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International Women’s Day 2026 | #GiveToGain

International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on 8 March, is an opportunity to recognise the achievements of women across social, business, cultural, sporting, and political spheres, and to reaffirm a shared commitment to building more inclusive workplaces and communities. # The theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is #GiveToGain, a reminder that progress accelerates when people actively give time, knowledge, support, opportunity, and encouragement. In return, everyone gains: stronger teams, better outcomes, and workplaces where talent can thrive. Read More
2026 Ténéré Rally

The Ténéré Rally is an event open to all riders of Yamaha’s legendary adventure bike – all models and all years. A gathering of the Ténéré community where the camaraderie is as imporant as the ride. Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia Celebrates Clean Up Australia Day 2026

This Sunday, 1 March, marks Clean Up Australia Day 2026, and Yamaha Motor Australia is proud to join in celebrating this important event. * Clean Up Australia Day began in 1989, when Ian Kiernan and Kim McKay mobilised more than 40,000 volunteers who collected 5,000 tonnes of rubbish from across Australia’s urban and rural landscapes. More than three decades on, it has grown into a national movement working with businesses, community groups and government to support cleaner communities and a more sustainable future. Read More
Join us at YAMAFEST track day!

YAMAFEST is a track day event aimed at bringing together Yamaha riders from across the country, offering all Yamaha motorcycle customers the opportunity to ride alongside like-minded brand enthusiasts in a professionally run, inclusive, and supportive environment. Read More
Next level for R-Experience

Yamaha Motor Australia and MotoSchool are raising the ride experience with the introduction of a YZF-R9 fleet and exclusive Yamaha customer day. The extension of this strategic partnership into 2026 unveils a bold new chapter that redefines how riders engage with the Yamaha brand, develop skills and experience track-based performance. Read More
Global Media Experience reveals Yamaha Motor’s 70-year story and future technologies

As part of its 70th anniversary commemorations, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. hosted a special international media tour, welcoming 15 journalists from eight countries to Japan to experience the theme “Yamaha Motor’s History and Future.” Read More
Yamaha tops retail charts again

Yamaha Motor Australia would like to thank our customers, dealer partners and staff for helping Yamaha achieve #1 retail status in 2025, with more than 25,500 new Yamaha units delivered to riders across the country. Read More
Twenty-two of the world’s best Yamaha technicians on show at WTGP 2025

Yamaha Motor has staged the 2025 World Technician Grand Prix (WTGP) at its headquarters in Japan, bringing together 22 Yamaha-certified motorcycle technicians from 19 countries and territories to compete for the title of the world’s number one Yamaha motorcycle technician. Read More
Statement on ACCC decision | Proposed Telwater acquisition

Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd (YMA) acknowledges today’s decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) not to grant merger clearance for YMA’s proposed acquisition of Telwater Pty Ltd. YMA is reviewing the ACCC’s decision and considering its position. Read More
May Your Yamaha Wishes Come True This Festive Season

From all of us at Yamaha Motor Australia and New Zealand, we wish you a joyful festive season and a safe, inspiring 2026. Here’s to creating more Kando—now and into the future! Read More