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[[Image:Yamaha.png|right|Yamaha Logo]]
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'''Yamaha Motor Company Limited''' a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company, was initially part of the [[Yamaha Corporation]]. After expanding Yamaha Corporation into the world's biggest [[piano]] maker, then Yamaha [[CEO]] [[Genichi Kawakami]] took Yamaha into the field of motorized vehicles on July 1, 1955. Yamaha Motor is the world's second largest producer of [[motorcycle]]s.  It also produces many other motorized vehicles such as [[all-terrain vehicle]]s, boats, snowmobiles, outboard motors, and [[personal watercraft]].   
'''Yamaha Motor Company Limited''' a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company, was initially part of the [[Yamaha Corporation]]. After expanding Yamaha Corporation into the world's biggest piano maker, then Yamaha CEO [[Genichi Kawakami]] took Yamaha into the field of motorized vehicles on July 1, 1955. Yamaha Motor is the world's second largest producer of [[motorcycle]]s.  It also produces many other motorized vehicles such as [[all-terrain vehicle]]s, boats, snowmobiles, outboard motors, and personal watercraft.   


In 2000, [[Toyota]] and [[Yamaha Corporation]] made a capital alliance where Toyota paid Yamaha Corporation 10.5 billion yen for a 5 per cent share in Yamaha Motor Company while Yamaha and Yamaha Motor each bought 500,000 shares of Toyota stock in return.
In 2000, [[Toyota]] and [[Yamaha Corporation]] made a capital alliance where Toyota paid Yamaha Corporation 10.5 billion yen for a 5 per cent share in Yamaha Motor Company while Yamaha and Yamaha Motor each bought 500,000 shares of Toyota stock in return.
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==Other Vehicles==
==Other Vehicles==
Yamaha has also built engines for other manufacturers' vehicles, most notably the [[Ford_SHO_V6_engine|V-6]] and [[Ford Yamaha V8 engine|V-8]] engine for the [[Ford Taurus|Ford Taurus SHO]].  The [[Volvo XC90]] uses a larger version of the same Yamaha V-8 engine, as will a future [[Lincoln (automobile)|Lincoln]] automobile. They also built [[Formula One]] racing engines from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s, with little on track success.
Yamaha has also built engines for other manufacturers' vehicles, most notably the V-6 and V-8 engine for the Ford Taurus SHO.  The Volvo XC90 uses a larger version of the same Yamaha V-8 engine, as will a future Lincoln automobile. They also built [[Formula One]] racing engines from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s, with little on track success.
 
Yamaha also tunes engines for other manufacturers, [[Toyota]] being one of them. Yamaha logos are, for instance, found on the [[Toyota S engine]]s.[http://www.toysport.com/webpages/Techinfo/References/toyota_twin_cam_article.htm]


Yamaha also tunes engines for other manufacturers, Toyota being one of them. Yamaha logos are, for instance, found on the Toyota S engines.
Yamaha is also one of the big 4 companies in the [[Personal water craft]] market.
Yamaha is also one of the big 4 companies in the [[Personal water craft]] market.


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===Surface mounter===
===Surface mounter===
===Pool===
===Pool===
===[[CNC]] machine===
===CNC machine===
===Golf car===
===Golf car===
*G31E
*G31E

Revision as of 15:52, 27 November 2006

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Yamaha Motor Company Limited a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company, was initially part of the Yamaha Corporation. After expanding Yamaha Corporation into the world's biggest piano maker, then Yamaha CEO Genichi Kawakami took Yamaha into the field of motorized vehicles on July 1, 1955. Yamaha Motor is the world's second largest producer of motorcycles. It also produces many other motorized vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, outboard motors, and personal watercraft.

In 2000, Toyota and Yamaha Corporation made a capital alliance where Toyota paid Yamaha Corporation 10.5 billion yen for a 5 per cent share in Yamaha Motor Company while Yamaha and Yamaha Motor each bought 500,000 shares of Toyota stock in return.

In 2005, Yamaha announced the creation of "Star Motorcycles," a new standalone brand name for its cruiser series of motorcycles. Although a separate brand, Star motorcycles continue to be sold at Yamaha dealerships.

Other Vehicles

Yamaha has also built engines for other manufacturers' vehicles, most notably the V-6 and V-8 engine for the Ford Taurus SHO. The Volvo XC90 uses a larger version of the same Yamaha V-8 engine, as will a future Lincoln automobile. They also built Formula One racing engines from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s, with little on track success.

Yamaha also tunes engines for other manufacturers, Toyota being one of them. Yamaha logos are, for instance, found on the Toyota S engines. Yamaha is also one of the big 4 companies in the Personal water craft market.

Water purifier

Alkalion purifier

  • OH-A21N

Purifier

  • OH-U20-SA2
  • OH-U20-SB1
  • OH-U30-HS
  • OH-U30-KA4
  • OH-U30-SB3
  • OH-U40-KA2
  • OH-U40-SB1

Business machines

Robot

Surface mounter

Pool

CNC machine

Golf car

  • G31E
  • G31AL

Engine

  • MT series (2 stroke)
  • MZ series (4 stroke)

Underground oil tank

  • My Tank

Oil separator

  • Pattol series

Food additive

Gas heat pump

  • M series
  • SH series
  • 3HP multi
  • Living mate
  • YCJ series

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