Who owns Yamaha?
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- Brand origin
- Japan
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Japan
Yamaha is a Japanese motor vehicle brand owned ultimately by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., a publicly listed Japanese company. Yamaha Motor makes motorcycles, marine products, and other motorized products for markets worldwide.
yamaha-motor.comAbout Yamaha
What is Yamaha?
Yamaha is a Japanese motor vehicle brand operated by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Yamaha Motor’s product businesses include motorcycles, marine products, recreational vehicles, engines, and other motorized products. Yamaha Motor’s headquarters are in Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan, and its official website is yamaha-motor.com.
Who owns Yamaha?
Yamaha is ultimately owned by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is a publicly listed company headquartered in Japan. Yamaha Motor was separated from Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., now Yamaha Corporation, in 1955, but Yamaha Motor and Yamaha Corporation are separate companies.
Where does Yamaha come from?
Yamaha originated in Japan and began as a motorcycle business in 1955. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. was founded on 1 July 1955 by Genichi Kawakami after the motorcycle division of Nippon Gakki was separated into an independent company. Yamaha Motor’s first motorcycle was the YA-1, a 125cc two-stroke single-cylinder street motorcycle.
What products does Yamaha make?
Yamaha makes motorcycles, marine products, recreational vehicles, engines, and related motorized products. Its motorcycle range includes road, off-road, and competition motorcycles. Its marine products include outboard motors, boats, and personal watercraft. Yamaha also produces golf cars, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and other products through Yamaha Motor businesses.
Frequently asked questions about Yamaha
Is Yamaha Motor the same company as Yamaha musical instruments?
- No. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. makes motorized products, while Yamaha Corporation makes musical instruments and related audio products. Yamaha Motor was created in 1955 by separating the motorcycle division of Nippon Gakki, the predecessor of Yamaha Corporation.
Who makes Yamaha motorcycles?
- Yamaha motorcycles are made by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Yamaha Motor is the ultimate owner of the Yamaha motor vehicle brand and is headquartered in Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan.
When was Yamaha Motor founded?
- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. was founded on 1 July 1955. Genichi Kawakami was Yamaha Motor’s founder and first president.
Does Yamaha make products besides motorcycles?
- Yes. Yamaha Motor makes marine products, recreational vehicles, engines, golf cars, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and other motorized products in addition to motorcycles.
Where did the Yamaha YA-1 come from?
- The Yamaha YA-1 was developed and produced in Japan. Yamaha Motor identifies the 125cc YA-1 as its first motorcycle, launched before Yamaha Motor became an independent company in July 1955.
Sources: global.yamaha-motor.com: timeline, yamaha-motor.com.au: looking back on yamaha, yamaha-motor.com.au: our foundation, global.yamaha-motor.com: overview, global.yamaha-motor.com: 0056.html, global.yamaha-motor.com: timeline, yamaha.com, yamaha-motor.com
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