Design Cafe
Article archive
General
- 24/04/2009 Yamaha Technology 2009: Crossplane crankshaft
- 24/04/2009 Yamaha Technology 2007: YCC-I: Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake
- 24/04/2009 Yamaha Technology 2006: Slipper clutch
- 24/04/2009 Yamaha Technology 2006: YCC-T: Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle
- 15/04/2009 Yamaha Technology 1998: One-piece Plated Cylinder and Crankcase
- 15/04/2009 Yamaha Technology 1996: Forged Aluminum Pistons - Controlled Forging Technology
- 15/04/2009 Yamaha Technology 1987: Exhaust Ultimate Power Valve - EXUP
- 15/04/2009 Yamaha Technology 1985: Aluminum Deltabox Frame
- 15/04/2009 Yamaha Technology 1982: Rising-rate Monocross suspension
- 15/04/2009 Yamaha Technology 1980: YPVS (Yamaha Power Valve System)
- 15/04/2009 Yamaha Technology 1973: First Monocross suspension
- 14/08/2006 Motorcycle Workshop. Part 6: Brakes and Braking
- 14/07/2006 Motorcycle Workshop. Part 5: Rear Suspension
- 01/05/2006 Motorcycle Workshop. Part 4: Front Suspension
- 22/02/2006 Motorcycle Workshop. Part 3: Suspension Principles
- 28/12/2005 Motorcycle Workshop. Part 2: Aerodynamics
- 29/11/2005 Motorcycle Workshop. Part 1: Chassis Geometry
- 01/05/2005 Passion for motorcycle design. Part 3: Show Model Making
- 01/04/2005 Passion for motorcycle design. Part 2: Design Philosophy at Yamaha
- 01/04/2005 Passion for motorcycle design. Part 1: The Process
- 01/04/2005 Product Planner Profile: Bob Trigg
- 01/04/2004 Product Planner Profile: Takeshi Higuchi
- 01/04/2002 Product Planner Profile: Masahiro Inumaru
- 01/06/2001 Supermotard: Will the niche become established?
- 01/04/2001 Scooter: a cultural phenomenon?
- 01/12/2000 20 years: Milestones of Yamaha Custom
- 22/11/2000 Big Naked bikes - A new phenomenon?
- 01/11/2000 2-Trac system: Revolutionary 2 wheel drive for motorcycles
- 01/09/2000 2 Wheel Drive and its roots
- 01/09/2000 New technologies for motorcycles: Mr. Araki (Sep. 2000)
- 01/09/2000 1990's: When custom became fashion
Aerox R
Bulldog
- 01/09/2002 Radical bulldogs - Source of inspiration
- 03/03/2002 Mastino Napoletano - The ultimate Bulldog
- 01/07/2001 BT 1100 Bulldog
BWs 12Inch
- 01/10/2003 New BW's: still alive and kicking after 15 years
- 01/10/2003 Milestones in BW's History: 1990-2004
BWs Naked
- 01/10/2003 New BW's: still alive and kicking after 15 years
- 01/10/2003 Milestones in BW's History: 1990-2004
BWs NG
BWs Original
- 01/10/2003 New BW's: still alive and kicking after 15 years
- 01/10/2003 BW's: it triggered a whole generation
- 01/10/2003 Milestones in BW's History: 1990-2004
BWs Special Version
DT125R
DT125X
Fazer 8
FJR1300
- 30/09/2011 FJR1300 History: all models, all colours 2001-2011
- 01/09/2002 FJR1300 - Second generation with ABS and many detail improvements
- 01/03/2001 Your opinion on FJR 1300
- 01/02/2001 FJR 1300
- 01/09/2000 FJR - When Heritage meets Future
FJR1300 AUT. SHIFT
FZ6
- 25/05/2009 FZ6/Fazer History: all models, all colours 1998-2009
- 01/09/2003 Next generation FZ6-Fazer in 2004
FZ6 Fazer
- 25/05/2009 FZ6/Fazer History: all models, all colours 1998-2009
- 02/08/2007 S2: Evolution of the FZ6 series
- 01/09/2003 Next generation FZ6-Fazer in 2004
FZ6 Fazer S2
FZ6 S2
FZ8
FZR1000
- 01/02/2003 1987: First big supersport
- 01/02/2003 FZR 1000: Model evolution 1987-1995
- 01/03/2001 FZS1000 Fazer
FZR600
FZR600R
MT-01
- 21/08/2004 MT-01 - Development background: Maximum taste instead of maximum horsepower
- 01/08/2004 MT-01 - In production
- 01/06/2002 MT-01 - A new sport concept
MT-03
- 30/06/2011 MT03 History: all colours 2006-2011
- 24/08/2005 MT-03 - Maximum Agility
- 01/09/2003 MT 03 - Single cylinder show model
MT-0S
Neos 50
NEOS50 4-stroke
SR500
TDM850
TDM900
- 30/09/2011 TDM900: all models, all colours 2002-2011
- 01/02/2002 TDM 900 - The 3rd generation: background story
TDR250
- 01/06/2001 1988 TDR250 Development Targets: A new Motorcycle Dimension
- 01/06/2001 1988 TDR250 Press Information
T-MAX
- 11/11/2011 TMAX 2012. More lightweight, more power, more TMAX than ever.
