Key Points

Yamaha Motor celebrates 70 years with a refreshed logo symbolizing its engineering legacy. The company, originally a musical instrument maker, leveraged metalworking skills to create its first motorcycle. President Shitara emphasizes sustainability and innovation as core future priorities. Yamaha aims to balance market growth with environmental responsibility in the coming decades.

Key Points: Yamaha Motor Marks 70 Years With New Logo and Carbon Neutral Vision

  • Yamaha Motor introduces a new logo featuring three tuning forks
  • President Shitara highlights carbon neutrality as a key future goal
  • Company traces roots to Nihon Gakki’s metalworking expertise
  • First motorcycle YA-1 was born from musical instrument engineering
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Japan: Yamaha Motor celebrates 70th anniversary, launches new logo

Yamaha Motor unveils a new tuning fork logo for its 70th anniversary while committing to carbon neutrality and global market expansion.

"The new logo symbolizes Yamaha Motor’s fresh start, combining three tuning forks representing production, sales, and technology. – Motofumi Shitara, Yamaha Motor President"

Tokyo, July 8

Yamaha Motor celebrates 70th anniversary year and a new company logo was introduced.

For motorbike giant Yamaha Motor, 2025 is the anniversary year of 70 years after establishment.

New company logo was introduced by President Motofumi Shitara.

Motofumi Shitara, President of Yamaha Motor, said, "We celebrate our 70 years anniversary after the establishment of the company. The new company logo symbolizes the new start of Yamaha Motor. Logo includes tuning forks. It is an important symbol of Yamaha Motor. This logo is combining 3 tuning forks for instrument adjustment. It means Yamaha's goal is to develop the world market utilizing coordination of production, sales and technology."

"Yamaha Motor was born from a music instrument company. Utilizing its engineering technology, a trial to assemble a motorbike has started," she added.

Akito Matsuo, Yamaha Motor, said "At that time music instrument company" Nihon Gakki" had high level processing technology to treat metal for example metalworking or casting. Regarding motorbikes, it is not possible to produce cylinder or core parts unless metalworking technology. Utilizing such technology, the first motorbike YA-1 was completed. This is a 2 vehicle car named motorcycle. At that time motorbike racing was so prosperous. To get victory Yamaha motor was encouraged. Yamaha Motor's history is a challenge."

Motofumi Shitara, President of Yamaha Motor said, "Yamaha Motor is shipping innovative products to the market as an engineering company. Regarding the big theme of carbon neutral, we put importance to the origin = reduction of CO2 to create a livable environment. We intend not only to produce good products for the market but also to make the surrounding infrastructure and life environment richer and more enjoyable. To create such a society Yamaha Motor, make business and approach environmental issues as a leading company".

Based on the concept of 3 tuning forks equals 3 business elements, production, sales and engineering, Yamaha Motor will continue next and after the next challenge.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting how they started as a musical instrument company! Shows how diverse engineering skills can be applied across industries. Their focus on carbon neutrality is commendable - hope Indian bike manufacturers take note and follow suit.
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Aman W
Yamaha makes great bikes but their service centers in India need improvement. The quality is top-notch but after-sales service doesn't match Japanese standards. Hope they work on this as they enter the next 70 years.
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Sarah B
The engineering heritage is impressive! From musical instruments to world-class motorcycles - what a journey. Their carbon neutral commitment is especially relevant for India's growing pollution concerns. More companies should think this way.
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Vikram M
Yamaha's racing heritage is what makes them special. The R15 changed the performance bike segment in India. Waiting to see what innovations they bring next, especially in electric vehicles. The new logo looks futuristic!
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Kavya N
My first bike was a Yamaha FZ and it's still running perfectly after 8 years! Japanese reliability is unmatched. The new logo represents their musical roots well. Wondering if they'll bring back any retro models to celebrate the anniversary?

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