Arcangeli Jr. as president of its motorsports group.
October 28, 2007