- 19/04/2010 Tmax: all models, all colours 2001-2010
- 28/09/2007 2008 TMAX: lighter and sleeker with new chassis
- 01/09/2001 T-max: between motorcycle and scooter
- 01/09/2000 T-max: a new standard
T-MAX ABS
- 11/11/2011 TMAX 2012. More lightweight, more power, more TMAX than ever.
- 19/04/2010 Tmax: all models, all colours 2001-2010
- 28/09/2007 2008 TMAX: lighter and sleeker with new chassis
- 01/09/2001 T-max: between motorcycle and scooter
- 01/09/2000 T-max: a new standard
TRICKER
- 01/09/2004 Air Tricker concept model
- 01/12/2001 Tricker: A cross breed between a mountain bike and a motorcycle
VMAX
- 17/06/2008 New VMAX: Power and Adrenalin
- 01/03/2001 V-max: Category of its own
- 01/03/2001 V-max: Main changes from 1985 to 2001
- 01/03/2001 V-max: 1985 USA Press Information
VP300
WR125R
WR125X
WR250F
WR400F
WR426F
WR450F
- 07/11/2011 2012 WR450F with fuel injection and new chassis
- 22/08/2009 WR-Model History
- 01/07/2007 2008: 10 years anniversary of WR-series
- 01/12/2002 Yamaha's rallye weapon: WR450F 2-Trac
X-CITY 125
X-CITY 250
Xenter
Xenter 125
XJ6
XJ6 Diversion
XJ6 Diversion F
XJR1300
- 20/01/2011 XJR1300 History: all models, all colours 1999-2011
- 01/11/2001 XJR 1300 - The silent evolution
XMAX 125
X-MAX 250
- 01/07/2011 XMAX-250 History: all models, all colours 2005-2011
- 01/05/2005 X-MAX: new scooter dimension in 250 class
XT1200Z Super Ténéré
XT125R
XT125X SUPERMOTARD
XT500E
XT660R
- 30/09/2011 XT660: all models, all colours 2004-2011
- 01/09/2003 XT660R and XT660X: The big thumper is back
XT660X SUPERMOTARD
- 30/09/2011 XT660: all models, all colours 2004-2011
- 01/09/2003 XT660R and XT660X: The big thumper is back
XT660Z Ténéré
XTZ600
XTZ660A
XV1700PC
- 01/09/2002 Radical performance cruiser with accessory line up introduced in Europe
- 01/10/2001 Road Star Warrior
XVS1300A
YZ125
- 01/09/2004 YZ 2005 Models: Faster, stronger and lighter
- 01/06/2003 YZ 2004 Models: Faster, stronger and lighter
YZ250
- 01/09/2004 YZ 2005 Models: Faster, stronger and lighter
- 01/06/2003 YZ 2004 Models: Faster, stronger and lighter
YZ250F
- 24/08/2009 YZ250F for 2010: Refined race machine
- 01/06/2003 YZ 2004 Models: Faster, stronger and lighter
- 01/03/2001 Yamaha 250 and 426 motocross and enduro development background
- 01/03/2001 Press information: YZ250F, YZ426F, WR
YZ400F
YZ426F
YZ450F
- 07/10/2009 Yamaha YZ450F: Radically different
- 23/08/2009 Yamaha YZ450F History: Top level motocross racing since 1998
- 01/06/2003 YZ 2004 Models: Faster, stronger and lighter
- 01/07/2002 YZ450F: Simply the strongest
YZ85
YZF-R1
- 27/01/2012 YZF-R1: Traction control born from racing
- 23/11/2009 YZF-R1: History 1998-2010
- 19/11/2008 2009 R1: Engine with uneven firing order
- 19/07/2007 YZF-R1: State Of The Art Race Technology
- 01/01/2007 The fifth generation R1: Precision Engineering
- 01/09/2003 YZF-R1 Third generation: The real stuff
- 01/03/2002 R1: A closer look at engineering details
- 01/09/2001 R1 The world is a curve: Cornering that's what supersport is all about!
- 01/07/2001 R1 Customer survey report: Stunning differences between countries
- 01/04/2001 R1 and R6: The top class supersport machines
- 01/09/2000 R1- How it all started
YZF-R125
YZF-R125 Special Version
YZF-R6
- 30/09/2011 R6 History: all models, all colours 1999-2011
- 12/11/2007 YZF-R6: Significant refinements for 2008
- 01/02/2006 New R6 2006
- 01/09/2004 R6: New race-bred spec
- 01/09/2002 R6 2003: State of the art in 600 cc supersport
- 01/09/2002 More about the 2003 R6: Voices from the development team
- 01/09/2002 From FZR600 to R6
- 01/04/2001 R1 and R6: The top class supersport machines
